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May 24, 2026

Oswego County Legislature Approves 2023 Budget

December 19, 2022 Contributor

The Oswego County Legislature approved the 2023 budget during its end of year meeting on Thursday night. The $231 million budget contains no increase to the property tax levy and decreases the generic tax rate by 11%.

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Oswego County Today Weekly News Roundup: December 11 – December 17

December 19, 2022 Shea O'Malley

Oswego County Today presents the top stories from this past week: Sunday, Dec. 11 – Saturday, Dec. 17.

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Kinney Drugs Launches Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids In 52 Stores In NY & VT

December 18, 2022 Contributor

Kinney Drugs has partnered with Lucid® Hearing to launch a new Hearing Health Center – which offers an assortment of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, personal sound amplifiers, and hearing protection – in 52 of its stores in both New York and Vermont.

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Structure Fire In The City Of Oswego Under Investigation

December 17, 2022 Contributor

At approximately 8:30 a.m today, the Oswego DPW crews alerted the Oswego Fire Department of smoke coming from a vacant structure on Mitchell Street. After arriving on scene, Oswego Fire Department personnel located a large body of fire burning in the rear of the vacant warehouse located at 91 Mitchell Street.

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Oswego County Wishes Residents A Safe And Happy Holiday Season With These Tips

December 17, 2022 Contributor

The holidays are a time of gathering with loved ones for various celebrations. As the holiday season approaches, The Oswego County Health Department, Emergency Management Office, Fire Coordinator’s Office and the STOP-DWI Program have teamed up to remind residents to make health and safety a top priority in the coming weeks.

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Keep Calm And Avoid Road Rage This Holiday Season

December 17, 2022 Contributor

The final weekend of holiday shopping is here! With many shoppers anxious to check off their lists, the pressure is on! The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and cheer but they can also be stressful and overwhelming – especially if you’re rushing. AAA has tips to keep calm and enjoy the season.

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AAA Offers Winter Driving Advice

December 17, 2022 Contributor

Winter weather is in the forecast, and AAA has tips to keep everyone safe on the roads. About 46 percent of crashes involving bad weather take place in the winter, making this the worst time of year for driving in treacherous conditions.

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DSS Host First Adoptive / Foster Parent Orientation Program Of 2023

December 17, 2022 Contributor

Oswego County Department of Social Services (DSS) will launch its 2023 foster and adoptive parents for potential foster and adoptive parents on Saturday, Jan. 7. The virtual session will run from 10 a.m. to noon.

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Oswego County Offices Will Be Closed For Christmas And New Year’s

December 17, 2022 Contributor

All Oswego County offices and solid waste transfer stations will be closed Monday, Dec. 26 for Christmas Day and Monday, Jan. 2 for New Year’s Day.

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Oswego County Habitat For Humanity Awarded Second Year of Funding From The Richard S. Shineman Foundation

December 16, 2022 Contributor

The Oswego County Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to improving the stability of families through homeownership and making our community a better more vibrant and supportive place to live.

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Woodworth Resignation from Fulton Common Council

May 20, 2026

FULTON – Tuesday, Fulton Common Council meeting began with Mayor Rice’s proclamation recognizing The Fulton Garden Club. 1st Ward Councilor Mark Woodworth announced his resignation, and the mayor outlined the process for selecting a replacement. [...]
Fatal Accident in Oswego County

May 18, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The evening of May 17th, 2026, at around 5:07 PM, members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a two-vehicle motor vehicle accident on State Route 48, near the intersection [...]

Meet Cedar! –
Oswego County Announces New Accelerant Detection K-9

May 22, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Fire Coordinator’s Office welcomes Cedar, its new accelerant detection K-9, to its team. Cedar is a three-year-old English yellow lab who started helping with fire investigations earlier this month. [...]
State Police Investigate Fatal House Fire In Richland

May 22, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The New York State Police are investigating a fatal residential structure fire that occurred on May 21, 2026, at approximately 4:26 a.m. at 870 County Route 41 in the town of Richland. [...]
Woodworth Resignation from Fulton Common Council

May 20, 2026

FULTON – Tuesday, Fulton Common Council meeting began with Mayor Rice’s proclamation recognizing The Fulton Garden Club. 1st Ward Councilor Mark Woodworth announced his resignation, and the mayor outlined the process for selecting a replacement. [...]