The idea is to see what the cost estimate would be and what the design could be for the parking lot on Water Street, which could possibly be on two levels and bring retail kiosks and perhaps even mixed use development down to the River Walk, according to city officials.
The 32nd annual Memorial Day Salute, May 24 and 25, held at the Fulton Community Center on West Broadway, will feature the Magical Mystery Tour. This popular Central New York Beatle Tribute Band will perform on May 24 at 7 p.m. and will be sponsored by National Grid. On May 25 Rob Garrett “King of Diamonds,” a Neil Diamond Tribute Band, sponsored by Fulton Savings Bank, will take the stage at 8 p.m.
Former Raider Laxmen Ross Maxam and Brett Williams traveled to Long Island with their team, Onondaga Community College, May 11 and 12. They brought home the NJCAA National Championship. This was the Lazers fifth straight championship title and its 70th straight win, breaking the all-time record by any level college lacrosse team of most consecutive wins.
A motorcycle operated by Robert E. Gale, 65, of Florida, collided with a car in Hastings. An investigation has led to the driver of the car being ticketed, sheriff’s deputies said.
Cold overnight, low near 30. Warming slightly on Tuesday.
911coordinators from all over New York State attended training sessions, business seminars, and mingled with vendors over the three days. Senator Patty Ritchie was one of the featured speakers. The 911 Coordinators Association holds the conference twice a year, and this spring was Oswego’s turn to host.
Even a little rain couldn’t keep members of SAF (Services to Aid Families) and the community from the 12th Victim’s Rights Tree Planting Ceremony recently. Every year, the ceremony takes place in a different community in Oswego County. This year’s tree was planted outside the Hannibal Town Hall.
UPDATE: No injuries were reported however the single family residence sustained heavy fire, water and smoke damage. At 1:17 a.m. May 11 the Oswego Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 215 Duer St. on the east side of the city. About 15 minutes into the incident all interior crews were pulled from the structure due to deteriorating conditions.
The Oswego community has rallied around the effort to provide a safe and secure environment for those students attending the annual prom. Saturday night, the annual Oswego High School prom was scheduled and once again the SADD Club, advisors and community organizations and businesses have come together to promote the post prom party.
A mock DWI fatal car crash was staged in front of OHS students to drive home the fact that drinking and driving can be a lethal combination. “If we convinced just one person not to drink and drive then we got our message across,” said OHS counselor Shaun Caroccio, coordinator of the event.
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