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September 20, 2026

Olivia and Liam in their college graduation gowns

Two Hannibal Students Earn Valedictorian, Salutatorian Twice

June 19, 2019 Kassadee Bradshaw

HANNIBAL – As Hannibal High School seniors graduate this Friday, they can look up to two Hannibal alumni and childhood friends – Liam Mason and Olivia Cacchione, class of 2015. Out of just less than […]

Frank Castiglia stands at the microphone

Common Council Addresses Resident Concerns

June 19, 2019 Kassadee Bradshaw

FULTON – When the Common Council met Tuesday, June 18, Fulton resident and Oswego County legislator Frank Castiglia brought forth some concerns to inquire about. During public comment Castiglia asked for an update on the […]

Surviving Driver Charged In Fatal Crash

June 18, 2019 Steve Yablonski

The survivor of the accident, Paul Johnson, 70, of Hastings, was charged with Vehicular Manslaughter in the second degree, a class D Felony. Johnson was arraigned in Scriba Town Court and released on his own recognizance.

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Lacona Man Facing A Slew of Felonies

June 17, 2019 Steve Yablonski

On Saturday June 15, Troopers responded to a domestic incident on Harwood Drive in the village of Pulaski. The complainant stated that during a physical dispute, the suspect grabbed her by the hair, and shoved her to the ground.

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Lake Ontario Outflows To Be Maintained Above Navigation Limit

June 17, 2019 Contributor

The International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board is actively exploring deviating beyond an outflow of 10,400 m3/s (367,270 cfs) reached on June 13th, with the intent to provide relief to shoreline stakeholders upstream of the Moses-Saunders Power Dam.

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Deer Ticks Threaten Summer Activities In Oswego County

June 16, 2019 Kassadee Bradshaw

As the summer days quickly approach, people will soon be spending more time outdoors. However, camping, having cookouts, hiking and other activities, face a threat that has been growing since the warm weather started – ticks.

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Emergency Dam Repairs Complete

June 15, 2019 Contributor

Emergency repairs have been completed on a gate that is used to control water flow at the Phoenix Dam in Oswego County. Crews have installed a steel-sheeted coffer dam that temporarily addresses structural concerns and will allow permanent repairs to be performed safely.

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Oswego River Closed To All Boat Traffic

June 15, 2019 Contributor

Due to hazardous conditions, as per the NYS Canal Authority, the Oswego River is closed to all boat traffic between the village of Phoenix and the city of Fulton until further notice.

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2019 State of the County Address

June 14, 2019 Contributor

Good evening and welcome! As I celebrate my sixth year as a member of this distinguished body, I would like to begin my remarks by recognizing our six colleagues who have decided to focus on other important aspects of their lives and as a result, will not be seeking re-election as County Legislators.

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Oswego Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

June 13, 2019 Steve Yablonski

State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Fulton announced June 13 the arrest of Ted J. Rowe, 40, from Oswego, for three counts of Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child, a class “E” felony.

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City of Fulton Notice Of Public Hearing

September 17, 2026

FULTON – NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following Public Hearings will be held on Thursday,September 24, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. in the Common Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, located at 141 South First [...]

Legislature Recognizes Sheriff’s Office

September 18, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY– The Oswego County Legislature’s Public Safety Committee presented a proclamation to the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office in recognition of Sheriff’s Week (Sept. 20-26). The Sheriff’s Office has been an integral part of the [...]
Get Ready for 2026 Election Day Nov. 3

September 18, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County Board of Elections (BOE) reminds residents to be aware of some key deadlines this voting season. Most importantly, election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and early voting runs from Oct. [...]
New Data Highlights Tourism Growth in Oswego County

September 11, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Tourism Office announces that the most recent tourism statistics released by Empire State Development and I LOVE NY shows that visitor spending in New York’s Thousand Islands Region increased [...]