Oswego Daily News

On Wednesday (June 15), at about 10:47 p.m., the Oswego Police Department was dispatched to Empower Federal Credit Union located at 100 George St. for a bank alarm. Upon their arrival they observed damage to a metal door that was still locked and secured. During their investigation loud banging was heard coming from the Compass Federal Credit Union located at 131 George St.

In a recent filing with the NYS Public Service Commission, Exelon said it would close Nine Mile Point 1 if it doesn’t get a guarantee from the state for a financial lifeline by September. New York’s proposed Clean Energy Standard includes a mechanism to compensate nuclear plants through zero emissions credits. However, the company said it couldn’t count on a CES that is “merely speculative.”

Today (June 15), legislation introduced by U.S. Representative John Katko, H.R. 4202, the Fort Ontario Study Act, was unanimously approved by the House Committee on Natural Resources. The bill advances the designation of Fort Ontario and the Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter Museum in Oswego towards National Park status.

The Great Lakes Research Consortium has awarded $44,819 for research projects that will investigate vitamin B deficiency in Lake Ontario fish, analyze a dataset on harmful algal blooms in nearly 200 lakes in New York State, and test DNA-based barcoding as a way to more accurately analyze the Great Lakes food web.

Following a lengthy debate Monday night, the resolution was approved 5-2 with councilors Shawn Walker and Robert Corradino voting no. The WiFi service will modernize downtown Oswego and provide an additional amenity to visitors and patrons of downtown businesses, the mayor said. However, opponents believe the cost and length of the contract is prohibitive. And, some residents aren’t in favor of paying more taxes just to benefit the downtown district.

“Oswego County has a rich and colorful heritage and we are indebted to our local historians and historic sites for keeping that heritage alive,” said Janet Clerkin, Oswego County Tourism and Public Information Coordinator. “Path Through History Weekend showcases events taking place June18 and 19 at historic and cultural destinations across New York State. More than 300 events will take place across the state, including three events in Oswego County.”

Most people believe the right way to retire an American Flag is to burn it – whole. However, that is not entirely correct. On Saturday, historic Fort Ontario hosted several representatives of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Oswego Lodge #271 as well as a large contingent of Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Members of Girl Scout troops 10566 and 10567 were present along with Boy Scout troops 885 and 888. They conducted a U.S. flag retirement program outside the entrance of old fort Ontario. Members of the public were invited to turn in their worn out flags for proper retirement.