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April 28, 2026

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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Kimball Shinkoskey: Reality Too Hard To Bear

April 19, 2022 Contributor

I suppose there is a good reason to withdraw from the pressures of the world from time to time, but 24/7?

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Frank Castiglia Jr.: Confused?

April 12, 2022 Contributor

CONFUSED? If you are, you are not alone!

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Stephanie Stone: A Full Investigation Is Needed Into DSS

April 1, 2022 Contributor

The recent headlines in the news about these children’s death has been heartbreaking. The agency whose main objective is to protect children failed them. A full independent investigation must be done!

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Frank Castiglia Jr.: Transparency In The Oswego County Legislature

March 31, 2022 Contributor

For the second time in little over a week the Oswego County Legislature is calling a Special Meeting of the Legislature.
With the public calling for answers they will again have a meeting without any public input.

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Leanna Cleveland: Indoor Tanning And Skin Cancer

March 25, 2022 Contributor

Did you know that in 2018 New York State passed a law that anyone under the age of 18 is prohibited from using indoor tanning facilities? Cancer Prevention in Action educates and increases awareness of this law in Lewis, Jefferson, Oswego and St. Lawrence counties.

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Cathleen Palmitesso: The Safety Of Nuclear Power Plant Operations

March 10, 2022 Contributor

With the increased attention on activities happening in Ukraine, and the recent attack on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, I would like to take a moment to reassure residents about the operational safety of nuclear power plants.

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Anne Pagano: Stand With Ukrainian Refugees

March 5, 2022 Contributor

“Thousands Rush to Flee Cities as Russian Assault Widens” — that’s the front page headline in today’s (March 5) New York Times. In less than two weeks, Putin’s horrific attacks on Ukraine already have made refugees of more than a million of its citizens.

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Curt Christman: I No Longer Delay Colorectal Cancer Screening!

March 4, 2022 Contributor

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and I feel strongly about sharing how important it is to get screened for colorectal cancer. It’s so easy and there is no reason to put it off.

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State Police Arrest Oswego County Man Following Animal Neglect Investigation

April 28, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The New York State Police in Pulaski have arrested Jeffrey D. Zehr, age 45, of Pulaski, NY, following an extensive animal neglect investigation in Oswego County. On December 19, 2025, State Police [...]
City of Oswego to Honor Fallen Firefighters with Memorial Ceremony

April 28, 2026

OSWEGO – The City of Oswego and the Oswego Fire Department will honor the lives and service of their fallen firefighters during the annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony at 9am on Friday, May 1, at [...]
Man in Custody for Child Sex Abuse and Mexico Animal Abuse Complaint

April 27, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Connie Sok, 55, who was arrested on Friday, April 24th, 2026, was arraigned in Oswego County CAP Court that night and released. She was charged with 44 counts of Overdriving, Torturing and [...]

State Police Arrest Oswego County Man Following Animal Neglect Investigation

April 28, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The New York State Police in Pulaski have arrested Jeffrey D. Zehr, age 45, of Pulaski, NY, following an extensive animal neglect investigation in Oswego County. On December 19, 2025, State Police [...]
Man in Custody for Child Sex Abuse and Mexico Animal Abuse Complaint

April 27, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Connie Sok, 55, who was arrested on Friday, April 24th, 2026, was arraigned in Oswego County CAP Court that night and released. She was charged with 44 counts of Overdriving, Torturing and [...]
New York State Police Investigate Assault on Troopers in Oswego County

April 27, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The New York State Police have arrested a Sandy Creek man following a violent domestic incident that resulted in serious injuries to multiple members of the State Police. On April 26, 2026, [...]