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Councilor Robert Corradino reads the inscription on the plaque as Tony Leotta looks on.

Port City Honors Retired City Engineer

August 12, 2017 Steve Yablonski

His fingerprints can be found on just about every single major project the Port City has seen in nearly the past half century. Now, his name will forever be a part of the city landscape. On Saturday (August 12), Anthony Leotta’s plaque was unveiled on the eastern edge of the park along East First Street, which is also home to the Port City’s Peace Garden. The monument recognizes Leotta “for 45+ years” of service to the city. “I’m really not deserving of this honor. But I accept it with great, great humility,” Leotta said. Serving 45 years, Leotta is the longest serving city department head.

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The Port City Roller Derby's final bout of the season on Saturday will benefit SAVE.l

Oswego Roller Derby Helps Prevent Suicide

August 11, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Attend Port City Roller Derby’s bout on Saturday, August 12, and you can help save a life. The event is PCRD’s season closer. It will once again benefit SAVE Central NY (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education). “SAVE is a cause that is close to PCRD’s heart because of the organization’s connection with one of our former derby sisters,” explained Sarah Ada (aka Darth Vada), PCRD Media/Marketing.

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From left: Kaiya Stupp, Sam Crisafulli, Nicole Wild, David Cuevas, Marisa Barber and Lorraine Sampson picking up debris from the shoreline of Lake Ontario.

AmeriCorps Help Clean Lake Ontario Shoreline

August 10, 2017 Contributor

David Cuevas Jr. is a senior at SUNY Oswego, majoring in Public Justice. In addition, he has two minors, Forensic Science and Health Sciences. Recently, he put his talents to work to improve the community and the environment. Over the summer, he said he’s “been lucky enough to have the opportunity to serve a term with AmeriCorps here in Oswego County.”

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Port City To View ‘Partial’ Total Solar Eclipse

August 10, 2017 Steve Yablonski

On August 21, people all across the United States will pause to gaze into the sky in hopes of catching a glimpse of the total eclipse of the sun. Day will briefly be turned to night. “A total eclipse of the sun will occur on Monday, August 21. It will be visible along an approximately 70-mile wide band from Oregon to South Carolina,” said John Zielinski of SUNY Oswego’s Physics Department. “Outside of this band, only a partial eclipse will be seen. In Oswego, only a partial eclipse will be seen. Proper eye protection must be used to directly view the eclipse.”

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Mayor Billy Barlow Announces Grand Re-Opening With Free Admission To City Pool

August 10, 2017 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today (August 10) there will be a grand re-opening of the Oswego Charles E. Gallagher Fort Swimming Pool at noon on Sunday, August 13, to celebrate the recent improvements and enhancements to the city-owned and operated public pool that the mayor announced earlier this month.

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County Health Department Reports WNV Found in Mosquitoes in West Monroe

August 9, 2017 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department announced today (August 9) that West Nile virus was detected in a sample of bird-biting mosquitoes collected last week from the Toad Harbor Swamp in the town of West Monroe. The health department is working closely with the state Department of Health and will continue to monitor mosquito activity in Oswego County.

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Nine Mile Point Unit 2 Resumes Full Power Operations

August 9, 2017 Contributor

Exelon Generation’s Nine Mile Point Unit 2 reached full power at 11:37 a.m. today (August 9). Operators reconnected to the power grid on August 8, after addressing an equipment issue on the non-nuclear side of the plant. While the unit was offline, plant technicians completed repairs and testing to correct the equipment issue that caused the shutdown.

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Civil War author and Oswego native Tom Ebert will lecture on his upcoming book, “Full Measure of Devotion, Lincoln’s Private Secretary John G. Nicolay,” Aug. 23 at Fort Ontario in Oswego. From left to right are John G. Nicolay, Abraham Lincoln, and John Hay. November 8, 1863. Alexander Gardner Image. Library of Congress Collection.

Special Program on Lincoln’s Private Secretary, John G. Nicolay – Fort Ontario Hosts Civil War Author Tom Ebert

August 9, 2017 Contributor

History buffs have a rare opportunity to learn about President Abraham Lincoln’s private secretary John George Nicolay Aug. 23, when Civil War historian and Oswego native Tom Ebert presents a free lecture at Fort Ontario State Historic Site. The program begins at 7 p.m. in the Enlisted Men’s Barracks at old Fort Ontario and is open to the public.

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NMF Executive Director Cara-Leigh Battaglia, center, announces the award. From left are Kathy Fenlon and Heidi Halstead of the Shineman Foundation, Suzy Koontz and Superintendent Dr. Dean Goewey.

Oswego School Officials Get Moving On Math & Movement Program

August 8, 2017 Steve Yablonski

The National Math Foundation (a not-for-profit national charity) is hosting a Summer Institute teacher training and the Super Fun Math Youth Program through August 10 at Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center in Oswego, featuring the Math & Movement Program. The NMF announced Tuesday that the Oswego City School District is the first recipient of its Math Corps II Program Award. The program is for the entire 2017-18 school year in both Minetto and Charles E Riley elementary schools, the two largest elementary populations.

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Mayor Barlow Identifies Damage Caused By High Lake Levels; Will Pursue Damage Assistance

August 8, 2017 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow today (Aug. 8) announced that Oswego city government has identified specific areas of damage in the Port City due to above average Lake Ontario water levels and flooding along the lake shore within city limits. Under an emergency work order, the city of Oswego hired Delta Engineers to conduct a preliminary survey of the damages caused by the high-water levels and intend to pursue funding to help repair the damage and mitigate against additional damage should high water levels continue to exist in the future.

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