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March 29, 2026

Local Woman Hopes To Pass On ‘Life-Changing Instrument’

March 22, 2019 Steve Yablonski

Karen Nichols has put up for auction the specially-equipped 2017 Chevy Silverado that gave her late husband freedom during his illness. “I am hoping this article gets people talking and the one person who is looking to regain their freedom can get back out in the world …,” she said.

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Fulton Block Builders Announces Pride Grants

March 21, 2019 Contributor

Pride Grants offer a wide range of grants (between $100 and $3,000) to support projects and activities that sow the seeds of revitalization by engaging residents in the resurgence of their neighborhoods.

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Oswego Daily News

Rabies Clinic Set March 27 in Scriba

March 20, 2019 Contributor

Judy Grandy, Director of Environmental Health for the Oswego County Health Department, said there have already been two confirmed rabid raccoons in Oswego County this year. “One raccoon was found in the town of Sandy Creek and the other was in the town of Hannibal,” she said.

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Farnham takes on Fulton’s addictions

March 20, 2019 Contributor

by Randy Pellis FULTON_Breaking down every barrier to treatment, breaking down the stigma of addiction, going with a medical model of treating substance abuse much like the treatment of diabetes or other common medical conditions, […]

Fulton Daily News

UPDATE Manhunt Underway In Fulton – Suspect Apprehended

March 20, 2019 Contributor

UPDATE: Zachary R. Bentley was taken into custody by the City of Fulton Police Department and is being held on a New York State Parole Violation Warrant, Fulton Police reported at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday.
At about 1:30 a.m. (March 20) A Fulton Police officer attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic infraction at which time the vehicle fled.

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Oswego Daily News

Tyler Toomey Invited to White House as President Trump Signs Executive Order

March 19, 2019 Contributor

SUNY Oswego student, College Republican Chairman and Young Americans for Freedom Club President Tyler Toomey has been invited to the White House Thursday March 21 at 3 p.m. President Trump is set to sign an executive order protecting free speech on campus.

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Oswego Daily News

Mayor Barlow Announces $25,000 Grant For Gibby’s Irish Pub Expansion Project

March 19, 2019 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announces a $25,000 grant for Gibby’s Irish Pub to assist with an expansion project.The project consists of demolishing a neighboring property to expand the existing building and create a kitchen to expand their menu and offer food and dining near the Oswego waterfront.

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Merlino Is Seeking Re-Election

March 19, 2019 Contributor

Dennis Merlino is seeking re-election as city of Fulton Fifth Ward Councilor. Merlino, with experience in planning, budgeting and community outreach, is looking forward to continuing his work for the recovery and growth of Fulton.

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Fulton Takes on Tax Foreclosed Housing

March 19, 2019 Mikayla Kemp

Unique to Fulton, Mayor Ronald Woodward Sr. has developed an innovative solution to tackling tax foreclosed properties throughout the city. Woodward uses a set of guidelines to decide whether a tax-foreclosed residence is able to be rehabbed and sold at full market value.

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Oswego Daily News

Oswego Considering Mass Notification System

March 18, 2019 Steve Yablonski

The company would provide residents with critical messages regarding things like road closures, water main breaks and fires, Mayor Billy Barlow said.

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Suspect Arrested After Overnight Arson Spree at Oswego’s Hamilton Homes

March 28, 2026

OSWEGO – On March 27, 2026, at approximately 7:32 PM, personnel from the Oswego Police Department and Oswego Fire Department were dispatched to 96 Hamilton Street, Hamilton Homes, for a reported dumpster fire. While investigating [...]
One Resident Displaced, One Firefighter Injured in Overnight Fire in Oswego

March 28, 2026

OSWEGO – One occupant was displaced and one Firefighter sustained minor injuries at an overnight structure fire in the City of Oswego. The Oswego Fire Department was dispatched at 1:49am to 96 Hamilton Street – [...]
State Police Arrest Scriba Man On Sex Offense Charges

March 25, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – On March 24, 2026, the New York State Police arrested David A. Dennis, age 43, of Scriba, New York, for attempting to engage in sexual misconduct with a minor. Dennis is charged [...]

Fatal Accident in Oswego County

March 25, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY _ March 24th, 2026, at around 11:11 AM, members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a one-vehicle motor vehicle accident on County Route 1, between Shore Oaks Drive and Nine [...]
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Oswego County Adds Vehicles to its Transportation Fleet

March 21, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Mobility Management Department announced today that it bought seven buses from Chenango County and is taking steps to acquire another seven vehicles for its fleet in the coming months. [...]
New York State Police Investigating Multi-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 81 in Oswego County

March 17, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The New York State Police and Oswego County Sheriff’s Office are currently investigating a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 southbound in the town of Richland, Oswego County, between Exit 126 (Pulaski) and [...]