Also in August, the little girl who contracted the Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus died from the disease. Residency restrictions were placed on Oswego’s out-of-town landlords. The city budget was approved and the farmers’ market goes smoke-free.
Also in July the 24th edition of Harborfest drew thousands of people into the Port City to celebrate. And, Novelis announced a $200 million expansion in Oswego to meet rising automotive demand.
The Port City received less than 2 inches during Wednesday’s storm. Ares to the north and south got belted with up to 10 inches in some places. And nowhere was spared the blustery winds.
Also in June, Oswego veterans are honored by the state. The public is warned about new designer drugs and Dave White officially starts campaigning to become Oswego’s next mayor.
Also in May, city police investigated the theft of some potentially deadly medications. The school budget was passed and Oswego Sub Shop was honored with a SBA Small Business Excellence Award.
Also in March, the Oswego City School District says goodbye to the middle school principal and sees its tax deal challenge dismissed. And, two school district employees were honored for saving a child’s life.
Also in April, a popular OHS graduate died in a Navy training exercise. Joyce Malone was finally sentenced and Oswego’s police chief announced his retirement.
The annual Warm Up, Oswego celebration was a huge success to start the month. And, at the end of February, nearly 100 people took part in the annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation event to help kids who are suffering from childhood cancer
Also in January, a 77-year-old man was honored for saving three boaters on Lake Ontario. And a guilty verdict is returned in a local murder trial.
“History is on our side for a white Christmas,” said Bill Gregway, local observer for the National Weather Service. Dating back 47 years, to 1964, generally about three-quarters of our Christmas Days have been white, Gregway said. However, he admits, Mother Nature may supersede history this year.
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