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At its meeting Monday night, the Planning and Development Committee sent a resolution regarding a tentative Social Host Law to the full council for consideration. Council vice president Kevin Hill brought the proposal to the committee for discussion. It is in response to young people, college students and others, migrating from the downtown bars to large house parties in residential neighborhoods, he explained.

The Oswego County Health Department reported that although the mosquito season is winding down, evidence of Eastern equine encephalitis virus continues to be found near the Toad Harbor Swamp on the north shore of Oneida Lake.

Pumpkin Fest opened Saturday. The fun continues Sunday morning in East Park.

Earlier this week, Third Ward Councilor Kevin Hill requested a briefing by Oswego Police and SUNY Oswego Police on strategies currently being employed to address disruption and disorder in city neighborhoods. Councilor Hill took the opportunity to point to several issues that he has become aware of through constituent communication and personal observation, as well as identifying specific locations that generate concern from area residents, for special attention by law enforcement in the coming weeks.

Port City residents get their chance to weigh in on Oswego’s tentative parking regulations next month. At this week’s Common Council meeting, the council approved a pair of public hearings. The council also approved road closure of East Albany Street between City Line Road and Shampine Drive.

Like many college students, SUNY Oswego online broadcasting major Joely Rice works hard to stay up to date while juggling other responsibilities. For her, this includes running a daily advice show to a wide audience on the TikTok app and traveling the world to hold photo shoots empowering young girls.