On Tuesday, the Common Council approved the sale of the former Valero gas station on West First Street. The building has been on the market for almost six years, and was purchased by a local man who hopes to renovate the building and create a business he can pass down.
Jean Siracusa, a beloved biology teacher at Cayuga Community College’s Fulton Campus, was recognized with the WCNY Women Who Make America Award. She was one of 17 Central New York women to receive the award, which pays tribute to those whose lives enrich local communities and help shape the nation’s identity.
At its meeting this week, the Administrative Services Committee gave a favorable recommendation to a proposal from Cedar Path Solutions Group in the amount of $59,434 to furnish and install the required surveillance systems at the Water Treatment Plant and the Munn Street pump station.
Oswego County Clerk Michael Backus and Real Property Tax Director Debra Mullenax are advising property owners of a direct mail scam involving deeds and property tax records.
Operation Uplink was launched in 1996 to connect active-duty troops and hospitalized veterans with their loved ones. The program uses contributions from supporters to purchase phone time for the men and women who are serving, or have served, as well as hospitalized veterans.
Slightly warmer on Wednesday with more flurries possible.
Snowfall last month barely nudged above the average. For the winter season, the total it’s nearly 3 feet below average. However, at this time last year, it was more than 5 feet below average.
Six elementary school students, five from Kingsford Park and one from the Oswego Community Christian School, were transported by Oswego City and Menter ambulances as the result of a school bus-pick up truck accident early Monday morning.
Continued cold Tuesday with flurries.
On Saturday, family and friends of Maggie Sue Glenister Wilcox staged the first-ever “Be Aware ‘Cause It’s Rare… Fight EEE” fundraising event. Held in memory of the young girl who died from EEE in 2011, the event raised awareness as well as funds to fight the disease.
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