Girl Scout Troops from Daisys to Cadettes celebrated World Thinking Day on Sunday and local troops did their part at the Municipal Building with displays of food, clothes, geographic and cultural highlights from other nations.
“It’s about different Girl Scouts all over the world and what they’re learning,” said 9-year-old Trinity, a first year Brownie Girl Scout from Hannibal.
Localized heavy snow showers near Lake Ontario today. High 30 to 25.
At its meeting Monday night, the Common Council approved use of city property for the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce told hold its annual summer season events, including the farmers’ market and Independence Day Celebration. Also, one resolution was approved for the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics – with Third Ward Councilor Mike Todd being named to participate.
Heavy lake effect snow near Lake Ontario today. 4 – 8 inches possible in some areas. High in the lower 20s.
The state comptroller has accused a Fishkill town director of misuse of funds after an audit showed $50,000 missing from operations related to the community’s senior center. Fishkill and Fulton were both approved last November for assistance by the state’s financial restructuring board. Meanwhile the comptroller’s office has already been over the city of Fulton’s books in an audit spanning several weeks last summer. At the conclusion of Fulton’s audit the city was deemed to be fiscally stressed, but there were no accusations of wrongdoing.
On Friday, the Hon. James Metcalf, Acting Oswego County Court Judge, sentenced Joseph A. Stefanovich to 20 years in state prison, along with five years post-release supervision, based upon his conviction for Rape in the First Degree. The defendant was convicted of Rape 1st on November 22, 2013, after a week-long jury trial in which Stefanovich testified on his own behalf.
Very mild with more rain likely today with a chance of late-day sun. High near 50.
Ten innovative education and preservation projects will get off the ground this year with funding support from Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. That includes $4,000 for the H. Lee White Marine Museum to develop a traveling exhibit that documents changes in the Oswego Canal and adjacent landscape using historical and current day images.
Joseph Pilotta says he has several interested parties lined up to attend the international meeting in his hometown. He is also continuing his push to create a huge floating facility in the Lake Ontario at the International Marina. The venture would mean millions of tax dollars for Oswego, he said.
Zink Shirts packed in the crowd for “What Have We Done, This Time?” that showcased the work of local artists. The artwork lined the walls of the screen printing shop along with the usual merchandise. People explored the shop, viewing pieces made by Aaron Z. Lee. Other artists included Miles George and locals Erik Miller and Breanne Regano.
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