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May 8, 2026

Sheriff Don Hilton: In Response To Yesterday’s Tragedy In Texas

May 25, 2022 Contributor

Yesterday, tragedy occurred at an elementary school in Texas. I would first like to state that our thoughts and prayers are with the families of any student, the school staff, any first responders involved, and any person affected.

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Frank Castiglia Jr.: Clueless

May 22, 2022 Contributor

Not unusual when you follow the Oswego County Legislature but, extremely concerning given the recent criticism of their decision making of late.

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Letter To The Editor: William Warner

May 20, 2022 Contributor

It Is long Past Time For Congress To Compensate Disabled Veterans Fairly –

(I emailed this note to Congress today)

I am asking Congress to compensate our grossly underpaid disabled veterans fairly this year. This must be corrected by appropriate legislation now.

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William Fine: Abortion Rights Are Human Rights

May 10, 2022 Contributor

Roe v. Wade affirmed that women had a right to abortion was based on the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of liberty, which the court interpreted as right to privacy, free of unreasonable government interference.

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Frank Castiglia Jr.: Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind

May 9, 2022 Contributor

That is what the Oswego county Legislature(majority caucus) wants to have happen with accountability for Jordan Brooks.

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Carol Nochajski: We Will Not Quietly Go Back To The 1950s

May 8, 2022 Contributor

You may have noticed that young people seem to be maturing physically at younger ages.

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Elizabeth Mannise: Palermo Firemens Community Day

May 5, 2022 Contributor

Our restaurant, The Driveway Inn is preparing for our annual fundraiser.

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Frank Castiglia Jr.: Scapegoating, Decapitation, Mob Mentality, Ridiculous, Absurd

April 26, 2022 Contributor

Here is another review of some more of the words spewed by the republican recalcitrant caucus members at the April 14th Legislative meeting in response to a motion on the floor, requesting the resignation of DSS commissioner Alvord.

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Enid Cardinal: President Biden Must Declare A National Climate Emergency

April 23, 2022 Contributor

Earth Day is a reminder that together, there is a lot we can do to stop and then reverse the damage done by the greed and recklessness of the fossil fuel industry.

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Frank Castiglia Jr.: Premature and Unnecessary

April 22, 2022 Contributor

Premature/ Unnecessary! These are two words used at the April 14th Legislative meeting in response to a motion to ask for the resignation of Commissioner Alvord of the county DSS.

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State Police Arrest Oswego Man Following Stalking Investigation

May 8, 2026

OSWEGO – On May 7, 2026, State Police arrested Douglas S. Waterbury, age 66, of Oswego, NY, for Stalking in the Fourth Degree (Class B misdemeanor). The investigation began after a complaint was received on [...]
State Police arrest Volney man following domestic incident

May 8, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – On May 3, 2026, at approximately 6:20 p.m., State Police in Fulton responded to a domestic incident that occurred earlier that evening at a residence on Mullen Road in the town of [...]
Fulton Council Renews Top Officials’ Contracts Without Public Disclosure

May 6, 2026

FULTON – First Ward Councilor Mark Woodworth was absent from the meeting, marking his third consecutive absence from council sessions. One of the meeting’s most discussed items involved proposed changes to the city code regarding [...]

State Police arrest Volney man following domestic incident

May 8, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – On May 3, 2026, at approximately 6:20 p.m., State Police in Fulton responded to a domestic incident that occurred earlier that evening at a residence on Mullen Road in the town of [...]
Award made as part of National Small Business Week celebration
Senator Ryan Honors Oswego Manufacturer with Empire Award

May 7, 2026

FULTON – State Senator Christopher J. Ryan (NY-50) yesterday honored Universal Metal Works of Fulton with an Empire Award as a part of National Small Business Week. Empire Awards are given to businesses in a [...]
Fulton Council Renews Top Officials’ Contracts Without Public Disclosure

May 6, 2026

FULTON – First Ward Councilor Mark Woodworth was absent from the meeting, marking his third consecutive absence from council sessions. One of the meeting’s most discussed items involved proposed changes to the city code regarding [...]