UPDATE: On June 25, the Oswego City Police Department, working on information obtained in the case, executed an additional search warrant at an undisclosed location in the city of Oswego and recovered $59,000 in suspected drug money.
The council agrees to seek developers for the former Coleman’s property. In the meantime, they will allow Harborfest to use part of the property to prepare for and celebrate the festival.
The National Weather Service has posted a Flood Advisory for the Salmon River from Lake Ontario through Oswego County.
The advisory last until 6:15 p.m. Monday.
The weather service says the advisory is due to the heavy rain across the region and what it calls “related emergency river operations”.
Higher than normal water flows will be seen from the Altmar dam upriver through Pulaski and to Lake Ontario.
Extreme caution is being advised.
“High school was great for providing us with chances to participate in something. But, the next part of our lives will be the first part that truly becomes what we make of it,†the valedictorian said. “I’m sure the majority of us would like to believe that we haven’t just had the best four years of our lives; but, without action that is what they may become,†she cautioned her classmates.
A balmy lake breeze blew into Oswego’s historic Maritime District this weekend bringing not only three tall ships, but hundreds of visitors as well. The West First Street Pier welcomed The Pride of Baltimore ll, America’s Privateer Lynx, and The Unicorn to the Port City’s first-ever Festival of Sail.
As a result of a search warrant executed at a Middle Road residence, police seized 29.2 grams of crack cocaine (with an approximate street value of $2,900) and approximately $1,716 in cash. The resident is facing two felony charges.
The Festival of Sail is under way in the Port City. The three-day event, featuring a trio of tall ships visiting Oswego, runs through Sunday on the west pier, next to the H. Lee White Marine Museum.
The Physical Services Committee paves the way for the mural project to continue this summer in Oswego. The mural project began as a youth-focused initiative, with the design concept and implementation directed by local young people with the support of the mural committee. The program is also a means to address graffiti issues.
Mayor Randolph Bateman announced today June 24) that he has appointed Jeffrey M. McCrobie as Chief of the Oswego Fire Department. McCrobie will replace Chief Joseph Perry who is retiring effective June 26. Mayor Bateman also announced that Donald T. Dowd II will replace McCrobie as First Assistant Fire Chief.
At about six feet tall and weighing more than 200 pounds, he can be an imposing figure at the Oswego Police Station. However, while walking through some city crosswalks, he was virtually invisible to many drivers. Several drivers this week told police they didn’t notice the police officer acting as a pedestrian going through the crosswalk in front of them as part of a program to increase safety.
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