For many people the Fourth of July means family time, cookouts, barbeque, and fireworks. This year marks 237 years of independence and the United States being its own nation. At the July 2 Common Council meeting many of the councilors took a moment to say some words about our most patriotic holiday.
Most attendees of baseball games at Kiwanis Park in Fulton have had issues with parking from time to time. Previously, on the blocks of South Seventh Street between Fay Street and the park “No Parking 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.” signs marked the street. Mayor Woodward announced at Tuesday’s Common Council meeting a code change would go into effect and “No Parking” signs will replace the previous signs.
On July 2, State Police in Pulaski arrested Raye A. Chamberlain, a 40-year-old female from Oswego, for two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a class “A” misdemeanor. Chamberlain was charged after an investigation into the inadequate care of a 16-year-old girl.
The Oswego County Health Department announced today (July 3) that the David C. Webb Memorial Park Bathing Beach on Oneida Lake in the town of Constantia has been closed to swimming due to the presence of a blue-green algae bloom. The beach will remain closed until the blooms have cleared and the health department approves its re-opening.
The suspect vehicle was unable to properly negotiate the intersection at Bunner Street at Maple Street and reportedly collided with a marked Oswego City Police Department patrol vehicle. The officer suffered minor injuries, however, was able to exit his damaged patrol vehicle and place the operator into custody.
At this time, I am announcing that the legal challenge to the reapportionment plan passed by the Oswego County Legislative majority last December, has been put on hold, Oswego County Legislator Dan Farfaglia said . We are simply putting our efforts on hold and intend resume the legal battle to rectify this travesty later this year he said.
Upon reflection as to the events surrounding the last board meeting, I would like to rescind my statement of resignation from the Oswego City School District Board of Education, she said today (July 3) in a prepared statement. There have been some stressful situations and many decisions that have caused me to question the effectiveness of my service and my ability to influence positive change for our school district, she wrote.
Hot and humid today with a mix of sun and clouds. Scattered showers, heavy at times, likely around the area. Highs near 85.
June 2013 may have been warm and humid, but that didn’t translate into a warmer than average month. The average temperature last month was a rather muggy 65.1 degrees. But, as things turned out, that was 0.2-degree cooler than average, according to Bill Gregway, local observer for the National Weather Service.
The department has a FEMA Grant of $149,538 and more than $23,000 in other funding. However, it is still nearly $30,000 shy of being able to make the purchase. The council will consider putting up the money if the department can find ways to pay it back.
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