Oswego Daily News

Great and powerful nations memorialize their military histories, for those struggles, that courage, and those sacrifices must never be forgotten.

But we do so according to the occasion. We celebrate the Fourth of July. We remember on Memorial Day. And we commemorate D-Day. 

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today (June 5) the city of Oswego has secured grant funding from New York State to replace the East Seneca Street Bridge. The funding is provided by the Five Year Capital Program Update Call for New Local Projects by the New York State Department of Transportation for 2019-24.

Mayor Billy Barlow announces the 2019 paving project will start Wednesday June 5 in the city of Oswego. Mayor Barlow also announced the original paving plan has been expanded to include more streets throughout the city, with a focus on the city’s east side.

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.