The path to the Oswego City School District’s new budget is a bit clearer than things were at this time last year. Superintendent Dr. Dean Goewey said he wants to build a budget that focuses on instructional programs and one that is based on only the dollars that the district has. “There’s still a lot of moving pieces here. But, I think we’re in really good shape,” the superintendent said.
On Monday (February 29), at approximately 1:15 p.m. investigators with the Oswego County Drug Task Force approached a 2002 Mercury Villager as it was parked in a parking lot at 260 S. Second St. in the city of Fulton and interrupted an alleged sale of heroin.
The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor generates $307.7 million in economic impact to upstate New York’s economy, according to a newly released analysis of the economic impact of national heritage areas conducted by Tripp Umbach, a nationally recognized consulting firm. Erie Canalway supports 3,240 jobs and generates $34.9 million in tax revenue.
Growing up, Scott Baker and William Weimer shared a love of golf. Now, they share ownership of their own golf course. “My partner and I met on the golf course 25 years ago. It was a dream as a youngster to own a golf course,” Baker told Oswego County Today. “It has now become a reality.” They’re the proud owners of the former Griffin’s Greens.
UPDATE: Northbound traffic on State Route 48 will be detoured at Munn Street, southbound traffic will be detoured at Burden drive until further notice.
Mayor Billy Barlow is asking that people “Please avoid Route 48 until further notice;, a large portion of the road has caved in and presents a dangerous situation. Route 48 is a state road and we are coordinating with the state DOT to address this right away!”
The H. Lee White Maritime Museum in Oswego is one of 15 museums and attractions across New York State that are being promoted in the I Love NY Museum Discount this winter. The promotion is sponsored by I Love NY and ends March 31.
On Thursday (February 25), at approximately 6 a.m., investigators with the Oswego County Drug Task Force in conjunction with the New York State Police Special Operations Response Team and Contaminated Crime Scene Emergency Response Team executed a methamphetamine related search warrant at 444 Chapman Road in the town of Parish. One person was arrested. Others arrests are pending.
Two (three-year term) upcoming vacancies on the Oswego City School District Board of Education will be elected at the May 17 school budget and board of education vote.
This event is a fundraiser for the many local youth and community organizations in Oswego, with 100% of the proceeds being donated to charity. The public is encouraged to join us for an evening of fun at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center from 6 – 11 p.m. Tickets are just $45 per person, which includes great food and award-winning entertainment.
“Anytime something tragic and scary happens, we always encourage parents to talk directly and honestly to their kids with enough information to address their fears, but not too many details that it will scare them more,” said Karrie Damm, the executive director of the Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County.
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