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June 12, 2026

Oswego City School District Emphasizes Safety Of Community In Mask Requirement, Reopening Plan

August 18, 2021 Matt Watling

After a lengthy process filled with discussion with parents, community members and health experts, the Oswego City School District will require students, staff and visitors to wear masks while inside.

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H. Lee White Museum, Mayor Barlow To Offer Boat Tour, Dinner

August 17, 2021 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow is partnering with the H. Lee White Maritime Museum and three area restaurants to offer a Lighthouse tour and dinner package on Thursday August 26 from 3 to 5 p.m.

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First Frontline Workers Purchase Homes Using New “Heroes As Neighbors” Program

August 17, 2021 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow poses with two Oswego home-buying families who recently took advantage of the Heroes as Neighbors Program, a home buying incentive covering closing costs for frontline workers and first responders who purchase a home in the City of Oswego.

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Oswego County Health Department To Host COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics August 18, August 19

August 17, 2021 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department has scheduled two more COVID-19 vaccination clinics this week.

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Oswego Elks Wine Tasting Event To Be Held October 16

August 17, 2021 Contributor

The Oswego Elks Lodge #271 will host a Beverage Tasting event to benefit two Oswego County nonprofit organizations – Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) PATH Transitional Living program and Peaceful Remedies.

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Oswego City School District Reopening Plan Met With Opposition From Public At Board Of Education Meeting

August 17, 2021 Matt Watling

During a special board of education meeting on Monday, Dr. Mathis Calvin III unveiled the full return to school plan the district proposed.

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Weekly COVID-19 Statistics Update: August 10 – August 16

August 16, 2021 Kassadee Bradshaw

According to the Oswego County Health Department, as of 3 p.m., there have been a total of 171 additional cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) this past week and one more county resident has been reported to have died.

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Mayor Barlow Announces Start Of Construction For East First Street Re-Design Project

August 16, 2021 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today construction will start on the East First Street Re-Design project from State Route 104 to East Cayuga Street this week.

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AAA Gas Prices Report August 16, 2021: Gas Demand Softens As Students Return To School In Many Areas, Prices Expected To remain Over $3 Per Gallon

August 16, 2021 Contributor

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.19, no change in the past week. One year ago, the price was $2.18. The New York State average is $3.22 – up one cent from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.25.

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Barlow, Peter Allen, Thank A Service Member Hosts Veterans, Family Members For Fishing Trip

August 16, 2021 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow, in partnership with Peter Allen and Thank A Service Member, Inc, hosted approximately 30 local veterans and family members at Wright’s Landing Marina in Oswego for a fishing trip on Lake Ontario and dinner.

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Teaching Assistant Charged With DWI After Investigation at Fulton High School

June 11, 2026

FULTON – On June 11, 2026 at approximately 8:55 A.M., Fulton Police Department was alerted by school administration of a possible intoxicated employee at G. Ray Bodley High School. Patrol Officer’s then responded to G. [...]
Arrest Former Fulton Junior High Teaching Assistant Charged with Endangering Welfare of Children

June 10, 2026

FULTON – On April 27, 2026, a student at Fulton Junior High School reported to school staff that a teaching assistant had engaged in inappropriate conduct during school hours. The matter was reported to law [...]

Oswego County Federal Credit Union Sponsors ‘TGIF Concert Series’ For 3rd Straight Year

June 8, 2026

For the third straight year, Oswego County Federal Credit Union, (OCFCU), is the major sponsor of the ‘TGIF Concert Series’ presented by the Fulton Music Association, (FMA), and Fulton Parks and Recreation, with support from [...]
Oswego County Board of Elections Early Voting Begins June 13

June 5, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Board of Elections (BOE) reminds residents that early voting for the primary election begins Saturday, June 13. Voters can go to the BOE Office at 74 Bunner St., Suite [...]
Dan Farfaglia appointed 1st Ward Councilor after another councilor resignation.
Two Hour Fulton Council Meeting With A Long Presentation From Victory Transformation

June 3, 2026

FULTON – The public express the fears of Victory Transformation establishing a location with their neighborhood. Mayor Rice Announced the resignation of Fire Cheif Ketchum, The Mayor added that the council and Mayor do not [...]