While it appears that Central New York will escape Winter Storm Janus, another blast of arctic air will keep temperatures in the single digits for at least a few days. With the temperatures not expected to rise until later in the week, the Central New York Region of the American Red Cross is offering the following cold weather safety tips
Mary Vanouse, community development director, requested authorization for the city to enter into a lease agreement with the museum for Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse. The deal would enable the city to focus resources where they’re needed and the museum would coordinate efforts to preserve the landmark.
The Oswego War of 1812 Symposium returns to the Port City for its fourth year. Once again, it includes a full commemoration weekend of this historic war that secured America’s independence and earned the young nation worldwide respect. The event runs from April 4 to 6 at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center, 26 E. First St., Oswego.
State Police in Pulaski are investigating a two-car accident that occurred at approximately 12:55 p.m. today (Jan. 20) at the intersection of Middle Road and County Route 29 in the town of Scriba.
The investigation revealed that the victim, Bernard C. Joss, 04/10/58, of Lacona, was riding his 2002 Polaris 700 snowmobile on the train tracks when his sled apparently became stuck on the rails. Despite the oncoming train, Joss reportedly continued to attempt to free his sled from the tracks before being struck.
SUNY Oswego will open a display of art Jan. 31, that seeks to raise awareness of diseases causing memory loss. A free public opening reception for “Recollection: A Memory Loss Awareness Project” will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. that day in Tyler Art Gallery on campus. It will run through March 1, concurrently with SUNY Oswego’s 51st annual Juried Student Exhibition.
At 10:51 p.m. on Saturday, Oswego County 911 dispatched the Oswego City Fire Department to 287 Cherry St. for a fire in an upstairs apartment with “smoke and flames showing.” All occupants had safely exited the building before firefighters arrived. However, a cat and dog belonging to the upstairs tenants perished in the fire. Fire investigators from the Oswego Fire Department and Oswego Police Department determined that the fire was caused accidentally by unattended cooking.
More than three dozen area residents got to discuss what was on their minds with U.S. Representative Dan Maffei Friday afternoon at the Oswego Public Library. The majority of concerns focus on jobs and the economy, he said.
Members of Recognizing Oswego County met on January 9 to regroup and re-energize for 2014. The group expects the new year to bring great news of people and organizations doing wonderful work in Oswego County to promote the health and wellness of children, families and adults. Recognizing Oswego County focuses on the positive efforts that are being made in the community.
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