Oswego Daily News
Oswego Hospital’s First Baby of the Year
The Oswego Hospital welcomed its first baby of 2016 on New Year’s Day. Adarina Pytlak was born at 3:30 a.m. to proud parents Jennifer Moshier and Alex Pytlak.
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Oswego Daily News
Dunsmoor Farms Employee Provides Insight to Cause of Massive Fire
Dunsmoor Farms is looking to recoup after a massive fire destroyed the onion farm’s warehouse building yesterday evening (Jan 2.)
Multiple crews responded to the fire at 7965 Rt. 104 in the town of Oswego after a call was made that explosions could be heard from the farm.
While officials are still investigating the cause of the fire, one employee provided some insight as to what caused the devastating blaze to start.
Oswego Daily News
What Do Those Winter Weather Terms Really Mean?
With heavy snow in the forecast, here are some terms and their definitions to help you be better prepared for most any weather situation that may pop up over the next few days and months. The terms and their meanings are courtesy of Bill Gregway, local observer for the National Weather Service.
Oswego Daily News
Walker Tabbed To Lead Council In 2016
At the organizational meeting of the Common Council, Shawn Walker (Fourth Ward) was appointed president of the council. Robert Corradino, (freshman Seventh Ward councilor) was named vice president.
Oswego Daily News
Firefighters Battling Huge Blaze In Oswego Town
Several fire crews are battling a massive barn fire in the town of Oswego tonight (Jan. 2). The blaze was reported around 8 p.m. at the Dunsmoor Onion Farm on Route 104.
Oswego Daily News
Fire Damages Scriba Business, Owner Found Dead
On January 1, at about 9:45 p.m., the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office and Scriba Volunteer Fire Department were called to a reported fire at May’s Polynesian Motel and Mini Mart located on State Route 104 in the town of Scriba. Once the fire was suppressed, an interior search located the body of the business owner, Steven May, 48, of the same address.
Fulton Daily News
Fulton Holds Inauguration Meeting, Swears in Two New Councilmen
The city of Fulton held its inauguration ceremony on New Year’s Day in which two new councilmen and the mayor were sworn into their positions, the council elected a president, and numerous appointments were made, among other business. City Court Judge Hawthorne began the meeting by administering the oath to returning Mayor, Ronald Woodward Sr. All councilmen were then administered their oath, including the two newest councilmen, David B. Ritchie and Donald R. Patrick Jr.
Oswego Daily News
2015 In Review: December – Scriba Board Votes To Abolish Elected Highway Superintendent Position
The Scriba Town Board voted Dec. 2 to approve a local law to abolish the position of elected town highway superintendent. The town supervisor would be empowered to appoint someone to the position, with confirmation of the town board. Central New York wins $500 million award. Also, Harborfest has a new leader and Oswego’s water, sewer fees hiked.
Oswego Daily News
Barlow Sworn In As Port City’s Mayor
“Having the honor of being the mayor of this city is the opportunity of a lifetime. I am humbled, thankful and grateful to the residents for this opportunity,” the new mayor said in his inaugural speech. “To the residents of the city who placed their trust in me, thank you and I promise to work passionately and enthusiastically every day and always make the right decisions for the right reasons.”
Oswego Daily News
2015 In Review: November – Entergy to Close FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant
Entergy Corporation announced Nov. 2 that it will close the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant in Scriba, in late 2016 or early 2017. The company said its decision to close the plant is based on the continued deteriorating economics of the facility. Billy Barlow wins the mayor’s race. Also, the school district got a new superintendent. And, Oswego is home to its own 911 memorial.