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Suspect Arrested After Overnight Arson Spree at Oswego’s Hamilton Homes

March 28, 2026 Site Administrator

OSWEGO – On March 27, 2026, at approximately 7:32 PM, personnel from the Oswego Police Department and Oswego Fire Department were dispatched to 96 Hamilton Street, Hamilton Homes, for a reported dumpster fire. While investigating […]

One Resident Displaced, One Firefighter Injured in Overnight Fire in Oswego

March 28, 2026 Contributor

OSWEGO – One occupant was displaced and one Firefighter sustained minor injuries at an overnight structure fire in the City of Oswego. The Oswego Fire Department was dispatched at 1:49am to 96 Hamilton Street – […]

The City of Oswego is currently hiring for Seasonal Waterfront positions.

March 27, 2026 Contributor

OSWEGO – Waterfront Caretaker 16 yrs+ – $16.80/hr. Includes work that would involve cashiering, general grounds maintenance, cleaning, dockhands, and being 1st Mate for tiki boats. Dockmaster 18yrs+ – $19.70 – $22/ hr. depending on […]

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State Police Arrest Scriba Man On Sex Offense Charges

March 25, 2026 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – On March 24, 2026, the New York State Police arrested David A. Dennis, age 43, of Scriba, New York, for attempting to engage in sexual misconduct with a minor. Dennis is charged […]

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Fatal Accident in Oswego County

March 25, 2026 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY _ March 24th, 2026, at around 11:11 AM, members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a one-vehicle motor vehicle accident on County Route 1, between Shore Oaks Drive and Nine […]

Oswego County Adds Vehicles to its Transportation Fleet

March 21, 2026 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Mobility Management Department announced today that it bought seven buses from Chenango County and is taking steps to acquire another seven vehicles for its fleet in the coming months. […]

Oswego County DSS Reports Issues with Telephone Service

March 20, 2026 Contributor

MEXICO – The Oswego County Department of Social Services (DSS) is currently experiencing technical difficulties with its telephone service. Callers may experience issues connecting to the specific department they are trying to reach or find […]

New York State Police Investigating Multi-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 81 in Oswego County

March 17, 2026 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – The New York State Police and Oswego County Sheriff’s Office are currently investigating a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 southbound in the town of Richland, Oswego County, between Exit 126 (Pulaski) and […]

Oswego County Changes Three Poll Locations for 2026

March 17, 2026 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County Board of Elections (BOE) announces changes to three voting sites to improve voter accessibility ahead of the 2026 election season. BOE staff will continue helping those in need of assistance […]

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Fatal Fire in Oswego County

March 16, 2026 Contributor

Yesterday morning, March 15th, 2026, at around 9:21 AM, members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a structure fire at 197 Durgee Roadin the Town of Orwell. When first responders arrived, the […]

Citizens Demand Answers From The Fulton City Common Council

October 7, 2026

FULTON – Another emotional meeting of concerned citizens as they voice their frustrations to the city council. Sandy Rodgers raises important questions about local governance, while Craig McKinney, a veteran and devoted American, passionately challenges [...]
Fulton Hearing Tonight on Local Law to Override State Tax Cap

October 6, 2026

FULTON – The Fulton Common Council will hold a public hearing tonight at 7 p.m. on a proposed local law to override the property tax levy limit set by state law. It is listed as [...]

Accident in Oswego County State Route 3

October 3, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Earlier this morning, October 3rd, 2026, at around 9:38 AM, members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle accident on State Route 3, near the intersection with County [...]
State Police Arrest Lacona Woman Following Public Lewdness Incident

October 2, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY- On October 1, 2026, at approximately 2:04 p.m., State Police responded to Sandy Creek Central School, located at 124 Salisbury Street in the village of Lacona, for a reported public lewdness complaint. A [...]
Contact: Oswego County Supervising Public Health Nurse Jennifer Purtell, 315-349-3547
Oswego County Confirms First Measles Case in Over 25 Years

October 2, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County Public Health Director Vera Dunsmoor announced today that an unvaccinated adult resident has tested positive for the measles virus. The individual is recovering and no longer contagious to others. To [...]