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Mayor Barlow Announces Opening Of New Breitbeck Park Playground

September 23, 2022 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today, Friday, September 23, the opening of a new $550,000 playground in Breitbeck Park.

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Oswego Pride Festival Returns Saturday

September 22, 2022 Submitted article

Oswego PRIDE is hosting a free family-friendly outdoor event with the theme “We are the People in Your Neighborhood” on September 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Civic Plaza in Oswego.

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OCSD Board Of Education Looks At Possible Repurposing Of Frederick Leighton Elementary School

September 21, 2022 Shea O'Malley

Long term district plans were discussed during last night’s Board of Education meeting last night, Tuesday, September 20, including the possible repurposing of Frederick Leighton Elementary School.

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Staying Close To Home: Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow Accepts Position At Oswego Health

September 21, 2022 Shea O'Malley

For anyone wondering what Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow’s next move would be as he transitions from his official government duties back to the private sector at the end of next year, wonder no more; Barlow has accepted a position at Oswego Health as Vice President of Public Affairs & System Development.

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Mayor Barlow Announces 2022 Walk Thru Trunk Or Treating At Oswego Speedway

September 21, 2022 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced Tuesday, September 20, the city of Oswego, in collaboration with the Oswego Speedway, will be hosting a free “walk thru trunk or treating” Halloween event at the Oswego Speedway on Saturday, October 29, from noon to 3 p.m.

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Local Businesses Donate To Oswego Bookmobile

September 19, 2022 Contributor

The Oswego Bookmobile, Inc. recently received $500 from three local businesses and $250 from six others to support the bookmobile’s mission of empowering children to be readers.

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Fort Ontario To Host Murder, Mysteries, Mishaps, Maladies & Mayhem Lantern Tours

September 18, 2022 Contributor

Staff and volunteers at Fort Ontario State Historic Site, 1 E. Fourth St., Oswego, will soon be leading lantern tours of the Fort Ontario Military Reservation National Register District.

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Findings From Local Archaeology Dig To Be Revealed Sept. 24

September 18, 2022 Contributor

The Oswego County Historical Society will host a presentation by Alanna Ossa, anthropology professor with SUNY Oswego, on Saturday, Sept. 24.

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The Oswego County Historical Society To Host Archaeology Presentation

September 18, 2022 Contributor

The Oswego County Historical Society will host a presentation by Alanna Ossa, anthropology professor with SUNY Oswego, on Saturday, Sept. 24.

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Mayor Barlow Announces Creepy Crawl Halloween Event To Be Held October 27-29

September 17, 2022 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced yesterday the city of Oswego will host the third annual “Creepy Crawl” Halloween event.

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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 [...]