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Oswego Mayor Addresses Public In Virtual COVID-19 Town Hall Meeting

December 10, 2020 Shea O'Malley

Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow held a virtual COVID town hall meeting last night, addressing the increasing rise of positive COVID-19 numbers in the county; again warning residents of the consequences of non-compliance with current health and safety guidelines.

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OCSD Extends Fully Remote Learning Into January

December 10, 2020 Contributor

The Oswego City School District announced today that its fully remote model for all students would be extended through at least January 8 with a planned return to in-person instruction on Monday, January 11.

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Doug Waterbury Arrested For Public Lewdness, Patronizing A Prostitute

December 10, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

Doug Waterbury, 60, of Oswego, was arrested on December 9, 2020 at 7:30 a.m. at the Oswego Police Department as the result of an investigation from an incident in September.

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Zonta Club Of Oswego Aids OCO SAF Program

December 9, 2020 Contributor

Zonta Club of Oswego presented Oswego County Opportunity (OCO) Services to Aid Families (SAF) Program a check for $6,000 in support of its work to raise awareness of domestic violence in Oswego County and provide services to survivors of domestic abuse.

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Mayor Barlow To Hold Virtual Town Hall Tonight

December 9, 2020 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow will hold a live, virtual town hall tonight at 7:30 p.m. to give an update on COVID-19 in Oswego and answer questions submitted during the live feed or before the town hall begins.

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Oswego County Health Department Announces Potential COVID-19 Exposure At Two Oswego Businesses

December 8, 2020 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department is investigating confirmed cases of COVID-19 at two Oswego businesses.

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COVID-19 Statistics Update, December 8, 2020

December 8, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

According to the Oswego County Health Department, as of 3 p.m., there have been 63 additional cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) since yesterday.

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Mayor Barlow Announces “Buy One Get One” Shop Local Promotion Program

December 8, 2020 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today a program to incentivize Oswego residents to shop locally and support small business owners in Oswego this holiday season.

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Oswego Players, Inc. Receives $160,000 Grant From Richard. S. Shineman Foundation

December 8, 2020 Contributor

The “Strategic Planning and Capital Improvement” grant of $160,000 will be transformative to this 82-year-old community theater organization.

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OCSD Works With City, Environmental Agencies To Remedy Soil Contamination

December 2, 2020 Contributor

As the Oswego City School District continues to transform its instructional spaces and facilities as part of its ongoing capital project, construction crews recently discovered contaminated soil that will be remedied to ensure the health and safety of all community members.

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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 [...]