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Small Fire Extinguished at Bristol Hill Landfill; Normal Operations Continue

October 16, 2026 Contributor

A small fire at Bristol Hill Landfill was extinguished Oct. 16. Oswego County says the landfill and transfer station will continue normal operations while the cause is investigated.

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Oswego County Solid Waste Accepts Pumpkins for Compost

October 16, 2026 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – Unsure of what to do with your pumpkins after Halloween? The Oswego County Department of Solid Waste invites residents to bring them in and add them to its compost pile. County residents […]

OCWNY Hosts Seminar for Disability Beneficiaries Oct. 23

October 16, 2026 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County Workforce New York (OCWNY) hosts a Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE) from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23 at its center located at 200 N. Second St., Fulton, […]

Oswego County Offers Paid Work Experience Program for Youth Aged 16-24

October 16, 2026 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County Workforce New York (OCWNY) invites residents aged 16 to 24 who are out of school to participate in its paid work experience program this fall. The opportunity is part of […]

Local Church Planning Freewill Dinner & Christmas Nu2U Sale

October 16, 2026 Contributor

OSWEGO – The Oswego Trinity United Methodist Church (UMC) welcomes everyone to its freewill dinner on Sunday, November 1 from 4:30 – 5:30 pm or until gone. The menu includes turkey breast, mashed potatoes, dressing, […]

Oswego County Reports Nine New Measles Cases; Officials Say Public Risk Remains Low

October 16, 2026 Contributor

Oswego County officials reported nine new measles cases connected to the original case and urged residents to check their vaccination status. Weekly immunization clinics are available by appointment.

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New Downtown Oswego Mural to Be Dedicated Oct. 20

October 16, 2026 Site Administrator

A 20-by-50-foot mural celebrating Oswego’s waterfront was installed on West First Street Oct. 8. A dedication is scheduled for 10 a.m. Oct. 20 at the site adjacent to 5 W. Cayuga St.

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USDA Announces $89 Million in Farm, Conservation Payments for New York

October 16, 2026 Contributor

New York farmers, ranchers and landowners are receiving approximately $89 million in USDA safety net and conservation payments. Enrollment for 2026 ARC and PLC coverage continues through Dec. 11.

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Andrea Lynn Thompson smiling while holding a small brown dog.

Andrea Lynn Thompson (Brubaker)

October 16, 2026 Contributor

Andrea Lynn Thompson (Brubaker), 56, of Liverpool, passed away October 12, 2026. A celebration of her life will be held October 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home in Oswego.

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Brayhope Farm Awarded $5,000 Youth Services Mini-Grant for New Youth Inclusion & Wellness Initiative

October 16, 2026 Submitted article

PHOENIX, N.Y. – Brayhope Farm, LLD has been awarded a $5,000 Youth Services Mini-Grant from the County of Oswego Division of Mental Hygiene to launch and expand its Youth Inclusion & Wellness Initiative, a program […]