News

Recently sightings of Bald Eagles have been reported along the Oswego River. Several have been spotted in the Minetto area starting by Gray Road to just before the Midway Drive-In. “Bald eagles are known for congregating near areas with open water, and Oswego County has several pristine natural areas, such as the Salmon River corridor, that attract our national bird,” said David Turner, director of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning.

SUNY Oswego’s Golden Romney Field House has reopened to limited spring practices as work wraps up on a $2 million project to breathe new athletic life into the college’s former ice hockey home. “It’s a transformation,” said Nicholas Lyons, vice president for administration and finance. “It came out very, very well.”

Superintendent of Schools Bill Crist presented an overview of his proposed budget, but work on the process will continue during the upcoming April 9 meeting. In other action the board continued to address the desire to maintain and enhance the alternative “big picture school”

Makayla Walker, of Oswego, was diagnosed last fall with an abdominal desmoid tumor. It is so aggressive it is classified as a cancer. A grassroots effort has resulted in a fundraiser set for the American Legion with “tons and tons of raffles.”

Asbestos abatement will be conducted during the spring break at the
Oswego High School. Continuing work at the school is part of the project to improve the restroom facilities. By the time the students return the restrooms that have been renovated on the south side of the building should be ready for use.