Oswego Daily News

Initial surveillance shows that aerial spraying of Toad Harbor Swamp on Aug. 20 was effective in reducing the number of mosquitoes, but people everywhere should continue to be vigilant about protecting themselves from mosquito bites, Oswego County Public Health Director Jiancheng Huang said.

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today, August 29, the city will host a new concert series at the recently opened Water Street Square pocket park in downtown. Water Street Square, a public space on Water Street, includes a stage, benches, tables and other features. The city will waive the Open Container Ordinance/

UPDATED At approximately 8:30 a.m. today August 27, State Police in Hastings were dispatched by Oswego County 911 to the area of 3532 State Route 49 in the town of Hastings for a stolen vehicle complaint. Troopers located the suspect at which point the suspect pointed, what appeared to be, a handgun at Troopers. A Trooper discharged his duty weapon striking the suspect multiple times.

Oswego Speedway’s 2019 season will come to a close this Labor Day Weekend with the 63rd Budweiser International Classic Weekend featuring Novelis Supermodifieds, Pathfinder Bank SBS, 350 Supermodifieds, ISMA Supermodifieds, and more.

At its meeting Monday night, the Common Council unanimously passed “a rather boring budget.” The council voted 6-0-1 (Councilor Ron Tesoriero was excused) to approve Mayor Billy Barlow’s 2020 proposed budget. The spending plan for 2020 holds the line on taxes, calling for no increases to any taxes or fees, the mayor said Monday night.

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today August 22, announced $571,267 in federal funding for the Workforce Development Institute, part of the AFL-CIO. Specifically, the funding will go towards creating and implementing workforce training programs in the production of wood and paper products.

The preliminary investigation has revealed, 30-year-old Thomas J. Drinkwine from Liverpool was operating a 1999 Buick Regal southbound on Route 57 when he left the roadway due to texting, police said.

Mayor Billy Barlow announces the Oswego City-County Youth Bureau will host Bingo Day at St. Francis Commons to honor Grandparents Day on Sunday, September 8 at 2 p.m. Bingo Day is a collaboration between the city and St. Francis Commons allowing for children to travel to St. Francis to play bingo with the residents.

Historian Corey King guides visitors by lantern light on a walking tour of the Fort Ontario Post Cemetery on Saturdays Aug. 31, and Sept. 7, 14, 21.and 28. Tours begin at 7 p.m. at the Lake Ontario overlook parking lot at Fort Ontario State Historic Site, 1 E. Fourth St., Oswego.