Oswego Daily News

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The organization that does so much for others is gearing up for its biggest fundraising event of the year. The Oswego County Salvation Army has begun planning for this year’s Red Kettle Campaign. The need is to raise more than $100,000.

Oswego Firefighters were alerted of a structure fire at 9 Porter St. on the city’s west side a little after 10 p.m. Saturday (November 3). Police reported the building fully involved and heavy winds pushing flames toward a neighboring home.