Articles by Steve Yablonski

Ian Richard Hamilton was born in Oswego Hospital on Oct. 24, 2011.

Preston Andrew Isdell

Preston Andrew Isdell was born in Oswego Hospital on Oct. 22, 2011.

Public Hearing Set For Proposed County Budget

The public will have the opportunity to weigh in on the spending plan on Dec. 15. The tax levy would be $7.01 per $1,000 (of assessed value); 2 cents higher than this year.

October 2011 Wraps Up Wetter And Warmer Than Normal

The average temperature was 1.2 degrees above average. Total precipitation was 1.14 inches above average. That was due to a very heavy downpour during a storm near the end of the month.

Weather Notebook For November 1, 2011

Fulton managed to wring out 0.01-inch of rain, well after the trick or treaters. Today looks much better.

Oswego Writer’s Project Focuses On Special Needs Children

Amy Quonce is in the process of compiling stories from people in Upstate New York whose lives have been affected by an individual with a disability. These stories are going to be in an anthology that is going to press on Nov. 6. The anticipated released date for this book is the beginning of December.

Weather Notebook For October 31, 2011

No trick. We should be treated to rain-free weather the next few days.

Growing Season Comes To A Halt Locally

An average growing season lasts from April 22 through Oct. 22. We were 6 days above average this year.

Oswego Town Adopts 2012 Budget

The town board recently unanimously passed the 2012 budget. The tax levy remains the same in 2012. And, there is no tax increase for 2012.

October 30, 2011 Steve Yablonski

Oswego Salvaltion Army Celebrates Halloween And Its Anniversary

The Oswego Salvation Army got into the Halloween spirit by hosting its annual Spooktacular recently.

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The Oswego Corps of The Salvation Army continues to celebrate next week. It will hold a community breakfast on Nov. 9 at 8 a.m. at The American Foundry, 246 W. Seneca St., to celebrate 125 years of service in Oswego.