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For this week’s “Tuesday’s Tips,” the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is providing tips to help avoid roommate, rental and moving scams. In the coming weeks, many students will be heading to college, vocational or graduate school programs. Incoming students have many decisions to make at the start of the academic year, and dealing with new situations can make students vulnerable to potential scams.

Hastings Man Charged In Illegal Firearms Trafficking

On July 20, 2023, the New York State Police Community Stabilization Unit concluded a month-long investigation into illegal firearms trafficking in Oswego County.

August 1, 2023 Shea O'Malley

Updated Information On Fatal Constantia Barn Fire

On July 24, 2023, at 4:49 p.m., State Police responded to 134 Gale Road in the town of Constantia for a reported explosion and structure fire.

Mayor Barlow Announces Start Of $2 Million Riverwalk Rehabilitation Project

Mayor Billy Barlow today announced the start of another construction project to repair, rehabilitate, and improve the northern section of the west linear riverwalk area behind the Oswego post office building. In 2019, the riverwalk was severally damaged due to significant, consistent flooding. The project includes the stabilization of the river’s edge, replacement of damaged retaining walls and sidewalks, as well as the rehabilitation of large stretches of railing along the riverwalk.

Cast Announced For Oswego Players Production Of Peter Pan

On the stage of the Frances Marion Brown Theatre at the Oswego Players, a new production of “Peter Pan” will fly into Oswego this summer.

Oswego County Senior Fair Set For September 22

Area seniors will want to mark their calendars for a special event taking place Friday, September 22, the Oswego County Senior Fair. Presented by the Caring Community Advocates, the Oswego County Senior Fair is a highly anticipated event that attracts seniors from all over Oswego County.

Piazza Landscaping Joins OCO Cancer Prevention In Action Program In Promoting Sun Safety

It’s a beautiful summer day and you are ready to go outside and enjoy the sunshine. If you are headed out for a day of fun at the beach, boating on the lake or maybe a picnic with friends, you put on some sunscreen to protect yourself against sunburn. If you are on your way to work and will be in the sun all day, applying sunscreen may not be on your mind, but it should be.

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Gas Prices Surge Upward

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.76, 16 cents higher than last Monday. One year ago, the price was $4.22. The New York State average is $3.82, up 12 cents from a week ago. A year ago, the NYS average was $4.52. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:

Oswego County Today Weekly News Roundup: July 23 – July 29

July 31, 2023 Shea O'Malley

Oswego County Today presents the top stories from this past week: July 23 – July 29

Multiple People Injured, One Fatality In Two-Vehicle Accident On Route 104

Yesterday, at around 1:13 p.m., members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a two-vehicle motor vehicle accident on State Route 104, near Crestwood Drive, in the Town of Oswego.