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Jesse Corfield, a 2014 SUNY Oswego graduate, is among a select group of U.S. citizens chosen to teach abroad in the upcoming academic year through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Starting in February, he plans to teach English at a university in Brazil under the prestigious program. He is shown with some of his students during a recent Peace Corps teaching assignment in Albania.

World-Traveling SUNY Oswego Alumnus Earns Prestigious Fulbright

July 4, 2017 Contributor

SUNY Oswego alumnus Jesse Corfield plans to continue his dedication to education and international service through teaching English in Brazil via the prestigious U.S. Fulbright Student Program. The 2014 graduate with a Spanish major and linguistics minor is a Fulbright finalist, a candidate who has been offered a Fulbright U.S. Student grant, contingent upon host country approvals, medical clearance and submission of all required grant documents.

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Councilor John Gosek, left, presents his proposal Monday night. Looking on are councilors Nate Emmons, center, and Robert Corradino.

Ban On Using Glyphosate On City Owned Property Tabled

July 3, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Assistant City Attorney Tom Reynolds, on behalf of Councilor John Gosek, requested discussion regarding a proposed local law regarding the restriction of the use of herbicides that contain glyphosate on city owned property. The purpose of the law is to protect the public health, Reynolds explained. However, the committee tabled the plan in order to further discuss it.

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Oswego County Legislators Act to Preserve Jobs at Nuclear Plants

July 3, 2017 Contributor

The Oswego County Legislature continues to advocate for the region’s nuclear power industry and at its June meeting urged defeat of measures in the state Assembly and Senate that would repeal the Clean Energy Standard. The state Legislature has adjourned for the season without acting on the bills. However, members of the Oswego County Legislature are concerned the issue could re-surface when the state Legislature re-convenes.

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The tall ships Niña and Pinta, replicas of Columbus' ships, will visit Oswego for the H. Lee White Maritime Museum’s Festival of Ships July 21 through 23. The ships will be docked at the West First Street Pier adjacent to the Maritime Museum.

Columbus Replica Ships ‘Niña’ and ‘Pinta’ Will Visit Oswego July 21 – 23

July 3, 2017 Contributor

The tall ships Niña and Pinta, replicas of Columbus’ ships, will visit Oswego for the H. Lee White Maritime Museum’s Festival of Ships July 21 through July 23. The ships will be docked at the West First Street Pier adjacent to the Maritime Museum and will be open for tours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 21, 22 and 23.

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Water Conditions at Local Lake Ontario Beaches are Posted on Website

July 3, 2017 Contributor

People can check the status of Lake Ontario swimming beaches through the state Department of Health website at http://ny.healthinspections.us/ny_beaches/ The New York State Beach Water Quality website provides up-to-date information on the status and water sample results of public beaches at Mexico Point Park, Selkirk Shores State Park and Sandy Island Beach, and private beaches at Dowie Dale, Chedmardo, Brennan’s Beach and Ontario Shores campgrounds in Oswego County.

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The Marching Bucs received a hearty ovation from the crowd.

Annual Fourth Of July Parade Attracts Hundreds

July 2, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Crowds lined West and East Bridge Street Sunday afternoon to catch a glimpse of the annual Oswego Independence Day Celebration parade. Sunday’s event had something for everyone from marching bands to fire trucks.

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Gov. Cuomo Announces Multi-Agency Actions To Enforce No Wake Zone Along Lake Ontario, St. Lawrence River Shoreline

July 2, 2017 Contributor

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today (July 2) announced ramped up efforts to enforce no wake zones along the Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River shoreline this weekend. Multiple state agencies are deploying additional resources to assist with local enforcement efforts, including a total of 20 watercraft and 42 law enforcement officers from the Department of Environmental Conservation, Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Division of Military and Naval Affairs, and State Police.

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Fulton Fire Department Swears In New Chief, Assistant Chief, Captain

July 2, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

The three newest leaders of the Fulton Fire Department were officially sworn in to their new positions Thursday evening (June 29.) The ceremony came following the retirement of former fire chief Paul Foster effective the same day whose 32 years of service is included in a total of 155 years of experience retiring from the FFD within the week. Family, friends, community members, and fellow firefighters gathered together as the FFD swore in a new chief, assistant chief, and captain.

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State Police Investigate Fatal ATV Crash in Orwell

July 1, 2017 Contributor

The investigation has determined that at approximately 10:50 p.m., a 27-year-old man was operating an ATV eastbound on Gay Road when the ATV exited the roadway and struck a trailer, which was parked off of the roadway, at the end of the dead end street. The identity of the decedent is being withheld pending family notification.

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Fulton, Aldi Set Tentative Date to Close on Site Purchase

June 30, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

Fulton Mayor Ronald Woodward Sr. recently revealed the tentative date to close on the sale contract between the city of Fulton and international supermarket chain, Aldi. Aldi has adamantly expressed interest in purchasing the 2.2 acre corner lot of the former Nestle site bordering South Fourth and Fay streets. Despite a long running demolition process of the 24 acre site plagued with several interruptions, an anticipated close on the purchase is tentatively scheduled for July 5.

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