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Mayor Billy Barlow looks back at some of the highlights of 2016.

Mayor Barlow Recaps 2016 – ‘A Huge Success’ For City Of Oswego

December 13, 2016 Steve Yablonski

During Monday night’s Common Council meeting, Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow recapped the first year of his administration, outlining several accomplishments and examples of success over the last 12 months. The mayor spoke specifically to winning the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative from Governor Andrew Cuomo, accounting for a large portion of the almost $16 million the city secured in grant funding in 2016 alone.

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Search for New CEO Announced by Oswego Health Board of Directors

December 13, 2016 Contributor

The Oswego Health Board of Directors announced today (Dec. 13) that it will begin a search process to replace president and CEO Chuck Gijanto. The board offered to extend Gijanto’s agreement, but he is unable to accept due to personal reasons. Gijanto was hired by Oswego Health as an interim president and CEO in September 2015.

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Pratt House Announces Winners for the Annual Parade of Trees

December 13, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

The Parade of Trees at the John Wells Pratt House Museum is a fun and festive welcoming for the holiday season in Fulton each year. For roughly 35 years, The Parade of Trees has brought community residents, businesses, and organizations together to celebrate the holidays with a decorating contest among several colorful, creative displays of Christmas trees.

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The Oswego County Bicentennial Committee announced the upcoming arrival of its "Oswego County History" book which celebrates the county's bicentennial. For details, call 315-349-8322.

Just in Time for the Holidays: Oswego County History Books Arrive

December 13, 2016 Contributor

The Oswego County Bicentennial Committee announced that the “Oswego County History” book will soon be available, just in time for holiday gift-giving! The commemorative edition represents the culmination of the county’s bicentennial celebration this year. It will arrive in Oswego during this week (December 12) and be distributed to various municipal historians, historical societies, and museums for sale.

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City Rescinds Town Sewer Deal

December 12, 2016 Steve Yablonski

At its meeting Monday night, the Common Council rescinded Resolution No. 379 of Oct. 11, 2016. The action, in the opinion of City Attorney Kevin Caraccioli, could leave the city open to a lawsuit. This fall, councilors had approved entering into a contract with Oswego Town regarding the Ontario Heights Water District for sewer connections to the city sewer system; in connection with a planned student housing site in the town. Some councilors say they want more control over who can hook into the city’s sewer system.

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Rochester Man Charged With Possession of Crack Cocaine With Intent To Sell

December 12, 2016 Contributor

On Thursday, December 8, at approximately 8:54 p.m., investigators with the Oswego County Drug Task Force stopped a 2016 Blue Hyundai Sonata that was traveling eastbound on East Cayuga Street in the city of Oswego. The traffic stop was in conjunction with an ongoing drug investigation being managed by the DTF.

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Traffic Stop in Syracuse Leads to Passenger Being Arrested on Drug Charges

December 12, 2016 Steve Yablonski

On Friday (December 9), at approximately 11 a.m., State Police stopped a vehicle on Van Rennselaer Street in the city of Syracuse for a traffic violation. investigation revealed additional heroin and hypodermic needles hidden inside the vehicle.

It was determined that the heroin and hypodermic needles located all belonged to the front seat passenger, Joshua Baez-Arnold of 42 Senior Ave., Fulton.

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Oswego Bicyclist Dies, Motorist Charged

December 12, 2016 Steve Yablonski

Resulting from a car vs. motorized bicycle MVA on SR 104 in the town of Oswego on Friday, William E Todd, 56, of Oswego, died from his injuries on Sunday. Faith Dechick, of Auburn, was charged with DWAI; Assault, 2nd degree, a class E felony and Reckless Driving.

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Fort Ontario's service as a hospital for wounded and sick soldiers during World War I will be the theme of a First Day Hike at Fort Ontario on Jan. 1. Pictured are U.S. Army officers on horseback at Fort Ontario during World War I. (Photo courtesy Fort Ontario State Historic Site.)

Begin the New Year with a First Day Hike at Old Fort Ontario

December 12, 2016 Contributor

On New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, at 10 a.m., Fort Ontario Superintendent Paul Lear will conduct a free 3-kilometer First Day Hike around the 262-year-old Fort Ontario Military Reservation National Register District. In observance of the centennial of the entry of the United States into World War I, the theme of the moderately-paced hike will be the fort’s service as a hospital for wounded and sick soldiers from 1917 to 1919.

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State Police Seek Public’s Assistance Locating Vehicle Seen Near Hit-And-Run Accident

December 12, 2016 Steve Yablonski

State Police are investigating a car-pedestrian hit-and-run accident that occurred on State Route 104 on Sunday. The accident occurred in the town of Oswego on State Route 104 near the intersection of State Route 104A. The 19-year-old victim was transported to Oswego Hospital with serious injuries, police reported.

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