Community
Oswego Public Library to Host Bookbinding Workshop Oct. 22
Local artist Woody Leslie will lead a bookbinding basics workshop for adults from 5 to 6 p.m. Oct. 22 at Oswego Public Library.
Month: October 2026
Community
Lee Ellen Hickey to Share Writing and Self-Publishing Tips at Oswego Public Library
Local author Lee Ellen Hickey will discuss writing, self-publishing and connecting with readers at a free Oswego Public Library program on October 24, from 1 to 2 p.m.
Community
SUNY Names Voting Sticker Winner; Oswego Student Among Finalists
Elizabeth Ji of SUNY College of Optometry won SUNY’s voting sticker contest. SUNY Oswego student Jamie Farrell was among six finalists, and the winning design will be available at SUNY campus polling sites on November 3.
News
AAA: Syracuse Gas Prices Average $4.33 in Oct. 19 Report
AAA Western and Central New York reported a Syracuse gasoline average of $4.33 per gallon on Oct. 19, down 3 cents for the week. New York’s average was $4.42.
Community
Oswego Public Library to Host Free Android Phone Workshop November 4
Oswego Public Library will host a free Android Phone Practice workshop at 5 p.m. November 4, covering smartphone basics, Libby and the Canon PRINT app. Advance registration is requested because space is limited.
Racing News
Oswego Speedway Awards and Hall of Fame Photo Gallery: October 16, 2026
Jim Feeney’s photos of Oswego Speedway’s 2026 champions, award recipients and Hall of Fame inductees.
US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
Gillibrand Criticizes Trump’s Russia Sanctions Waiver
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand issued an Oct. 17 statement criticizing President Donald Trump’s executive order waiving new Russia-related sanctions.
Sugar and Sugar Scanlon Funeral Homes
James Schwitter, 90
James Schwitter, 90, of Oswego, died Oct. 17, 2026. Calling hours are Oct. 22 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home, with funeral services at 11 a.m.
Racing News
Oswego Speedway Honors 2026 Champions and Hall of Fame Inductees
Oswego Speedway recognized track champions, rookie award winners and its 2026 Hall of Fame class at its Oct. 16 awards event. Photographs and details were supplied by Jim Feeney.
Announcements
Minetto United Methodist Church to Offer Free Dinner Oct. 21
Minetto United Methodist Church will serve a free ham dinner Oct. 21, 2026, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., or until food is gone. Dine-in and takeout meals will be available.