Many of Oswego’s sidewalks need to be replaced. But when and how is still open for debate. Councilors Monday night said they have begun working on proposals for an updated policy. No action was taken at the meeting and discussions will continue.
The city of Oswego Republican Committee announced it has endorsed William “Billy” Barlow for mayor of Oswego. Several city council candidates were also endorsed, mixed with some familiar names and newcomers. The Republican City Committee also endorsed candidates for the Oswego County Legislature.
Today’s News: The full regents exam schedule and a word about drinking and driving are in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.
Gregory Oakes has announced that he is seeking a second term as Oswego County District Attorney. Oakes, who has served as a prosecutor in the county since 2001, was first elected District Attorney in 2011. Since taking office, District Attorney Oakes has enhanced the prosecution of felony cases while working with the courts to move those cases more efficiently.
ARISE revved up its Ride for Ramps program in Saturday. In honor of the 25th year of the ADA proclamation, members of ARISE and a slew of volunteers hosted a fundraiser with assistance from Lighthouse Lanes and Oswego Speedway. More than 100 motorcycle enthusiasts joined in to help raise funds for the ramps program.
The global tobacco epidemic is killing 6 million people every year; but leaders and efforts in Central New York are reducing smoking rates and protecting kids from tobacco marketing. To celebrate these successes, Tobacco Free CNY will be recognizing local champions to celebrate World No Tobacco Day.
Brad Bird’s Tomorrowland: come for the sequence of George Clooney rocketing out of his house in a bathtub, stay to see how Disney works out a little girl robot love conundrum. Let me first say I did not realize Tomorrowland was being marketed as a children’s film. With George Clooney being one of the film’s stars, the other being Britt Robertson, an actor who attracts a slightly older group, I expected an entirely different film and one that certainly would not get children flocking to theaters to see it in droves.
Sunil Ram envisions a stronger, healthier Oswego County, and says open and accountable government is the way to achieve it. Ram, who moved to Oswego when he was six years old, announced his candidacy for the county legislature’s 20th District, representing much of the town of Oswego.
In regards to the road closure issued by the Oswego Codes Division of the Oswego City Fire Department on May 27, East Second Street has been re-opened for traffic between East Bridge Street and Oneida Street. Due to the continued concerns with the decorative façade of the Oswego Public Library, there are barriers indicating a lane shift.
Jameson is a big, handsome, friendly feller who is ready for his forever home. He loves to play with catnip toys and has a wonderful hearty purr. He might be a bit of Maine Coon, or he might not. He has the looks and the size but we don’t know and he certainly doesn’t care as long as he has a comfy bed and someone to love him.
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