Union, CENG Reach Tentative Pact
Representatives of Constellation Energy Nuclear Group and IBEW Local 97 have reportedly reached an agreement that could put an end to the strike at the Scriba nuclear power plants.
Representatives of Constellation Energy Nuclear Group and IBEW Local 97 have reportedly reached an agreement that could put an end to the strike at the Scriba nuclear power plants.
At approximately 7 p.m. Thursday, as a result of ongoing investigations into illegal drug activity, members of the Oswego City Police Department Criminal Investigations Division stopped a green Jeep motor vehicle in the area of East Ninth Street and East Bridge Street.
“CENG’s top priority is safety; we will not jeopardize our ability to operate the facility safely. Constellation Energy Nuclear Group’s continued focus is on maintaining safe, reliable operation of the plants. We would never do anything to jeopardize our ability to operate the facility safely,” said Jill Lyon, company spokesperson.
The City of Oswego Police Department has filed additional charges against David J. Spedding. He’s been charged in connection with burglaries at a local cemetery.
We didn’t hit 100 degrees today. But, we did break a record. At 11 a.m. Thursday, the mercurcy reached 93 degrees and tied the record high set in 1994. By noon it was 95 degrees and we had a new record. The last time it was this hot was Aug. 14, 2002 when the mercury hit 97 degrees.
The Oswego City Police Department recently made multiple arrests as the result of investigations into area burglaries. Some suspects have been arrested. Other charges are pending.
Oswego Mayor Randy Bateman and the members of the Common Council have announced that the fees for public and family swim will be waived at the Gallagher Pool, located at Fort Ontario, for this weekend, commencing today, July 21. It will continue through Sunday, July 24, due to the extreme heat conditions. Also, the sprinklers located in Franklin Square (West Park), Kingsford Park and Oak Hill Park will be on continuously from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. during these same dates.

Temperatures have been in the upper 80s to lower 90s all across CNY. Forecasters say it will be worse Thursday with the possibility of the mercury hitting 100 degrees in the Syracuse area. People are doing whatever they can to find relief from the heat and humidity.

Those most at risk for heat-related illness are young children and the elderly. Oswego Hospital offers some suggestions to protect you from heatstroke, dehydration, and sunburn.
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