Articles by Steve Yablonski

Last month was nearly 6 degrees warmer than average. That ranks in 7th place on the all-time warmest Decembers in Port City history. Two other recent years rank as one and two.

Fred Beardsley was re-elected as chairman and Kevin Gardner is the new vice chairman. The Democrats had nominated Amy Tresidder and Jacob Mulcahey

Ron Kaplewicz and Mike Myers are re-elected president and vice president, respectively, of the council. However, a resolution containing a salary increase for the positions was tabled.

Michael C. Backus of Mexico was sworn in as Oswego County Clerk on Jan. 1. Accompanied by his family, including his brother SSgt. Robert P. Backus USMC, Backus was sworn in by NYS Supreme Court Judge James McCarthy.