Oswego Daily News

Lake Ontario has reached 75.90 m (249.02 ft), exceeding the record peak of 75.88 m (248.95 ft) set in 2017, and will continue rising gradually over the next several days, the the International Joint Commission reported today (June 3).
But, is expected to reach this year’s peak within one to three weeks.

Members of the Oswego community gathered Saturday, June 1, at Fort Ontario to celebrate the history of Ludwig Bemelmans, author of the children’s book series, “Madeline,” while he was stationed there during World War I.

Bill Scriber, executive director, of the Oswego Port Authority, upon hearing that the Wright’s Landing Marina is temporarily closed due to high water, announces that the Port of Oswego Marina is still in operation and will continue to take proactive measures to accommodate for high water.

The Oswego City School District has been a second home to superintendent Dr. Dean Goewey so an important task he has taken on is to preserve the history and memories behind the educational institution.

Members of several local law enforcement agencies carried the “Flame of Hope” for a run from the Oswego Police Department to the Oswego Police Department today (May 29) in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics New York. Oswego’s Law Enforcement Torch Run is part of the state-wide event that takes place every year from May through June.

The blitz resulted in 125 non-complaint properties being brought into compliance immediately during the 10-day span, most of which involved used furniture and excessive garbage being placed in public space. Three properties did not come into compliance and were ticketed by the Oswego Police Department.