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The Oswego County Health Department reported today that West Nile virus (WNV) was found in three separate mosquito pools (samples). One in the town of West Monroe, another in the town of Hastings and a third in the town of Palermo.

Mayor Barlow Announces New Public Safety Drone Program

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today a groundbreaking initiative aimed at bolstering public safety through the implementation of DJI Docks, a cutting-edge solution that promises to revolutionize emergency response and community protection. As urban centers continue to grow and evolve, so too do the challenges faced by public safety agencies. Recognizing the need for innovative solutions, the City of Oswego has partnered with leading drone technology provider UVT to launch the DJI Docks program. This initiative represents a significant step forward in ensuring the safety and well-being of Oswego’s residents and visitors.

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Tops Friendly Markets Announces Local Supplier Summit

Tops Friendly Markets announced today that they will host a Local Supplier Summit to provide opportunities for all local food, beverage, wellness, beauty, and general merchandise suppliers to collaborate with the New York state-based grocer. The event, set to take place in Buffalo, NY on November 14 at the corporate headquarters (1760 Wehrle Dr. Williamsville, NY), will provide entrepreneurs the opportunity to connect with the chains’ decision-makers, share their products, and receive feedback with the ultimate goal of being stocked on local shelves of some of the chains’ nearly 150 stores in New York, Vermont, and Pennsylvania.

Price Chopper/Market 32 Announces Local Supplier Summit

Price Chopper/Market 32 announced today that they will host a Local Supplier Summit to provide opportunities for all local food, beverage, wellness, beauty, and general merchandise suppliers. The event, set to take place in Schenectady on Thursday, Nov. 16, will provide entrepreneurs the opportunity to connect with the chains’ decision-makers, share their products, and receive feedback with the ultimate goal of being stocked on local shelves of some of the chains’ 130 stores in New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and New Hampshire.

Anglers Take Note: Oswego’s West Riverwalk Rehabilitation Is Underway

Visitors come from near and far to fish Oswego County’s pristine waters, especially during the legendary salmon run of the fall season. With access to New York State’s largest lakes, two renowned rivers and dozens of bountiful tributaries, lakes and ponds, the area is a world-class fishing destination.

Brookfield Renewable Power Donates To H. Lee White Museum’s History Lecture Series

Recently, Brookfield Renewable Power made a donation in support of the H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego’s mission through their History Lecture Series 2023-2024.

RSV Vaccine Appointments Now Available For Those Age 60+

Kinney Drugs has opened RSV vaccination appointments for those age 60 and older at all 96 locations in New York and Vermont. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common, highly contagious respiratory virus that typically causes mild, cold-like symptoms. In older adults, RSV can cause life-threatening pneumonia and bronchiolitis (swelling of the lungs’ small airways). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year in the U.S., RSV causes up to 120,000 hospitalizations and up to 10,000 deaths among those 65+. In this region of the country, RSV season starts in the fall and peaks in winter.

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Former Youth Shelter Employee Arrested by Fulton Police for Rape

FULTON – On August 21, 2023, the City of Fulton Police were made aware of a possible sexual abuse which occurred earlier in the year at an address in the City. An investigation revealed […]

Mayor Barlow Announces City Of Oswego To Host September 11 Ceremony

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the City of Oswego will host its annual September 11 Ceremony on September 11, 2023. Beginning at 6:30 a.m., a Sunrise Run and Silent Procession will take place along East Bridge Street from East Fourth Street to the Oswego Police Department on West Second Street.