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As new legislation expanding New York’s Move Over law is on Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk, AAA has announced its Drivers of the Year in honor of a AAA tow technician who was killed on the roadside when a driver failed to Slow Down, Move Over.

Mayor Barlow Announces Creepy Crawl Halloween Event To Be Held October 26-28

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the City of Oswego will host the fourth annual “Creepy Crawl” Halloween event. The event will feature a Halloween themed walk through the east side train tunnel lined with live Halloween characters, props, decorations, food, and drinks. Live entertainment across the street in Rotary Park will feature local bands “Natural Medicine” on Thursday the 26th, “Bonfire: A Tribute to AC/DC” on Friday the 27, and “Cold Front” on Saturday the 28

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USDA To Begin Issuing $1.75 Billion To Agricultural Producers Through Critical Emergency Relief Programs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it will begin issuing more than $1.75 billion in emergency relief payments to eligible farmers and livestock producers. These much-needed payments are helping farming and ranching operations recover following natural disasters in 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Homeless Man Charged With Stolen Sailboat By Oswego Police

On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at approximately 9:33 a.m., Officers from the Oswego City Police Department were dispatched to 3 Basin St., the Oswego Marina, for a stolen boat complaint.

‘Hotcakes For Hospice’ Returns Oct. 8, Features Oswego State Lakers Hockey Team

The Hotcakes for Hospice breakfast buffet, featuring the SUNY Oswego Laker Hockey Team with Coach Ed Gosek as servers, returns Sunday, Oct. 8; the announcement made by Friends of Oswego County Hospice (FOCH) Executive Director Elena Twiss.

Firefighters Rescue One Person From The Oswego River

On Monday, 9/25/23 just before 9 p.m., the Oswego Fire Department was alerted by Oswego County 911 of a water-based emergency in the Oswego River. Bystanders reported to 911 that a person was in the water of the Oswego River without a life jacket and in distress.

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Oswego County Federal Credit Union Named A “Best Places To Work” By Central New York Business Journal

Oswego County Federal Credit Union (OCFCU) has been named a “Best Places to Work” by the Central New York Business Journal. The credit union was selected amongst 50 other Central New York companies through a competitive selection process that qualified them through an employee survey. This is the fourth year in a row that OCFCU has won the award.

Fight National Blood And Platelet Shortage: Make A Red Cross Donation Appointment Now

The American Red Cross continues to experience a national blood and platelet shortage and asks the public to book a time to give as soon as possible. Donors of all blood types are urgently needed, especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets. The Red Cross offers three ways to make a donation appointment that can help save lives:

Operetta Wins Over Fort

Fort Ontario, NY – Historic Fort Ontario witnessed history once again as “The 1812 Underture” took the stage and became an overwhelming success, drawing between 600 and 700 people over its two night performances. This uproarious operetta, a brainchild of local talents in “The Hysterical Society,” exceeded all expectations during its weekend run on September 22nd and 23rd.

September 26, 2023 Shea O'Malley

Oswego County Today Weekly News Roundup: Sept. 17 – Sept. 23

Oswego County Today presents the top stories from this past week: Sept. 17 – Sept. 23