OSWEGO COUNTY — Fulton senior Sam Cotton and Mexico senior Anyssia Ingersoll each garnered Player of the Year honors to headline Oswego County basketball all-stars recently unveiled by area leagues. Read More ⇒High school basketball: Mexico’s Ingersoll, Fulton’s Cotton headline Oswego County all-league selections
OSWEGO — The Oswego State men’s basketball team recently added another accolade at the conclusion of their historic season. Read More ⇒College sports: Oswego men’s basketball finishes with No. 5 national ranking
OSWEGO - The Friends of the Oswego Public Library and the Oswego Bookmobile sponsor the annual pancake breakfast from 8 a.m.-noon on April 30 at the Oswego Elks Lodge, 132 W. Fifth St. Read More ⇒Pancake breakfast to benefit library and Bookmobile
MEXICO — Michael Ostrom has experience building a program from the ground up. Read More ⇒High school sports: Ostrom on board to guide Mexico baseball back to prominence
MEXICO — Michael Ostrom has experience building a program from the ground up. Read More ⇒High school sports: Ostrom on board to guide Mexico baseball back to prominence
SYRACUSE - In the face of widespread economic strain, national conflicts and social unrest, surveys indicate that confidence in the future is at an all-time low in many countries including the United States. According to the 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer, 24 of the 28 countries surveyed are s… Read More ⇒Facing the future with confidence
FULTON - The First United Methodist Church of Fulton welcomes all to the meeting of a new monthly book club. The Read and Feed Book Club will be held the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The book for April 6 will be No Greater Love by Mother Teresa. Read the book before the meeting … Read More ⇒Church continues monthly read and feed book club
OSWEGO COUNTY – National Public Health Week runs from April 3 to 7 in celebration of public health professionals and leaders who work diligently throughout the year to elevate and maintain public health. Read More ⇒National Public Health Week invites public to Oswego County Health Department
OSWEGO - Kristen’s Kitchen at Battle Island will provide the first Salvation Army Guest Chef Dinner this year 4:30-6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, or until sold out. She will serve lemon and thyme chicken thighs with whipped potatoes, green beans, corn casserole and a dinner roll. Desserts and b… Read More ⇒Kristen’s Kitchen to be guest chef at Oswego County Salvation Army
OSWEGO - SUNY Oswego’s 60th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition showcases top student work until April 2 in Tyler Hall’s Tyler Art Gallery. Read More ⇒SUNY Oswego’s 60th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition open through April 2
OSWEGO COUNTY - The Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center will host a variety of programs during the week of spring break. At 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5, learn more about the world of STEM/STEAM by creating projects with the natural resources educator. STEM encourages innovation, creat… Read More ⇒Spring break programming at the Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center
OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County Department of Social Services (DSS) will host another virtual information meeting for potential foster and adoptive parents from 9-11 a.m. on Thursday, April 6. Read More ⇒DSS hosts virtual foster and adoptive parent orientation April 6
BUFFALO - The Buffalo office of the National Weather Service, in cooperation with the SUNY Oswego Meteorology Club will conduct a SKYWARN spotter training seminar at Shineman Hall Room 122 at SUNY Oswego at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 6. Read More ⇒SKYWARN training session
OSWEGO – Despite rumors to the contrary, Harborfest will remain a four-day Oswego summer celebration and will not be reduced to a three-day event, according to Harborfest Executive Director Dan Harrington. Read More ⇒Harborfest sticks with four days, hopes to bring in bigger bands
OSWEGO - City of Oswego Mayor William Barlow has appointed Timothy Kirwan as the next judge of Oswego City Court following the upcoming retirement of Judge James Metcalf next month following 23 years of service. Read More ⇒Mayor Barlow appoints Tim Kirwan next Oswego City Court judge
OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County Fire Coordinator Shane Laws reminds county residents about the annual New York state burn ban on all open burning. It began on Thursday, March 16 and remains in effect through Sunday, May 14. Read More ⇒Burn ban in effect throughout New York state
PULASKI – Students living in Oswego County in grades seven through 12 including public, private and homeschools, are invited to submit their best art for the 27th Annual Oswego County Student Art Show and Competition. This show hosted by the Salmon River Fine Arts Center in Pulaski, showcase… Read More ⇒Call for entries Annual Oswego County Student Art Show and Competition
PHOENIX – Voters here made up their minds and cast their ballots for mayor, two trustees, and, for the first time ever, a village justice Tuesday, March 21. Here’s how it all turned out: Read More ⇒Village of Phoenix election results
NEW HAVEN – Theresa A. Steele, 63, of Mexico, died in Upstate University Hospital Wednesday, March 22 not long after she suffered severe head injuries in a school bus crash. Read More ⇒Update: Mexico Academy bus monitor dies in school bus crash
FULTON - G. Ray Bodley’s (GRB) Student Senate sponsored a recent blood drive through the American Red Cross. On Thursday, March 9, 32 students from throughout the high school participated, allowing the donation of 28 units of blood. Read More ⇒GRB gives back with Red Cross blood drive
PHOENIX - When the Phoenix Central School District (PCSD) established the “Making a Difference Award” three years ago, it aimed to honor those whose actions have left a lasting impression on the district. This year’s recipient, Sheila Dion, has left an indelible mark on the greater PCSD comm… Read More ⇒Dion earns recognition for service to Phoenix schools
FULTON - N.E.T. & Die President and CEO, Michelle Shatrau has noticed the positive changes happening in the city of Fulton and wanted N.E.T. & Die to be a part of this success. “We are pleased to make a donation of $1,000 and support the Fulton Block Builderr (FBB) transformation ini… Read More ⇒N.E.T. & Die contributes to the Fulton Block Builder Program
FULTON – After serving Fulton Savings Bank (FSB) mortgage customers since 2017, Greg Rodgers, mortgage loan originator, is retiring, said Julie Mazzoli, FSB senior vice president/lending compliance & CRA officer. Read More ⇒Rodgers retires from Fulton Savings Bank as mortgage loan originator
PULASKI - Throughout the month of March ConnextCare will implement a new telehealth platform across all of their locations in Oswego County. ConnextCare will now be using their Greenway Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to ensure a more efficient telehealth experience for patients. Read More ⇒ConnextCare invests in new telehealth platform to improve patient experience
MEXICO - The sky’s the limit for a new course offered by Mexico Academy and Central School District (MACS). Read More ⇒Drone course takes MACS students to new heights
FULTON - Students at Fulton’s Lanigan Elementary school recently raised an impressive $883 for the Griffin’s Guardians foundation through the organization’s Change for Hope program. Read More ⇒Lanigan Elementary raises money for local cancer foundation
FULTON - Vaccines have proven to greatly reduce and even eradicate many diseases and medical maladies. Misinformation, however, and a lack of understanding the benefits of vaccines may make people hesitant to receive preventative vaccinations. One of those is the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Read More ⇒Cancer Prevention in Action touts the importance of the HPV vaccine and applauds local pediatricians as champions
Oswego — Oswego County Jail staff ignored a dying prisoner for four hours before they sought medical care for him as he was dying, according to a state watchdog. Read More ⇒Oswego County jailers ignored dying prisoner for 4 hours, could have prevented death, state finds
FULTON - “Fulton Block Builders are very happy to announce Dental Health Solutions’ support of $450,” said Ann Casey of the Fulton Block Builders (FBB) fundraising committee. “The support of local businesses is so important for us to reach our $50,000 goal and realize the entire Richard S. S… Read More ⇒Fulton Block Builders receive support from Dental Health Solutions
OSWEGO - The winning teams from each elementary school were recently put to the test in Oswego City School District’s Battle of the Books competition. Read More ⇒OCSD literacy on display at district-wide Battle of the Books competition
OSWEGO - Oswego Health welcomes experienced gastroenterologist Mohammad Fahad Ali, MD, to its medical staff. Dr. Ali joins the Center for Gastroenterology and Metabolic Diseases and Drs. Ajoy Roy and Karthikeyan, whose office is located in Suite 400 of the Seneca Hill Health Services Center.… Read More ⇒Oswego Health welcomes gastroenterologist Mohammad Fahad Ali, MD
FULTON - Over the winter break, fifth-grade students at Volney Elementary School in Fulton were assigned a unique homework assignment: To explore the local history of their families and communities. Read More ⇒Volney fifth graders explore community history with local historian
Mexico — Theresa Steele saved letters and drawings that Mexico Academy Central School students sent her telling her about their day. Read More ⇒Mexico Academy school bus monitor killed in bus crash loved her job, ‘wanted to be there for the kids’
MEXICO - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County, in collaboration with the Oswego County Soil and Water Conservation District, USDA Farm Service Agency, and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, will sponsor a free workshop for agriculture producers from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on W… Read More ⇒Registration extended for Sixth Annual Ag Agency Awareness Day
OSWEGO - William, Scriber, Port of Oswego Authority executive director and CEO, recently attended Great Lakes Day in Washington, DC, where he personally met with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing a… Read More ⇒Scriber meets with Transportation Sec. Buttigieg, House Appropriations Committee, on port economic development
OSWEGO COUNTY - In honor of National Nutrition Month, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County (CCE Oswego) will hold its first informational event of 2023 for the public to learn more about the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). This event will be held at 2 p.m. on… Read More ⇒“March” into spring with EFNEP
OSWEGO – The Oswego County Humane Society will host this years Rover Run from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday, April 30 at Breitbeck Park, 91 Lake St., Oswego. Registration will be available online or onsite the day of event. Tickets start at $25 per person. People can even bring their dog. Read More ⇒Rover Run benefits Oswego County Humane Society
OSWEGO - The city of Oswego, Oswego City County Youth Bureau, PJC Contracting, Tuts Hair Pyramid, and Lou Anne Rucynski-Coleman will host an Easter Bunny drive along on Saturday, April 1. The Easter Bunny will be escorted through various streets in the city of Oswego for kids to see and get … Read More ⇒Easter Bunny Drive Along on Saturday, April 1
OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Health Department hosts a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Thursday, April 6. The event runs from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Nick Stereo Public Health Center, 70 Bunner St., Oswego. Read More ⇒Oswego County Health Department hosts American Red Cross blood drive
FULTON – Recently, the City of Fulton Common Council approved a resolution recommending several revisions to NYS Bail Reform, it was announced by Fulton Mayor Deana Michaels. Read More ⇒Fulton passes resolution reommending revisions to NYS Bail Reform
PHOENIX - Nearly a dozen Phoenix Central School District (PCSD) students were lauded for their artistic talents recently as their work was exhibited at Onondaga Community College (OCC). Read More ⇒Phoenix artists shine in CNY Scholastic Arts competition
OSWEGO – Justice is a path of many steps, and one more of them was taken in County Court Friday, March 17 in the case of Lisa Waldron, accused, along with her husband Anthony, of second-degree murder in the death of their 17-year-old disabled son, Jordan Brooks on May 9, 2021. Read More ⇒Lisa Waldron appears in County Court on the legality and admissibility of her statements to police
PULASKI – The village of Pulaski, having fulfilled all the requirements necessary, has been designated a Tree City, according to the Arbor Day Foundation. Read More ⇒Pulaski officially designated as a “Tree City”
Oswego County Police Blotter for March 24. Read More ⇒Public Record Oswego County Police Blotter
PARISH — Isabella Scott competed on the national stage and was back in the Altmar-Parish-Williamstown hallways training to begin the next season just a few days later. Read More ⇒High school sports: APW’s Scott sprints from indoor nationals to outdoor track season
OSWEGO — Oswego State wrestling senior Charlie Grygas saw himself on the national podium before battling his way onto it. Read More ⇒College sports: Oswego’s Grygas sees the NCAA wrestling podium
MEXICO — A monitor on a Mexico Academy and Central School District bus has died from injuries she suffered in a collision Wednesday between the bus and a pickup truck. Read More ⇒Mexico Academy bus monitor dies in collision with pickup truck; no students aboard
SYRACUSE - Spring is near! As the seasons change, the American Red Cross is reminding the public that the need for blood doesn’t take a break. Blood and platelets remain at risk of running low this month. Donors are crucial to helping the Red Cross avoid a blood shortage in the weeks to come. Read More ⇒Spring into action: Give blood with the Red Cross