Oswego County TodayOswego Daily NewsFREE Independent News for Oswego County

A number of suggestions from the President’s Group on Sustainability in Dining Centers at SUNY Oswego are leading to a reduction of plastic and an increase in education where students and others eat. Sara Meal, a senior health promotion and wellness major, refills paper condiment cups -- which replaced their plastic counterparts over the summer -- in Pathfinder Dining Hall recently.

Teamwork Leads To Decreased Plastic, Increased Education In SUNY Oswego Dining Centers

November 15, 2018 Contributor

Eusebio Omar van Reenen — then the Student Association’s director of diversity and inclusion and now the SA president — asked last fall about reducing plastics in the dining halls, and President Stanley decided on the spot to form a group to study and make recommendations.

[…]

Oswego Daily News

Mayor Barlow Announces Public Input Session for Zoning Code Rewrite

November 14, 2018 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced a public information session on Thursday, November 15, 3 to 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Oswego City Hall to unveil details on the Downtown Design Standards. The public will learn how the design standards guide new development and redevelopment in downtown Oswego, and how it relates to the Oswego Code updates.

[…]

Mayor Billy Barlow signs the Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement as Teresa Woolson, president of the VOW Foundation, looks oni

D.A.R.E. Program Extended By V.O.W. Foundation Grant

November 13, 2018 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today (November 13) the signing of a Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement with the Victor Orlando Woolson Foundation to provide funding assistance for the city-sponsored Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program.

[…]

Port City Native Elected To NC Senate

November 12, 2018 Steve Yablonski

It’s Southern politics, but with an Upstate New York flavor. A huge dose of Oswego common sense will take a seat in the North Carolina Senate on Jan. 1, 2019. Port City native Robert Steinburg is the senator-elect for the largest senate district in North Carolina.

[…]

Oswego County remembers the lives lost in World War I

Large Crowd Observes 100th Anniversary Of Armistice; ‘But That Peace Was Not Without Cost’

November 11, 2018 Steve Yablonski

A crowd of more than 165 gathered in Oswego Veterans’ Memorial park on Sunday afternoon to observe the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. And, they honored the memory of the many Oswego County veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

[…]

Seated left to right - Police Officer and President of the Police Union (Lake City Police Club) Kevin Hadcock, Mayor Billy Barlow, Standing left to right - Officer Scott Verberg, Officer Brandon Porter, Officer Eric Shaffer, Sergeant Joshua LaRue, Sergeant Justin D'Elia, Sergeant James DuFrane, and Police Chief Tory L. DeCaire.

Mayor Barlow Inks Deal With Police Union To Benefit US Veterans

November 11, 2018 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow met recently with the Oswego Police Union (Lake City Police Club) representatives to sign a memorandum of agreement. It would provide a mechanism to reconcile the City – Union contract language with New York State Law which allows qualified US Veterans the ability to “buy-back” their military time to use toward their New York State Retirement benefit.

[…]

Anthony Pauldine prepares to cut the ribbon to officially open the Cahill building project on Thursday.

Mayor Barlow Heralds Re-Opening of Historic Cahill Building

November 8, 2018 Steve Yablonski

The Port City celebrated the latest incarnation of the historic Cahill Building on Thursday afternoon. Built in 1828, it is now a luxurious residential apartment building in downtown Oswego after being completely rehabilitated by local developer Anthony Pauldine. A ribbon cutting was held to officially celebrate the rebirth of the Port City landmark.

[…]

Inez Manor Parker has been chosen as a recipient of the Sherman C. Ward Jr. Distinguished Volunteer Award for 2018 by the Theater Association of New York State.

Oswego Players’ Inez Manor Parker Wins State Theater Award

November 7, 2018 Steve Yablonski

The Oswego Players’ president emeritus Inez Manor Parker has been chosen as a recipient of the 2018 Sherman C. Ward, Jr., Distinguished Volunteer Award from (TANYS) the Theater Association of New York State.

[…]

Oswego Daily News

Voting Results 11/06/2018

November 6, 2018 Steve Yablonski

As the polls close at 9 p.m., we’re certain that Don Hilton will be the next Oswego County Sheriff; Paul House will continue to serve as the County Legislator representing District 8; and Patty Ritchie is still State Senator for the 48th District.

[…]

A Look at 2018 General Election Ballot Options

November 5, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

The 2018 general election is today — Tuesday, November 6. Polls will be open across Oswego County from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Several state and local decisions will appear on the ballot. Here is a final look at what will appear on the 2018 general election ballot across Oswego County.

[…]