News
Seager’s New Post Will Bring Legislative Vacancy
As longtime legislator Kimberly Seager prepares for her new position as Oswego County Family Court Judge, she is also preparing to step down from her seat on the Oswego County Legislature. Seager has to resign from the 10th District chair by Dec. 31.
The Birds And Bees – And The Law
OHS freshmen learn the choices they make today will impact their lives – forever. The Oswego County Sex Offense Court School Panel Presentation: “Age Matters” highlight what could happen if they don’t make the right choices.
Firefighters Hired, Promoted
The city fire department welcomed four new firefighters and five veteran firefighters received promotions on Wednesday. A police officer was also promoted during the ceremony.
Winter Parking Ban Update
Northeast Biofuels Experiencing Production Delays; Addressing Performance
Ethanol production is at a temporary standstill at Northeast Biofuels as the company works out performance-related issues at the plant with its contractor, Lurgi PSI, Inc. The plant has experienced several production outages since the initial startup, according to plant manager Brian Roach. The most recent outage started Thursday.
School Board Split Over New Position
By a 5-2 vote Tuesday night the Oswego school board appointed Linda Doty to the recently created position of director of grants and partnerships. Opponents say now is not the time to be adding positions. Proponents say the position will bring in more funds than is spent on the salary.
County Officials Watch For State Budget Changes
Oswego County municipal leaders are keeping their eyes on the state today, watching for potential changes to the state budget and the affects those changes could have on the county’s bottom line for 2009. According to County Administrator Phil Church, the budget deficit at the state level is making it difficult for counties to seal their own spending plans with confidence.
Oswego County ‘Adopts’ A Platoon
Oswego County has joined the effort to bringing support and encouragement for soldiers overseas. Donna Scanlon, program coordinator for Community Development Programs in Oswego County, explained that the county has officially “adopted†a platoon and will send monthly care packages to an Army platoon that is stationed in Afghanistan.
Wings Across America – A Big Job For A Little R/C Plane
Representatives of the Oswego Valley Modelaires and the Hawks R/C Junior Aviators are taking part in an historic event. They are among the pilots helping fly an R/C plane around the contentental Unoited States.







