Oswego Daily News

The New York State Police in Pulaski are attempting to identify three male subjects relative to a graffiti complaint that occurred at the H. Douglas Barclay Court House, which is located at 1 Bridge St.in the village of Pulaski.

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today (June 13) an interactive public engagement meeting regarding the development of a master arts and culture plan throughout the city of Oswego. The interactive public engagement meeting will take place Thursday, June 14, at Oswego City Hall (second floor) 13 W. Oneida St.

With New York State gas prices hovering around their highest levels in just about three and a half years, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on a conference call with reporters today (June 13), sounded the alarm and urged the Environmental Protection Agency to abandon forthcoming plans to roll back an already-in-place rule that required automakers to nearly double the fuel economy of passenger vehicles, to an average of more than 50 miles per gallon.

The Oswego City School District said goodbye Tuesday to more than 535 years’ of experience. The school board recognized the employees who are retiring at the end of this school year. They were each congratulated by Superintendent Dr. Dean Goewey and board president Aimee Callen. Following the presentation of certificates, they were treated to light refreshments and congratulations from friends and family.

State Police reported today (June 12) that they arrested Joseph R. Pappa, 48, from Oswego, for Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a class “A” misdemeanor. Pappa is a school teacher at Altmar-Parish-Williamstown School District.

Mayor Billy Barlow issued an executive order today (June 12) putting victims of domestic violence in the highest priority ranking category for the housing placement system in the city of Oswego HUD Section 8 Rental Assistance Program. The city of Oswego Rental Assistance Office uses a prioritized ranking system to place individuals on HUD, a system Mayor Barlow and the Oswego Common Council overhauled late last year.

A grassroots effort continues to work to ensure Oswego’s iconic lighthouse shines on for years to come. And, that it is accessible to the public. At Monday night’s meeting, the Oswego Common Council heard an update about the endeavor to restore the lighthouse. “It’s really an honor to work on the lighthouse. It’s a very important symbol of our community,” Mercedes Niess, chair of the restoration committee, told the councilors. “I’m sure you’ve seen the symbol of it everywhere. People in Oswego really identify with that lighthouse.”