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Greene Point Marina in Sandy Pond is one of the areas in Oswego County experiencing lake flooding. Photo courtesy of Dale Currier.

Oswego County Continues Flood Mitigation Efforts

May 8, 2017 Contributor

A Lake Ontario flood warning remains in effect for Oswego County until 11 p.m. Monday (May 8) due to wind conditions. West-northwest winds are expected to continue pushing Lake Ontario’s waters onto the shoreline causing significant flooding as well as beach and coastline erosion. The Oswego County Emergency Management Office is working closely with the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services and Office of Emergency Management as well as local municipalities to monitor the situation and coordinate lake flooding mitigation efforts.

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Chamber and City of Oswego Seek Input From Small Businesses

May 8, 2017 Contributor

The Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce and the city of Oswego have partnered to provide a platform for small business owners to share their thoughts on how the city can support and enhance opportunities for growth. Listening sessions will be held on May 22 and
23 in the Mayor’s Conference Room at City Hall.

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Oswego County Offers Tips For People Affected by Recent Flooding

May 7, 2017 Contributor

Oswego County is included in a state of emergency that was issued by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo recently due to flooding along the Lake Ontario shoreline. The Oswego County Health Department cautions people to be aware of the location of their private wells or septic systems in proximity to these floodwaters.

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Rabid Bat Found in Albion; Cat Must be Quarantined for Six Months

May 5, 2017 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department reported today (May 5) that a bat has tested positive for rabies in the town of Albion. As a result of its exposure to the rabid bat, a house cat which had not been vaccinated must be placed in quarantine for six months. This is the second case of rabies confirmed in the past week and the third this year in Oswego County.

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Linda DeMassi To Run For Oswego’s Second Ward Council Seat

May 5, 2017 Contributor

Lifelong Oswego resident Linda DeMassi has announced she will run for a seat on the city of Oswego Common Council representing the Second Ward. “As a lifelong Oswego resident, I am committed to the success of our city. I’ve always had a desire to be involved and to serve my neighbors and local community,” said DeMassi.

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Oswego Teen Facing Larceny Charges Following Several Overnight Thefts From Vehicles

May 4, 2017 Steve Yablonski

State Police charged an 18-year-old Oswego man with nine counts of Petit Larceny following larcenies from vehicles in the towns of Oswego, Scriba and Palermo. On May 1, State Police in Fulton located and charged the teen with nine counts of Petit Larceny, a class “A” misdemeanor, following an investigation.

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Series Of Volunteer Foster Homes Helps Animals

May 4, 2017 Submitted article

“They’re the kindest people around,” said Kelly Rainville, an Oswego resident. “If they can help an animal, they will.” The Oswego County Humane Society, a not-for-profit corporation located at 29 W. Seneca St. in Oswego, doesn’t operate like a normal animal shelter. Instead, the organization is a series of volunteer foster homes that care for an animal until they are adopted. Rainville has fostered animals through the Oswego County Humane Society since last August. She said she has had a good experience with the organization and thinks the foster system works.

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Oswego Takes Steps To Prevent Opioid Overdose

May 3, 2017 Submitted article

“We’ve had, in the city of Oswego, a 300 percent rise in heroin and opioid admissions since 2010,” Mayor William Barlow said. “That tells us that factually there is a presence of drugs in our community and there is a problem with addiction.” A new program went into effect letting residents turn in their dangerous substances to the police while in return receiving medical intervention and treatment. According to Lt. Zach Misztal, one person has taken advantage of this program so far. “I have run into this individual one time since they have entered the program and was met with what appeared to be a sincere thank you,” he said. “So, as cliché as it sounds, if it helped one person, [it is] well worth it.”

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Flood Hotline Established for Residents Impacted by Lake Ontario Water Levels

May 3, 2017 Contributor

People who are affected by the high water levels of Lake Ontario may call 866-244-3839 for the latest flooding forecast, help with flood mitigation measures such as sandbags, and for technical assistance regarding on-site repairs to their property.

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Brandon Lagoe ponders a question at Tuesday's meet the candidates forum. From left are Sam Tripp, John Sheffield, Lagoe and Brian Chetney.

School Board Candidates Questioned

May 3, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Members of the public got to question the candidates for the Oswego Board of Education Tuesday night. The Oswego City School District Home and School Associations and the Oswego Classroom Teachers’ Association facilitated a “Meet the Candidates Night” at the OHS cafeteria following the budget hearing and the school board meeting. They were grilled on class sizes, taxes vs. quality educational programs, common core, charter schools and other issues.

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