Articles by Steve Yablonski

Due to new water contracts, increased sales, unmetered customers and the desire for new industries, the Port City’s water plant is approaching capacity, the manager said. He is asking the council to consider approving replacing some 40-year-old equipment among other upgrades.

The Oswego County Legislature held its re-organizational meeting recently. Kevin Gardner was reappointed chairman. Linda Lockwood is the new vice chair. The Democratic Caucus re-named itself to reflect that not all of its members hail from the same political affiliation. The next meeting will be February 13.

December 2013 was a degree colder than average – but rather balmy compared to the near zero readings so far in the New Year. Snowfall for the month came in at 4.3 inches below average. Total precipitation for December was 3.15 inches. That is just 0.65-inch below average.

A 1999 Chevrolet Prism was being driven south on Route 104 by 55-year-old James T. Iorizzo of Oswego when the vehicle lost control, crossed over into the north lane of traffic striking a 2008 Jeep Liberty, police said. Mr. Iorizzo was transported by Menter Ambulance to Oswego Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.