Political newcomer Pat McLaughlin (Dem – WTR) is looking to unseat incumbent Mike Myers (Rep -Con – Ind) in the race for Oswego’s Second Ward council seat. Unofficial vote totals tonight (Nov. 4) show McLaughlin in the lead, 50.97% to to 48.86%. The candidates are separated by a dozen votes currently. Also: It looks like James Eby has won the race for Oswego County Family Court Judge.
Mild with a mix of clouds and sun today. High in the lower 60s.
Members of the Common Council and public received an update Monday night as to the on-going project to save the Port City’s historic West Pierhead Lighthouse. Several hundred manhours of work have been performed on the Oswego landmark just this year. The restoration project will continue and hopefully in the near future, tours will be offered at the lighthouse.
Warmer with a mix of clouds and some sun today. High in the mid 50s.
October 2014 was “surprisingly” warmer than average, according to Bill Gregway, local observer for the National Weather Service. The average temperature last month was 54.7 degrees, 3.6 degrees warmer than average. Precipitation for the month came in at just 0.62-inch below average.
Oswego County Clerk Michael C. Backus is warning property owners of two recent direct mail scams involving deeds and local property tax records. Backus said a city of Oswego resident recently received letters from two different businesses that offered to provide a copy of the homeowner’s deed and “property profile.
Cloudy and cool today. High around 50.
An Oswego councilor suggested the city start looking now at what to do with several parking spaces currently leased by the college. The spots are north of Washington Boulevard on Sixth Avenue. They will revert back to the city Jan. 1, 2016 and will be a potential revenue source, he added.
A mix of clouds and sun with some spotty showers possible early today. High near 50.
Breezy and cooler with a chance of rain today. High in the mid 50s.
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