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Councilor John Gosek discusses the dangers of spraying herbicides in Oswego. Looking on at right is Councilor Robert Corradino.

After Lengthy Debate Council Takes No Action on Herbicide Spraying

May 10, 2016 Steve Yablonski

Several residents spoke out Monday night against the resolution passed last month allowing the spraying of herbicides in various locations around the Port City. However, the city attorney cautioned the council that an attempt to rescind was “an improper resolution” and would set the city up for financial liability. After a lengthy debate, the council withdrew the resolution to rescind and took no action.

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Student Facing Burglary, Other Charges

May 9, 2016 Steve Yablonski

OSWEGO – SUNY Oswego police on Friday (May 6) charged student Dylan Volk, 19, of Syracuse with second-degree burglary, a felony, as well as several misdemeanors in connection with thefts reported that evening. Student residents […]

The Weekend Bodley Sports Update

May 9, 2016 Contributor

Today’s News: A rare planetary alignment and more lessons gained from the Muppets are in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.

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A flintlock mechanism found by archeologists in excavations in the moat around Fort Ontario was probably discarded around 1759. The fort’s new exhibit will contain original uniforms, weapons, ammunition, tools, field furniture, hardware, artwork, photographs, and archeological artifacts.

New Fort Ontario Exhibit Opens May 21

May 8, 2016 Contributor

A new orientation exhibit interpreting the history of Fort Ontario State Historic Site from the French and Indian War to the War on International Terrorism will open on Armed Forces Day, May 21. The new exhibit will be housed in the 1842 Enlisted Men’s Barracks. A public ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception hosted by the Friends of Fort Ontario will begin at 1 p.m.

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A bird takes a break from pecking for food to enjoy some sunshine.

April 2016 Was A Bit On The Cool, Dry Side

May 8, 2016 Steve Yablonski

The average temperature for April 216 was was 3.6 degrees below average. Total precipitation for the month came in at 1.10 inches below average. Snowfall for April was 3.1 inches above average. But at the end of April, snowfall for the winter was 70.5 inches below normal, Gregway said.

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The Nine Mile One and Two nuclear plants. Image courtesy of and copyright Constellation Energy.

Nine Mile Point Unit 2 Returns to Full Power

May 7, 2016 Contributor

Operators returned Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station Unit 2 to full power this morning (May 7), following a planned refueling outage that started on April 11. While the unit was offline, skilled technicians replaced nearly one-third of the reactor’s fuel and performed thousands of inspections and maintenance activities.

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Fulton School Officials Present Voter Propositions to Public

May 6, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

Fulton school district officials held a public presentation of the budget and numerous other propositions on this year’s ballot set for vote on Tuesday, May 17. Superintendent of Schools, William Lynch and Business Administrator, Kathy Nichols presented the material to a handful of public audience in the auditorium at the district’s Education Center on Wednesday (May 4). This year, the $70,336,500 budget brings forth a 2.47% spending increase from the current year budget with a tax levy increase of 0.43% and is categorized as a “status quo budget” meaning that all current staffing and educational services, programs and opportunities for students will be maintained.

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WBUC 2016-2017 OCSD Budget Information

May 5, 2016 Contributor

Published on May 5, 2016 Alex Haessig sits down with Dr. Dean Goewey to get more information about the 5.6 million dollar budget gap OCSD is facing. Dr. Goewey explains the state aid issue, reserve […]

Pulaski Woman Arrested Following Domestic Dispute

May 5, 2016 Contributor

On April 26, State Police responded to a domestic dispute in the village of Pulaski. Following an investigation, it was determined that Michelle Engler had slapped the victim and struck him with a broom handle. She further stands accused of threatening the victim with a knife.

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Council Poised To Reconsider Herbicide Vote

May 5, 2016 Steve Yablonski

Last month, the council voted 5-1-1 to move $12,000 from the Contingency Fund to the 440 Contracted Services Garage Fund for weed control at Wright’s Landing, City Hall, East Linear Park, DPW Garage, east and west side fire stations, Legends Fields and all city parks. Following a public outcry, the vote is being reconsidered.

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