In late November, Oswego County Clerk George Williams announced that he was stepping down as the Oswego County Republican Committee chairman. He had held the position since April 2003. His last day was Dec. 2. In December, the city and Oswego Town struck a new ambulance agreement.
At the end of September, The Port City and the operator of the Varick Hydroelectric Station launched an investigation into the water release that preceded four fishermen being swept down the Oswego River. Two of the men died. Safety measures are being considered as a result of the meetings.
East Bridge Street, near the vacant St. Louis Church was closed to traffic for hours following the collapse of the building’s north wall late on July 25 – just across from Harborfest’s venue in East Park. In August, hundreds of law enforcement officers, active and retired were joined Aug. 5 in paying their respects for Capt. James Comerford.
As May started, officials at Fort Ontario announced it was closed for the season, and maybe for ever due to the state budget crisis. However, at the end of the month, the state came through with the needed funds to keep the fort open. In June the Port City’s fire chief retired and the First Assistant Fire Chief was named to replace hime
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