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May 24, 2026

SUNY Announces Historic Increases in College Applications From New Yorkers And Out-of-State Students

December 1, 2022 Contributor

State University of New York today announced historic increases in applications from New Yorkers and out-of-state students to SUNY campuses.

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Mayor Barlow Announces “Santa Slow Roll” December 2-3

December 1, 2022 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the City of Oswego will bring back the “Santa Slow Roll” again this year as part of a package of holiday spirit events and initiatives.

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Tops Launches Digital Advent Calendar Full of Savings

December 1, 2022 Contributor

Who doesn’t love sneaking a peak behind an advent calendar window to see what surprise lies behind it?

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COVID-19 Self-Reporting Online Portal Experiencing Technical Difficulties

November 30, 2022 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department online portal used to self-report positive COVID-19 tests is experiencing technical difficulties for people trying to obtain their isolation orders.

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Parade Of Trees Returns To Friends Of History In Fulton

November 30, 2022 Submitted article

It’s that wonderful time of year again. This is the 32nd year of the Friends of History in Fulton’s Parade of Trees, after missing two years because of the pandemic.

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Compass Federal Credit Union Begins Month Of Giving With Holiday Toy, Food Drive

November 30, 2022 Contributor

Compass Federal Credit Union is planning a festive holiday season, which will kick off with a holiday toy & food drive thanks to partnerships with Oswego County Toys for Tots and Human Concerns, Inc.

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National Grid Increases Staffing, Stages Crews In Anticipation Of Strong Winds Across Central, Western New York

November 30, 2022 Contributor

National Grid has increased staffing and is pre-positioning crews across Central and Western New York as the company prepares for potential wind gusts of up to 55 mph and snow accumulation on Wednesday and Thursday.

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Polar Express Train To Make Stops Throughout Oswego

November 30, 2022 Contributor

New to the city of Oswego: “The Polar Express Train.” On Sunday, December 18, grab your hot chocolate and wait for the polar express to drive by and make stops at different areas of the city of Oswego, towed by Paul Connolly of PJC Landscaping.

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Mayor Barlow Announces Laker Hockey “Youth Night” At SUNY Oswego

November 29, 2022 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the city of Oswego and SUNY Oswego are partnering once again to hosting a “Youth Night” with the Oswego State Men’s Laker Hockey Team on Friday, December 30 at 7 p.m.

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Oswego’s Visitor Center Thanks Common Council For Continued Support During Meeting

November 29, 2022 Shea O'Malley

The Oswego Common Council held their bi-monthly meeting last night, November 28. The meeting was brief, with all items on the agenda unanimously passing.

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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. [...]