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August 6, 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

Oswego County Recognizes Anniversary Of U.S. Coast Guard Rescue In Oswego Harbor

December 19, 2022 Contributor

The Oswego County Legislature issued a proclamation recognizing the 80th Anniversary of the 1942 U.S. Coast Guard Rescue, a disaster that occurred at the West Pierhead Lighthouse.

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Santa for Seniors Provides A Merrier Christmas For Older Adults

December 18, 2022 Contributor

More than 200 seniors in Oswego County are receiving gifts for the holidays through the Oswego County Office for the Aging’s (OFA) Santa for Seniors program.

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DEC Reminds Hunters Of Late Season Deer Hunting Opportunities

December 17, 2022 Contributor

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today reminded hunters that many deer hunting opportunities are still available in New York and encouraged new and experienced hunters to participate.

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APW CSD Superintendent Alerts Community Of Rising Flu Cases

December 16, 2022 Contributor

Following is a letter from APW CSD Superintendent, Dr. Naomi Ryfun regarding the rise of flu cases throughout the district:

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Phoenix CSD After-School Activities Cancelled

December 16, 2022 Contributor

Following is a message for the Phoenix CSD concerning all after-school activities today, 12/16/22:

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APW CSD After-school Activities Canceled

December 16, 2022 Contributor

Following is a message from the APW Central School District concerning all after-school activities for 12/16/22:

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All CSSD After School Activities Canceled

December 16, 2022 Contributor

Following is a message from Central Square School District Superintendent Thomas Colabufo concerning all after school activities:

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County Schedules Public Hearings And Panel Meeting For 2022 Shared Services Plan

December 16, 2022 Contributor

The Oswego County Administrator’s Office is conducting three administrative public hearings on Wednesday, Dec. 21 to discuss the 2022 County-wide Shared Services Plan.

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First Day Hike Explores Oswego’s Buffalo Soldier History

December 16, 2022 Contributor

Friends of Fort Ontario once again offers a First Day Hike on New Year’s Day 2023. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 1, participants will enjoy a free, self-guided tour of the 75-acre Fort Ontario Military Reservation National Register District.

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Oswego High School Announces Honor Roll Students For First Marking Period Of 2022-23

December 15, 2022 Contributor

Oswego High School Principal Ryan Lanigan along with his faculty and staff would like to recognize the following students who earned Honor Roll, High Honor Roll, and High Honor Roll with Distinction status for the first marking period of the 2022-23 school year:

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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 [...]

Sanctuary Speaker Series Features Upstate Freshwater Institute’s “Seeing Below the Surface”

August 5, 2026

OSWEGO – The H. Lee White Maritime Museum is pleased to present “Seeing Below the Surface: Exploration of Water Quality in Lake Ontario” by Andrew S. Brainard, PhD and David Andrews of the Upstate Freshwater [...]
Scammers May Create Fake AI-Generated Stores and Deceptive Ads to Steal Money and Personal Information During the Back-to-School Shopping Season
BACK-TO-SCHOOL ALERT: AHEAD OF A NEW SCHOOL YEAR, THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF STATE’S DIVISION OF CONSUMER PROTECTION SHARES SCAM PREVENTION AND BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOPPING TIPS

August 5, 2026

Secretary Mosley: “As families make the most of the final weeks of summer, I encourage New Yorkers to do their research and use these helpful tips to protect themselves from scams while shopping for the [...]
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. [...]