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The donation will help kick start the city’s lifejacket loaner program. It was made in honor of their brother, John, who drowned in the eastern harbor in the city at the age of 21. The council also approved selling a piece of property to Tony Pauldine.

The west side Port City ward has problems with tall grass and garbage in some areas. In some locations, residents have to suffer through “huge, crazy, wild parties at all hours of the night,” the councilor said.

Oswego High School’s track was crowded Friday night as purple-clad cancer survivors, their families, friends and supporters gathered to raise money for the American Cancer Society at the annual Relay for Life.

See a gallery of photos from the event, inside, courtesy of Beth Clark.

Years ago, Oswego County didn’t have a good permanent disposal method for residents who were looking for ways to get rid of household hazardous waste products. However, thanks to a grant from former Senator Jim Wright and the NYS DEC, the Oswego County Legislature and Department of Solid Waste opened a permanent disposal facility

The Springboard Mural Project is poised to launch another season of bringing some color to Oswego’s Riverwalk West. Nearly two dozen young artists are collaborating on the murals to be painted along the walkway. The mural project is a youth-focused initiative.It was originally a city sponsored community development plan to address graffiti issues.