The origin and cause of the fire that occurred at 194 W. Fifth St. on January 28 has been determined to be electrical. After conducting several interviews, taking photographs, and gathering physical findings from the structure, the city of Oswego Fire Investigation Unit has concluded that electrical wiring supplying power to a second story ceiling light failed and started the fire.
While the Oswego Fire Department hasn’t had an ice rescue situation as of yet this winter, other communities in the Northeast have experienced close calls and tragedies as a result of thin ice. The Oswego Fire Department cautions residents and visitors to stay off any ice near the Oswego River and Lake Ontario.
Mayor William Barlow Jr. took the first steps Monday night to rejuvenate the Port City’s presence on the web. The mayor said he has worked collaboratively and extensively with the Community Development Director and City Attorney in developing the first phase in this comprehensive marketing approach. The city can do a more effective job promoting itself to attract individuals and families to live here as well as businesses and investors to invest here as well, the mayor said. “Phase one of this process is to revamp the city’s website,” Barlow said.
The spectacular Grucci Fireworks will fill the sky over the waters of the Oswego Harbor on July 30. Entergy, long-time sponsor of the spectacular Grucci pyrotechnics, has confirmed that it is continuing the Oswego Harborfest tradition for not only one year, but a two-year commitment.
The New York State Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued guidance to pregnant women planning to travel to countries and territories that are currently reporting transmission of Zika virus.
The 16th annual Trinity Catholic School Adult Spelling Bee went the distance — and then some. When they ran out of words, “This has never happened before,” exclaimed Barb Sugar, Trinity Catholic School’s principal. “They all did a great job. So, I say we should crown co-champions this year.”
A college student went out on the breakwall for a walk Sunday (Jan. 31) afternoon. Witnesses stated the person fell several times on the ice and was having a difficult time getting back. The person walked back on their own, authorities reported.
New York State Police have arrested Armond H. Aubin, 06/27/83, of 37 Lakeview Road, Oswego, and charged him with Burglary 2nd degree – Class C Felony.
Representatives from Oswego County are headed to the Washington, D.C. area to join more than 2,500 substance abuse prevention specialists and advocates from throughout the country for Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America’s 26th Annual National Leadership Forum, held Feb. 1-4 at the Gaylord National Hotel.
Assemblyman Will Barclay has introduced two bills in his continued effort to support the nuclear power industry and keep the FitzPatrick nuclear power plant operational. One bill would provide a temporary tax credit for the FitzPatrick plant. The other bill, among other things, expands New York State’s Renewable Portfolio Standard to include nuclear power.
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