ALBANY — Leadership in both state Assembly conferences will remain unchanged after lawmakers unanimously nominated two men to remain in their positions for a two-year legislative term. Read More ⇒
BUFFALO — More than 200 Canisius College students recently concluded their summer internship programs, as part of their academic studies. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — At Oswego Middle School, the spotlight character trait of the month was kindness and the school honored a dozen students who help make their community a better place, even virtually. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — Fourteen not-for-profit organizations received grant awards totaling $458,668 from the Richard S. Shineman Foundation at its November board meeting in the last of three 2020 grant rounds in this unprecedented year of the coronavirus pandemic. All funded projects reach a wide range o… Read More ⇒
LATHAM — Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the state of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Read More ⇒
FULTON — National Grid once again has lent its support to Oswego County Opportunities as a presenting sponsor for OCO’s Giving Thanks, “Today, Tomorrow, Always” celebration. The event served as a fundraiser for OCO’s COVID-19 Relief Fund. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — Oswego County Public Health Director Jiancheng Huang announced Monday, Nov. 30, that 54 additional residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of positive cases to 1,902. One thousand three hundred ninety-one people have been released from isolation. There… Read More ⇒
MEXICO — Due to growing COVID-19 cases and more than 60 staff and students currently under quarantine, Mexico Academy and Central School District is switching to fully remote instruction immediately through Friday, Dec. 11. Read More ⇒
SYRACUSE — Based on the guidance from local public health agencies, the Alzheimer’s Association has transitioned its support groups from in-person meetings to gatherings that take place remotely. Staff- and peer-led groups will meet at their regularly scheduled times, but using telephone and… Read More ⇒
In keeping with the holiday tradition, Oswego County News and The Oswego Shopper will publish children’s letters to Santa Claus. Read More ⇒
AUBURN — Cayuga Community College has announced students who earned their degree in the 2019-20 academic year. Read More ⇒
PULASKI — The holiday season is a happy time for most, but people who have lost someone who played a vital role in their life may dread the approach of the season. Instead of anticipating joy, they experience pain. Read More ⇒
HANNIBAL — Even though things looked a bit different this season, fall athletes from the Hannibal Central School District made the most of it as they masked up, sanitized and enjoyed participating in their chosen sport. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — Oswego County Public Health Director Jiancheng Huang announced Sunday, Nov. 29, that 52 additional residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of positive cases to 1,848. There are five confirmed COVID-19 related deaths in Oswego County. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — Late in August, while many businesses were barely surviving the ravages of a COVID-damaged economy, a new business thrust its head up through the forbidding environment, like a crocus through the very early spring snow, and declared it was here. The Organic Earthling was born. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — Artswego and the Ke-nekt’ Chamber Music Series will present SUNY Oswego alumnus and Broadway performer Tamar Greene, in a special live virtual concert titled “What is a Legacy” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2. Read More ⇒
MEXICO — The Oswego County Department of Social Services is looking for people who would like to become foster parents, particularly for teenagers and sibling groups. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — A federal grant of nearly $280,000 over the course of three years will strengthen SUNY Oswego’s mental health crisis counseling capabilities. Read More ⇒
FULTON — Oswego Industries Inc., a Fulton-based nonprofit agency that supports adults with developmental disabilities, will host a wine tasting via Zoom at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 18. Participants will be able to follow along as they experience the scents and flavors of four locally available wines. Read More ⇒
SYRACUSE — Based on the guidance from local public health agencies, free education programs offered by the Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter will remain online into 2021. Programs are delivered through an easy-to-use online meeting system available to users on desktop or port… Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — Oswego County Public Health Director Jiancheng Huang announced Saturday, Nov. 28, that 80 additional residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of positive cases to 1,796. There are five confirmed COVID-19 related deaths in Oswego County. Read More ⇒
SYRACUSE — Calling all Syracuse University basketball fans! Read More ⇒
PULASKI — In 1994, four local churches felt the area needed a permanent location for people to access food when they need it and not have to wait for a monthly distribution of food. Basically what was required was a kind of mini grocery store and the Pulaski Community Cupboard was conceived.… Read More ⇒
SYRACUSE — The American Red Cross and country music star Martina McBride have joined together this holiday season to remind people to take care of one another, sharing comfort and joy with hospitals patients through the gift of blood donation. Read More ⇒
MEXICO — The Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Oswego County will hold their annual meeting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9, at the Oswego Elk’s Club in Oswego. Read More ⇒
HASTINGS — On his 14th birthday, Gordon Upham, of Hastings, bagged his first deer — a buck. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Constable Hall Association and the Tug Hill Commission have announced the third and final live webinar in the “Constable Chronicles” series. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — Oswego County Public Health Director Jiancheng Huang announced Friday, Nov. 27, that 110 additional residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of positive cases to 1,716. One thousand two hundred seventeen people have been released from isolation. There a… Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — The Oswego County Health Department is investigating a confirmed case of COVID-19 at the American Legion Post 268, 69 W. Bridge St., Oswego. Read More ⇒
FULTON — The Fulton Junior High School Student Council is opening and managing a school store that will open after Thanksgiving recess. Read More ⇒
MEXICO — There’s an old saying, that when two people are arguing over something, almost anything, and one says, “It’s not the money,” it’s the money. Read More ⇒
PULASKI — The Pulaski Community Holiday Basket Program sponsored by the Pulaski Lions Club has helped make the holiday season a joyous time of year for many area families. Read More ⇒
PULASKI — The coronavirus has brought out a lot of good in people, and we often call those people heroes. Read More ⇒
CENTRAL SQUARE — For their final act together as soccer teammates, Emma Herrmann and Cora Keohane simultaneously signed their national letters of intent to play the sport in college on Nov. 18 at the Paul V. Moore High School gym. Read More ⇒
MEXICO — A current student at the Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation (CiTi) could be one of the next hires at Huhtamaki. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — Jaclyn Schildkraut, an associate professor of criminal justice at SUNY Oswego who specializes on the topic of mass shootings, is again collecting holiday cards in support of families impacted by these tragedies. Read More ⇒
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ALBANY — The union representing state correctional officers is calling for a system-wide suspension of visitation, increased spacing of inmates and limited inmate transport to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in state prisons. Read More ⇒
SYRACUSE — People in the community are struggling with chronic health conditions, economic uncertainty, substance use and the coronavirus continues to dominate day to day life. To meet these needs, ACR Health’s annual Holiday Angel program is pairing clients with community angels — individua… Read More ⇒
FULTON — Assembly Minority Leader William Barclay announced he will once again participate in the annual Tithe My Shoes drive, an effort to collect new or gently-used shoes and boots for the Rescue Mission. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — The helper elves at Pay it Forward Oswego County, Oswego County Habitat for Humanity, The Ship Yard, Person to Person: Citizen Advocacy and iHeart Oswego are working closely with Santa Claus to bring “Letters From Santa” to Oswego County. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — The Art Association of Oswego will hold its fifth annual AAO Holiday Art Sale at the Oswego Civic Arts Center (20 Barbara Donahue Drive) near Fort Ontario, from Nov. 27 to Dec. 20. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — The Children’s Museum of Oswego will hold the second annual Gingerbread House Workshop. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — The Oswego City-County Youth Bureau continues to accept applications for the Leadership Oswego County Youth program. The program is open to any high school student who is interested in developing their leadership skills. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — The annual Oswego Town Rural Cemetery: Ghost and History Storytelling Tour will appear virtually this year, with a total of five online showings from Nov. 27 to 29. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — Oswego County Public Health Director Jiancheng Huang announced Wednesday, Nov. 25, that 46 additional residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of positive cases to 1,606. One-thousand two hundred-thirteen people have been released from isolation. There … Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — Mayor Billy Barlow announced Wednesday a partnership between SUNY Oswego and the city of Oswego relating to the implementation of regular COVID-19 testing for city employees identified as essential workers. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — From now on, Oswego County students and staff members who have been exposed to COVID-19 at their school may be notified by their local school district, Christopher Todd, district superintendent of Oswego County CiTI BOCES, and Oswego County Public Health Director Jiancheng Huang, an… Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — The H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego will be able to offer an experience with Santa and Mrs. Claus in a safe contact free environment. This year, families can still visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus by making a reservation ahead of time. Read More ⇒
WEST MONROE — The West Monroe Historical Society will hold their annual wreath sale from noon to 4 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Read More ⇒
LACONA — The village of Lacona’s and the village of Sandy Creek’s winter parking ban is now in effect. Read More ⇒