Articles by Steve Yablonski

On Sunday, a group of local Oswego paddlers along with visiting paddlers were exploring the historic Battle Island area of the Oswego River. Passing by the south end of the island, opposite Battle Island Golf Course, some type of manmade items could be seen from the kayaks on the island. What they found was an abandoned encampment where a ruined tent/clothing, spoiled food and human waste were left.

One thing leads to another and another and …  This is the story of citizens in action and how simple acts often can and do contribute to the greater good of the community, if not entire region.

Three members of Oswego’s 444th were killed earlier this month when their humvee was struck by an improvised explosive device in Paktiya Province, Afghanistan. A large poster, with photos of the men, stood near the center of the Veterans’ Memorial Park, beneath the trio of flags on Sunday as the Port City paused to salute its veterans.

The “bloater” fish, a deepwater cisco, was re-introduced into Lake Ontario offshore of Oswego, bringing the fish back to the lake for the first time in nearly 30 years. The historic action is the first of its kind in the Great Lakes and is the culmination of several years of collaborative laboratory, hatchery and field research.

The recommendation from the parking committee deals with alternate street parking, the councilor explained. The proposal is, beginning Dec. 1 (at the discretion of the mayor and if weather conditions warrant) alternate side of the street parking restriction is imposed.