“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.
The new leader of Fulton’s public library doesn’t yet know how they’ll cope with a massive cut in the library’s budget, but she knows it won’t be pretty.
Betty Maute no sooner took the job of running the library than the city proposed to cut its support from $180,000 to $100,000.
“What can you say about it? We had a really nice fall,” said Bill Gregway, local observer for the National Weather Service. “It still feels rather autumnal out there.” Going back 43 years, to 1969 when Gregway started his tenure as observer, this is the warmest fall; with 2001 in a tie with 1999 for second place.
The legislature recognizes Barb Brown and Barry Leemann at their final meeting of 2011. The pair, as well as former clerk of the legislature Ted Jerrett, also received special honors from the New York State Senate.
Harold Woods earned around two dozen medals during his long and distinguished military career that saw him participate in two wars. On Tuesday night, after nearly 70 years, he finally received his high school diploma.
A Scriba business was damaged Monday night following a motor vehicle accident. According to sheriff’s deputies, Jeffrey S. Rose, 29, of Bentley Road, Bldg. 11855, of Clyde, drove his 1999 Chevrolet pickup into the Scriba Town Inn causing damage to the front of the building and the interior.
UPDATE: The cause of last night’s house fire at 31 Mercer St appears to be electrical, according to Oswego Fire Chief Jeff McCrobie
At 8:58 p.m. Monday the Oswego Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 31 Mercer St. in the northeast section of the city. Upon arrival crews reported smoke and flames coming from the residence.
The Oswego Fire Department gained five new firefighters and a lieutenant Monday afternoon. Meanwhile, the Oswego Police Department saw four of its members promoted to the rank of sergeant. Oswego Police Chief Tory DeCaire acted as master of ceremonies for the program.
The public is cordially invited to attend the inauguration ceremony for the Honorable Mayor Thomas W. Gillen and Honorable Members of the Common Council of the City of Oswego. It will be conducted on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. It will start at 1 p.m. in the Common Council Chamber at City Hall.
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