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July 4, 2026

DEC Reminds New Yorkers Statewide Ban On Polystyrene Foam Containers, Loose Fill Starts January 1

December 30, 2021 Contributor

Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today reminded New Yorkers that the State’s ban on expanded polystyrene foam containers and ‘packing peanuts’ begins January 1, 2022.

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Health Department Explores Test-to-Stay Program For Oswego County Schools

December 30, 2021 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department is working with school districts to implement test-to-stay (TTS) programs in local schools that could minimize absenteeism and learning loss due to COVID-19 isolation and quarantine protocols.

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Oswego County Distributes State Face Masks As Daily Positivity Percentage Jumps To 26.63%

December 29, 2021 Contributor

Oswego County received a shipment of KN95 face masks from New York State this week. The County’s Emergency Management Office is currently distributing the masks to local agencies and municipalities.

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Mayor Barlow Appoints Timothy Rice Oswego DPW Commissioner

December 29, 2021 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today Timothy Rice will be the next Commissioner of the City of Oswego Department of Public Works.

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Weatherup Discusses County’s COVID-19 Reports, CDC’s Change In Isolation, Quarantine Periods

December 28, 2021 Kassadee Bradshaw

Oswego County Legislature Chairman James Weatherup today posted his biweekly video update. In today’s video he discussed how the county is changing how it reports its COVID-19 numbers and the CDC’s change in isolation and quarantine periods.

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Huhtamaki Kicks Off Fulton Block Builders Fundraising Campaign

December 28, 2021 Contributor

Recently, Mark Southwick, Huhtamaki Plant Manager for Fulton Operations, presented Fulton Block Builders (FBB) Administrative Director Linda Eagan with a check for $3,000 to support FBB’s community revitalization grant program.

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State Announces $23 Million In Water Quality Grants Across New York

December 28, 2021 Contributor

Governor Kathy Hochul announced $23 million in grants to help improve water quality across New York State while mitigating the effects of climate change, including municipalities in Oswego County.

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One Dead, Two Injured In Three-Vehicle Crash In Volney

December 28, 2021 Contributor

State Police in Fulton is investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash that occurred on County Route 6 just south of Weller Road in the town of Volney, New York.

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Weekly COVID-19 Statistics Update: December 21 – December 27

December 27, 2021 Kassadee Bradshaw

According to the Oswego County Health Department, as of 3 p.m., there have been a total of 514 additional cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and four more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported.

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City Of Fulton Makes $1,500 Donation To Oswego Industries

December 27, 2021 Contributor

Oswego Industries, a Fulton-based non-profit that supports people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, has received a $1,500 donation from the City of Fulton as part of its “Give Back & Give Thanks” campaign, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

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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 [...]

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 [...]
Oswego County Airport Receives FAA Grants

July 3, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced this week that the Oswego County Airport will receive $119,810 in federal funds through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport [...]