Oswego County TodayMarch 2021FREE Independent News for Oswego County

Make It Happen 20K Series Goes Live

March 30, 2021 Contributor

The “Make It Happen 20k Race Series” committee is gearing up for the fourth annual series and is thrilled to announce these events will be held live with protocols in place and all CDC guidelines and COVID requirements will be met. […]

Mayor Barlow Launches “Heroes as Neighbors” Program Supporting Frontline Workers

March 30, 2021 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the launch of the “Heroes as Neighbors” program, a partnership between the City of Oswego and Pathfinder Bank to cover the closing costs for frontline workers and first responders who buy homes in the City of Oswego. […]

Katko Invites NY-24 High School Students To Participate In 2021 Congressional Art Competition

March 30, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced his office is now accepting entries from high school students residing in New York’s 24th Congressional District for the annual Artistic Discovery Congressional Art Competition. […]

Oswego Student Stars In Easter TV Commercial

March 30, 2021 Submitted article

Seamus Callahan, Oswego resident and student was handpicked by his agency out of all Upstate New York to audition for a TV commercial spot. […]

Gillibrand: Emergency Educational Connections Act Would Increase Funding For Emergency Broadband Benefits To Help Working Families Access Internet

March 30, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced legislation to invest $6 billion for the Emergency Broadband Benefit program to help close the homework gap and ensure families across New York can access essential online services. […]

Mary Louise Borland

March 30, 2021 Contributor

Mary Louise Borland, 90, of Oswego, passed away March 28, 2021, at Seneca Hill Manor. […]

New Pathway Helps CCC Grads Continue Education At St. John Fisher College

March 29, 2021 Contributor

Cayuga Community College and St. John Fisher College announced the creation of a new academic pathway this week, helping Cayuga grads continue their education in one of upstate New York’s leading higher education institutions. […]

Catholic Charities Passes Paid Leave Policy To Support Employee Health

March 29, 2021 Contributor

In recognition of National Dress in Blue Day, staff at Catholic Charities of Oswego County dressed in blue to help raise awareness of colon cancer and the importance of regular cancer screenings and to celebrate their newly implemented Paid Time Off for Cancer Screening policy. […]

Senator Charles Schumer unveils the NRCâ€™s new security measures. With the senator are, from left, county legislator Mary Flett and Amy Tresidder, and Oswego Mayor Randy Bateman.

Schumer: Without Action ASAP, A ‘Ghost Gun’ Tragedy Will Haunt

March 29, 2021 Contributor

Saying Americans are clamoring for action on the issue of gun violence, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer said, today, that under current law, the Department of Justice (DOJ) in concert with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) can do something—right now—to tackle the rising threat of untraceable and undetectable firearms known as ‘Ghost Guns.’ […]

Celebrating Black Culture, Promoting Positivity Earn SUNY Oswego Student National Fellowship

March 29, 2021 Contributor

Dedication to celebrating Black history and culture and ongoing commitment to improving the lives of others have earned SUNY Oswego junior accounting major Samisha Elysee the Newman Civic Fellowship, a national honor. […]