Year: 2023

Drivers desiring faster commutes might view a higher speed limit as a boon, but is it always the safest choice? And what about the safety needs of pedestrians, cyclists, and others? A new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds that raising posted speed limits may do little to save time and increase traffic flow but could lead to more crashes, injuries, and deaths.

Beginner’s Canning Workshop To Be Held In Mexico

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County will be holding a free beginner’s canning workshop on Saturday, August 12th from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the county extension office located on 3288 Main Street, Mexico. This workshop is sponsored by the CCE Oswego Master Gardener Volunteer Program and will provide a basic introduction to canning for gardeners.

Letter To The Editor: Here We Go Again!

*All submissions are posted in their original format To the editor: Frank Castiglia Here we go again! If at first or second you don’t succeed, change the rules as needed! I’m sure all that read […]

Nikini: Pet Of The Week

Nikini wants a whole family to love and care for her. She is fully vaccinated, about 3 months old and the cutest little pup we ever did see!

Bernice Hopkins

Bernice “Bonnie” Hopkins, 79, of Hannibal, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 9, 2023. Born in Fulton, she was a daughter to the late Theodore and Bernice (Griswold) Dann.

As Flooding Devastates New York, Gillibrand Announces Measures To Improve Transit And Highway Resiliency Against Extreme Weather Events Like Floods

As severe weather events become increasingly common and pose a growing threat to our transportation infrastructure, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference to announce her Resilient Transit Act.

Due To The Demand, We Have Opened Additional Spots!

The Multi-organ Blood Analysis will be held at the Fulton Medical Center on July 15.

Operation Oswego County Presents Award To Felix Schoeller

At its annual meeting in June, Operation Oswego County (OOC) presented its Business Excellence Award for 2023 to Felix Schoeller in recognition and appreciation for demonstrating outstanding leadership and commitment in operating and expanding Felix Schoeller in Oswego County.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Proposed Replacement Of U.S. Route 11 Bridge, Bridge E-64, Across The Erie Canal, Between Cicero, Onondaga County, Hastings, And Oswego County

All interested parties are notified that the Commander, Ninth Coast Guard District, has received an application from the New York State Department of Transportation (“NYSDOT”) requesting approval of the location and plans for proposed replacement of the U.S. Route 11 Bridge, Bridge E-64, across the Erie Canal, mile 150.58, between the Cicero, Onondaga County, and Hastings, Oswego County, New York.

DEC Announces Multi-Year Research Study To Improve Bald And Golden Eagle Conservation Efforts

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced DEC is seeking hunters to participate in a multi-year study of non-lead ammunition impacts on the State’s eagle conservation efforts. DEC is partnering with the New York Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at Cornell University, U.S. Geological Survey, and Conservation Science Global on the study to determine the reduction in bald and golden eagle deaths that can be achieved from increased use of non-lead ammunition for deer hunting.