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November 1, 2026

Heavy Traffic Expected To Begin Next Week In City Of Oswego

September 3, 2021 Matt Watling

Heavy construction to redesign East First Street between State Route 104 and East Cayuga Street is expected to begin after Labor Day next week, according to Mayor Billy Barlow, the same construction that will temporarily impact traffic flow and parking in the area.

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Mayor Barlow Announces POW/MIA Recognition Day Watchfire Event At Fort Ontario

September 2, 2021 Contributor

Today, Mayor Billy Barlow announced a POW/MIA Recognition Day remembrance ceremony and watchfire event to be held on September 17, 2021, at the Fort Ontario State Historic Site.

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EEE Virus Found In Palermo, Virus Still Active In Oswego County

September 2, 2021 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department announced today that the Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV) was detected in mosquitoes at a sampling site in the Town of Palermo. This is the first time this year the virus was found at the Palermo location.

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Town Of Oswego To Invest In New Playset

September 2, 2021 Matt Watling

After seeing a high demand for outdoor activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town of Oswego plans to add to its local park adjacent to the town clerk’s office.

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Oswego County Senior Fair To Host Over 50 Vendors

September 1, 2021 Contributor

After a one year hiatus the Oswego County Senior Fair is returning bigger and better than ever.

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City Of Fulton, Carpenters Local 277 Announce 2021 ‘Fulton Forward Beautification Blitz’

September 1, 2021 Contributor

Mayor Deana Michaels today announced a fall 2021 “Fulton Forward Beautification Blitz” in collaboration with Carpenters Local 277.

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Advisory Council For Proposed Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary To Hold Virtual Meeting September 9

September 1, 2021 Contributor

The advisory council for NOAA’s proposed Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary will meet virtually on Thursday, September 9, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET.

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Fulton Block Builder Participants Combine Block Challenge With Paint Fulton, Receive Greater Match Reimbursement

September 1, 2021 Contributor

Cindy and Terry MacDougall combined a Paint Fulton Grant with the Block Challenge Grant, increasing the total Fulton Block Builder (FBB) award.

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Oswego County Offers Wide Selection Of U-Pick Apple Orchards

September 1, 2021 Matt Watling

With the calendar continuing to turn and the fall fast approaching, apples are getting ready for harvest. Central New York, and Oswego County specifically, has a myriad of excellent orchards for U-Pick apples, as well as baked goods and jams.

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ConnextCare Expands Services To Central Square

August 31, 2021 Contributor

ConnextCare is announcing the opening of a new office located in Central Square, New York. The new site will offer primary care and mental health services.

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Tensions Rose At The End Of Friday’s Common Council Meeting

October 31, 2026

Tensions rose at the council meeting when Councilor Sherman proposed reallocating funds from the Codes Department to give council members a raise, noting it had been 30 years since their last pay increase. Share this: [...]
State Police investigate fatal crash on Interstate 81 in Hastings

October 31, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – On October 30, 2026, at approximately 4:28 a.m., New York State Police responded to a fatal one-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 southbound near mile marker 112 in the town of Hastings. A [...]
State Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash In Hannibal

October 29, 2026

On October 27, 2026, at approximately 5:18 p.m., New York State Police responded to a fatal motorcycle crash on Brackett Road in the town of Hannibal. The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2007 Kawasaki motorcycle, [...]

State Police investigate fatal crash on Interstate 81 in Hastings

October 31, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – On October 30, 2026, at approximately 4:28 a.m., New York State Police responded to a fatal one-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 southbound near mile marker 112 in the town of Hastings. A [...]
DEC Urges Campfire Caution as Dry Conditions Elevate Fire Danger

October 30, 2026

DEC urges caution with outdoor fires as dry conditions elevate fire danger across much of New York and offers campfire safety and wildfire prevention tips. […] Share this: Email a link to a friend (Opens [...]
Oswego County Urges Continued Protection Against Ticks and Mosquitoes This Fall

October 29, 2026

Oswego County health officials remind residents and visitors to use protective clothing, repellents and tick checks during fall outdoor activities. […] Share this: Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like [...]