ALBAY - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that online registration for DEC’s 2022 Summer Camps program will open Sunday, March 6, 2022, at 1 p.m. To celebrate 75 years, DEC’s Summer Camps program will host a series of even… Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Ten Oswego Middle School (OMS) students were recently honored for exhibiting kindness throughout the month of October. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO – Craig Fitzpatrick has been named vice president, financial consultant at Pathfinder Bank, according to Ronald G. Tascarella, first vice president and sales manager. Read More ⇒
LATHAM - Major General Raymond F. Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announced the recent promotion of airmen at the New York Air National Guard’s 174th Attack Wing (ATKW) in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Read More ⇒
PULASKI - A Pulaski Academy and Central School District (PACS) senior is advocating for improved literacy throughout Oswego County for their senior project as part of the community service requirement for the John Ben Snow Academic Achievement Scholarship. Read More ⇒
PULASKI - Fourteen Pulaski Academy and Central School District (PACS) high school students visited the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 43 recently as part of the district’s new curricular trades course. Read More ⇒
Protect against tick bites - Lyme disease, other tick-borne illnesses still a threat in cold weather
OSWEGO COUNTY — Ticks are most active in the warmer months but remain a threat whenever temperatures are above freezing, and the Oswego County Health Department is urging hunters and others spending time outdoors this time of year to take precautions. Read More ⇒
FULTON - Oswego Industries and The Arc of Oswego County, two Fulton-based non-profits that provide supports to people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, provided the fixings for turkey dinner to supported families in need as the result of an employee food drive and a grant … Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A city native who returned here about a decade ago will become the next chief executive officer at BCA Architects & Engineers, one of New York state’s largest full-service architectural and engineering firms. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - At 7 p.m. on Dec. 15 St. Mary of the Assumption Parish and Shrine will present a Christmas organ concert. Performing will be organist Alan Lynch and singer Nick Blaney. Read More ⇒
PHOENIX - Fourth-grade students from Michael A. Maroun Elementary School recently learned about gratitude and incorporated the character lesson into a fundraiser benefiting Trees for Troops. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO COUNTY - The Oswego County 4-H achievement night was held on Oct. 22 at the Scriba Volunteer Fire Department. Achievement night provides the opportunity for youth to be recognized for their year-round 4-H accomplishments, achievements and completions. Each 4-H’er even those that are f… Read More ⇒
OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Health Department’s Hospice team recently organized the 2021 Oswego County Hospice virtual memorial service to commemorate those who passed away during the previous year. The virtual memorial service continues a decades-long tradition of remembering and hono… Read More ⇒
PARISH - Upstate University Hospital’s Mammography Van will be at the Parish Public Library, 3 Church St., Parish on Dec. 20. The screenings will be available between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. for women who have scheduled an appointment. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO – United Way of Greater Oswego County recently presented the “Golden Ladle” award to Skip’s Fish Fry for their clam chowder submission as the 2021 Stone Soup Champion. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO – Exelon Generation will perform a test of its public notification system at 1 p.m. on Dec. 7. During the test, 40 sirens in the 10-mile radius surrounding the nuclear plants in Scriba will sound for three to five minutes. Additional single-siren tests may be conducted throughout the … Read More ⇒
OSWEGO – It’s that time of year again, and the bell ringers are out manning those red kettles to fund the works of the Salvation Army. Read More ⇒
Oswego County Police Blotter for Dec. 3. Read More ⇒
MEXICO — With a pair of healthy wheels under Anyssia Ingersoll, the Mexico varsity girls basketball team appears poised to race up the Section 3 Class B standings. Read More ⇒
PHOENIX — Soon after the Phoenix High School varsity boys basketball team wrapped up a breakout season last spring, coach Nick Perioli started opening the gym at 5:45 a.m. for shooting workouts at the request of senior John Dion. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO – The last-ditch efforts of 10 New Haven, Darrow Rd., residents, adamant in their opposition to a cement plant constructed in their midst, were dealt a serious legal setback Monday, Nov. 29, as State Supreme Court Judge Gregory Gilbert dismissed their lawsuit against its owners and th… Read More ⇒
OSWEGO – Last week, William Scriber, executive director of the Oswego Port Authority, strongly criticized Oswego City Attorney Kevin Caraccioli’s defense of the city’s filing an appeal on the State Supreme Court’s ruling over the construction of a Port storage building blocking a view of the… Read More ⇒
MEXICO — If Jacob Hill decides to play the lottery, his best bet would be to use the 9-2-3 sequence in his number selection. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - The Oswego YMCA is bringing back the “Over the Hill Basketball” program starting Dec. 4. The program will run through winter, if enough interest is shown. Read More ⇒
BREWERTON - A holiday art and gift fair will be held at the Brewerton Center for the Arts, 9660 Brewerton Road, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4. The fair will feature over 20 local artisans, makers and hand crafters. Read More ⇒
CENTRAL SQUARE - In conjunction with the 74th annual tree lighting, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at Goettel Community Park in Central Square from 5:45-6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5. Read More ⇒
PULASKI – The Salmon River Fine Arts Center will host an art show featuring selected work by the students in the Young Artists Experience (YAE) program. The YAE program (pronounced “yay”) consists of classes for two age groups, ages five-10 and ages 11 and up and is funded through a grant re… Read More ⇒
MEXICO - The Oswego County Department of Social Services continues to search for people who would like to become foster parents, particularly for teenagers and sibling groups. Read More ⇒
FULTON - Santa and Buddy the Elf join local families for a pancake breakfast from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4 at the CNY Arts Center in Fulton. Santa will hear Christmas wishes from children who will also make a Christmas art project and attend the holiday movie Polar Express. The Art… Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Thirty-five percent of women worldwide have experienced either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence. Each year during the 16 Days of Activism campaign, which runs from 25 Nov. 25 – Dec. 10, Zonta International encourages its clubs to partic… Read More ⇒
OSWEGO – The Oswego County Humane Society will host a pick up dinner drive from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 11 at The American Foundry, 246 W. Seneca St., Oswego. Read More ⇒
MINETTO - The Minetto United Methodist Church will host a free dinner from 4-6 p.m. or until sold out on Sunday, Dec. 5, serving take-outs only by drive-through. The menu will be chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes, corn and desserts. Donations are not expected but will be accepted. Read More ⇒
CENTRAL SQUARE - Madalynn Jurenko, 22, of Ceentral Square will represent New York state in the Miss Rodeo America pageant through Dec. 5. She began her reign last year and has had so many opportunities this year. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - St. Mary of the Assumption Preservation Group presents the Second Annual Merry Little Christmas of Giving from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at the American Foundry, 246 W. Seneca St., Oswego. Read More ⇒
THE FOLLOWING ARE OSWEGO COUNTY’S UNOFFICIAL AND OFFICIAL VOTE TOTALS FROM THE NOV. 2, 2021 GENERAL ELECTION. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Director Troy Pepper and his cast and crew invite the community to the Oswego Players’ presentation of “The Man Who Came to Dinner” at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 3, 4, 10, 11 and at 2 p.m. on Dec. 5 and 12 in the Frances Marion Brown Theater, Civic Center of Oswego, Donahue Drive. Read More ⇒
SYRACUSE - As many prepare to celebrate a busy holiday season, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors across the country to harness their humanity by giving blood or platelets in the coming weeks. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO – The Oswego County Historical Society invites the public to celebrate the holiday season at the annual Victorian Christmas open house at the Richardson-Bates House Museum at 135 E. Third St. in Oswego from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5. The theme for this year is “The Very Special Chris… Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - The Oswego YMCA has brought back the youth boxing program for this school year. The second session of this program will be held from 4-5 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesday from Jan. 17 through Feb. 23, 2022. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO – Hundreds of Oswegonians turned out in the cold, clear night Saturday, Nov. 27 for the city’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Santa himself made an appearance and was captured on film, so to speak, in a rare speeding blur of a photo that proved positively what’s been written and said… Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Oswego High School students in the criminal justice course recently learned about community policing strategies and other topics during an in-class field trip featuring members of local government and law enforcement. Read More ⇒
HANNIBAL - When classes resumed in September, Hannibal students and staff were greeted by a familiar face as Meredith Furlong returned to the district as the high school’s executive principal. Read More ⇒
PHOENIX - John C. Birdlebough High School student musicians made their concert debut recently in the newly renovated auditorium. Read More ⇒
FULTON - Blake Duncan, a Boy Scout from Troop 203, offered to make and install the Aldo Leopold type benches used at Great Bear Springs Recreation Area, as his Eagle Scout Project. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Oswego Health welcomes Valerie Pirro to the healthcare system as a new Physician Assistant for the Center for Cardiology. There she will provide comprehensive cardiac care alongside Thomas Grady Jr., MD, David Bass, DO, FACC, David Downey, PA, Michael Carey, PA, and Carrie Marlow, PA. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County Public Health Director Jiancheng Huang announced Monday, Nov. 29, that 464 additional residents tested positive for COVID-19 this past week. This brings the total cumulative number of positive cases since the county began monitoring for COVID-19 in March 2020 to… Read More ⇒
HANNIBAL - With a focus on preparing Hannibal students for success after graduation, high school principal Stephen Dunn is deploying additional resources for the 2021-22 academic year. Read More ⇒
CENTRAL SQUARE - More than 80 students joined the ranks of the Paul V. Moore (PVM) High School Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) during its induction ceremony. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Oswego Health welcomes Alissa Viscome to the healthcare system as their new employee experience manager. Read More ⇒