Oswego Daily News

Rep. Maffei began working on this legislation after Fulton resident Beverly Belton, whose life was saved by first responders when her home was destroyed in a fire in 2013, contacted Rep. Maffei and asked him to introduce a bill that would create a day honoring first responders.

As of 10 a.m. today (Feb. 27), Mayor Tom Gillen lifted the travel advisory in the city of Oswego, which was imposed on Wednesday afternoon. Motorists are strongly encouraged not to park on city streets if off-street parking is available to them.

Going forward with the budget process, Oswego School Superintendent Ben Halsey said he will be having some individual meetings with people he refers to as “budget builders.” He will work with the district’s business manager as well to get some numbers in place so that he can share that information with the school board in early March.

This morning (Feb. 26), the Hon. James Metcalf, Acting Oswego County Court Judge, sentenced Robert F. Moshier of Oswego to 5 to 15 years in state prison based upon his conviction for Manslaughter in the Second Degree, as well as 6.5 years and 3 years post-release supervision upon his conviction for Assault in the Second Degree.

The travel advisory phrase means no unnecessary travel on city streets and no parking on city streets between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. which are the hours of the city’s alternate-side parking restrictions. Motorists are asked not to park on city streets during non-parking ban hours to assist city DPW crews in snow removal.

The long-running saga of who would be the head coach for the OHS Boys’ Varsity Track Team was resolved at Tuesday night’s Oswego School Board meeting. The board voted 4-2-1 to appoint Jeff Gordon to the position. The stipend for the previous candidate was nearly $11,000.

At its meeting Monday night, the Common Council approved use of city property for the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce told hold its annual summer season events, including the farmers’ market and Independence Day Celebration. Also, one resolution was approved for the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics – with Third Ward Councilor Mike Todd being named to participate.

On Friday, the Hon. James Metcalf, Acting Oswego County Court Judge, sentenced Joseph A. Stefanovich to 20 years in state prison, along with five years post-release supervision, based upon his conviction for Rape in the First Degree. The defendant was convicted of Rape 1st on November 22, 2013, after a week-long jury trial in which Stefanovich testified on his own behalf.

Ten innovative education and preservation projects will get off the ground this year with funding support from Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. That includes $4,000 for the H. Lee White Marine Museum to develop a traveling exhibit that documents changes in the Oswego Canal and adjacent landscape using historical and current day images.