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Audey Munson must be in the “National Garden of American Heroes”

February 11, 2025 Contributor

President Trump’s new “National Garden of American Heroes,” a sculpture garden, must include the queen of all American sculpture, NY’s model Audrey Munson (1891-1996), who is buried here in this county. Fellow NY model Hettie […]

Tycoon-in-Chief

February 11, 2025 Contributor

The Epistle of James 2:6 asks, “Is it not the rich who are exploiting you?” This question remained relevant from the New Testament, to David Hume, to 1776, until today. In his essay “Of the […]

An open Letter to Rep. Tenney

February 11, 2025 Contributor

Dear Representative Tenney, What is going to happen to the federal funding received by the schools in your congressional district when the President shuts down the United States Department of Education? Do you support his […]

Clearance required?

February 6, 2025 Contributor

Does Elon Musk have the proper security clearances for access to agency personnel records and government payment systems? Of course he does. People have forgotten the new theory of presidential authorization floated up in the […]

Please Rectify Voting Problems in Fulton!

January 27, 2025 Contributor

This week, Fulton 6th ward City Councilman Ryan Taylor had to resign his seat due to serious errors made by the Oswego County Board of Elections. It turns out he wasn’t a resident of the […]

Scorched Earth Policy

January 26, 2025 Contributor

It’s a rational argument. Whether its people in Oswego, or throughout the country, we hold illegal immigrants to the same standard. You have to come to this country legally. Last Friday, Reuters reported, “Two U.S. […]

Trump third term?

January 26, 2025 Contributor

Dear Editor, A congressman has proposed that Trump be allowed to run for a third term of office. This would require a complicated constitutional Amendment, unless MAGA takes its cue from the President himself. Trump […]

OCO Cancer Services Program addresses Disparities in Cervical Cancer

January 21, 2025 Contributor

Dear Editor, There are groups of people who are more affected by cervical cancer than others because they face more barriers to screening and access to care. For example, Black women in New York State […]

Running the World

January 20, 2025 Contributor

The lame-duck President made his farewell to the nation. President Joseph will no longer be “running the world,” as he told ABC News. He left many in Oswego and in the nation disillusioned. Joseph campaigned […]

Prevent Cervical Cancer by Getting Screened Regularly

January 16, 2025 Contributor

Dear Editor, Cervical cancer can be prevented! Screening tests can find the cells that lead to cancer. These cells can then be removed. This prevents cancer! Screening also helps to find cervical cancer early when […]

Fulton Man Arrested for Providing Alcohol and Nicotine Vapes to Minors

October 15, 2026

In July 2026, the Fulton Police Department received a report that an adult had purchased alcohol and provided it to a 13-year-old visiting the adult’s residence. An investigation was initiated into the incident. During the [...]
UPDATE: State Police investigate fatal motorcycle crash in Schroeppel

October 10, 2026

UPDATE: The motorcycle operator involved in the fatal accident has been identified as Hunter J. Hennessey, age 22, of Baldwinsville, NY. OSWEGO COUNTY – On October 9, 2026, at approximately 7:34 a.m., State Police responded [...]
Oswego Police Motor Vehicle Accident With A Pedestrian

October 10, 2026

On October 9, 2026, at approximately 3:05 PM, the Oswego Police Department responded to a reported motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian at the intersection of East Bridge Street and East First Street. Upon arrival, [...]

Small Fire Extinguished at Bristol Hill Landfill; Normal Operations Continue

October 16, 2026

A small fire at Bristol Hill Landfill was extinguished Oct. 16. Oswego County says the landfill and transfer station will continue normal operations while the cause is investigated. […] Share this: Email a link to [...]
USDA Announces $89 Million in Farm, Conservation Payments for New York

October 16, 2026

New York farmers, ranchers and landowners are receiving approximately $89 million in USDA safety net and conservation payments. Enrollment for 2026 ARC and PLC coverage continues through Dec. 11. […] Share this: Email a link [...]
Valiant Retire, Inc. supports OCO’s Giving Thanks 60 Years of Action Celebration

October 15, 2026

FULTON – Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) welcomes Valiant Retire, Inc. as a Gold Level Sponsor for the agency’s Giving Thanks Food and Beverage Pairing event. Presented by G&C Foods and Eagle Beverage, OCO’s Giving Thanks [...]