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October 24, 2026

Mayor Barlow Announces Expedited Approval For Outdoor Restaurant Seating

May 28, 2020 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today an expedited process for use of public space in the City of Oswego as it relates to bars and restaurants.

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Oswego Common Council Passes Resolution To Allow For Online Payments Of Water, Sewer, Tax Bills

May 27, 2020 Contributor

The Oswego Common Council held its second meeting of the month last night, May 26, via live stream when Mayor Billy Barlow touched on R145, a resolution which will allow residents to pay for their water, sewer and tax bills on the city website.

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OCSD Details Absentee Ballot Information

May 26, 2020 Contributor

Absentee ballots may be returned one of two ways: mailed back in a stamped envelope provided with the ballot OR dropped off at the OCSD ballot box, which will be available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, from June 1 to June 9.

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Make It Happen 20k Race Series Goes Virtual

May 26, 2020 Contributor

The Third Annual “Make It Happen 20k Race Series” in Oswego, is moving forward with the first two events virtually as New York State remains under COVID-19 restrictions including social distancing protocols.

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Laura Halferty Earns SUNY Oswego Provost’s Award For Teaching Excellence

May 26, 2020 Contributor

Laura Halferty, an adjunct professor in the English and creative writing department, recently earned the Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence for her encouraging, versatile and creativity-cultivating style.

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Mayor Barlow Acknowledges Memorial Day Via Facebook Live

May 25, 2020 Contributor

Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow gave a Memorial Day speech this morning via Facebook Live.

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Port Of Oswego Awarded Pacesetter Award For Second Straight Year

May 22, 2020 Contributor

The Port of Oswego Authority, for the second straight year, has won the U.S. Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation agency’s Robert J. Lewis Pacesetter Award for registering increases in international cargo tonnage shipped during the 2019 navigation season.

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Residents Safely Escape Oswego House Fire

May 21, 2020 Contributor

Oswego Firefighters were alerted to a residential house fire at 8:10 p.m. Wednesday evening on West Third Street in the city.

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Port Of Oswego Awarded For Second Straight Year The Pacesetter Award

May 18, 2020 Contributor

The Port of Oswego Authority for the second straight year has won the U.S. Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation agency’s Robert J. Lewis Pacesetter Award for registering increases in international cargo tonnage shipped during the 2019 navigation season.

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Mayor Barlow Announces Start Of Construction For Route 48 Green Gateway Project

May 18, 2020 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the start of construction of the long awaited Route 48 Green Gateway Project.

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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 [...]