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Child Care Assistance Program Pause Doesn’t Affect Mandated Cases

February 12, 2026 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Department of Social Services (DSS) announced a pause on the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) last week due to a funding shortfall. This only affects new applications and recertifications, […]

Update: Prohibiting Ice Fishing And Other Activities On The Oswego River And Waterways

February 10, 2026 Contributor

OSWEGO – Fishing is a popular year-round sport enjoyed by many in the City of Oswego, including ice fishing. The sustained below-freezing temperatures experienced in the City of Oswego has resulted in portions of the […]

Mayor Rice Updates Fulton Noon Rotary

February 9, 2026 Contributor

FULTON – Fulton Mayor Jim Rice recently spoke to the Fulton Noon Rotary Club about a number of projects happening across the city. One example is the former CYO building on the east side of […]

February 3rd’s Common Council Meeting Features Heated Debates Over Zoning Changes

February 9, 2026 Site Administrator

FULTON – Last Tuesday’s Common Council meeting started with four public hearings Public Hearing relative to the amendment of Chapter 449, Parks and Recreation, in the City Code. Public Hearing relative to the amendment of […]

Oswego County Offices Closed for Presidents’ Day

February 8, 2026 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – All Oswego County offices, solid waste transfer stations, the Bristol Hill Landfill and the Materials Recovery Facility will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, in observance of Presidents’ Day.

Oswego County Launches Short-Term Rental Registry

February 8, 2026 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – The tourism industry is one of the largest contributors to Oswego County’s economy; helping boost local businesses and enhance residents’ quality of life. According to Empire State Development/I LOVE NEW YORK, visitor […]

State, Local, Labor and Business Leaders Hold Forum to Discuss New Nuclear Opportunity in Oswego

February 7, 2026 Contributor

FULTON – In response to New York State’s call for new nuclear development to help meet growing energy demand, Operation Oswego County, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay, State Senator Christopher Ryan, Oswego County, and others […]

Child Care Assistance Program on Pause

February 7, 2026 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County Department of Social Services (DSS) announced today that the Child Care Assistance Program will pause until further notice due to a funding shortage. The move begins on Monday, Feb. 16 […]

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State Police To Crack Down On Impaired And Reckless Driving During Super Bowl Weekend

February 7, 2026 Contributor

NEW YORK – The New York State Police will crack down on impaired and reckless driving during Super Bowl weekend. The special STOP-DWI enforcement campaign, funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, will include increased […]

The Hannibal Central School District Budget Meeting

February 6, 2026 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Hannibal Central School District will be holding a Budget Meeting at 5:30 pm and a regular Board of Education Meeting at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. BOE Meetings are […]

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 [...]