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Fort Ontario Joins National Wreaths Across America Day

November 8, 2020 Contributor

National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) announced that Fort Ontario has once again joined the effort to support the mission to “Remember, Honor, Teach” as an official location for Wreaths Across America Day Saturday, Dec. 19.

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Mayor Barlow Announces Completion Of Breitbeck Park Harbor Trail Shoreline Protection Project

November 7, 2020 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the completion of the Breitbeck Park Harbor Trail shoreline protection project, involving the re-design of shoreline property and placement of new, large rip-rap stone along with other material along the shoreline of Breitbeck Park and Lake Ontario.

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City Of Oswego, Oswego Health Make Property Tax Agreement

November 6, 2020 Contributor

Today, Barlow and Oswego Health’s new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Michael C. Backus, effectively negotiated a ten-year, $375,000 agreement allowing Oswego Health to continue operating and expanding within the city limits while ensuring city government receives compensation for standard city services.

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Mayor Barlow Announces Holiday Decoration Mini-Grant Program For Small Businesses

November 6, 2020 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced the City of Oswego is creating a mini-grant program for small businesses to apply for funding to assist with holiday decorations for the upcoming holiday season.

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New Athletic Director’s Office Approved During Oswego BOE Meeting

November 5, 2020 Shea O'Malley

Discussions for the implementation of a new Athletics Director’s office was presented during the OCSD Board of Education Meeting last night, Nov. 4.

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County Health Department Warns Of Potential COVID-19 Exposure At Oswego Walmart

November 4, 2020 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department is investigating a confirmed case of COVID-19 in an employee of the Oswego Walmart Supercenter, 341 State Rte. 104, Oswego.

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Mayor Barlow Announces 33rd Annual Tree Lighting Celebration, Fireworks

November 4, 2020 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the 33rd Annual Tree Lighting celebration will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2020 beginning at 5 p.m. with the lighting of the tree at 6 p.m. and fireworks being launched from the pedestrian bridge at 6:05 p.m.

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Van Drives Into Man In The Moon Candies

November 3, 2020 Shea O'Malley

A van jumped the curb outside Man in the Moon Candies earlier today, pushing through the storefront on West First Street, in downtown Oswego, resulting in no injuries.

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Modified Bank At School Program Continues At Compass Federal Credit Union

November 3, 2020 Contributor

Due to ongoing social distancing regulations in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic, Compass Federal Credit Union will not be visiting Oswego City School District schools in 2020-2021 as part of its Bank at School program.

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Oswego Speedway Trick-Or-Treat Event A Success

November 1, 2020 Shea O'Malley

Halloween fun, costumes and treats were in heavy supply yesterday at the Oswego Speedway’s Trick-or-Treat drive-thru event with rows of cars lining up outside the gate awaiting entrance onto the decorated track.

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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. [...]