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National Gas Prices Drop, No Relief In New York

May 1, 2023 Contributor

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.61, down six cents since last Monday. One year ago, the price was $4.19. The New York State average is $3.71, up two cents since last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $4.34. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:

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Oswego Industries Partners With Oliver Paine Greenhouses For Annual Hanging Basket Fundraiser

May 1, 2023 Shea O'Malley

Oswego Industries Inc. is teaming up with local nursery Oliver Paine Greenhouses to provide beautiful hanging baskets for sale.

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Fatal Accident In Oswego County

May 1, 2023 Contributor

Last night, at around 5:35 p.m., members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on State Route 48, between Wybron Road and Wilcox Road in the Town of Granby.

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Ironworkers Recruit Apprentices

April 30, 2023 Contributor

The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Ironworkers, Local Union #6, will conduct a recruitment from May 1, 2023 through March 4, 2024 for 30 Ironworker (outside) apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today.

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Camp Zerbe Seeking Counselors For 2023 Season

April 30, 2023 Contributor

Oswego County Nature Park at Camp Zerbe is currently hiring counselors for its 2023 summer day camp program.

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Shineman Foundation Awards $272,732 To Regional Not-For-Profits

April 30, 2023 Contributor

Eleven Oswego County not-for-profit organizations were awarded grants from the Richard S. Shineman Foundation in its first grant round of 2023 at its April board meeting. Projects encompass a range of focus areas, including health and human services, respite care, education and workforce development, and the arts.

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Celebrate Tourism Week With The Latest Oswego County Visitor Guide

April 30, 2023 Contributor

National Travel and Tourism Week runs from May 7 through 13 and the Oswego County Tourism Office is celebrating by distributing its latest Visitor Guide. Now available online and in print, the recently published guide puts Oswego County’s great outdoors, family-friendly attractions and various tourism resources on display.

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Oswego County Receives Tourism Excellence Award

April 30, 2023 Contributor

Oswego County welcomed the 2023 New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA) Conference April 18-21 at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center in Oswego. Tourism professionals from across the state came to the Port City to enjoy tours, talks and learn about all that Oswego County has to offer.

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Wreaths Across America Announces Participation In Historic Three-day Event On National Mall To Welcome Home And Honor Our Nation’s Vietnam Veterans

April 29, 2023 Contributor

Wreaths Across America (WAA) is proud to announce participation in a historic three-day event taking place in Washington D.C., May 11-13, on the National Mall, as part of the 50th Anniversary of The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration (VWC). The VWC will be hosting a multi-location event: “Welcome Home! A Nation Honors our Vietnam Veterans and Their Families.” This interactive, immersive experience will feature over 90 participating organizations, and is open to the public. Everyone is encouraged to come to this generational learning opportunity with their family.

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Governor Hochul Announces Launch Of NY Green Bank’s $250 Million Community Decarbonization Fund

April 29, 2023 Contributor

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced NY Green Bank, a division of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and the state’s clean energy and sustainable infrastructure financing entity, has launched a $250 million Community Decarbonization Fund.

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