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May 3, 2026

Sandy Creek Elementary Students Brush Up On Dental Hygiene Knowledge

April 4, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – Second-grade students in Miss Walbroehl’s class at Sandy Creek Elementary School recently brushed up on their dental hygiene knowledge, thanks to a collaborative effort between the school and Ward & Coalter Dental. […]

Oswego County Offers Tips and Resources for ‘Bird Flu’

February 8, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – Avian (H5N1) influenza, more commonly known as “bird flu,” has been widespread across New York State since 2022. While the risk to public health is low, the Oswego County Health Department reminds […]

IOOB Chapter #1647 Aids OCO Cancer Services Program

February 6, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO, NY — IOOB Chapter #1647 recently held an internal fundraiser to raise awareness of breast cancer and to support Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) Cancer Services Program of the North Country. Coordinated by IOOB Chapter […]

De-Stress Your Life With ‘Powerful Tools for Caregivers’ Program

October 6, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Office for the Aging (OFA) offers the six-week program, “Powerful Tools for Caregivers,” again this fall. The virtual sessions are held on Zoom from 5 to 6:30 p.m. every […]

Stone Creek Golf Club Women’s League Supports OCO Cancer Services Program

September 26, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO, NY — Members of the Stone Creek Golf Club Tuesday Night Women’s League recently held a tournament to benefit Oswego County Opportunities’ (OCO) Cancer Services Program of the North Country. Coordinated by Tina Bourgeois, […]

People Urged to Stay Vigilant Against Mosquito Bites

August 21, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Health Department announced today that Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV) was found in three mosquito samples. Two samples were collected from the town of West Monroe, and one sample […]

Health Officials Warn of Dangers of Blue-Green Algae

August 9, 2024 Site Administrator

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Health Department reminds people using area beaches, lakes and waterways to be on the lookout for harmful algal blooms (HABs), commonly referred to as blue-green algae, that can pose […]

Oswego County Health Department Offers Lactation Counseling

July 19, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – August is designated as National Breastfeeding Month to celebrate mothers and lactating parents. The occasion aims to encourage and support breastfeeding and human milk feeding. It’s also a good time to highlight […]

Practice Tick Bite Prevention Habits This Summer

June 15, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Health Department reminds residents of the importance of tick bite prevention and offers tips to protect against tick-borne diseases this summer. “Ticks are active when temperatures are above 40 […]

Oswego Health Promotes Stephanie Benavidez to Radiology Manager

June 12, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO – Oswego Health makes it a priority to recognize staff for their hard work and commitment to the organization and its patients. One key staff member who continues to shine is Stephanie Benavidez. Benavidez […]

Oswego Police Department Respond To Altercation On Governor Street

April 30, 2026

OSWEGO – On April 29, 2026, at approximately 2:48 PM, members of the Oswego Police Department were dispatched to 12 Governor Street to assist emergency medical services, who were treating a patient for injuries sustained [...]
Oswego Police Department Responds Oswego High School For A Report Of An Intoxicated Individual

April 29, 2026

On April 28, 2026, at approximately 3:14 PM, members of the Oswego Police Department Patrol Division responded to 2 Buccaneer Boulevard, Oswego High School, for a report of an intoxicated individual operating a school bus. [...]
Man in Custody for Child Sex Abuse and Mexico Animal Abuse Complaint

April 27, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Connie Sok, 55, who was arrested on Friday, April 24th, 2026, was arraigned in Oswego County CAP Court that night and released. She was charged with 44 counts of Overdriving, Torturing and [...]

Oswego County Resident Sentenced for Insurance Fraud After Concealing Work While Collecting Workers’ Compensation Benefits

April 30, 2026

NEW YORK – New York State Workers’ Compensation Fraud Inspector General Lucy Lang today announced the sentencing of an Oswego County man for fraudulently obtaining workers’ compensation benefits while concealing his return to work. Christopher [...]
Oswego Police Department Respond To Altercation On Governor Street

April 30, 2026

OSWEGO – On April 29, 2026, at approximately 2:48 PM, members of the Oswego Police Department were dispatched to 12 Governor Street to assist emergency medical services, who were treating a patient for injuries sustained [...]
Oswego Police Department Responds Oswego High School For A Report Of An Intoxicated Individual

April 29, 2026

On April 28, 2026, at approximately 3:14 PM, members of the Oswego Police Department Patrol Division responded to 2 Buccaneer Boulevard, Oswego High School, for a report of an intoxicated individual operating a school bus. [...]