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Free Drive-Thru Trick Or Treating To Be Held At Oswego Speedway On Halloween

October 8, 2020 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the City of Oswego, in collaboration with the Oswego Speedway, Lighthouse Lanes and Iheart Oswego is hosting a free “drive thru trick or treating” Halloween event at the Oswego Speedway on Saturday, October 31 at 1 p.m.

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OCSD Protocols Aim To Help Streamline, Clarify Questions, Concerns Process

October 7, 2020 Contributor

District administrators at Tuesday’s OCSD Board of Education meeting unveiled new protocols and a flowchart designed to help guide those with questions and concerns to the best resource, and ensure they’re resolved as quick as possible.

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The Marching Bucs received a hearty ovation from the crowd.

Shorter OCSD Marching Band Season Planned For Spring 2021

October 7, 2020 Contributor

Noting a large volume of support for and inquiries about the Oswego City School District marching band season, Superintendent Dr. Mathis Calvin III said Tuesday a shorter season would take place in the spring.

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Oswego CSD Recieves Honor From NYS School Board Association

October 7, 2020 Shea O'Malley

The Oswego City School District was honored by the New York State School Board Association (NYSSBA) with the Champion of Change recognition during the Oswego Board of Education meeting last night, Tuesday, October 6.

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Out-Of-District OCSD Student Tests Positive For COVID-19

October 6, 2020 Contributor

Officials at Oswego City School District were informed late Monday by the Oswego County Health Department that another OCSD student, who attends an out-of-district educational program, has tested positive for COVID-19.

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Mayor Barlow Announces Pedestrian’s First Initiative, Releases Pedestrian Safety Video

October 6, 2020 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the launch of the City of Oswego’s “Pedestrian’s First” campaign, containing special enforcement details by the Oswego Police Department and a pedestrian safety video to educate the public on how to safely navigate busy city streets.

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OCSD Announces Positive COVID-19 Case, In-Person Learning To Continue

October 6, 2020 Contributor

Oswego City School District was informed Monday of a positive COVID-19 case for a student who last attended Fitzhugh Park Elementary School on Friday, Sept. 25, and after extensive discussion with health authorities, in-person learning will continue as planned.

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Camp Hollis Prepares To Celebrate Its 75th Anniversary Next Year

October 3, 2020 Contributor

Oswego County officials have named a committee to create a series of events to honor the 75th anniversary of Camp Hollis, the county’s children’s camp located in the Town of Oswego.

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Audi Commercial Shot In Oswego

October 3, 2020 Contributor

With the help of the Port of Oswego Authority and the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning, part of a commercial for an Audi A7 luxury sedan was filmed in September on Oswego’s west side pier overlooking Oswego Harbor.

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SUNY Oswego Plans To Restart In-Person Classes October 5

October 2, 2020 Shea O'Malley

State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras and SUNY Oswego President Deborah F. Stanley announced this afternoon the Oswego County Health Department has lifted the precautionary pause on in-person classes, while on-campus dining hall and services will continue to remain remote.

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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 [...]