Audiences will hear from leading historians during the sixth annual Oswego International War of 1812 Symposium scheduled for April 1 through 3 at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center, 26 E. First St. “This area has been strategically important throughout American history, making it a major theatre of action during the War of 1812,” said Paul Lear, director of Fort Ontario.
Although fire and ice don’t generally mix well, winter weather brings about the ideal conditions to cause structural fires. Recently, Oswego County Today has received multiple reports of structure fires throughout the county including a large barn fire at a local farm, an apartment complex fire that left numerous families without homes and a garage fire believed to have been started by a wood stove. These reportings, along with many others, have left our readers wondering what is going on to cause such a spike in fires throughout the county. Read the full article for information and tips from Fulton City Fire Department’s Assistant Fire Chief David Eiffe in regards to winter fires.
Oswego County marks its 200th anniversary this year with a variety of events and activities throughout its cities, towns and villages. Legislator Shawn Doyle, District 3, chairman of the Oswego County Bicentennial Committee, will lead a “History Moment” to open each monthly Legislature meeting.
Recently, the board of directors for Empire State Development approved Oswego County Land Bank Corporation’s application of incorporation. As stated in the New York State Legislature Land Bank Act of 2011, land banks are non-profit corporations created by the government for the purpose of converting vacant, abandoned and tax delinquent properties back into useful and prosperous properties.
Mayor Billy Barlow announces that on February 16 at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, a kick-off presentation will be held regarding the city’s Route 104 Streetscape Revitalization Project. Bergmann Associates, the project consultant, will be giving the presentation, and providing a project overview and visual illustration of how the plan might positively impact the aesthetics of the city’s main street.
The first Arctic blast of 2016 is expected this weekend with very cold temperatures predicted Friday night through Sunday. The hazards of lake effect snow and biting cold are not only uncomfortable and inconvenient, but can also be life-threatening.
Today’s News: College bound seniors need to update, a night at the Tonys, and more in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.
The FCSD Board of Education unanimously approved the Smart Schools Bond Act preliminary investment plan for the second phase at Tuesday’s (Feb. 9) regular board meeting. The Smart Schools Bond Act was passed by voters in a referendum in November of 2014 and allotted $2 billion dollars to NYS school districts to heighten learning through technological and infrastructure enhancements. Read the full article for more information and a link to the school website for public input.
This evening (Feb. 11), at the nominating meeting of the Oswego County Republican Committee, Congressman John Katko (NY-24) was unanimously endorsed in his campaign for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Thomaris Y. Pease, (09/09/81), (Driver), and Angelica S. Crolick, (6/14/89), (Passenger), both of 128 Wente Terrace, Apt. 1, Syracuse, were arrested on Feb. 9, while driving on State Route 481 in the town of Schroeppel.
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