Oswego Daily News
Open Container Ordinance NOT Lifted On Water Street This Harborfest
The city’s Open Container Ordinance will NOT be lifted on Water Street during this year’s Harborfest celebration.
As such, the street will remain open, people won’t be allowed to congregate in the roadway and the Open Container Ordinance will be in effect and strictly enforced.
Oswego School District Audit Committee Offers Recommendations
The Oswego City School District’s board of education recently heard recommendations to make the district safer, more efficient and better prepared for the future. The report contained recommendations for board action. There were also recommendations for Information / Technology, Business Department, schools and other departments.
Oswego School Board Hires Binghamton Attorney To Sue Over NiMi I Tax Deal
UPDATED: Following an executive session Monday night, the Oswego City School District board of education voted 6-1 to sue over the tax agreement for Nine Mile Point Unit I. They hired Binghamton real estate and assessment attorney Paul Sheppard. “At this time, we are investigating the proper vehicle for challenging the tax assessment agreement regarding the Nine Mile Point No. 1 facility,†explained Bill Crist, superintendent.
Oswego To Receive $4 Million To Help With Sewer Project
The funds will be used to help complete the long-awaited West Side Sewer project that is under way as part of the Consent Decree with the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Environmental Conservation. It will save local taxpayers millions in project costs.
Oswego Police Investigate Reported Sexual Assault
On Saturday morning, a female victim reported to Oswego Police that she had been sexually assaulted during the early morning hours while walking in the area of West Seneca Street at West Sixth Street. The investigation is continuing.
Scene Around Town: Swim Softly And Carry A Big Stick
Grace has found the perfect way to keep cool this summer – swim softly but carry a big stick.
After a slight reprieve over the weekend, the heat and humidity will sneak back in this week. Today’s high will be in the mid-80s. It will ‘cool’ off to about 80 Tuesday before temperatures shoot back up to the mid and upper 80s later this week. Don’t be surprised if we hit 90 again.
Art Association, Players Fighting To Keep Facility Open
There is plenty going on at Building 30 in Fort Ontario Park. The Art Association of Oswego and their co-tenants, the Oswego Players, have some upcoming shows and other events. Both groups would like to see more activity outside as well. The building is in need of much repair.
Traffic Changes For Harborfest 2010
For safety reasons police announce that certain traffic changes, such as restricted parking on certain streets, and the closing of both the Bridge Street Bridge and the Utica Street Bridge to vehicular traffic immediately following the Saturday night fireworks display will be in effect.
EEE Found In Bird-Biting Mosquitoes In West Monroe
The Oswego County Health Department reported that the Eastern equine encephalitis virus was found in a pool of mosquitoes collected on Toad Harbor Road in West Monroe.