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Shallow channels such as Sandy Pond will be addressed in the Lake Ontario Dredging Management Plan now being updated by counties on the Lake Ontario shoreline. The project advisory committee will host a public meeting to review progress on the plan Nov. 19 at Sodus Point. (Photo courtesy of Oswego County Tourism Office and Seaway Trail, Inc.)

Lake Ontario Dredging Plan Update will be held Nov. 19 in Sodus

November 12, 2014 Contributor

The Lake Ontario counties including Oswego, Cayuga, Wayne, Monroe, Orleans and Niagara, the city of Oswego and the town of Greece are jointly undertaking an update and expansion of the Lake Ontario “Regional Dredging Management Plan” completed in 2000. A public meeting to review findings and receive public feedback will be held at 7 p.m. on Nov. 19 at the Sodus Point Village Hall, 8356 Bay St., Sodus Point.

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An American Flag waves over the World War II memorial. In the background is the World War I monument.

Oswego Pauses To Honor, Thank Its Veterans

November 11, 2014 Steve Yablonski

Dozens turned out Monday to pay tribute to Oswego’s veterans – past and present. This year marked the 96th anniversary of the first observance. The best pay a veteran can receive, LTjg George Hoffman, the MC, pointed out, “is a thank you.”

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Pair Arrested In Connection With Thefts at College

November 11, 2014 Contributor

An expensive laptop computer, sneakers and more than $100 in cash was reported stolen Sunday night from a room in Oneida Hall at SUNY Oswego. On Monday evening, SUNY Oswego University Police arrested Alex Acosta, 19, of Rand Drive in Watertown, and Bryan A. Ortiz, 19, of Woodcrest Lane at Fort Drum.

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Bill Cahill expresses his desire to see the former Cahill's site saved at Monday's council meeting.

Developer, Residents Urge City To Save Former Cahill’s Site

November 11, 2014 Steve Yablonski

The Port City’s oldest commercial building is currently the subject of a lawsuit. On Monday night, the developer and several city residents urged the Common Council to settle the differences and save the historic building. “I remain steadfast in developing this property. I’m here to let you know I embrace this project. I do not want to sue the city (for breach of contract) for I am a true civic minded partner. I have been trying to work with you,” the developer said.

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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Approximately $1.5 Million Obligation Coming from Feds to NYS Canal Flood Warning System

November 10, 2014 Contributor

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the New York State Canal Flood Warning System has received $1,483,125 in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the installation of rain and stream gauges along the Mohawk River, Oswego River and Upper Hudson River Basin.

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Fulton Savings Bank Claims 2014 Spelling Crown

November 9, 2014 Steve Yablonski

The 15th annual fundraiser for the county’s sole Catholic School went to record lengths this year to name a winner. In the end, FSB earned its 8th title out of 15 spelling bees. Both the winners and runners-up vow to return in 2015 – and win!

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Firefighter Injured In Liberty Street Blaze

November 7, 2014 Contributor

At 11:25 a.m. today (November 7), the Oswego Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 126 Liberty St. Two occupants of the residence escaped on their own and were evaluated at the scene. One firefighter suffered a lower extremity injury and was transported to Oswego Hospital. The home suffered extensive damage throughout.

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Light Up Oswego, Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Set November 29

November 7, 2014 Contributor

After a day of feasting with family and friends, Oswego is planning a new way to kick off the holiday season. Light Up Oswego, a new event to take place on November 29, is being planned by local community members in cooperation with the Oswego City-County Youth Bureau. This is a free family event meant to encourage everyone to get out and enjoy the holiday season together as a community.

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Phil MacArthur, Ron Sipling and George Koenig prepare to plant some new trees on Tuesday.

Tree Program Branches Out In Oswego

November 6, 2014 Steve Yablonski

At This week’s Administrative Services Committee meeting councilors gave a favorable recommendation to a plan to restore the Port City’s tree canopy. Phil MacArthur from the Tree Advisory Board requested authorization to accept a donation of 100 trees, purchased under an ORA grant, to be planted by the Tree Stewards organization. “This is part of an experiment suggested a year ago, to try buying small cheap trees and see how well they grow,” MacAuthur said.

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St. Lawrence Seaway System keeps cargo moving in October

November 6, 2014 Contributor

“Aluminum shipments at the Port of Oswego are ahead of projections for 2014 and well over the 2013 numbers,” said Zelko Kirincich, executive director of the Port of Oswego Authority.

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