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August 4, 2026

[ August 2, 2026 ] Flood Watch issued August 2 at 2:26AM EDT until August 3 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY Emergency Posts

Fort Ontario Observes Yom HaShoa With Ceremony

April 30, 2023 Contributor

Fort Ontario State Historic Site hosted a ceremony on April 18 for Yom HaShoa, also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day. The ceremony served to honor victims and survivors of the Holocaust and commemorate the refugees who came to the Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter during World War II.

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Help Send Kids To Camp Hollis With A 5K Run/Walk

April 29, 2023 Contributor

The Friends of Camp Hollis host a 5K run/walk at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 3 to raise money for Oswego County children to attend Camp Hollis. The event starts and finishes at Camp Hollis, 40 Health Camp Rd., Oswego.

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Health Workshops Promote Residents’ Well-Being

April 29, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department continues to offer classes that encourage good physical and mental health. These workshops are free and open to Oswego County residents. Each session provides a safe and welcoming environment for people to have discussions with trained professionals.

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Fort Ontario Hosts ‘I Love My Park Day’ May 6

April 29, 2023 Contributor

Fort Ontario State Historic Site welcomes volunteers to join “I Love My Park Day” on Saturday, May 6. Part of more than 100 cleanup, improvement and beautification events happening statewide, the event runs from 9 a.m. to noon at the fort located at 1 E. Fourth St., Oswego.

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‘History on Tap’ Discusses 18th Century Portraits As ‘Social Media’

April 29, 2023 Contributor

Have you ever seen a historical painting where the sitter’s appearance seemed strange for their time? Have you ever wondered if portraits are a good resource for historical fashions? Join “History on Tap” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3 to uncover the history of portrait creation.

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Fulton Tractor Supply Store Invites Youth To Get Growing With Plant-A-Seed Event

April 29, 2023 Contributor

Apr. 26, 2023 – The Fulton Tractor Supply store is inviting young gardeners to its Plant-A-Seed event for a free opportunity to learn the basics of gardening with a hands-on activity.

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Hannibal Artists Lionized At Oswego County Student Art Show

April 28, 2023 Contributor

Several Hannibal Central School District students were recently recognized for their artwork submitted into the 27th annual Oswego County Student Art Show & Competition.

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Community

G. Ray Bodley Announces Third Quarter Honor Roll Students

April 28, 2023 Contributor

Fulton’s G. Ray Bodley High School recently announced its list of students who achieved honor roll, high honor roll, and high honor roll with distinction status after completion of the third marking period. Nearly 400 students were recognized this academic quarter.

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Rice Creek To host Feathered Friends Festival On May 6

April 28, 2023 Contributor

The public is invited to join Rice Creek Field Station for a Feathered Friends Festival on Saturday, May 6, for a day packed with all things birds – from fun avian activities to up-close encounters with real birds.

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Clarion Hotel & Suites Riverfront Adds To Prizes Up For Grabs at “Bundle of Bucks” Charity Raffle on May 13th

April 27, 2023 Site Administrator

OSWEGO –The Clarion Hotel & Suites Riverfront in Oswego donated gift certificates good for use at GS Steamers Bar & Grill, to be awarded to an attendee at this year’s St. Luke’s “Bundle of Bucks” […]

Flood Watch issued August 2 at 2:26AM EDT until August 3 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

August 2, 2026

WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. WHERE…Portions of central and western New York, including the following counties, in central New York, Jefferson, Lewis, Northern Cayuga and Oswego. In western New York, Allegany, Cattaraugus, [...]
Fatal Accident in Oswego County

July 27, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Early yesterday morning, July 26th, 2026, at around 2:07AM, members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle accident on Howard Road, between County Route 57 and County Route 176, in the Town of Volney. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2006 Saab [...]

Ongoing ‘High Visibility Engagement Campaigns’ –
Oswego County Continues Statewide STOP-DWI Efforts During August

July 30, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – New York State STOP-DWI’s August “100 Days of Summer” campaign continues from July. Police agencies and STOP-DWI coordinators provide additional law enforcement patrols to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving. [...]
Fatal Accident in Oswego County

July 27, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Early yesterday morning, July 26th, 2026, at around 2:07AM, members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle accident on Howard Road, between County Route 57 and County Route 176, in the Town of Volney. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2006 Saab [...]
National Rabies Vaccine Bait Drop in Oswego County July 31

July 24, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Health Department continues to work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to distribute oral rabies vaccine baits for wildlife through its Wildlife Services Program. Packets will be delivered [...]