Steve Yablonski

In July Thousands Come To Harborfest

December 31, 2009 Steve Yablonski

Rain showers do little to dampen the spirits at the annual summer festival. Also in July, a slaughterhouse plan is met with a lukewarm reception in the county. And, the Port City received the key to its historic lighthouse.

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Harborfest Midway Stirs Debate In June

December 30, 2009 Steve Yablonski

After much debate, the midway wound up in the First Ward in the Wright’s Landing Marina parking lot. Also in June, the new bishop of the seven-county Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse visited Oswego.

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The Beleaguered Northeast Biofuels Found A New Owner In May

December 30, 2009 Steve Yablonski

Sunoco submitted the winning bid of $8.5 million. Northeast Biofuels had never reached full production and declared bankruptcy in January. Also in May, voters OK’d the Oswego City School District budget and sent Fran Hoefer back to the school board.

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Chef Returns To Oswego Bringing Flavor Of The Mediterranean

December 30, 2009 Steve Yablonski

<p>La Parrilla, a Mediterranean bistro, on West Second Street in Oswego, is set to open its doors in February.</p>

La Parrilla, a Mediterranean bistro has literally been Raymond JockÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s dream since his youth. The West Second Street restaurant is set to open its doors in February.

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Ace Joseph Roland

December 29, 2009 Steve Yablonski

Ace Joseph Roland was born in Oswego Hospital on Dec. 29, 2009.

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In April Chamber, Harborfest Named New Directors

December 29, 2009 Steve Yablonski

A pair of Oswego natives returned to the Port City to begin new careers. Tom Van Schaack was announced as Harborfest’s new leader and Beth (Dice) Hilton was named executive director of the chamber of commerce.

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Oswego School District Honored Murabito In March

December 29, 2009 Steve Yablonski

The media center in Oswego High School was officially dedicated in memory of the former principal. Murabito was a very active member of Rotary for more than 50 years, according to Superintendent Bill Crist.

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