Newborns
Caleb James Thompson
Caleb James Thompson was born in Oswego Hospital on Dec. 9, 2010.
Articles by Steve Yablonski
Newborns
Eric Michael Higby Jr.
Eric Michael Higby Jr. was born in Oswego Hospital on Dec. 8, 2010.
Oswego Daily News
County Approves Budget With Tax Rate Reduction
Oswego County residents will see another decrease in their taxes next year. When first proposed this fall, the 2011 budget contained a tax rate of $7.02 per $1,000 of assessed value, down slightly from this year’s $7.16. The tax rate in the budget adopted Thursday night is $6.99. Some legislators, however, are concerned about using projected revenues to offset costs within the spending plan.
Oswego Daily News
Authorities Deem Fatal Scriba Fire ‘Accidental’
The preliminary cause of Wednesday night’s fatal fire has been determined to be accidental – during the food preparation in Apartment B. A 25-year-old man died in the blaze.
Oswego Daily News
UPDATE: Body Recovered At Fire Scene Tentatively Identified
A body has reportedly been found at the fire scene. The victim has been tentatively identified as Robert P. Rose, age 25, of Apartment B, 6 Beech Drive.
Newborns
Dominic Angelus Przepiora
Dominic Angelus Przepiora was born in Oswego Hospital on Dec. 7, 2010.
Newborns
Connor James Dunsmore
Connor James Dunsmore was born in Oswego Hospital on Dec. 8, 2010.
Oswego Daily News
Oswego Council To Consider Property Tax Cap Plan
According to a proposed resolution prepared by the New York Conference of Mayors: A property tax cap without repeal of costly state mandates will, by definition, lead to drastic cuts in essential local services and dramatic layoffs of municipal employees. They urge state leaders to reform the costs drivers that lead to higher property taxes in New York – including pension benefits, health insurance costs and the collective bargaining process.
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Oswego Town Opts For Less Expensive Ambulance Coverage
Mentor Ambulance has made a proposal to the town board to provide ambulance coverage from the sub station they are looking to purchase on County Route 7/Byer Road. Their proposal reportedly is at no cost to the town.
Oswego Daily News
Physical Services Committee Handles Brief Agenda
The Physical Services Committee made quick work of three resolutions Monday night. All were forwarded to the full council for consideration.