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Port City To Follow County’s Support Of Elevating Fort’s Status

February 19, 2018 Steve Yablonski

At its February meeting, the Oswego County Legislature unanimously approved a bipartisan resolution, offered by Tom Drumm (D) and Tim Stahl (R), which supports efforts to elevate the fort complex to national park status. The clerk was authorized to submit a certified copy of the entire resolution to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Sen. Charles Schumer, Sen. Kristen Gillibrand, Congressman John Katko, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, Sen. Patty Ritchie, Assemblyman Will Barclay, and Assemblyman Robert Oakes. The city plans to lend its support as well on Tuesday night.

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Oswego County Announces Manufactured Housing Program for Veterans

February 18, 2018 Contributor

The Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning has been awarded funds to provide a manufactured housing replacement program for eligible veterans. Funding for the Oswego County Veterans First Manufactured Housing Replacement Program is provided by the New York State Office of Community Renewal Housing Trust Fund Corporation.

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Rabid Raccoon Confirmed in Schroeppel

February 16, 2018 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department announced today (Feb. 16) that a rabid raccoon was recently confirmed in the Pennellville area of the town of Schroeppel. This marks the first confirmed case of rabies in Oswego County in 2018. There was no known contact between the rabid raccoon and humans or pets.

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Mayor Barlow proposes stricter property maintenance rules in Oswego

February 15, 2018 Steve Yablonski

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today (Feb. 15) a proposed local law he will bring to the Oswego Common Council for consideration. He proposes to aggressively increase the enforcement, fines and penalties for property maintenance issues such as tall grass, un-shoveled sidewalks, exposed garbage and the tidiness of property visible from city streets. He will also request funding for an additional code enforcer position in the code enforcement department.

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A meditation class being taught by Susan Brockway at The Healing Arts Studio. The space is on the third floor of Counseling and Healing Arts at 188 S. Third St., Fulton.

Counseling and Healing Arts Adds ‘The Healing Arts Studio’

February 15, 2018 Steve Yablonski

Counseling and Healing Arts provides mental health counseling as well as holistic health care. Open since 2015 in Fulton, it recently expanded its office to include The Healing Arts Studio. “This is an actual studio. It is not in a gym setting. The third floor is entirely dedicated to a calm and serene place to be. When we have our classes, Yoga, Meditation and Taiji, it is quiet and calming. People come here to experience that and that’s what we aim to provide,” the office manager explained.

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Warm Spell Melts Plans For Snowman Event

February 15, 2018 Steve Yablonski

The Oswego City-County Youth Bureau’s Jen Losurdo was looking to create free and fun entertainment for the children of Oswego. All she needed was some snow – a lot of it. Unfortunately, it appears Mother Nature has conspired against her. They have cancelled the Feb. 24 contest and are looking to hold a bowling event on Feb. 23.

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Oswego Man Pleads Guilty In Cayuga County Court

February 14, 2018 Steve Yablonski

48-year-old Timothy Oleyourryk, of State Route 104A, Oswego, plead guilty this afternoon (Feb. 14) in Cayuga County Court. before Judge Mark H. Fandrich, to Leaving the Scene of Personal Injury Accident Without Reporting to Police, a Class A Misdemeanor. On December 10, 2016, at approximately 10 p.m., Oleyourryk was operating a 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD extended cab pickup truck, equipped with a V-Plow on it, in a northeasterly direction on Old State Road in the town of Sterling during a severe lake effect snowstorm when he struck an intoxicated 19-year-old man who was walking home (in the road) from a friend’s house.

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Diocese Of Syracuse Announces Independent Reconciliation Compensation Program For Survivors Of Clergy Sexual Abuse

February 14, 2018 Contributor

Bishop Cunningham announced today (Feb. 14) the establishment of a voluntary Independent Reconciliation Compensation Program for survivors of clergy sexual abuse. The purpose of the program is to promote reconciliation and further healing of those who were harmed by members of the clergy.

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Members of NMP’s environmental stewardship committee and a local environmental club planting the pollinator garden.

Nine Mile Point Recognized For Environmental Stewardship With Gold Certification From Wildlife Habitat Council

February 14, 2018 Contributor

“We wanted to give back to the community not only by building more habitats but also by educating local children and giving them the opportunity to assist,” said Jeanne Robideau, environmental chemist and chair of the station Environmental Stewardship Committee. “We’re looking forward to expanding our efforts moving forward.”

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Austin Wheelock was one of three speakers at Monday night's council meeting to voice concerns regarding a proposed Dunkin' Donuts in downtown Oswego.

Opposition Continues To Proposed Drive-Thru Dunkin’ Donuts

February 12, 2018 Steve Yablonski

The Oswego Common Council sailed through a relatively light agenda Monday night. However, the item receiving most of the comments wasn’t on the agenda. During the public session, three speakers stepped to the microphone to voice their opposition to a proposed Dunkin’ Donuts in downtown.

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