During the early 1900s the buildings inside the old stone fort were abandoned and fell into ruin until renovated in 1928. This c.1918 photograph shows the eerie conditions inside the fort during World War I which no doubt unnerved lone sentries on guard duty.
Oswego Daily News

Fort Ontario Ghost Reveal Set for Oct. 14 – 15

On Friday and Saturday evenings, Oct. 14 and 15, the Friends of Fort Ontario, Central New York Ghost Hunters, and NYS Parks will host the annual Ghost Reveal and Tour event at Fort Ontario State Historic Site in Oswego. Tours are by advance reservation only. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased by calling (315) 343-4711, by visiting the fort’s museum shop Wednesday through Sunday.

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Oswego Daily News

New Youth Court Members Ready To Dispense Teen Justice

Sixteen students from around the county became the newest members of Oswego County’s Youth Court on Tuesday night. Oswego County Family Court Judge Kim Seager administered the oath at the Oswego County Courthouse on Oneida Street as members of the graduates’ families looked on, many of them taking photographs.

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Ritchie Secures $36,000 For School Music, Arts Programs

State Senator Patty Ritchie announced today (Sept. 28) she has secured $36,000 to help support music and arts programs in schools across Central and Northern New York. “When schools are forced to make budget cuts, often times it’s the music and arts programs that are among the first to go,” said Senator Ritchie.

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Oswego Daily News

Oswego County Will Not Conduct Aerial Spraying of Toad Harbor Area

Due to low numbers of mosquitoes and recent test results that show no evidence of Eastern equine encephalitis virus, the Oswego County Health Department has decided not to conduct aerial spraying of the Toad Harbor area at this time. Although the mosquito population continues to decline, people in Oswego County should continue to protect themselves from mosquitoes until the first hard frost.

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House Passes Katko Measure To Address Synthetic Drug Epidemic In CNY

The measure passed the House 158-101 and addresses the recent surge in synthetic drug use. It specifically bans 22 synthetic chemicals used to make drugs like “Spice” and “K2,” and outlaws three variants of fentanyl, which is among the most potent and dangerous drugs on the market today.

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Oswego Council Hikes Rental Permit Fee

At Monday night’s Common Council meeting, the mayor’s proposed rental fee permit hike was approved, 5-1-1. Council president Shawn Walker cast the lone nay vote and Councilor Robert Corradino abstained. It will help hold landlords accountable and pressure them into maintaining their property, the mayor said.

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The Oswego County Historical Society proudly celebrates the 75th anniversary of the historic landmark Oswego Theatre. The annual classic movie night will feature "Casablanca" on October 13 at 7 p.m. in the theatre.
Oswego Daily News

Oswego County Historical Society Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Oswego Theatre Featuring a Classic Movie Night

The Oswego County Historical Society is proudly celebrating the 75th anniversary of the historic landmark Oswego Theatre, which opened it doors in January of 1941. A classic movie night showing the popular film “Casablanca” will be featured on October 13 at 7 p.m. in the Oswego Theatre, 138 W. Second St.

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State Comptroller’s Audit Finds Concerns In Oswego School District

The State Comptroller’s Office recently released an audit of the Oswego City School District. The purpose of the audit was to review the district’s financial condition and nonresident tuition for foster students for the period July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015. Among the findings: The district doesn’t have an effective process to identify all nonresident foster students receiving educational services and bill their school districts for those services. The district didn’t bill and collect about $237,000 in reimbursement for students. The district is taking corrective action.

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