Articles by Steve Yablonski

Mayor Billy Barlow is seeking council approval for a proposed fiscal sponsorship agreement to be entered into between the Victor Orlando Woolson Foundation and the city on behalf of the Oswego Police Department.

At its meeting Monday night, the Planning and Development Committee sent a resolution regarding a tentative Social Host Law to the full council for consideration. Council vice president Kevin Hill brought the proposal to the committee for discussion. It is in response to young people, college students and others, migrating from the downtown bars to large house parties in residential neighborhoods, he explained.

Pumpkin Fest opened Saturday. The fun continues Sunday morning in East Park.

Port City residents get their chance to weigh in on Oswego’s tentative parking regulations next month. At this week’s Common Council meeting, the council approved a pair of public hearings. The council also approved road closure of East Albany Street between City Line Road and Shampine Drive.