Oswego Daily News
Oswego District Ready To Kick Off New School Year
When students return for the 2010-11 school they will notice some changes aimed at enhancing their academic careers Other changes, they might not notice. ‘We want to instill school spirit, Buc Pride, from the elementary level right through graduation. Buc Pride,’ the superintendent said.
Committees OK Request For Ambulance, Overtime Transfers
The Oswego Common Council next week will consider a request for an ambulance at OHS varsity football games and budget transfers to cover overtime in the fire department and DPW. They will also approve creating a new city street and naming it after a long-time city employee.
Bion Responds To Opposition Group’s Comments
Citizens for Family Farms is “conducting an aggressive campaign to generate opposition to Bion’s proposed environmentally sustainable livestock/renewable energy project.” They continue to grossly misrepresent Bion’s project to all who will listen, while ignoring the actual facts, according to Bion.
City Considering Firms For Wastewater Treatment Plant Project
At their Sept. 7 committee meeting, councilors will likely recommend which firm they want for the upgrade of the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant. Members of the Common Council and other city officials heard presentations Monday night from the two firms in the running for the project.
Eastside Oswego Man Facing Felony Burglary Charge
On Aug. 15, at about 4:46 a.m., Oswego Police responded to a burglary in progress call at an East Seventh Street address in which the suspect was being chased from the scene by civilians. Upon arrival, police located the suspect who had fallen and injured his leg.
Councilors Eye Modifications To Parking Policy
“There were concerned residents and business owners who wanted to discuss the parking policy. We had four meetings and recommendations were made to modify the policy,†explained Councilor Cathy Santos, chair of the parking committee. The four areas of concern were snow removal, access for the public to downtown businesses, guest parking and parking fees, she told the councilors.
DioGuardi Campaign Tour Flows Through Port Of Oswego
The US Senate candidate says he wants to restore fiscal responsibility, reduce the national debt and reform the tax system. He praised the port for its role in being an economic leader in Oswego and the Central New York region.
Stuff A Bus Program Benefits Hundreds Of County Students
In an effort to ensure every child is prepared for school, the United Way of Greater Oswego County held its annual Success By 6 “Stuff a Bus†campaign at nine different bus locations around the county. The school supplies will now be divided among the nine districts in the coming days.
City Demolishes Dilapidated Building
The city demolished the dilapidated historic building at the southeast corner of West Fifth and Bridge streets. The building had been declared a safety threat and an emergency work order issued to raze it.

