Articles by Steve Yablonski

Karl Haist set a state record at Oswego’s Great Pumpkin Fest and then broke it the following day. A Central Square administrator was named principal at OHS. Al Roker returned to SUNY Oswego. John Canale Drive was unveiled. A Marching Buc was named to the Army’s All-American Band.

A wish was granted for princess Sadie Wilson. She and her twin sister, Layla, were going to Disney World, thanks to local volunteers for the Make A Wish Foundation. Bill Crist, superintendent of Schools for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse, was named president of the United Way’s board of directors. The Oswego council sought to silence sirens on the river.

Also in August, dozens Rallied In Support of Gary Thibodeau. The school district appointed two principals. Midway Drive-In continued on the road to recovery. And, the Common Council approved dedication of the street between City Hall and Pathfinder Bank as “John M. Canale Drive.”

A high wind storm in early July caused thousands of dollars worth of damage to the area. The long-time school clerk decided to step down. Oswego votes to amend its budget process.

Oswego’s lighthouse celebrated its 80th anniversary. Council and committee meetings are available for viewing. City considered closing beach during Harborfest. Street renamed in honor of former councilor.

Oswego City Police and University Police made two arrests in a case of three heroin overdoses, one victim died. The council tried to ban the Bridge Street Run and bill the college for the associated overtime costs. However, the mayor vetoed the resolution. Voters approved the city school district’s budget and elected two incumbents and a newcomer to the board of education.

Also in April, the county clerk was invited to Russia. The Oswego Board of Education OK’d the budget, but the public still had some issues with it. And more than 125 people braved the freezing waters of Lake Ontario to support Special Olympics.