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Risky Business – More than Half of All Drivers Engage in Dangerous Behavior

November 30, 2023 Contributor

NEW YORK – A new report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety identifies six types of drivers by analyzing risky driving behaviors. The most common dangerous behaviors were speeding, distracted driving, and aggressive driving. […]

Mayor Barlow Announces Upcoming Holiday Spirit Events In Oswego

November 29, 2023 Contributor

OSWEGO – Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the City of Oswego will again host several holiday-based events this year for Oswego families to enjoy. The holiday season kicked-off Saturday night with the annual tree lighting […]

Oswego County Legislature Opposes the Banning of Gas Stoves

November 28, 2023 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – On April 13, 2023, the Oswego County Legislature adopted Resolution No. 82, “Resolution Opposing Governor Hochul’s Ban of Gas Stoves and Other New Fossil Fuel Heating Equipment”, in response to Governor Hochul’s […]

Department Of State’s Consumer Protection Division Issues Charity Scam Prevention Tips As Holiday Season Begins

November 28, 2023 Contributor

Giving Tuesday Is the Beginning of the Season of Charitable Giving Follow These Tips to Donate Wisely and Avoid Charity Scams NEW YORK – Follow the New York Department of State on Facebook, Twitter and […]

National Grid Increases Staffing, Stages Crews in Anticipation of Severe Winter Weather Across Central, Northern and Western New York

November 28, 2023 Contributor

Company Reminds Customers to Stay Safe During Storm NEW YORK – National Grid has extended employee work shifts and is pre-positioning crews across its central, northern and western New York service areas as we prepare […]

Local Veterans Commemorated During John C. Birdlebough High School Assembly

November 28, 2023 Contributor

PHOENIX, NY – Students at John C. Birdlebough High School in Phoenix continued their time-honored tradition of honoring Veterans through a school-wide Veterans Day ceremony. Retired district employee Sgt. Robert L. Halstead USAF stood alongside […]

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State Police investigate fatal motorcycle crash in Schroeppel

October 10, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – On October 9, 2026, at approximately 7:34 a.m., State Police responded to a fatal motorcycle crash at the intersection of County Route 57 and Bankrupt Road in the town of Schroeppel. A [...]
Oswego Police Motor Vehicle Accident With A Pedestrian

October 10, 2026

On October 9, 2026, at approximately 3:05 PM, the Oswego Police Department responded to a reported motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian at the intersection of East Bridge Street and East First Street. Upon arrival, [...]
Oswego Police Department Responded Motor Vehicle Accident

October 9, 2026

OSWEGO – On October 9, 2026, at approximately 3:05 PM, the Oswego Police Department responded to a reported motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian at the intersection of East Bridge Street and East First Street. [...]

State Police investigate fatal motorcycle crash in Schroeppel

October 10, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – On October 9, 2026, at approximately 7:34 a.m., State Police responded to a fatal motorcycle crash at the intersection of County Route 57 and Bankrupt Road in the town of Schroeppel. A [...]
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Fishing Access to ‘the High Wall’ and Leto Island Remains Closed

October 9, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – It’s that time of year when the Oswego River is once more filled with hopeful anglers eager to reel in a record catch – a real fish story to tell their friends! [...]
Oswego County Solid Waste Updates Fee Schedule for 2027

October 9, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Solid Waste Department announces updates to its fee schedule. The changes affect weighed tipping fees and recycling and begin Jan. 1, 2027. “Due to rising operation and maintenance costs, [...]