A section of West First Street is closed due to substantial damage.
Oswego Daily News

Cave-In Closes Section of West First Street in Oswego

UPDATE: Northbound traffic on State Route 48 will be detoured at Munn Street, southbound traffic will be detoured at Burden drive until further notice.
Mayor Billy Barlow is asking that people “Please avoid Route 48 until further notice;, a large portion of the road has caved in and presents a dangerous situation. Route 48 is a state road and we are coordinating with the state DOT to address this right away!”

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Fulton Daily News

FCSD Modifies Election Districts, Polling Locations, Schedules Budget Hearing

The Board of Education for Fulton City School District approved modifications to election districts and polling places at the regular meeting held Tuesday at GRB High School. Currently, the school district is divided into four election districts with each election district having it’s own polling location. However, through the board’s approval, the boundaries have been modified to include only two districts. Now, election district #1 will include all the voters living on the east side of the district, or anyone residing east of the Oswego River. Likewise, Election District #2 will include all voters living on the West side of the district, or anyone residing west of the Oswego River. Continue reading the full article to find out the new polling locations for each district.

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Kraig K. McCombs
Oswego Daily News

Oswego County Drug Task Force Announces Meth Lab Arrest

On Thursday (February 25), at approximately 6 a.m., investigators with the Oswego County Drug Task Force in conjunction with the New York State Police Special Operations Response Team and Contaminated Crime Scene Emergency Response Team executed a methamphetamine related search warrant at 444 Chapman Road in the town of Parish. One person was arrested. Others arrests are pending.

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Oswego Daily News

Oswego Fire Department Charity Ball Scheduled for April 9

This event is a fundraiser for the many local youth and community organizations in Oswego, with 100% of the proceeds being donated to charity. The public is encouraged to join us for an evening of fun at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center from 6 – 11 p.m. Tickets are just $45 per person, which includes great food and award-winning entertainment.

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Maddox Lawrence
Oswego Daily News

CAC Director Offers Advice On Helping Kids Deal With Traumatic Events

“Anytime something tragic and scary happens, we always encourage parents to talk directly and honestly to their kids with enough information to address their fears, but not too many details that it will scare them more,” said Karrie Damm, the executive director of the Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County.

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Seven-year-old Xavier gets some help creating his snow art recently.
Oswego Daily News

Youngster Beats Cabin Fever By Creating Snow Art Masterpieces

When life gives you snow – create some snow art! Earlier this week scores of disgruntled residents in the area bemoaned the heavy wet snow and lack of things to do. Except for a few hardy souls like Stephanie Burdick’s husband, Dan, and seven-year-old son, Xavier. They took matters into their own hands, literally.

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Three hundred men of the 22nd and other Regular Army Infantry regiments led by Major Robert Carr rushed to the defense of Oswego when the British fleet began attacking unprotected coastal communities on Lake Ontario in June 1813. Image by Charles McBarron.
Oswego Daily News

Annual Symposium Features Local History for Oswego County Bicentennial

The Oswego International War of 1812 Symposium features a special component this year to highlight the bicentennial of Oswego County. Come to the sixth annual event at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center, 26 E. First St., Oswego to hear local and national speakers talk about the people and events that came from the War of 1812 and led to the organization of the county.

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