Oswego County TodayOswego Daily NewsFREE Independent News for Oswego County

UPDATE: Neighbor Arrested for Apartment Fire

September 21, 2010 Contributor

UPDATE, 9:00 P.M. TUESDAY: Oswego Police arrested the person who lives in another apartment at 211 E. Eighth St. and charged him with setting the fire inside apartment 1.

At about 5:23 p.m. Monday, the Oswego City Fire Department responded with the Oswego City Police Department to a reported structure fire at 211 E. Eighth St. Investigators at the scene have indicated that from the preliminary investigation, the fire does appear to be suspicious.

[…]

Oswego Looks To Amend Snow Removal Ordinance

September 21, 2010 Steve Yablonski

The council will schedule a public hearing on the proposed changes at its Sept. 27 meeting. Aldermen will consider the proposed amendments two weeks after that.

[…]

Committee Recommends Shifting Funds To OFD

September 21, 2010 Steve Yablonski

The Administrative Services Committee gave a favorable recommendation Monday night to replenishing the fire departmentâ€™s payroll account. The budget line is nearly depleted, according to Chief Jeff McCrobie. â€œRight now our accounts are down, almost drained completely,â€ he said.

[…]

Retirement Beckons Nancy Bellow

September 20, 2010 Contributor

But, the Executive Director of the Office of Business and Community Relations at SUNY Oswego doesnâ€™t plan to slow down too much. Sheâ€™s proud to have increased collaboration between college and community in a variety of ways. She plans to do some traveling. But she will also remain committed to the community service work sheâ€™s doing in Oswego.

[…]

SUNY Oswego Breaks Ground For New Science Building

September 18, 2010 Contributor

The students of today showed off their Summer Scholars Program projects at the groundbreaking ceremony for the science, engineering, and innovation corridor building of the future on SUNY Oswego campus Friday.

[…]

Firefighters Move Ahead With Eastside Memorial Plan

September 17, 2010 Steve Yablonski

The Oswego Common Council paved the way Monday night for a firefightersâ€™ memorial. Councilors approved the Fire Departmentâ€™s request to use public space on the west side of the Eastside Fire Station, on the grass between the station and the walking path, for construction of a firefightersâ€™ memorial including a flagpole, decorative pavers and benches.

[…]

Redistricting Returns To School Board Agenda

September 16, 2010 Steve Yablonski

The Oswego school board revisited the possibility of conducting a redistricting and relocation initiative in the district. The board conducted a discussion this week with consultants from Syracuse Universityâ€™s Office of Professional Research and Development. The board concluded the discussion without setting a timetable for any decision to be made.

[…]

Port City, SUNY Oswego Embrace Green Technology

September 15, 2010 Contributor

The city and college are both making large strides to reduce their carbon footprints.

[…]

United Way Kicks Off 2010 â€“ 2011 Campaign

September 15, 2010 Steve Yablonski

Novelis got the ball rolling â€“ donating a check for $5,000 and another for $1,000 from activities they had under way prior to the official campaign kick off. This yearâ€™s theme is: â€˜Live United Live Wellâ€™ with a campaign goal of $800,000.

[…]

Oswego Celebrates Its Role In Underground Railroad

September 14, 2010 Contributor

The Port City celebrated its prominent role in the Underground Railroad Saturday with the unveiling of a panel outside of the Oswego Public Library. The unveiling was followed by a powerful performance delivered by storyteller Vanessa Johnson at a luncheon hosted by Bridie Manor. The event was sponsored by Pathfinder Bank.

[…]