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October 21, 2026

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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Letter To The Editor: Money For Nothing

December 11, 2022 Contributor

IDA-10%, Rank and File-3%

Money for nothing!

If Resolution EP-6 passes on 12-15-22 the Oswego County IDA will receive 10% of the P.I.L.O.T. repayment money that is given to the County.

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Letter To The Editor: What’s Wrong Here?

December 11, 2022 Contributor

-Elected 6, Rank and file 3
What’s wrong with the picture here.
If the Tentative Oswego County Budget is passed as it is right now.
The above numbers mean that members of Oswego County Legislature will receive a 6% raise. The Rank and file will only receive a 3% raise.

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Letter To The Editor: The Holiday Season Can Be A Stressful Time

December 7, 2022 Contributor

During the holidays we often have social gatherings, rituals, and happy memories. You may set certain expectations for the holidays that unintendedly lead to anxiety. Finances may be tight, or you may be worried about seeing family members. This may result in you using gambling to escape those problems.

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Letters To The Editor: Jon A. Seeber – Retirement

December 6, 2022 Contributor

Today is a bittersweet day for sure. After 27 years of service, I am taking the next step in the chapters of my life and “retiring” from the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office. I like to refer to it as “refocusing” instead of “retiring” and try to focus more now on my family, friends, and myself.

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Letter To The Editor: Human Concerns, Inc. Food Pantry

December 6, 2022 Contributor

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Human Concerns, Inc., the non-profit Food Pantry for Oswego, NY., the Pantry Director, our volunteers, and most importantly our clients: we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the community for supporting our Thanksgiving Dinner giveaway.

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We Can Do Better Than Very Bad

December 5, 2022 Contributor

The “E” word is avoided just like the “N” word today. Apparently, evil is a politically embarrassing concept like slavery, a negative and destructive philosophy from the religious past.

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Valerie: Why Do People Keep Dying In My Front Yard?

November 13, 2022 Submitted article

I’m wondering why people keep dying in my front yard. I live on State Route 48 in Phoenix, Town of Granby, and am saddened by the amount of fatalities in my front yard.

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Frank Castiglia Jr.: The Rest Of The Story

November 12, 2022 Contributor

A resolution FP-3 was presented for a vote by the full legislative body. It was a resolution requesting a Public Hearing on Salaries for Select Elected Officials.

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Elizabeth Toomey: Recognizing A Hidden Risk Among Our Veterans, Military

November 10, 2022 Contributor

Veterans Day is recognized nationwide to honor the millions of veterans who have served. Between relatives, friends, coworkers, and neighbors, nearly everyone knows at least one person who has served in the military.

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DEC Uses Drones During Salmon River Fishing Enforcement Patrol

October 20, 2026

DEC reported using drones during an October 3 Salmon River patrol that resulted in after-hours fishing tickets for six anglers and additional license and treble-hook violations. […] Share this: Email a link to a friend [...]
AAA: Syracuse Gas Prices Average $4.33 in Oct. 19 Report

October 19, 2026

AAA Western and Central New York reported a Syracuse gasoline average of $4.33 per gallon on Oct. 19, down 3 cents for the week. New York’s average was $4.42. […] Share this: Email a link [...]
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 [...]