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July 8, 2026

Americans With Disabilities Day Celebrated During County Legislature Meeting

July 15, 2022 Shea O'Malley

Legislator James Karasek led the charge yesterday speaking on behalf of People with Disabilities, in honor of Americans with Disabilities Awareness Day during the monthly County Legislature meeting, Thursday, July 14.

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Mayor Barlow Announces Start Of Construction On Pedestrian Bridge Lighting Project

July 15, 2022 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the start of construction on the O&W Pedestrian Bridge lighting project over the Oswego River and canal system in downtown Oswego.

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Fulton Rotary Welcomes New President

July 15, 2022 Contributor

Outgoing Fulton Rotary Club Co-Presidents Steve Osborne and Nancy Kush Ellis recently handed the gavel over to incoming President Bill Lynch.

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Richard S. Shineman Foundation Supports OCO Youth Shelter

July 15, 2022 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – For the past 31 years Oswego County Opportunities’ Homeless Services has been a safe haven for abused and maltreated youth in Oswego County. OCO Homeless Services provides 24-hour emergency services and shelter […]

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Syracuse Man Arrested After Allegedly Kidnapping Pennellville Man

July 14, 2022 Contributor

Today, Thursday, July 14, 2022, State Police arrested Neil W. Ashley, age 40 from Syracuse, New York, for Kidnapping 2nd degree, a class “B” felony.

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Harbor View Apartments Celebrates Opening With Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

July 14, 2022 Shea O'Malley

Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow, state and city officials gathered together yesterday to officially celebrate the completion of the Harborview Square apartment complex with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Tuesday July 13.

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U-Pick Season In Full Swing In Oswego County

July 14, 2022 Matt Watling

As the summer marches on, U-Pick season is in full swing, with several local orchards offering fresh berries and more over the next couple of months.

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Fulton Man Arrested For Manslaughter

July 13, 2022 Contributor

On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, Juan Rivera, 47, of Fulton, NY, was arrested for Manslaughter in the Second Degree, Leaving the Scene of an Incident Resulting in Death, and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the Second Degree.

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Fulton Common Council Approves Allocations Of More Than $200,000 In ARPA Funding

July 13, 2022 Kassadee Bradshaw

The Fulton Common Council met last night, Tuesday, July 12, when it approved four separate resolutions that allocate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.

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Officials Say Volney Silo Slow Burn Not Hazardous Despite Unpleasant Smell

July 13, 2022 Matt Watling

New York State and Oswego County officials recently met to create a plan to deal with the slow-burning silo fire at the Attis ethanol plant which has been the subject of complaints for Volney and Fulton residents due to an unpleasant odor.

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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 [...]

Oswego County Receives Additional Child Care Assistance Funding

July 7, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Department of Social Services (DSS) announced today that it has received an additional funding allocation to support the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). The program has been paused since [...]
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 [...]