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Oswego Daily News

Legislature Affirms Opposition To Wind Farm Project

Barry Ormsby, a Jefferson County legislator, tells Oswego County  legislators about how his county voted to oppose the wind farm project.  Looking on is Oswego County Administrator Phil Church, left, and Barry  Leemann, chair of the legislature.

The Oswego County Legislature voted Thursday to oppose a New York Power Authority project that would locate dozens of huge wind turbines in Lake Ontario. The vote was 20-4-1. Nearly 30 members of the Oswego County and surrounding area spoke about the pros and cons of the project for about two hours before the vote.

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Community

Great Lakes Seaway Trail Snow-Cruising Info Now Available: Find Resources for 2700+ Miles of Snowmobiling Trails in NY and PA

More than 2700 miles and 200-plus inches of snow await snowmobilers in the Great Lakes Seaway Trail region of New York and Pennsylvania, according to the recently updated “Great Lakes Seaway Trail Snow-Cruising is Fresh!” Fact Sheet.

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Community

Three Women Are Named Oswego County Tourism Ambassadors

“These three women have volunteered countless hours advocating for Oswego County’s tourism industry,” said Edwin Lighthall, advisory council chairman. “They have welcomed thousands of visitors to Oswego County with enthusiasm, pride and dedication to our county.”

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Arts and Entertainment

Public Invited To 14th Annual Salmon River Hatchery Open House

There will be activities, seminars, and demonstrations throughout the day. Salmon River Corridor outdoor recreational opportunities will be highlighted in each program. Activities, programs and demonstrations will be geared towards hands on activities for youth and families. The open house will be held rain or shine, and admission is free.

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Community

Harborfest Again Named To Top 100 Event List

For the fifth time, Oswego Harborfest has been chosen one of the Top 100 Events in North America for group travel in 2010, the American Bus Association announced recently. A panel of ABA-member bus and tour operators selects their Top 100 list from hundreds of entries nominated by state/provincial tourism offices and local and regional convention and visitor’s bureaus.

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