OSWEGO - The H. Lee White Maritime Museum is offering two photography workshops for kids ages four-12 years from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Oct. 15 and 22 at the museum. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN - The NYS Tug Hill Commission will host an online webinar for town and village boards titled “Regulating Private Speech: Sign Regulations & the First Amendment” from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18. Registration is required for this free event, either at tinyurl.com/tughillspeech … Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - The Oswego County Salvation Army Corps offers the Food Sense program of the Central New York Food Bank. Any residents of the Oswego area who would like to stretch their food dollars may order October Food Sense packages until noon on Friday, Oct. 14. All Oswego-area residents may us… Read More ⇒
PHOENIX - A collaboration between the Phoenix Central School District and the village of Phoenix is providing the community with some permanent artwork to admire downtown. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — West Carthage native Thomas D. Homan, former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, will be the guest speaker Friday at a dinner hosted by the Italian-American Civic Association. Read More ⇒
AMBOY - Crisp days and chilly nights create a kaleidoscope of bright oranges, fiery reds, and soft yellows throughout the trails at the Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center. At 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16, join an environmental educator for Shades of Autumn, a guided nature walk where t… Read More ⇒
FULTON, – How would you like to walk inside a hot air balloon? Or try axe chucking? They’re all part of the new attractions and over 100 vendors, homemade crafts, promotional booths, local farms and civic organizations coming to this year’s Fulton Fall Festival, Saturday, Oct. 8, it was anno… Read More ⇒
OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego City-County Youth Bureau anticipates the availability of limited funding for youth development programs in 2023 and is welcoming applications to receive this support. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County Hospice and Friends of Oswego County Hospice are working together to bring back their in-person memorial service for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. The service begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23 at Elim Grace Church, 340 W. First St., Oswego. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - The next Guest Chef Dinner of the Oswego County Salvation Army will be provided by Steve Canale, Alison Scanlon, Marissa Canale, and their staff of the Press Box from 4:30-6 p.m. or until sold out on Tuesday, Oct. 4., for dining in or taking out, at the Center for Worship and Servic… Read More ⇒
WEST MONROE - The West Monroe Volunteer Fire Department will hold its 21st Annual Fire Safety Night from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Read More ⇒
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OSWEGO COUNTY – The County Legislature unanimously agreed at its Sept. 15 meeting to dip into its reserves to the tune of $990,000, half of which may be supported with ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds, to update its video surveillance system. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - The Trinity Catholic School Community is preparing for their annual Harvest Craft Show. The event will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Christ the Good Shepherd Church, located at East 4th and Mohawk streets in Oswego. The show will feature some of the areas finest crafters, including… Read More ⇒
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PHOENIX - The Sixth Annual Sinner & Saint CHILI cook-off will be held from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23 at St. Stephens Church; 469 Main St., Phoenix. Read More ⇒
PHOENIX — Courtney Carter became the all-time leading scorer in Phoenix High School girls soccer history on Monday night. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — The Oswego High School Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony is set to return with twice as much to celebrate. Read More ⇒
SANDY CREEK — Sandy Creek alum T.J. Reff will compete for Team USA in the Amputee Soccer World Cup slated to begin Saturday and run through Oct. 9 in Istanbul, Turkey. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — Larry Wight has experienced half of the Super DIRT Week auto racing events as a spectator or driver — leaving as a champion in 2018 — and is on a mission to make the upcoming 50th running his most memorable yet. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A frost advisory is in place for Oswego and Jefferson counties from 1 a.m. until 8 a.m. Friday. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - The CNY Pumpkin Festival returns to the city of Oswego’s Washington Square Park from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 and Sunday, Oct. 2. This free, two-day fall festival will feature a variety of live music throughout the weekend in addition to kid’s activities, amusements, activ… Read More ⇒
MEXICO – The Oswego County Department of Social Services will host a virtual orientation meeting from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Oct. 8 for those interested in becoming a foster or adoptive parent. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO – Staff and volunteers at Fort Ontario State Historic Site, 1 E. Fourth St., Oswego, will soon be leading lantern tours of the Fort Ontario Military Reservation National Register District. The guided “Murder, Mysteries, Mishaps, Maladies and Mayhem” lantern tours will begin at 7 p.m. … Read More ⇒
OSWEGO COUNTY - On Oct. 1 the Oswego Music Hall welcomes Beaucoup Blue (David and Adrian Mowry, father and son duo) to the Main Stage at the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St. in Oswego. Read More ⇒
ALBANY - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the start of DEC’s annual Arbor Day poster contest. Each year, DEC’s Urban and Community Forestry Program coordinates the contest to promote the value of trees in the environment and Ne… Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Oswego Opera Theater will present the operetta “The Golden Cage” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12 and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13 in Waterman Theater, Tyler Hall on the SUNY Oswego campus. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO – Kids, kids, and more kids, along with parents and local officials officially opened the newly-completed $550,000 Brieitbeck Park playground Friday, Sept. 23, and the smiles graced adult faces while the children’s laughter made all smile even more. Read More ⇒
FULTON - As part of the Fulton Block Builder (FBB) program, in addition to working together and sharing resources to improve the exteriors of their homes, participating homeowners plan a celebratory event. Shannon Sawyer, the Block leader for a very active group on Batavia and Fulton avenues… Read More ⇒
OSWEGO – The next ‘History on Tap’ program features Oswego Town Historian George R. DeMass who will speak on the “Twenty-nine Objects That Define the Town of Oswego, NY.” The program begins at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5 in the Riverview Room at G.S. Steamers Restaurant, in the Clarion Inn, … Read More ⇒
SANDY CREEK – The Oswego County Fair Board welcomes visitors to the annual Oswego County Truck Pulls. The event begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30 at the fairgrounds at 291 Ellisburg Rd., Sandy Creek. Read More ⇒
SYRACUSE - On the first day of fall, the American Red Cross is asking the public to start the season off with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation. While the leaves turn, the need for blood never changes. Those who give this fall play an important role in keeping the blood supply high eno… Read More ⇒
OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Legislature recognized September as National Preparedness Month during its full meeting on Sept. 15. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO – Hours of music under beautiful to iffy skies on the porches of homes in the Franklin Park section of Oswego’s west side made for another successful Porchfest, Sunday, Sept. 18. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - City of Oswego Mayor William Barlow announced that Oswego, in collaboration with the Oswego Speedway, will host a free “walk thru trunk or treating” Halloween event at the Oswego Speedway from noon-3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29. The event, first created in 2020, allows for safe trick … Read More ⇒
MEXICO - The Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation (CiTi) is once again expanding opportunities for exceptional education students; through the vision of a teacher and the help of a custodial worker, the Fulton Fourth Street School location now offers a school-wide store as part … Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - A brand-new playground awaits children for the 2022-2023 school year at Fitzhugh Park School in the Oswego City School District (OCSD). Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Oswego Health makes it a priority to recognize staff for their hard work and commitment to the organization and its patients. One key staff member who continues to shine and has truly stepped up is Sarah Morse, BSN, RN, CCRN. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - On Sept. 14, City of Oswego Mayor William Barlow announced that Oswego Police Chief Phillip Cady has graduated as a member of the 283rd session of the FBI National Academy. The graduation took place at the National Academy in Quantico, Va. on Sept. 13. Chief Cady is the second offic… Read More ⇒
OSWEGO – “Dealing with the loss of a loved one is difficult for anyone. For children, death losses can be more complex due to a variety of factors (their development, information shared or not shared with them, learning to manage their emotions, and still developing coping skills),” said Ash… Read More ⇒
SYRACUSE – Christopher Community, Inc. has announced the appointment of Joe Harris as director of facilities and construction. “Our organization is pleased to welcome Joe as Director of Facilities and Construction,” said Christopher Community President and CEO Justin Rudgick. “His 20-plus ye… Read More ⇒
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OSWEGO - City of Oswego Mayor William Barlow announced that the city of Oswego will host the third annual Creepy Crawl Halloween event. The event will have a new location than previous years, moving to the east side of the city to include the train tunnel. The haunted trail will be in the fo… Read More ⇒
MILWAUKEE, WIS. - Approximately 201 students completed their degree requirements at Mount Mary University and graduated at the conclusion of the spring 2022 semester. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Oswego County Federal Credit Union (OCFCU), as part of its CU Cares program which donates to local organizations “that greatly benefit our community and our membership,” made $2,500 contributions to ‘Blessings in a Backpack’ and to Friends of Great Bear,” said Bill Carhart, CEO. Read More ⇒
FULTON – Michael Curtis was originally studying to be a teacher, while Christian Dempsey started out as a driver manager/dispatcher for a trucking company. Eventually, serving in law enforcement became their common goal, and recently they rose to the ranks of chief and deputy chief respectiv… Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Oswego Health welcomes the return of Certified Nurse Practitioner, Samantha Goutermout to the healthcare system as a new provider at Fulton PrimeCare. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Hear Norm Dann talk about Gerrit Smith and Gerrit’s family in the Oswego Public Library Community Room at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19. The library is located at 120 E. Second St., across from the Oswego County Courthouse, and is open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m.… Read More ⇒
PHOENIX - For more than eight decades, Phoenix Central School District (PCSD) residents and alumni Ronald and Janice Johst have shared a passion for their community and the education system. That passion will soon have a lasting impact on future graduates, as a $1 million scholarship fund ha… Read More ⇒
FULTON – Local Author Craig V. Abbott’s debut adult fiction novel, “Blood & Lust: The Insignificant Life of Rick Blume, a modern vampire tale, is right on time for the Halloween season. Read More ⇒