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October 23, 2026

OCSD Updates Mask Policy While Outdoors Starting Today

June 9, 2021 Contributor

Beginning today, June 9, in-person activities at Oswego City School District that occur outdoors such as recess, athletics and physical athletics will no longer require mask use.

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Food items included in the December Food Sense package. January orders are due by January 9 and may be picked up on January 22.

July Food Sense Orders Now Being Accepted

June 9, 2021 Contributor

The Oswego County Salvation Army Corps is pleased to offer the Food Sense program of the Central New York Food Bank.

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Town Of Oswego Holds Town Hall On Marijuana Dispensaries, Consumption Sites

June 9, 2021 Matt Watling

About two and a half months after Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation to legalize cannabis, the Town of Oswego held a town hall to hear from citizens of the town regarding the possibility of opting out of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA).

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Oswego Woman Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Shotgun, Pointing It At Passing School Bus

June 9, 2021 Contributor

Yesterday, June 8, at approximately 4:16 p.m., the Oswego Police Department was dispatched to West Schuyler Street near Montcalm Park for a complaint of a person with a gun.

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Mayor Barlow Announces City Pool, Learn To Swim Program Opening July 3

June 8, 2021 Contributor

Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow announced the Charles E. Gallagher public pool will open on Saturday, July 3 after being closed in 2020 due to COVID-19.

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Mayor Barlow Announces $25k In Funding To Improve East Side Community Garden

June 7, 2021 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the City of Oswego will allocate $25,000 to renovate the community garden on East Schuyler Street between East Seventh and East Ninth Street.

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Leadership Oswego County's class of 2017 recently held ceremonies recognizing the successful completion of a nine-month curriculum to grow and nurture community leaders and stewards. Applications for the class of 2018 are due by Aug. 14.

Leadership Oswego County Recruiting Class Of 2022

June 7, 2021 Contributor

Leadership Oswego County (LOC), a SUNY Oswego-administered, business-sponsored program that empowers area individuals to become community leaders, is recruiting for its hybrid Class of 2022.

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Mayor Barlow Cuts Ribbon on New Splash Park and Mini Golf Course at Breitbeck Park

June 5, 2021 Matt Watling

On a nearly flawless and sunny summer day, Mayor Billy Barlow debuted the new water playground splash pad and nine hole mini golf course in Breitbeck Park.

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Oswego-Fulton Farmers Markets Look to Help Farmers Rebound from COVID-19

June 4, 2021 Matt Watling

The Oswego-Fulton Farmers Markets are set to return to their more traditional format this week, after COVID-19 forced organizers to adopt a different approach in 2020.

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Workshop Scheduled for Round 11 of NYS Consolidated Funding Applications

June 3, 2021 Contributor

An informational workshop on the New York State Consolidated Funding Applications will be held on Wednesday, June 16, from 9-11 a.m., at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center located in the Best Western at 26 East First Street.

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Fulton Has A New Commissioner of Public Works

October 21, 2026

FULTON – Fulton has a new DPW Commissioner. Citizens upset with the employment contract details. Council Presedent added a Budget Workshop Next Tuesday October 27th 7pm. The bench in front of City hall was put [...]

DEC Uses Drones During Salmon River Fishing Enforcement Patrol

October 20, 2026

DEC reported using drones during an October 3 Salmon River patrol that resulted in after-hours fishing tickets for six anglers and additional license and treble-hook violations. […] Share this: Email a link to a friend [...]
AAA: Syracuse Gas Prices Average $4.33 in Oct. 19 Report

October 19, 2026

AAA Western and Central New York reported a Syracuse gasoline average of $4.33 per gallon on Oct. 19, down 3 cents for the week. New York’s average was $4.42. […] Share this: Email a link [...]
Small Fire Extinguished at Bristol Hill Landfill; Normal Operations Continue

October 16, 2026

A small fire at Bristol Hill Landfill was extinguished Oct. 16. Oswego County says the landfill and transfer station will continue normal operations while the cause is investigated. […] Share this: Email a link to [...]