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More than 200 Port City residents packed the Oswego Middle School gym Thursday night to let city officials know what they think of the proposed 2014 budget. By far and away, the vast majority of opinion was anti-budget; especially opposed to a huge tax hike.

The Children’s Museum of Oswego will help answer the age-old question: “What is there to do?” during the upcoming school holiday break for youngsters. Museum representatives will hold events and activities in the ballroom of the McCrobie Building, 41 Lake St., on December 23, 26-31.

Oswego Middle School “Con Brio” brought more than the sounds of the season to the Mexico Hospice Tree Lighting Ceremony. Miranda Miller, a member of the Oswego Middle School singing group, was one of many students performing on the evening of December 5. However, it wasn’t only the music that made an impact.

It was an emotional, caring moment that one of the persons in attendance won’t soon forget.

One of the biggest attractions for visitors to Camp Hollis and groups that rent the camp is the low-element challenge course. When Camp Hollis opened up for the 2013 season there was a new trail to make getting to the challenge course much safer and much more convenient.

During a special meeting Wednesday night, councilors cut the proposed tax hike for 2014 to around 40 percent. However, those changes to the tentative spending plan mean several cuts in the city workforce.

The Port of Oswego Authority has announced the appointment of Zelko N. Kirincich to the position of Executive Director.  He will begin his new position on January 6, 2014. Mr. Kirincich comes from the Port Authority of Tampa, Florida, where he worked from 1996-2013.  He most recently served there as Deputy Port Director and Chief Operating Officer.