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Gas Prices Bump Up as the Holiday Weekend Arrives

May 27, 2023 Contributor

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.57, up 3 cents since Monday. One year ago, the price was $4.60. The New York State average is $3.70, up 4 cents since Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $4.93. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:

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New York Department Of State Announces Availability Of Over $26 Million In Grant Funding To Further New York’s Community Revitalization, Enviromental Stewardship & Government Efficiency Efforts

May 27, 2023 Contributor

The New York Department of State today announced over $26 million in available funding through five programs – Smart Growth Community Planning and Zoning, Countywide Resiliency Planning, Brownfield Opportunity Area, Local Waterfront Revitalization and Local Government Efficiency.

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Oswego Police Dispatched to a Shooting at “The Sting”

May 27, 2023 Contributor

OSWEGO – On May 27, 2023, at about 12:20 a.m., the Oswego Police Department was dispatched to 49 W Bridge St, “The Sting”, for a reported shooting that just occurred. Upon arrival, officers located an […]

Oswego County Comes Alive With Pictures Of Spring

May 27, 2023 Mike Johnson

As the winter finally fades into memory, the many rivers, ponds, streams, estuaries and lakes of Oswego County come alive with the sights and sounds of new life.

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DEC Annouces Start Of 2023 ‘NYHABS’ Online Notification And Reporting System For Harmful Algal Blooms

May 26, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Health (DOH) today reminded New Yorkers to learn about and be aware of harmful algal blooms, or “HABs,” as the 2023 HABs notification season starts. DEC’s New York Harmful Algal Bloom System (NYHABS) is now active and allows the public and trained citizens to send reports of HABs to DEC electronically via a simple, user- and mobile phone-friendly form.

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DEC Announces Muskellunge Fishing Seasons Open Soon

May 26, 2023 Contributor

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that the fishing seasons for muskellunge begin on June 1 in inland waters and on June 15 in Great Lakes waters (Lake Erie, Upper Niagara River, Lower Niagara River, Lake Ontario, and the St. Lawrence River).

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Mayor Barlow Recognizes Oswego Police Officers For Recent Heroic Actions

May 26, 2023 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today five Oswego police officers are being recognized for their heroic actions while on-duty in the city of Oswego recently. Officer Brady Slimmer and Officer Scott Verburg were issued the “Life Saving Award” by Mayor Barlow and Chief of Police Phil Cady while Officer Travis Dunn, Officer Stephen Weber, and Officer Joshua Martin received the City of Oswego Mayoral Commendation recognition.

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Senator Mannion Presents 2023 New York State Senate Woman Of Distinction Award To Randi Matousek Of Cicero

May 26, 2023 Contributor

Senator John W. Mannion today presented Randi Matousek of Cicero with the 2023 New York State Senate Woman of Distinction Award.

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Guiding Eyes For The Blind Visits Fulton Lions Club

May 26, 2023 ChirelloMarketing

Mary Oonk, Regional Coordinator for Guiding Eyes for the Blind made a presentation to the Fulton Lions Club at its May 18 meeting. She was joined by Stephen Kuusisto, a blind poet known for his work on depicting blindness, and his guide dog – a yellow Labrador named Caitlyn.

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Arrest Made For Attempted Murder In Early Morning Fulton Shooting

May 25, 2023 Contributor

On May 25, 2023, at about 6:51 a.m., the City of Fulton Police were dispatched to Pathfinder Bank, located at 5 W. First St. S. for a reported shooting and possible kidnapping.

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