Month: February 2023

The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) today announced new distribution plans for overdose reversal medication naloxone (known as Narcan) and fentanyl test strips. OASAS has just introduced a new easy-to-use ordering mechanisms for all OASAS and Office of Mental Health (OMH) service providers.

Black History Matters First Week

The National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum provides descriptions of the Black History Matters free online videos for the first week of February 2023. The programs will be released at midnight on www.YouTube.com/@AbolitionHallofFame.

Oswego County Joins Statewide High Visibility Engagement Campaign

Oswego County STOP-DWI Interim Coordinator Robert Lighthall announced today that Oswego County police agencies will participate in a special campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving. The statewide STOP-DWI high visibility engagement campaign begins Friday, Feb. 10 and runs through Monday, Feb. 13.

Oswego Native Dr. Mary Walker Receives Two Federal Honors

Oswego Town Historian George DeMass announced the late Dr. Mary Walker – Oswego native, Civil War surgeon, women’s rights activist and abolitionist – will receive two new honors by the federal government.

Local Agencies Partner To Offer Senior Driver Information

The Oswego County Traffic Safety Board (OCTSB) is partnering with the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) to host a free informational session and activity for older adults in Oswego County! The event begins at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 16 at the SUNY Oswego Business Resource Center, 121 E. First St., Oswego.

Oswego County Sheriff’s Office 1/26 thru 2/3/2023

On 1/26/23 at 10:40 a.m., Jerry R. Wheeler, 33, of 5870 US Rt 11, Sandy Creek, NY was arrested for Possessing Contraband in Prison, 2nd degree, a class A misdemeanor and Possessing Dangerous Contraband in […]

Paisley Grace Doane

Paisley Grace Doane, infant daughter of Gregory and Ashley (Curtin) Doane, went into the arms of the Lord Monday, January 30, 2023.

Plenty Of Work Ahead As The State Budget Process Begins

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Executive Budget proposal, delivered earlier this week, sets another record high for state spending. But while spending big, the $227 billion proposal falls short on specific measures designed to reduce our cost of living. To put the plan in context, Gov. Hochul is calling for 50% more in spending than the proposed budget in Florida, yet New York has 2.5 million fewer people.

Dec And Partners Conduct Second Year Of Adirondack Moose Research Project

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the second year of a moose research project in the Adirondack region. This year, 19 moose were fitted with GPS collars as part of a multi-year project assessing moose health and population.