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Ted Panayotoff and his granddaughter, Ainsley Wallace, work to create several gingerbread ornaments at the Gingerbread Craft Workshop at the H. Lee White Maritime Museum.

Kids, Come Help Decorate the Maritime Museum’s Holiday Themed Tree

November 6, 2018 Contributor

The H. Lee White Maritime Museum located in Oswego’s Historic Maritime District on the West First Street Pier, is offering children an opportunity to get in the holiday spirit by attending our Gingerbread Craft Workshop on November 18 between 2 – 3 p.m.

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Members of the community recently donated 30 overnight bags and blankets to the Oswego County DSS Foster Care Unit to help children in the program. Pictured from left are Diane Godfrey, senior caseworker and community services coordinator, Oswego County DSS; Patty Pennock, senior caseworker, Oswego County DSS Foster Care Unit; and Rose Favata, project leader, with her children.

Oswego County DSS Foster Care Unit Receives Donations

November 6, 2018 Contributor

The Oswego County Department of Social Services Foster Care Unit recently received a donation from members of the community to help children in their program. More than 30 overnight bags and blankets were donated to help the kids transition to their new environments.

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Chetney Celebrates Three Decades With Oswego County

November 6, 2018 Contributor

The Oswego County Legislature’s Finance and Personnel Committee presented Robert Chetney with a certificate of appreciation for his 30 years of service to the county.

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Area Students Earn Deans’ Scholarships From SUNY Oswego

November 6, 2018 Contributor

SUNY Oswego has awarded Deans’ Scholarships to a select group of area students who started at the college in fall 2018. SUNY Oswego honored more than 850 incoming students with merit scholarships.

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Granby Honors Students For Display Of Teamwork

November 6, 2018 Submitted article

Granby Elementary School recently celebrated students who displayed teamwork throughout the month of October.

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Fairgrieve kindergartener Avril Dela Pena proudly shows off a Brussel sprout she selected, as part of the school’s annual Harvest Festival.

Fairgrieve Elementary Celebrates Annual Harvest Festival

November 6, 2018 Submitted article

The annual event was moved indoors where students learned the importance of farmers and their work, crops farms produce, the roles animals play, safety practices and harvesting crops.

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Volney Elementary Celebrates Students’ Teamwork

November 6, 2018 Submitted article

Volney Elementary students have been on a roll with their goals and have displayed teamwork throughout the month of October. Both achievements were celebrated during a recent school assembly where nearly 40 students received special recognition from Principal Todd Terpening.

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Annual Career Day Introduces Fulton 7th, 8th Graders To Work Goals

November 5, 2018 Submitted article

The annual Fulton Junior High School Career Day piqued the interest of several middle-schoolers who have begun to explore potential future jobs.

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Fairgrieve Students Exceed Expectations In October

November 5, 2018 Submitted article

Several Fairgrieve Elementary students received accolades during a recent Morning Express program at the school because they exceeded classroom expectations throughout the month of October.

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Riley 5th Graders Show Culture, Creativity In Art Projects

November 5, 2018 Submitted article

Lessons in culture and creativity helped Riley Elementary School fifth graders design paper sugar skulls to honor loved ones.

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Suspect Arrested After Overnight Arson Spree at Oswego’s Hamilton Homes

March 28, 2026

OSWEGO – On March 27, 2026, at approximately 7:32 PM, personnel from the Oswego Police Department and Oswego Fire Department were dispatched to 96 Hamilton Street, Hamilton Homes, for a reported dumpster fire. While investigating [...]
One Resident Displaced, One Firefighter Injured in Overnight Fire in Oswego

March 28, 2026

OSWEGO – One occupant was displaced and one Firefighter sustained minor injuries at an overnight structure fire in the City of Oswego. The Oswego Fire Department was dispatched at 1:49am to 96 Hamilton Street – [...]
State Police Arrest Scriba Man On Sex Offense Charges

March 25, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – On March 24, 2026, the New York State Police arrested David A. Dennis, age 43, of Scriba, New York, for attempting to engage in sexual misconduct with a minor. Dennis is charged [...]

Oswego County Issues Warning as Salmon River Experiences High Flow Conditions

March 31, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County officials warn the public that the Salmon River is experiencing high flows due to heavy rains that occurred last night, March 30, which, together with more heavy rains forecast tonight, [...]
Oswego Elks Lodge Donates $3,000 to Support CiTi BOCES Fueling Futures Program

March 31, 2026

OSWEGO – The Oswego Elks Lodge has generously donated $3,000 to the CiTi BOCES Fueling Futures program, helping to ensure students have access to the resources they need to succeed both in and out of [...]
CiTi BOCES Receives Grant to Support Early Childhood Learning Program in Oswego County

March 31, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – CiTi BOCES has received a $2,500 grant from the Richard S. Shineman Foundation to support an early childhood learning initiative titled “Oswego County Community Schools: Look at Me, I’m Three!” The program [...]