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Minetto Elementary Playground Project Gets Support From Boeheim Foundation

December 17, 2019 Contributor

Minetto Elementary School has inched closer to its $100,000 fundraising goal for Phase I of its playground project, thanks to the most recent and generous donation of $5,000 from the Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation.

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Oswego Lions Club Plans 23rd Annual Comedy Night

December 16, 2019 Contributor

The Oswego Lions Club will present “Roar with Laughter” staring headliner Kevin McCaffrey and Robert Dean as opener, Friday, January 24 at The American Foundry, 246 W. Seneca St., Oswego.

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Leighton Students Fly to OCSD Spring Spelling Bee

December 16, 2019 Contributor

After an astounding 22 rounds, Leighton Elementary crowned fifth grader Dania Algebory as the winner of the school’s annual spelling bee.

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Community

Gas Prices Remain Stable

December 16, 2019 Contributor

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.55, down two cents since last week. One year ago, the price was $2.38. The New York State average is $2.67 – down one cent from last week.

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Pet of the Week – July

December 16, 2019 Contributor

Mr. July is the toughest cookie we know. He is an outdoorsy kitty and was found with an enormous wound on his back. Luckily, he trusted kindly people enough to care for him and clean his injury.

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Oswego County Offices Will Be Closed on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1

December 16, 2019 Contributor

All Oswego County offices, solid waste transfer stations, the Bristol Hill Landfill and the Materials Recovery Facility will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25, for Christmas Day, and Wednesday, Jan. 1, for New Year’s Day.

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OMS Students Honored for Gratitude

December 16, 2019 Contributor

Oswego Middle School students who exhibited gratitude throughout November were recently honored with the monthly character recognition award.

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Alumni Spotlight – Emberlin Leja Class of 2016

December 16, 2019 Contributor

It’s community engagement that has been a driving force for Altmar-Parish-Williamstown alumna Emberlin Leja.

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Fulton Junior High School Administrators Award Students with Perfect Attendance Honors

December 16, 2019 Contributor

Fulton Junior High School students who never missed a day of school, were dismissed early, arrived late or were tardy to homeroom throughout the first marking period of the 2019-2020 school year were treated to a one-month youth membership to the Fulton Family YMCA.

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Phoenix School District Honors Cathy Lee with First-Ever ‘Making a Difference Award’

December 16, 2019 Contributor

When the Phoenix Central School District put out the call for nominations for its first-ever “Making a Difference” Award, one name resonated loud and clear: Cathy Lee.

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Fulton Common Council, Open Meetings Law, Public Comment, First Amendment, City of Fulton

August 18, 2026

FULTON, NY — The City of Fulton Common Council has the legal authority to limit how long residents speak during public comment periods, but it cannot cut off speakers because it disagrees with their views, [...]
Marine Incident in Oswego Harbor

August 15, 2026

OSWEGO – Oswego Firefighters responded to a marine incident in Oswego Harbor involving a vessel that struck the breakwall due to an apparent mechanical issue. Oswego Fire Department marine units responded to the scene and [...]

Fulton Common Council, Open Meetings Law, Public Comment, First Amendment, City of Fulton

August 18, 2026

FULTON, NY — The City of Fulton Common Council has the legal authority to limit how long residents speak during public comment periods, but it cannot cut off speakers because it disagrees with their views, [...]
Oswego County Sheriff’s Office Announces Citizens Police Academy

August 15, 2026

OSWEGO — The Oswego County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) is proud to announce its second Citizens Police Academy, a community engagement program designed to give residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. The Citizens Academy [...]
Phoenix Man Arrested For Disseminating Indecent Material To A Minor

August 12, 2026

PHOENIX,NY – On August 11, 2026, the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation at SP Fulton arrested Bryan M. Wood, 20, of Phoenix, NY, and charged him with Disseminating Indecent Material to a [...]