Articles by Steve Yablonski

The Oswego school board has challenged the superintendent to present a 2012-13 budget with zero percent tax levy increase, or better. On April 17 the board is slated to vote on the tentative spending plan. The public vote is set for May 15.

Danielle Czyz is one of the more than two dozen AmeriCorps workers getting things done in Oswego County. “The goal of AmeriCorps is to bring Americans together to strengthen our community. You may see members serving in an organization that serves our community, a school, or a library,” she said.

The Oswego State men’s ice hockey team was one of three teams to receive an at-large bid into the 2012 NCAA Division III Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament on Sunday night. The Lakers (22-3-2) will host a quarterfinal game against the Elmira Soaring Eagles (15-8-3) on Saturday, March 10 at 7 p.m.

Snow continues to be a hot topic – despite the actual lack of the white stuff for the most part this winter. Some have tried to make it a bigger issue than it really is.

The arrest comes as a direct result of an ongoing Anti-Crime Team investigation, which ultimately led to the issuance of two search warrants.

Oswego High School senior Drake Becksted shattered the New York State Public High School Athletic Association record in the prelims of the 100 freestyle as he advances to the NYSPHAA championship finals on Saturday. OHS swimmer Reeve Callen is among the top 16 in the 100 free and will advance in competition and also turned in a  lifetime best of 1:45.39 in the 200 free