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August 28, 2026

Fort Ontario Hosts Civil War Living History, Recruiting Weekend

August 25, 2022 Contributor

The sights, sounds and smells of garrison life during the Civil War will be come back to life this weekend at Fort Ontario State Historic Site, 1 E. Fourth St., Oswego.

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Platte Farm Joins OCO Cancer Prevention In Action Program In Promoting Sun Safety

August 25, 2022 Contributor

It’s a beautiful day and Rudy Walthert, owner of Platte Farm in Mexico, is ready to go outside to work for several hours in the bright sunshine. While applying sunscreen for recreational activities may be routine, applying sunscreen when headed out to work may not be a priority, but it should be.

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County Health Department Reports EEE, West Nile Viruses Found In Palermo, West Monroe

August 24, 2022 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department reported Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV) was found in one mosquito pool (sample) in the town of Palermo, and West Nile virus (WNV) was found in one pool at Toad Harbor Swamp in the town of West Monroe.

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Locavore At Burritt’s Food Truck Provides Food Choices At OCO’s Glow-A-Fun Golf Tournament

August 24, 2022 Contributor

The Locavore at Burritt’s Food Truck made a special appearance at Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) Glow-A-Fun Golf Tournament.

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Support For OCSD Girls Varsity Basketball Coach Monopolizes BOE Meeting

August 24, 2022 Shea O'Malley

Overwhelming public support for former Oswego City School District Girls Varsity Basketball Coach Joe Babcock dominated the OCSD Board of Education meeting last night, Tuesday August 23.

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The International Joint Commission Great Lakes Water Management Boards To Host Tri-Board Webinars

August 23, 2022 Contributor

The three Great Lakes Boards will host joint webinars in English and French on August 30 and 31, respectively from 5:30 to 6:30 pm EDT. Information shared will include current and forecast conditions within the Great Lakes basin.

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Two Upcoming Meetings Slated For Oswego County Legislature

August 23, 2022 Contributor

Oswego County Chairman James Weatherup has issued a list of upcoming scheduled meetings. Thursday’s special meeting will be in Executive session and not open to the public. Thursday evening is a regualary scheduled meeting and open to the public.

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Mayor Michaels Announces Eco-Friendly Bird Scooters Available To Fulton Residents Aug. 26

August 23, 2022 ChirelloMarketing

Fulton Mayor Deana Michaels announced that the city is teaming up with Bird, a leader in environmentally friendly electric transportation, to bring shared e-scooters to the city starting August 26.

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Oswego Common Council Passes Measures To Begin Removing Lead Piping Throughout City

August 23, 2022 Shea O'Malley

The passage of three resolutions aimed at removing lead piping leading into residential homes throughout Oswego, was a main component passed during last night’s Common Council meeting, Monday August 22.

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Mayor Barlow Announces Free Bowling Event For Oswego Children

August 23, 2022 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today, Tuesday, August 23, the city of Oswego will again partner with Lighthouse Lanes Bowling Alley to host a free bowling event for Oswego families.

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UPDATE – Boil Water Order Lifted in Southwest Area of Oswego City – Boil Water Order in Place for Part of the City of Oswego

August 27, 2026

OSWEGO – The Oswego County Health Department announced the boil water order put in place on Tuesday, Aug. 25, is now lifted. The City of Oswego announced that residents in the affected area no longer [...]
Oswego County Sheriff’s Office Respond To The Board of Elections For Unknown Substance In Mail

August 27, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Earlier today, August 26th, 2026, at around 2:44 PM, members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Board of Elections, located at 74 Bunner Street in the City of Oswego, [...]
Mayor Corradino Announces Adoption of the City of Oswego 2027 Operating Budget

August 26, 2026

OSWEGO – Mayor Rob Corradino announced today that the Oswego Common Council has formally approved the City’s Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget following its vote at Monday night’s meeting. The adopted spending plan totals $66,707,928 [...]

Oswego County Sheriff’s Office Respond To The Board of Elections For Unknown Substance In Mail

August 27, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Earlier today, August 26th, 2026, at around 2:44 PM, members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Board of Elections, located at 74 Bunner Street in the City of Oswego, [...]
CiTi BOCES and Micron Bring the Future of Technology to Life for Oswego County Students

August 25, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation (CiTi) BOCES partnered with Micron this summer to give Oswego County students an inside look at the technologies shaping the future through the inaugural Oswego [...]
New York State Police investigate domestic shooting in the town of Mexico

August 21, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – On August 20, 2026, at approximately 6:38 p.m., State Police responded to 2352 U.S. Route 11 in the town of Mexico for a report of a domestic. The preliminary investigation determined that [...]