Steve Yablonski

City Looks To Continue Sewer Cleanup Efforts

July 21, 2009 Steve Yablonski

Work to clean various west side sewers is coming along “quite nicely,” according to Mike Smith, DPW commissioner. And, it’s being done at a much lower cost than a contractor was going to charge the city.

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Battle Of The Bulge Veterans Remember Fallen Comrades

July 20, 2009 Steve Yablonski

The organization was formed in 2002 to honor the local men who fought in the Battle of the Bulge and keep alive the memories of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, according to chairman John Canale. He describes the members of the group as “patriots” and “heroes.” This fall, they will start offering a scholarship to an OHS senior who will be entering the armed forces.

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Woman Crusades For Safer Sidewalks In Oswego

July 17, 2009 Steve Yablonski

She went out and documented the condition of all the sidewalks in the city. This way, she says, the city can’t say it doesn’t know where the potentially dangerous areas are.

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Coast Guard Station Oswego Welcome New Commander

July 16, 2009 Steve Yablonski

Chief Boatswain’s Mate Joe Orlando took command of the station as Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ursula Walther prepares to head to her new post in Miami. As Officer In Charge, Walther inspected her crew for the last time prior to being relieved of command by Orlando. It was also an opportunity for him to conduct a personnel inspection of those who will be in his new command.

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Scene Around Town: Doggone Delicious

July 16, 2009 Steve Yablonski

Brutus and his sister, Zoey, enjoy an ice cream sundae recently at West Second and Utica streets in the Port City.

The “Rover Sundae” is made specifically for four-legged patrons such as the two Pugs. It consists of vanilla ice cream with peanut butter swirls and crushed doggie biscuits sprinkled on top.

The canines’ human companions settled for more traditional fare.

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New SUNY Chancellor Visits Oswego

July 16, 2009 Steve Yablonski

She answered questions on topics ranging from diversity to rising tuition costs. Partnerships among SUNY, the colleges and others will be increasingly important in the future, she pointed out.

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