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June 20, 2026

Oswego County Legislature Adopts 2021 Budget, Cautious About Spending

December 11, 2020 Shea O'Malley

OSWEGO – The Oswego County Legislature held their last monthly meeting for 2020, Thursday evening, Dec. 10, marking a legislative closure to a very challenging year. The ongoing pandemic, coupled with shutdowns and economic uncertainty […]

U.S. Reps Call On IJC To Deviate From Plan 2014 To Prevent Flooding Among Lake Ontario

December 10, 2020 Contributor

In an effort to mitigate the risk of flooding on Lake Ontario in 2021, U.S. Reps. John Katko (R, NY-24), Anthony Brindisi (D, NY-22), Joseph Morelle (D, NY-25), and Chris Jacbos (R, NY-27) today called on the International Joint Commission (IJC) to deviate from the water management procedures prescribed by Plan 2014.

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Mayor Michaels Announces Members Of Fulton Police Reform, Reinvention Collaborative

December 10, 2020 Contributor

In accordance with the Governor’s mandate of creating a Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative, the City of Fulton has taken the necessary steps to comply by the April 2021 deadline.

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Williamstown Family Dollar Manager Arrested For Stealing $3,000 From Store

December 10, 2020 Contributor

State Police in Pulaski arrested Kathryn E. Smith, age 33 from Hannibal, New York, for Grand Larceny 3rd degree, a class “D” felony and Falsely Reporting an Incident 3rd degree, a class “A” misdemeanor.

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COVID-19 Statistics Update, December 10, 2020

December 10, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

According to the Oswego County Health Department, as of 3 p.m., there have been 57 additional cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) since yesterday, and there has been one new death due to the virus.

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Oswego Mayor Addresses Public In Virtual COVID-19 Town Hall Meeting

December 10, 2020 Shea O'Malley

Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow held a virtual COVID town hall meeting last night, addressing the increasing rise of positive COVID-19 numbers in the county; again warning residents of the consequences of non-compliance with current health and safety guidelines.

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City Of Fulton Holds 17th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

December 10, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

Despite the pandemic, the City of Fulton held its 17th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting last night, December 9.

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OCSD Extends Fully Remote Learning Into January

December 10, 2020 Contributor

The Oswego City School District announced today that its fully remote model for all students would be extended through at least January 8 with a planned return to in-person instruction on Monday, January 11.

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Eight Fulton Buildings Listed As Historic Places

December 10, 2020 Contributor

The eight buildings on West Broadway between W. 1st and W. 2nd Streets in the City of Fulton were listed in the State Register of Historic Places in September and in the National Register of Historic Places on December 1.

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Doug Waterbury Arrested For Public Lewdness, Patronizing A Prostitute

December 10, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

Doug Waterbury, 60, of Oswego, was arrested on December 9, 2020 at 7:30 a.m. at the Oswego Police Department as the result of an investigation from an incident in September.

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Fulton City Council Faces Heated Debates Over Fees, Vacant Properties, and Short-Term Rentals

June 17, 2026

FULTON – The June 16th meeting of the Fulton Common Council featured spirited discussion, a series of public hearings, and a packed agenda, as seen in Oswego County Today’s video recording of the session. The [...]

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 [...]