BREAKING NEWS: Former Oswego Mayor John Gosek will register as a Level 2 sex offender – for now. The decision was made this afternoon (Aug. 24) by Oswego County Court Judge Walter Hafner. Gosek’s attorney plans to file an appeal in an attempt to get the level lowered
You might have noticed something new in the last few weeks, over at the top of the second column. We’re bringing you the daily audio reports of a new website called RadioOswego.com. Today, meet Marv Kaminsky, the voice behind RadioOswego.com. He once was a radio newscaster in Oswego County, back when there was local news and local radio. Local radio stations may be a thing of the past, but Marv says there’s still a need for local information in broadcast style. Check out RadioOswego through the links on our site, and take a look at our profile of a man who’s trying to bring back local radio.
Mary Buske turned eleven years old in July. Instead of asking for gifts, she asked her friends to bring “Pennies for Posters.” Mary and her mom, Lisa Buske, have traveled the past couple years to Utica and Albany to support “The Ride for Missing Children.” The Ride for Missing Children is a fundraiser to raise awareness for the missing while also educating children to keep them safe
The student-created mural along West Riverwalk, under the Rail Trail Bridge, is about to get some company. The Common Council is considering allowing a group of six more teen-age artists to display their work in that area. A mural committee was formed at the mayor’s request earlier this year. The intent was to engage youth (graffiti) taggers and non-taggers to beautify the city’s riverwalk areas with artwork and to discourage continued graffiti in the area
Legendary racecar driver Mario Andretti was in the Port City today (Aug. 21) to snip the ribbon helping A&P Automotive celebrate its 25th anniversary. Andretti, who won two races more than 40 years ago at Oswego Speedway, said one thing he remembers about his first time in the Port City was how warm and friendly the people were. That, he added today, hasn’t changed.
Legendary Racecar Driver Mario Andretti was in the Port City today to snip the ribbon helping A&P Automotive celebrate its 25th anniversary. Andretti greeted fans and signed autographs for scores of racing enthusiasts at the East Bridge Street store from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A&P Automotive has been in business for 25 years; most of those years, they have been associated with Firestone.
Andretti, who won two races more than 40 years ago at Oswego Speedway, said one thing he remembers about his first time in the Port City was how warm and friendly the people were. That, he added today, hasn’t changed.
For a full report on the Andretti’s visit, check back later.
Today’s the deadline to register for the Tour de Loop, the bicycle race of 50 miles for experts and 30 miles for amateurs, gets rolling Saturday morning at Rudy’s – on the Loop, naturally. There’s still time to sign up. Click the story for details.
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