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Submerged shipwrecks such as the St. Peter, 120 feet deep in the Lake Ontario waters off Pultneyville, would be promoted and preserved through the designation of a Great Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary. The 136-foot long schooner sank in 1898.

Four Lake Ontario Counties Join Together to Submit Application for National Marine Sanctuary

September 4, 2015 Steve Yablonski

“Southeastern Lake Ontario is eligible for consideration due to the age, type and preserved state of numerous historic shipwrecks and many other features,” said Oswego County Administrator Phil Church, who acted as the emcee for the announcement. “Our goal in seeking an NMS designation is to establish international recognition for the unique features of the region and increase economic, recreational, scientific research and educational activities.”

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Oswego County Plans to Conduct Aerial Spraying Tonight

September 4, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Weather permitting, the Oswego County Health Department plans to conduct aerial spraying of approximately 10,000 acres of land in the Big Bay/Toad Harbor Swamp area in portions of the towns of Hastings, West Monroe and Constantia between 6 and 9 p.m. this evening, Sept. 4.

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Nine Mile Point Unit 1 Offline

September 4, 2015 Contributor

Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station Unit 1 automatically shut down at 9:15 a.m. today (Sept. 4), when a steam valve closed during routine testing. Operators responded appropriately, and all systems functioned as designed. The shutdown does not present any risk to public health or safety.

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Proposed National Marine Sanctuary Announced

September 4, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Officials from Oswego, Jefferson, Cayuga and Wayne counties and the city of Oswego joined federal representatives this morning (Sept. 4) as they announced their proposal for a National Marine Sanctuary in the southeastern waters of Lake Ontario.

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While it may look inviting to walk along the breakwall on a hot summer day - it can also be very dangerous.

August 2015 – A Tad Warmer, Drier Than Normal

September 3, 2015 Steve Yablonski

August 2015 was warm, but not as warm as Bill Gregway, local observer for the National Weather Service, suspected. The average temperature for last month was 69.6 degrees. That’s just 0.2-degree above average. Total precipitation for the month came in at 0.91-inch below average.

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New State Health Department Regulations Require all Facilities with AC Cooling Towers to Register

September 3, 2015 Steve Yablonski

The Oswego County Health Department announced today that new regulations affecting air conditioner cooling towers and recirculated water systems have been adopted by the NYS Department of Health. The new regulations are intended to protect the public’s health by preventing community outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease similar to the outbreak which recently occurred in New York City.

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Oswego Police: Missing Juveniles Located

September 2, 2015 Contributor

UPDATE: On 09/03/15 at approximately 7:15 pm the city of Oswego police Department announced that the two missing juveniles, Zachary Warren and Alexis Centrone were located in the city of Oswego.
The, Oswego City Police Department, is attempting to locate two juveniles. The missing juveniles are 12-year-old female, Alexis Centrone and 14-year-old male, Zachary D Warren.

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Several pieces of ex-military equipment have found new life at the port.

Former Military Equipment Bolsters Port’s Productivity

September 2, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Excess military equipment, some headed for the scrap yard, is finding new life and helping to stimulate the economy in Central New York. Zelko Kirincich, executive director and CEO of the Port of Oswego Authority, has recently purchased nearly $1.2 million of cargo handling equipment for less than $42,000.

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Descendants of James Hunter, one of the original founders of the Hunter Arms Company in Fulton, came back to Fulton to celebrate their family history at the 5th Annual Hunter Arms Homecoming Weekend put on by Friends of History. From left; Rob Hunter, Teri Hunter, Jim Hunter (great-grandson to James Hunter), Megan Hunter and Jace Hunter.

Friends of History Brings Hunter Family Back to Fulton

September 2, 2015 Mikayla Kemp

Friends of History is no stranger to keeping Fulton’s history alive and well. Recently, they brought back to Fulton the great-grandson and family of James Hunter, one of the original founders of the historic Hunter Arms Company in Fulton. During the annual Hunter Arms Homecoming Weekend, Jim Hunter accompanied by his wife, Teri, their sons, Jace and Rob, as well as Jace’s expecting wife, Megan, came to Fulton to celebrate their family history with collectors and enthusiasts of their iconic family product. Jim’s great-grandfather, James Hunter, along with his five brothers, bought the L.C. Smith gun manufacturing company out of Syracuse and built a factory for production in Fulton.

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New EEE Samples Found in Oswego County; Additional Spraying Planned

September 1, 2015 Steve Yablonski

The Oswego County Health Department reported today (Sept. 1), that the Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEE) was detected in four mosquito samples in the Toad Harbor area. These samples were collected last week during routine testing conducted by the county and state health departments. The county plans to conduct aerial spraying Friday evening, September 4 in the Big Bay/Toad Harbor Swamp area.

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