Oswego Daily News

A large crowd turned out on Veterans’ Day to salute the Port City’s veterans past and present. The mayor’s budget message for 2015 contained better news than 2014. US Military cites SUNY Oswego. Two people escaped injury Nov. 20 as their car went over an embankment and landed precariously on the shore of Lake Ontario.

The arrest is subsequent to an investigation that found that he allegedly did have sexual contact with a five-year-old girl in spring of 2014.

Karl Haist set a state record at Oswego’s Great Pumpkin Fest and then broke it the following day. A Central Square administrator was named principal at OHS. Al Roker returned to SUNY Oswego. John Canale Drive was unveiled. A Marching Buc was named to the Army’s All-American Band.

A wish was granted for princess Sadie Wilson. She and her twin sister, Layla, were going to Disney World, thanks to local volunteers for the Make A Wish Foundation. Bill Crist, superintendent of Schools for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse, was named president of the United Way’s board of directors. The Oswego council sought to silence sirens on the river.

Also in August, dozens Rallied In Support of Gary Thibodeau. The school district appointed two principals. Midway Drive-In continued on the road to recovery. And, the Common Council approved dedication of the street between City Hall and Pathfinder Bank as “John M. Canale Drive.”

A new state law which prohibits consumers from placing unwanted computers, televisions and other electronic equipment in the trash will take effect Jan. 1. In Oswego County, residents can continue to bring unwanted electronic waste items to the Oswego County Solid Waste transfer stations and recycling drop-off centers.

A high wind storm in early July caused thousands of dollars worth of damage to the area. The long-time school clerk decided to step down. Oswego votes to amend its budget process.

Oswego’s lighthouse celebrated its 80th anniversary. Council and committee meetings are available for viewing. City considered closing beach during Harborfest. Street renamed in honor of former councilor.