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July 7, 2026

NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FINALIZES FARM WORKER OVERTIME REGULATIONS

February 22, 2023 Contributor

NEW YORK – The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) today announced the adoption of the final farm labor overtime regulations, codifying Commissioner Reardon’s order that accepted the Farm Laborers Wage Board’s report and […]

Fulton Police Arrest Woman for Pushing Grandchildren into Oswego River

February 21, 2023 Contributor

FULTON – On 02/20/23, the City of Fulton Police were dispatched to an address in the City to investigate a possible child abuse. Officers met with a female at the address and her two children, […]

Oswego County Health Department Raises Awareness Of Heart Health

February 19, 2023 Contributor

February is American Hearth Health Month and the Oswego County Health Department is working to raise awareness about cardiovascular care. The department provides programs and health education presentations across the county to help inform residents how to reduce high blood pressure and other health issues.

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Sign Up Today for Virtual Caregiver Classes

February 19, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego County Office for the Aging (OFA) launches its 2023 “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” educational series on Tuesday, Feb. 28.

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USDA Announces Conservation Reserve Program Signup For 2023

February 19, 2023 Contributor

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin applying for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup starting February 27 through April 7, 2023.

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Don Crowe and Nicholas Gentile Direct The Oswego Players’ Scenes Of Crime

February 19, 2023 Contributor

The second production of the Oswego Players 85th season is Scenes of Crime. This production is a showcase that features the two standout one-act plays that placed in the 2022 Don McCann Memorial Playwriting Contest.

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Dec Announces $1.35 Million For The Second Round Of The Forest Conservation Grant Program

February 19, 2023 Contributor

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the second round of competitive grants for the Forest Conservation Easements for Land Trusts (FCELT) Grant Program.

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Oswego County Launches Free Home-Based Child Care Business Program

February 19, 2023 Contributor

Several business, education and support agencies are joining forces to help people become New York State registered and licensed in-home child care providers.

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NOAA Hosts Another Round Of Public Meetings On Proposed National Marine Sanctuary

February 19, 2023 Contributor

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is holding public meetings to offer communities another opportunity to learn about and provide input on its proposal to designate a national marine sanctuary in eastern Lake Ontario.

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DEC To Host Virtual Public Information Session For Round 16 Of Urban And Community Forestry Grants

February 19, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Urban and Community Forestry Program will host an informational webinar on March 29 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in advance of the release of the Round 16 Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) Program Grant Request for Applications (RFA).

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UPDATE: State Police Investigate Fatal Electric Scooter Crash In Granby

July 6, 2026

UPDATE: The operator of the electric scooter has been identified as Dylan C. Scheller, age 31, of Skaneateles, NY, who was pronounced deceased after the result of the crash. The investigation remains ongoing. OSWEGO COUNTY [...]
State Police Arrest Constantia Woman Following Shooting Investigation

July 2, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – On June 30, 2026, State Police arrested Lana J. Yager, age 54, of Constantia, NY, in connection with a shooting investigation. Yager was charged with: • Assault in the First Degree (Class B [...]

UPDATE: State Police Investigate Fatal Electric Scooter Crash In Granby

July 6, 2026

UPDATE: The operator of the electric scooter has been identified as Dylan C. Scheller, age 31, of Skaneateles, NY, who was pronounced deceased after the result of the crash. The investigation remains ongoing. OSWEGO COUNTY [...]
Elected Officials Celebrated At The Oswego County Fair

July 3, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Several local elected officials attended the 167th annual Oswego County Fair in Sandy Creek for Elected Officials’ Day on July 1. They were welcomed by Oswego County Fair board members with a [...]
‘100 Days of Summer’ Continues –
Oswego County Joins Statewide STOP-DWI Effort During July

July 3, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County STOP-DWI Coordinator David Hall announced that police agencies and STOP-DWI coordinators across the state will join forces to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving and provide additional law [...]