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Oswego County residents can get free job skills training online as part of “Skill-Up Oswego County 2.0,” an initiative of the Oswego County Workforce Development Board. The online classes are funded by a grant from the Richard S. Shineman Foundation and by the Oswego County Department of Social Services.

State Police are investigating a two-vehicle head-on crash that occurred at approximately 5 p.m. Sunday (January 27) on County Route 10 in the town of Schroeppel. The victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said. The investigation is continuing.

Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow announced today (January 25) that the city of Oswego’s credit rating is being upgraded from A2 to A1, reflecting a strong and improving financial position, supported by conservative budgeting, new fiscal policies, a positive economic outlook and steady tax base growth.

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today (January 24) his plan to construct the first fully handicap accessible playground in the city of Oswego. It will be at Hamilton Park on Oswego’s east side. The playground will be built to exclusively accommodate children 5-12 years old with disabilities.

Tuesday night, Mayor Billy Barlow officially announced his proposal for a $200 annual reduction in the city sewer bill for Oswego homeowners. And, the Administrative Services Committee voted unanimously to send it to the full council for consideration.