Articles by Steve Yablonski

At its meeting Monday night, the Common Council approved use of city property for the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce told hold its annual summer season events, including the farmers’ market and Independence Day Celebration. Also, one resolution was approved for the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics – with Third Ward Councilor Mike Todd being named to participate.

On Friday, the Hon. James Metcalf, Acting Oswego County Court Judge, sentenced Joseph A. Stefanovich to 20 years in state prison, along with five years post-release supervision, based upon his conviction for Rape in the First Degree. The defendant was convicted of Rape 1st on November 22, 2013, after a week-long jury trial in which Stefanovich testified on his own behalf.

Ten innovative education and preservation projects will get off the ground this year with funding support from Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. That includes $4,000 for the H. Lee White Marine Museum to develop a traveling exhibit that documents changes in the Oswego Canal and adjacent landscape using historical and current day images.