Over the past several months there have been many reports regarding lead in public water supplies in Michigan, Ohio and other areas of the U.S. While these reports have increased public awareness of the dangers of lead poisoning, the Oswego County Health Department reminds people that exposure to lead can come from a variety of sources.
Nearly 100 people packed the ballroom at the McCrobie Building on Monday night to hear potential upgrades to the Port City’s waterfront. Several members if the public expressed their vision of what the waterfront should be in the future. Suggestions ranged from a beach to infrastructure improvements to activities and more. They hope to come up with a plan by early next year.
The Viking ship, Draken Harald Hårfagre, is entering the Oswego Canal today (Aug. 29) and will journey through to the Barge Canal system making its way to Albany. From there it will follow the Hudson River to New York City.
As event organizers prepare for the running of Super DIRT Week at the Oswego Speedway in early October, the Oswego County Health Department wants property and business owners to be aware that a permit is required to operate a campground in Oswego County, including those located in the city of Oswego.
The Viking ship Draken Harald Hårfagre is in port today (Aug. 28). It is open for public tours until 6 p.m.
UPDATE: Viking Ship Scheduled to be Open for Tours Sunday in Oswego
OSWEGO – The Viking ship Draken Harald Hårfagre is expected to arrive in Oswego late today (Aug. 27). It is scheduled to be open for tours Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Starting next week, herbicide will be used to help eradicate water chestnut growth in parts of the Oswego River. Water chestnuts are an invasive weed that grows on the surface of the water on several CNY rivers. These plants create an obstacle to boaters and prevent swimming in many areas along local rivers.
The Oswego County Health Department was notified today (Aug. 25) that the Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus was detected in bird-biting mosquitoes collected Aug. 19 on Toad Harbor Road in West Monroe. Additional tests showed that the report of positive West Nile virus in the towns of New Haven and Albion earlier this week was negative.
In an effort to ensure every child is prepared for school, the United Way of Greater Oswego County held its annual “Stuff a Bus” campaign on Wednesday at different bus locations around the county. The school supplies will now be divided among the nine districts in the coming days.
As students prepare to head back to the classroom, State Senator Patty Ritchie is announcing she has secured $70,000 to help enhance in-school drug prevention efforts throughout Jefferson, Oswego and St. Lawrence counties. “The sooner we can teach children about the dangers of abusing drugs, the better the odds are that they will stay away from these deadly substances that have the power to destroy their lives,” said Senator Ritchie.
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