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How Fast Can A Christmas Tree Ruin Your Holiday Spirit? – Minutes!

November 30, 2023 Contributor

NEW YORK – Although Christmas tree fires may not be common, when they do occur, they are more likely to be extremely serious and cause a lot of damage. Fires involving fresh Christmas trees tend […]

Edward R. McCarty, Sr.

November 30, 2023 Contributor

FULTON – November 28, 2023, Edward R. McCarty, Sr., 85, of Palermo, NY, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Oswego Hospital. Born in Fulton, a son to the late Harry and Anna (Green) […]

Oswego Community Youth Orchestra Announces Fall 2023 Concert

November 30, 2023 Submitted article

OSWEGO – On Wednesday, December 6 at Minetto Methodist Church, 2433 County Rte 8, Oswego, NY at 7 p.m. OCYO is directed by Cheryl Rogers, retired orchestra teacher from Oswego High School. Mrs. Rogers remains […]

Roger Pullen Honored By Suny Oswego After Extraordinary 35-Year Career

November 30, 2023 Contributor

SUNY OSWEGO – Oswego’s University Police Department recognized Roger Pullen with the honorary title of the department’s “Car Wash Specialist” this fall, following his retirement after 35 years of service and an estimated 10,000 vehicles […]

George H. Dence

November 30, 2023 Contributor

OSWEGO – George H. Dence, 96, adored father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023. A long-time resident of Oswego, he was born August 16, 1927, to Ethel and Loren Dence. He managed […]

Dec Announces Start Of Construction Of Project To Protect Camp Hollis From Future Flooding And High Water

November 30, 2023 Site Administrator

NEW YORK – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the start of construction on a project to protect Camp Hollis from future flooding and high water events. Located […]

James Joseph Barbera

November 30, 2023 Contributor

OSWEGO – James Joseph Barbera, 84, of Oswego, passed away on November 24, 2023, with his lifelong partner Roberta by his side. They were married for 62 years and raised three children. Born to John […]

Mayor Barlow announces Oswego Police to hire Mental Health Clinician within Department

November 30, 2023 Contributor

OSWEGO – Mayor Barlow announced today the Oswego Police Department will now have a Mental Health Clinician as part of its police force. First announced in Mayor Barlow’s State of the City Address back in […]

Risky Business – More than Half of All Drivers Engage in Dangerous Behavior

November 30, 2023 Contributor

NEW YORK – A new report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety identifies six types of drivers by analyzing risky driving behaviors. The most common dangerous behaviors were speeding, distracted driving, and aggressive driving. […]

Holiday Skate with the Lakers fundraiser set for Dec. 10

November 30, 2023 Contributor

SUNY OSWEGO – The popular family-friendly event and fundraiser Holiday Skate With the Lakers will return from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10 in SUNY Oswego’s Deborah F. Stanley Arena and Convocation Center […]