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May 26, 2026

Two years after the deadly attack on our country on January 6th, 2021

January 13, 2023 Contributor

To the Editor: Two years after the deadly attack on our country on January 6th, 2021, it’s hard to ignore that the House of Representatives is now controlled by those who embraced and fueled Trump’s […]

Easy fat removal?

January 10, 2023 Contributor

Dear Editor,
Sono Bello has been boldly claiming for years in its TV commercials that its lipo-suction surgery “removes stubborn body fat permanently.” This is a transparent falsehood.

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New Year…New You

January 10, 2023 Contributor

A New Year symbolizes fresh starts and new beginnings. Wellness is often at the top of people’s priority lists with things like making time for self-care, ending harmful habits, or wasting less and saving money.

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Nobody Should Die From Cervical Cancer

January 9, 2023 Contributor

It’s Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and the Cancer Services Program (CSP) North Country wants to share some important and alarming information.

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For Your Generosity, Human Concerns, Inc. Thanks You!

December 28, 2022 Contributor

Human Concerns, Inc., the non-profit Food Pantry serving the city of Oswego School District, and our clients are truly grateful for the spirit of giving that has captured our community in the past few months.

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Letter To The Editor: Another Resoundingly Blah Year

December 27, 2022 Contributor

Dear Editor,
The time has come for our obligatory remembrance of the superficial marvels of 2022: best moments in sports; celebrities we lost; biggest stories . . . excuse me, I have to run to the toilet and retch.

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Jan Tighe: Thank You!

December 27, 2022 Contributor

The Community Cupboard Board of Directors of the Pulaski Food Pantry would like to thank all those who have so generously participated in the recent fund raisers for the local Food Pantry.

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State Republicans have it right!

December 23, 2022 Contributor

Letter to the editor – Frank Castiglia Jr. Thursday December 22nd, the State Republicans made a motion to have the public decide raises. They got the same outcome as the Democrats of Oswego County […]

Lack of compassion by Congresswoman Tenney

December 22, 2022 Contributor

This time of year, between Thanksgiving and Christmas, we think of families, our communities and those less fortunate. Unfortunately, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney shows her lack of compassion and lack of basic human decency.

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Letter To The Editor: Smoke And Mirrors!

December 11, 2022 Contributor

To the editor: Frank Castiglia Jr.

Both as usual used Smoke and Mirrors to make the taxpayers feel they are getting a great deal.

The County has raised its assessed value again this year to lower the generic tax rate.

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Meet Cedar! –
Oswego County Announces New Accelerant Detection K-9

May 22, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Fire Coordinator’s Office welcomes Cedar, its new accelerant detection K-9, to its team. Cedar is a three-year-old English yellow lab who started helping with fire investigations earlier this month. [...]
State Police Investigate Fatal House Fire In Richland

May 22, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The New York State Police are investigating a fatal residential structure fire that occurred on May 21, 2026, at approximately 4:26 a.m. at 870 County Route 41 in the town of Richland. [...]
Mexico Central School District Budget Vote Results

May 20, 2026

Proposition 1: The Budget Yes: 382 No: 194 Proposition 2: Student Transport Vehicles Yes: 420 No: 157 Board of Election (Elect 3, three-year terms) Amanda McIntyre: 445 Darlene Upcraft: 435 Kevin L. Gates: 393 Holly [...]