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July 1, 2026

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Suspect Arrested After Overnight Arson Spree at Oswego’s Hamilton Homes

March 28, 2026 Site Administrator

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 Contributor

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 – […]

The City of Oswego is currently hiring for Seasonal Waterfront positions.

March 27, 2026 Contributor

OSWEGO – Waterfront Caretaker 16 yrs+ – $16.80/hr. Includes work that would involve cashiering, general grounds maintenance, cleaning, dockhands, and being 1st Mate for tiki boats. Dockmaster 18yrs+ – $19.70 – $22/ hr. depending on […]

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State Police Arrest Scriba Man On Sex Offense Charges

March 25, 2026 Contributor

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 […]

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Fatal Accident in Oswego County

March 25, 2026 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY _ March 24th, 2026, at around 11:11 AM, members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a one-vehicle motor vehicle accident on County Route 1, between Shore Oaks Drive and Nine […]

Oswego County Adds Vehicles to its Transportation Fleet

March 21, 2026 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Mobility Management Department announced today that it bought seven buses from Chenango County and is taking steps to acquire another seven vehicles for its fleet in the coming months. […]

Oswego County DSS Reports Issues with Telephone Service

March 20, 2026 Contributor

MEXICO – The Oswego County Department of Social Services (DSS) is currently experiencing technical difficulties with its telephone service. Callers may experience issues connecting to the specific department they are trying to reach or find […]

New York State Police Investigating Multi-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 81 in Oswego County

March 17, 2026 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – The New York State Police and Oswego County Sheriff’s Office are currently investigating a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 southbound in the town of Richland, Oswego County, between Exit 126 (Pulaski) and […]

Oswego County Changes Three Poll Locations for 2026

March 17, 2026 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County Board of Elections (BOE) announces changes to three voting sites to improve voter accessibility ahead of the 2026 election season. BOE staff will continue helping those in need of assistance […]

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Fatal Fire in Oswego County

March 16, 2026 Contributor

Yesterday morning, March 15th, 2026, at around 9:21 AM, members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a structure fire at 197 Durgee Roadin the Town of Orwell. When first responders arrived, the […]

County Officials Urge Caution During Extreme Heat This Week

June 30, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The National Weather Service-Buffalo Forecast Office issued a heat advisory until 8 p.m. today, June 30, for all counties in western and northern Central New York. An extreme heat watch will also [...]
Extreme Heat Watch issued June 29 at 1:14PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

June 29, 2026

WHAT…For the Heat Advisory, heat index values as high as 100 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values as high as 110 possible. WHERE…Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, [...]

County Officials Urge Caution During Extreme Heat This Week

June 30, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The National Weather Service-Buffalo Forecast Office issued a heat advisory until 8 p.m. today, June 30, for all counties in western and northern Central New York. An extreme heat watch will also [...]
Fatal Accident in The Village of Central Square.

June 29, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – June 27th, 2026, at around 6:45 PM, members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to an accident at the intersection of East Ave (State Route 49) and Gertrude Drive in [...]
Contractor Fraud in Oswego County

June 24, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – On Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026, Paul Conklin, 67, of Marcellus, NY, was arrested and charged with Grand Larceny in the third degree and Misappropriation of Funds of Trust. Conklin has been the [...]