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October 24, 2026

First Day Hike At Fort Ontario Will Explore ‘Fort Ontario’s Forgotten Pandemic Past’

December 26, 2020 Contributor

Friends of Fort Ontario will offer free, self-guided and socially distant First Day Hikes of the 75-acre Fort Ontario National Register District on New Year’s Day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Oswego County Health Department Announces Potential COVID-19 Exposure At Cheap Seats Sports Bar

December 23, 2020 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department is investigating a confirmed case of COVID-19 at Cheap Seats Sports Bar, 6 Hillside Ave., Oswego.

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Mayor Barlow Announces Two Promotions At Oswego Fire Department

December 23, 2020 Contributor

The Oswego Fire Department will be experiencing changes in shift leadership as two of four department Deputy Chiefs are retiring, prompting two key promotions today from Mayor Billy Barlow and Fire Chief Randy Griffin.

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Morningstar Among First To Receive First Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine In Oswego County

December 23, 2020 Contributor

Staff and residents of Morningstar Residential Care Center in Oswego were among the first in Oswego County to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as Morningstar was the first local skilled nursing facility to be able to offer it.

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Oswego Health Receives First Shipment Of COVID-19 Vaccine

December 23, 2020 Contributor

Christmas came early at Oswego Health as they received their first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Mayor Barlow Announces Continued Reduction In City-Wide Overtime Spending

December 22, 2020 Contributor

With nine days remaining in 2020, Mayor Billy Barlow announced the City of Oswego has continued to reduce the amount of money spent on employee overtime, with city-wide overtime spending coming in at just over $900,000 for the year.

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Oswego County Health Department Announces Potential COVID-19 Exposure At Good Guys Barber Shop In Oswego

December 19, 2020 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department is investigating a confirmed case of COVID-19 at Good Guys Barber Shop, 195 W. First St., Oswego.

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SUNY Oswego Awarded SUNY Prepare Innovation Grant To Improve Measures To Protect Against COVID-19

December 18, 2020 Contributor

A total of 12 teams of SUNY students and faculty across seven campuses received up to $10,000 each in seed funding to conduct further research on their proposals.

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Aid Money Coming For OCSD Soil Remediation Over One Year Instead Of 15

December 18, 2020 Contributor

The state education department has agreed to provide aid for the ongoing Oswego City School District soil remediation project over the course of one year after completion instead of the previously expected 15, officials announced at Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting.

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Oswego Mayor, Police Chief Lay Groundwork On Police Reform Collaborative

December 17, 2020 Shea O'Malley

OSWEGO – Mayor Billy Barlow and Oswego Chief of Police Phil Cady held a public forum Wednesday evening, Dec. 16, presenting the Oswego Police Department’s Reform and Re-invention Plan for the city. The meeting was […]

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 [...]