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May 26, 2026

Oswego County DMVs Functional Through Pandemic

April 20, 2020 Contributor

Last week I recorded a video message at the invitation of Oswego County Legislature Chairman James Weatherup. In the video I shared a few things about Oswego County DMV operations and our ability to process work even though we are closed to the public.

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An Oswego Thank-You

April 1, 2020 Contributor

I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude to the first responders, nurses, doctors and all those currently working in the medical field as we battle the coronavirus together.

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Public Hearing On Local Law 1

March 30, 2020 Contributor

On April 9th there is a proposed Public Hearing on Local Law #1 of 2020. Whether or not it will take place is not known at the time of this writing.

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Tell Me Why?

March 8, 2020 Contributor

To The Editor: Someone tell me why in Oswego County the vendors are charging .05 for a paper bag. Yes, I know that the State Government had banned the single use of plastic bags in […]

Easy Mark – The City of Fulton!

February 27, 2020 Contributor

An easy mark is a con game term used to designate a person, place or thing (city) that can easily be taken advantage of.
The city of Fulton has been an easy mark for numerous con men over the years in regards to the Nestle site.

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Letter Cancer Prevention Day Set February 4

January 31, 2020 Contributor

The Cancer Services Program (CSP) of the North Country has great news to share with your readers. Some cancers can be prevented!

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Best Kept Secret !

January 24, 2020 Contributor

Fulton has the best kept secret and it is a sidewalk system.
Yes, there is a sidewalk system that runs from Seneca Street all the way out to the college on both sides of Route 481.

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Not All Heroes Wear Capes

January 8, 2020 Contributor

It seems like lately we don’t hear enough “good news” or good stories. We hear plenty of news regarding negativity, people suffering misfortune and insurmountable struggles abound.

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Money, Money, Money!

December 16, 2019 Contributor

The date was December 12, the place was the Oswego County Legislative meeting. At that meeting there was a resolution renewing the contract with OCO for transportation to the nutrition sites though out the county for the county senior citizens.

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Neighbors Reshaping Fulton One Block at a Time

December 10, 2019 Contributor

Dear Fulton Block Builder supporters, the work is done, and the numbers are in!
Time for a 2019 Recap!

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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 [...]