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School + Weather Alerts

March 12, 2014 Steve Yablonski

Oswego City Schools Two Hour Delay Updated: 3/13/2014 4:50:10 AM Hannibal Central Two Hour Delay, No AM Pre-K Updated: 3/13/2014 5:35:43 AM Fulton City Schools Two Hour Delay Updated: 3/13/2014 5:21:30 AM Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Schools Two […]

Weather Alerts – WINTER STORM WARNING

March 12, 2014 Steve Yablonski

Effective 5 p.m. all Oswego City Centro service will operate Bridge Street only from SUNY Campus Center to Walmart for remainder of day 2 p.m. Early Departure for State Employees in Storm Areas In light […]

Help Yourself: Visit IRS.gov

March 11, 2014 Contributor

No matter when you need tax help, the IRS website has you covered. It’s easy to use and provides you with the information you want, when you want it. Here are eight good reasons to […]

Itemizing vs. Standard Deduction: Six Tips to Help You Choose

March 11, 2014 Contributor

When you file your tax return, you usually have a choice whether to itemize deductions or take the standard deduction. Before you choose, it’s a good idea to figure your deductions using both methods. Then […]

Ten Things to Know about the Taxpayer Advocate Service

March 7, 2014 Contributor

1. The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is an independent organization within the IRS and is your voice at the IRS. 2. We help taxpayers whose problems are causing financial difficulty. This includes businesses as well as individuals. […]

Boost Your Retirement Savings with a Tax Credit

March 7, 2014 Contributor

If you contribute to a retirement plan, like a 401(k) or an IRA, you may be eligible for the Saver’s Credit. The Saver’s Credit can help you save for retirement and reduce the tax you […]

Ten Facts about Capital Gains and Losses

March 6, 2014 Contributor

When you sell a ’capital asset,’ the sale usually results in a capital gain or loss. A ‘capital asset’ includes most property you own and use for personal or investment purposes. Here are 10 facts […]

Four Things You Should Know if You Barter

March 6, 2014 Contributor

Bartering is the trading of one product or service for another. Often there is no exchange of cash. Small businesses sometimes barter to get products or services they need. For example, a plumber might trade […]

Five Facts about Unemployment Benefits

March 4, 2014 Contributor

If you lose your job or your employer lays you off, you may be able to get unemployment benefits. The payments may be a welcomed relief. But you should know that they’re taxable. Here are […]

Are Your Social Security Benefits Taxable?

March 2, 2014 Contributor

Some people must pay taxes on part of their Social Security benefits. Others find that their benefits aren’t taxable. If you get Social Security, the IRS can help you determine if some of your benefits […]

Woodworth Resignation from Fulton Common Council

May 20, 2026

FULTON – Tuesday, Fulton Common Council meeting began with Mayor Rice’s proclamation recognizing The Fulton Garden Club. 1st Ward Councilor Mark Woodworth announced his resignation, and the mayor outlined the process for selecting a replacement. [...]
Fatal Accident in Oswego County

May 18, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The evening of May 17th, 2026, at around 5:07 PM, members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a two-vehicle motor vehicle accident on State Route 48, near the intersection [...]

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. [...]
Woodworth Resignation from Fulton Common Council

May 20, 2026

FULTON – Tuesday, Fulton Common Council meeting began with Mayor Rice’s proclamation recognizing The Fulton Garden Club. 1st Ward Councilor Mark Woodworth announced his resignation, and the mayor outlined the process for selecting a replacement. [...]