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315 Military Moms Honor Veterans In Sandy Creek, Lacona

September 18, 2021 Mike Johnson

A determined group of patriotic mothers have succeeded in placing colorful banners honoring the veterans of Sandy Creek and Lacona along the quiet streets of these North Country villages.

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Oswego County Health Department Clarifies Discrepancy In COVID-19 Case Numbers, Gives Update On Response Activities

September 17, 2021 Contributor

Oswego County Public Health Director Jiancheng Huang announced an update to the weekly COVID-19 report that was issued on Monday, Sept. 13, as well as the availability of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine and additional hours for the COVID-19 Hotline.

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Three Arrested After Fight At Oswego High School

September 17, 2021 Contributor

According to a police report today, on Friday, September 10, 2021, at 9:38 p.m. the Oswego City Police Department was dispatched to a fight in progress at the Oswego High School. It was reported to police that there were several individuals fighting outside of the football field.

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Federal Judge Orders Temporary Restraining Order On Vaccine Mandate’s Lack Of Religious Exemption

September 17, 2021 Matt Watling

On Tuesday, a federal judge ordered a temporary restraining order on New York State’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate for health care workers, suspending the mandate that was the reason for protest near the Oswego Hospital last weekend.

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Oswego County Completes Aerial Spraying Last Night

September 17, 2021 Contributor

Aerial spraying of portions of the towns of Mexico, Palermo and Hastings was completed last night, September 16.

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Health Department Advises Residents To Continue Precautions Against Mosquitoes

September 16, 2021 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department announced today that the Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV) was found in one mosquito sample, and the West Nile virus (WNV) was found in another, separate mosquito sample. Both samples were taken last week from the village of Central Square.

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Fulton Veterans’ Council Hosts POW/MIA, 9/11 Ceremony September 17

September 16, 2021 Contributor

The Fulton Veterans’ Council will host a POW/MIA 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, September 17.

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State Route 481 Between Fulton, County Route 57 In Volney Closed For Several Hours Following Fatal Crash

September 16, 2021 Contributor

The Oswego County Sheriff’s Office is in the preliminary stages of investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred on State Route 481, north of the City of Fulton.

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Ontario Orchards Hosts 20th Fall Jamboree

September 16, 2021 Matt Watling

For the first time since 2019, Ontario Orchards will host its typically annual Fall Jamboree this weekend, September 18 and 19.

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I-690 Ramps At West Street To Close For City Of Syracuse Paving Project

September 15, 2021 Contributor

The New York State Department of Transportation is alerting motorists to short-term ramp closures on I-690 at West Street on Friday, September 17, in the City of Syracuse, Onondaga County.

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Suspect Arrested After Overnight Arson Spree at Oswego’s Hamilton Homes

March 28, 2026

OSWEGO – On March 27, 2026, at approximately 7:32 PM, personnel from the Oswego Police Department and Oswego Fire Department were dispatched to 96 Hamilton Street, Hamilton Homes, for a reported dumpster fire. While investigating [...]
One Resident Displaced, One Firefighter Injured in Overnight Fire in Oswego

March 28, 2026

OSWEGO – One occupant was displaced and one Firefighter sustained minor injuries at an overnight structure fire in the City of Oswego. The Oswego Fire Department was dispatched at 1:49am to 96 Hamilton Street – [...]
State Police Arrest Scriba Man On Sex Offense Charges

March 25, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – On March 24, 2026, the New York State Police arrested David A. Dennis, age 43, of Scriba, New York, for attempting to engage in sexual misconduct with a minor. Dennis is charged [...]

State Police Seize Untaxed Cigarettes Following I-81 Traffic Stop

April 3, 2026

OSWGO COUNTY – On March 31, 2026, members of the New York State Police Troop D Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET), Counter Terrorism Intelligence Unit (CTIU), and the United States Border Patrol Smuggling/Targeting [...]
Oswego County Issues Warning as Salmon River Experiences High Flow Conditions

March 31, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County officials warn the public that the Salmon River is experiencing high flows due to heavy rains that occurred last night, March 30, which, together with more heavy rains forecast tonight, [...]
Oswego Elks Lodge Donates $3,000 to Support CiTi BOCES Fueling Futures Program

March 31, 2026

OSWEGO – The Oswego Elks Lodge has generously donated $3,000 to the CiTi BOCES Fueling Futures program, helping to ensure students have access to the resources they need to succeed both in and out of [...]