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Kinney Drugs Offers Comfortable COVID-19 Vaccine With “Buzzy” Product

May 18, 2021 Matt Watling

After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lowered the age of vaccination for COVID-19 to 12 for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, Kinney Drugs began to offer a “comfort vaccination experience,” for anyone eligible to take the vaccine.

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Oswego Resident, Afghanistan Veteran Retires After 32 Years Of Military Service

May 18, 2021 Contributor

Col. Ben Richardson, an Oswego resident and veteran of Afghanistan, retired from the New York Army National Guard May 16, after 32 years of service during a Joint Force Headquarters ceremony at the state headquarters.

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Cuomo Announces Additional Guidance For County Fairs, Local Festivities

May 17, 2021 Contributor

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced additional guidance for county fairs and local festivals throughout New York.

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Mayor Barlow Announces 3rd City Of Oswego Chalk Walk Event On June 19

May 17, 2021 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the Oswego City Youth Bureau will host another city wide at-home, outdoor chalk art contest on Saturday, June 19, 2021 (Rain date will be Saturday, June 26).

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State Gives Okay For Vaccinated People To Not Wear Face Masks, Social Distance Beginning Wednesday

May 17, 2021 Kassadee Bradshaw

Today Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that effective Wednesday, the state is adopting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance on face masks and social distancing for vaccinated people.

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AAA Gas Prices Report May 17, 2021: Gas Prices Up Across The Region

May 17, 2021 Contributor

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.05, up eight cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $1.88.

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Oswego County Today Weekly News Roundup: 5/9 – 5/15/2021

May 17, 2021 Kassadee Bradshaw

Oswego County Today presents the top news stories of this past week.

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Pulaski Celebrates Family Fun Day

May 16, 2021 Mike Johnson

Pulaski’s Family Fun Day was celebrated on Saturday, May 15 under perfect weather conditions.

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Barclay Holds Town Hall Meetings In Oswego County

May 16, 2021 Mike Johnson

New York State Assemblyman and Republican Minority Leader Will Barclay held a town hall meeting Saturday, May 15 at the H. Douglas Barclay County Courthouse in Pulaski, along with another meeting in Central Square that same day.

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Mayor Barlow Highlights Impact Of Bail Reform As Oswego Man Is Arrested 18 Times In 4 Days

May 16, 2021 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow’s office released the following after an Oswego man was arrested and released numerous times within a short time period.

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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 [...]