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November 1, 2026

Fort Ontario To Host Special Program With Historian Tom Ebert Aug. 11

August 1, 2021 Contributor

Civil War Historian and Oswego native Tom Ebert will speak on Abraham Lincoln’s changing views on emancipation in a special presentation at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 11, at Fort Ontario State Historic Site, 1 E. Fourth St., Oswego.

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‘History On Tap’ To Feature Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary Proposal Aug. 4

August 1, 2021 Contributor

The proposed Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary will be the subject of the next ‘History on Tap’ event on Wednesday, Aug. 4.

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First Camp Hollis ‘Family Fun Night’ Reaches Capacity For August 5

August 1, 2021 Matt Watling

Camp Hollis will host its first “Family Fun Camp” night Thursday, August 5, offering a myriad of camp staples like a campfire and games.

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Oswego County’s Volunteer Of The Week: Mary Hitchcock

July 31, 2021 Contributor

Oswego County continues to acknowledge individuals who have volunteered their time for the local COVID-19 response. This week, the honor goes to a person who is actively working in the health care community and still makes time to volunteer with the County’s health department – Mary Hitchcock.

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Oswego County, United Way Team Up To Host Third Annual Senior Picnic Aug. 11

July 31, 2021 Contributor

The Oswego County Office for the Aging (OFA) is partnering with the United Way of Greater Oswego County to host the third annual Senior Picnic Pick-Up.

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Oswego Public Library To Reopen In Phases, Starting With Children’s Services

July 31, 2021 Matt Watling

After 16 months of a skeleton-like operation, the Oswego Public Library has its reopening plan, starting with the children’s room which will host kids starting Monday, August 2.

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Morningstar Resident Mary Olin Turns 100

July 30, 2021 Contributor

Cheers to 100 Years! Morningstar Residential Care Center celebrated Mary Olin’s 100th birthday with a celebration in her honor.

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Price Chopper/Market 32 Issues Voluntary Recall Of PICS Brand Coleslaw, Certain Stuffed Seafood Items In Seafood Departement

July 30, 2021 Contributor

Price Chopper/Market 32 is issuing a voluntary recall on PICS brand Grab and Go Coleslaw with UPC 2 07177 00000 sold only in the seafood department, along with certain stuffed seafood items.

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Central Square Girl Scouts Host Grand Opening Of Extraordinary Acres Playground At Van Lieu Park On August 8

July 30, 2021 Contributor

Extraordinary Acres Playground at Van Lieu Park in Central Square, the community’s first all-inclusive playground, will have its public grand opening on Sunday, August 8 from 1 to 6 p.m.

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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 [...]