Articles by Steve Yablonski

Alexis Bowering addresses the crowd at the end of the program. Seated from left are Staff Sergeant Joe Pitre, Staff Sergeant John Madonna and First Sergeant Ralph Bowering. Not pictured (behind podium) is Captain Donald Oechslin.
Oswego Daily News

Soldiers Share Personal Stories Of Oswego’s 444th Engineer Company

April 11, 2018 Steve Yablonski

SUNY Oswego Public Relations major and Fort Ontario intern Alexis Bowering wanted to do something to the men and women of the 444th Engineer Company, 479th Engineer Brigade. With assistance from Friends of Fort Ontario, the daughter of the 444th’s former First Sergeant, organized the program featuring personal stories from officers and soldiers of the company. The Francis Marion Brown Theatre, located on the grounds of Fort Ontario State Historic Site, hosted the event.

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The Harborfest Saturday Fireworks Spectacular presented by Entergy Nuclear will be Saturday, July 30.
Oswego Daily News

Harborfest Announces Fireworks Sponsorships, Entertainment

April 5, 2018 Steve Yablonski

Oswego Harborfest today (April 5) announced a new multi-year agreement with its new Grucci Fireworks sponsors – Exelon Generation and Pathfinder Bank. Entertainment for the festival also announced. Headliners include Don Felder (formerly of the Eagles), Almost Queen, Changes in Latitude and more. This year, Harborfest is scheduled for July 26 through 29. “Breitbeck Park will be rocking opening night with all of Queen’s hits. The sing-along of Bohemian Rhapsody will be a moment you don’t want to miss,” the president of the festival’s board said.

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Port City Moves Ahead With Dock Replacement Plan

April 2, 2018 Steve Yablonski

At Monday night’s meeting of the Administrative Services Committee Tom Kells, DPW commissioner, requested a general budget amendment and authorization to purchase new dockage for the International Marina. Several of the docks have reached the end of their lifespan and have been severely damaged. The request totals $58,343.21 for 10 units plus shipping and handling, he said.

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