Oswego County TodayJanuary 2021FREE Independent News for Oswego County

Assembly Majority Vote To Change Redistricting Process Is A Blatant Power Grab

January 22, 2021 Contributor

Democratic legislators recently voted to undermine an already agreed-upon plan to draw up fair voting maps and replace them with more favorable ones.

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Katko Highlights Vaccine Shortages In CNY, Discusses Issue With Dr. Anthony Fauci

January 22, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced that he spoke directly with Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, on addressing COVID-19 vaccine distribution and supply issues in Central New York and across the nation.

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Sharon A. Poyneer

January 22, 2021 Contributor

Sharon A. Poyneer, 76, of Oswego, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Oswego Hospital.

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OCSD Announces In-Person Reopening Plans For Middle, High School

January 22, 2021 Contributor

In a letter sent home to families, OCSD Superintendent Dr. Mathis Calvin III updated the community by emphasizing the plan is for Oswego High School and Oswego Middle School students to return in person, ideally in the next 30 to 45 days. Both schools have been fully remote for students since the school year began.

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St. Baldrick’s Committee, Oswego Hibernians To Host Red Cross Blood Drive February 8

January 22, 2021 Contributor

Due to COVID-19 concerns, many schools and colleges are not hosting their usual blood drives, so Witmer talked to some of his committee members, found a willing host at the Oswego Hibernians, and scheduled a blood drive for Monday, February 8, from 1 to 6 p.m. The Ancient Order of Hibernians is located at 22 Munn Street, Oswego.

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OMS Honors Students For Gratitude

January 22, 2021 Contributor

At Oswego Middle School, the spotlight character trait of the month was gratitude and the school honored a dozen students who showcased that trait and thankfulness toward others while making the OMS community a better place, even virtually.

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Pet Of The Week: Joy

January 22, 2021 Contributor

Joy is the light of everyone’s life. She is a very sweet girl.

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Carolyn Handville: Cervical Cancer Can Be Prevented

January 22, 2021 Contributor

There are two ways to prevent cervical cancer — vaccination and screening.

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Cop Logs: Fulton PD 1/4 – 1/10/21

January 21, 2021 Contributor

Booking Number: 718 Name: ELLIOTT C. PERRY Birth Date: 12/05/78 Charges: HARASSMENT-2ND:PHYSICAL CNTACT Booking Number: 716 Name: ELLIOTT C. PERRY Birth Date: 12/05/78 Charges: EXECUTE BENCH WARRANT Booking Number: 783 Name: MICHAEL N. FABER Birth […]

Eleanor M. Hackett

January 21, 2021 Contributor

Eleanor M. Hackett, 100 years old, passed away on January 20, 2021 at St Lukes.

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