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Mayor Billy Barlow recognized the students of Trinity Catholic School and their principal Barbra Sugar at Monday's council meeting. At far left is Bill Crist, Catholic schools superintendent. The students lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Trinity Catholic School to Celebrate Catholic Schools Week with Service Projects and Celebrations

January 23, 2018 Steve Yablonski

Trinity Catholic School, as one of 22 Catholic schools within the Diocese of Syracuse, will once again celebrate Catholic Schools Week, January 28 – February 3. Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States, said Barbara Sugar, principal. On a designated day during Catholic Schools Week, schools in all four regions of the diocese will focus on giving back to their communities.

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Senate Votes To Protect Taxpayers From $1.5 Billion ‘Hidden’ State Tax Hike

January 23, 2018 Contributor

State Senator Patty Ritchie today (Jan. 23) voted for legislation that would block a hidden, $1.5 billion hike in state tax bills affecting nearly every single New York taxpayer as a result of recent changes to the federal tax code. It would allow New Yorkers to continue to claim tax-saving deductions on their state returns, including allowing full deductions for school and property taxes, medical expenses and charitable contributions.

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West Monroe Woman Charged With Grand Larceny

January 23, 2018 Steve Yablonski

The arrest stems from the investigation into an ongoing incident that occurred from May 2017 until January 2018 at a business in the town of Constantia. She was in the office of treasurer and allegedly wrote checks to herself in the amount of more than $50,000 and took the cash.

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The Winona Forest Stone Wall Snowshoe Race takes place Jan. 28, at Winona Forest Recreation Area in northern Oswego and southern Jefferson counties. Pictured is Richard Shumway of Lacona running in 2016. For information visit www.winonaforest.com.

Empire State Snowshoe Championship Race and Stone Wall Snowshoe Walk/Run Set Jan. 28

January 23, 2018 Contributor

The Winona Forest Recreation Association kicks off its season of winter events Jan. 28 with the Empire State Snowshoe Championship Race and the Stone Wall 5K Walk/Run through the sprawling 9,000-acre state forest in northern Oswego and southern Jefferson counties. “The Winona Stone Wall has evolved into one of the Northeast’s premier snowshoe events,” said race director Rich Shumway.

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Park Fees, Sea Cadets’ Request Tabled

January 22, 2018 Steve Yablonski

At its meeting Monday night, the Common Council tabled a pair of resolutions until they could get some more information. The DPW commissioner’s request to set a fee schedule for use of Breitbeck Park (non-pavilion area) for weddings and the Sea Cadets’ request to use the McCrobie Civic Center on certain dates for drills were both pulled from Monday night’s agenda.

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Benedetto Announces Candidacy For Family Court Judge

January 22, 2018 Contributor

Thomas Benedetto, with 25 years of experience in Family Court and a lifelong Republican, has announced his candidacy for Oswego County Family Court Judge. “The safety and well-being of our children will be a critical issue in this race,” Benedetto said. “Electing someone with the right mix of legal and practical experience is key. My background as a former prosecutor, family lawyer and judicial official gives me unique insight about protecting our children’s best interests.”

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Child Advocacy Center Has New Home, Old Problem

January 21, 2018 Steve Yablonski

Located at 163 S. First St. in Fulton, with a satellite office at 4822 Salina St. in Pulaski, the CAC of Oswego County is a non-profit charitable organization that works to protect and serve children that are victims of sexual and physical abuse. They have been seeing an increase in the number of cases in recent years. The director attributes that to the good work of area law enforcement and several other agencies; it doesn’t necessarily mean there is more abuse in the county than elsewhere, she pointed out.

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Uber Observes Milestone In Oswego Area

January 20, 2018 Steve Yablonski

January marks six months of Uber in Oswego County. Since launching in Oswego County on June 29, 2017, Uber has helped thousands of residents and visitors get around; facilitating access to public transportation, helping people make responsible choices if their plans involve alcohol, and offering flexible economic opportunities to drivers, said Danielle Filson, Uber spokesperson.

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Harborfest Calls Upon Community For Support Through Memberships

January 19, 2018 Contributor

Every year, its budget starts over from scratch and fundraising efforts begin anew to raise the money needed to put on one of the largest scale free music festivals in New York State. It’s no easy task for the small part-time staff and volunteer board members.

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NRC Assigns New Resident Inspector To FitzPatrick Nuclear Plant

January 19, 2018 Contributor

Nuclear Regulatory Commission officials in King of Prussia, Pa., have selected Gregory F. Stock as the new resident inspector at the James A. FitzPatrick nuclear power plant. He joins Senior Resident Inspector Ken Kolaczyk at the plant in Scriba.

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