MANCHESTER, N.H. - Gwendolyn Shelton of Hannibal has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s fall 2022 dean’s list. The fall terms run from September to December. Read More ⇒Gwendolyn Shelton named to SNHU dean’s list
FULTON – Patrick Dewine, co-director of the Oswego County chapter of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library was the featured speaker at the Fulton Lions Club January meeting. Fulton Lions also inducted David Wolford as a new member, and recognized Lion Steve Chirello’s 40 years of service with t… Read More ⇒Imagination Library visits Fulton Lions, Wolford inducted, Chirello marks 40 years
OSWEGO – The Manor at Seneca Hill makes starting a career in healthcare easy with on-the-job training and a paid certification program. Read More ⇒The Manor at Seneca Hill graduates three Certified Nursing Assistants
PULASKI — A Pulaski man is accused of having more than 1,900 images of child pornography. Read More ⇒State police: Pulaski man had 1,900 images of child pornography
OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County STOP-DWI Interim Coordinator Robert Lighthall announced that Oswego County police agencies will participate in a special campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving. The statewide STOP-DWI high visibility engagement campaign begins Friday, … Read More ⇒Oswego County joins STOP-DWI campaign Feb. 10-13
OSWEGO COUNTY – New York State Senator John W. Mannion presented state Senate proclamations to the Oswego County Highway Department crew that assisted Buffalo and Erie County following the holiday storm last month, praising them for answering the call for help. Read More ⇒NYS Senator Mannion presents proclamation to Oswego County highway crew
CANTON - SUNY Canton recognized nearly 500 students for earning dean’s list honors during the fall 2022 semester. Read More ⇒SUNY Canton announces fall 2022 dean’s list
BUFFALO - Buffalo State University recognized the following students who have been named to the fall 2022 dean’s list. In general, students who have completed at least 12 credit hours and who have attained a GPA of 3.5 or higher qualify for the Buffalo State dean’s list. Full criteria and gr… Read More ⇒Buffalo State University announces fall 2022 dean’s list
FULTON – Brookfield Renewable, U.S., recently donated $8,000 to the Fulton Fire Department toward the purchase of a rapid deployment rescue boat and additional rescue equipment, said Fulton Fire Chief Adam Howard. Read More ⇒Brookfield helps Fulton FD purchase rapid deployment rescue boat for icy water
OSWEGO – Pathfinder Bank has promoted Jennifer Kaljeskie to Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager of the Fulton Branch, according to Robert Butkowski, First Vice President of Branch Administration and Operations. Read More ⇒Kaljeskie named AVP, Fulton Branch Manager
OSWEGO - SUNY Oswego’s online master of business administration (MBA) program continues to rank top among public institutions in New York state by U.S. News and World Report in rankings released on Jan. 24. Read More ⇒SUNY Oswego’s online MBA continues top ranking in U.S. News
ALFRED – Alfred State College announced that 901 students have earned dean’s list honors for their academic success during the fall 2022 semester. Read More ⇒Oswego County students earn dean’s list honor at Alfred State
POTSDAM - The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 809 students to the president’s list, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Fall 2022 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by Officer-in-Charge Dr. Philip T. Neisser ‘79. Read More ⇒Area SUNY Potsdam students named to president’s list
OSWEGO - At Oswego Health, “We Care”. It’s a pledge that all 1200 of their employees stand by each day as they care for the community. Read More ⇒Staff recognized for making a local impact
OSWEGO COUNTY – Integrated Community Planning of Oswego County, Inc. (ICP) was recently selected as a grant recipient by the Garrett Dunsmoor Memorial Foundation (GDMF). GDMF President, Judy Queale-Dunsmoor, states that the foundation “shares a common goal with ICP of investing in and improv… Read More ⇒Garrett Dunsmoor Memorial Foundation awards Integrated Community Planning funding to boost child care food program
OSWEGO – With a record year in 2022, the Port of Oswego Authority (POA), staked its’ claim as a dominant force in maritime commerce for Central New York, the Great Lakes, and the world. Shipping alone was up over 300% compared to 2021, said William, Scriber, POA executive director. And recen… Read More ⇒Port of Oswego achieves shipping record in 2022, reestablishes itself as a upstate commerce force
OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County Legislature Chairman James Weatherup (District 9, Hastings) announced appointments to the County Legislature’s standing committees for 2023. The seven committees oversee departments of county government and make budgetary and policy recommendations to the full L… Read More ⇒Legislature Chairman Weatherup announces standing committee assignments
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 February Food Sense packages until noon on Friday, Feb. 10. All Oswego-area residents may u… Read More ⇒February Food Sense orders now being accepted
FULTON - In 2022, Dan Farfaglia, Fulton’s First Ward Councilman, and Carolyn Holland, First Ward resident, began organizing their neighbors to start a neighborhood watch program. On Jan. 21, they invited Linda Eagan, Fulton Block Builders (FBB) founder, to the meeting at Mimi’s Drive-In. “I … Read More ⇒Fulton’s First Ward residents learn about Fulton Block Builder program
OSWEGO – The Oswego Harborfest committee is looking for food, commercial, farmers market, marketing and arts and craft vendors to showcase their merchandise to the nearly 75,000 people who attend the free-admission music festival that will take place July 27-30. Read More ⇒Harborfest committee seeks vendors for 2023 festival
ONEIDA, OSWEGO, JEFFERSON, LEWIS, ST. LAWRENCE COUNTIES – Community members are invited to attend guided walk-and-talk training sessions to occur now through February at public trails throughout the region to learn how to monitor hemlock trees for the presence of an invasive insect called He… Read More ⇒Hike to protect hemlocks from invasive pest
OSWEGO COUNTY – Medicare participants are offered a wide variety of health care options that may be confusing to navigate alone. This is especially true as the nation’s baby boomers are reaching the age of Medicare eligibility and those already on Medicare are reviewing their coverage options. Read More ⇒Oswego County Office for the Aging announces upcoming ‘Medicare 101’ classes
FULTON - Love and luck by the numbers is in order at the CNY Community Arts Center this February season with their upcoming production of the hit comedy “The Queen of Bingo.” Read More ⇒CNY Community Arts Center presents “The Queen Of Bingo”
Oswego County Police Blotter for Feb. 3. Read More ⇒Public Record Oswego County Police Blotter
OSWEGO – Though the city of Oswego ended its Varick High Dam maintenance contract with Brookfield by mid-July 2021, disputes regarding that maintenance remain to this day forcing the federal government to step in, stop any power generation at the dam, and insist on some sort of compromise ag… Read More ⇒Oswego’s High Dam in somewhat better shape as dispute over high water alarm system halts energy production
OSWEGO — Oswego State junior guard Jeremiah Sparks recently scored his 1,000th career point to help extend a winning streak for the surging men’s basketball team. Read More ⇒College roundup: Sparks scores 1,000th point for surging Lakers
OSWEGO COUNTY — Mexico High School senior Renne Kinikin won the 165-pound weight class at the inaugural NYSPHSAA girls wrestling invitational last Friday at the SRC Arena in Syracuse. Read More ⇒High school roundup: Mexico’s Kinikin wins at inaugural state girls wrestling invitational
OSWEGO — Committed to making up for lost time, Logan Castiglione continues to excel in her second chance with the Oswego State women’s basketball team. Read More ⇒Castiglione takes commanding role in comeback for Oswego women’s basketball
OSWEGO — Sydney-yu Terpening stepped off the world stage and into the start of nursing school a couple days later, continuing the multi-faceted pursuit of her goals on and off the ice. Read More ⇒Oswego speedskater Terpening takes on three career paths
OSWEGO - Trinity Catholic School will be hold an open house from 6:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 115 E. Fifth St. in Oswego. The open house is designed for parents in the community who are interested in enrolling their children for the 2023-2024 school year. Parents will be able to mee… Read More ⇒Trinity Catholic School hosts open house for new families
OSWEGO - The Oswego City School District has announced that Superintendent Dr. Mathis Calvin III will resign as superintendent effective March 18. Read More ⇒Dr. Mathis Calvin III to resign as OCSD Superintendent
OSWEGO - Larry Watson, a 1974 SUNY Oswego graduate and renowned performer, will present an admission-free evening of emotional music, exploration and recollections at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, in Tyler Hall’s Waterman Theatre and via livestream. Read More ⇒Accomplished SUNY Oswego alum Larry Watson to perform ‘American Fruit With African Roots’
TOWN OF OSWEGO – The face of the town of Oswego’s Civil War heroine, one of this nation’s first female doctors and the only woman to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, Dr. Mary Walker, may one day be jingling in your pocket as the U.S. Mint bestows yet another honor upon her issuin… Read More ⇒Medal of Honor winner Dr. Mary Walker to be further honored by U.S. Mint and Army
OSWEGO COUNTY – An exhaustive, 18-month, state Public Service Commission-ordered study on the feasibility of Great Lakes wind-powered electric generation, meaning windmills in lakes Erie and Ontario, has come down strongly opposed to what’s called “Great Lakes Wind.” Read More ⇒State study slams windmills in Lake Ontario and Erie
AMBOY - The Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center will present a variety of nature programs for the month of February, including two programs during mid-winter break. At 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, the center’s environmental educator will lead a full moon winter walk. During this progr… Read More ⇒Public and mid-winter break programming at the Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center
SYRACUSE - Onondaga Community College announced it will offer a cannabis education program, giving students an affordable pathway into a growing industry that is projected to create up to 60,000 jobs across New York state by 2027. The program is offered in partnership with the Cleveland Scho… Read More ⇒Cannabis education program comes to OCC
OSWEGO and FULTON - SUNY Oswego’s IRS-certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will return to provide free tax assistance for the community in Oswego and Fulton locations this spring. Read More ⇒VITA free tax-preparation program set for spring 2023
Two programs that provide millions in annual funding for hospitals that serve rural and low-income communities have been extended, ensuring future payments to hospitals across the north country and upstate New York. Read More ⇒Key rural hospital funding programs extended for two years
OSWEGO - City of Oswego Mayor William Barlow announced the biggest paving plan in the history of the city of Oswego with over $1 million worth of city streets on the schedule to be paved this year. Should the plan be approved by the Common Council, the total amount of paving done under Barlo… Read More ⇒Mayor Barlow proposes $1 million paving plan for Oswego in 2023
OSWEGO – January 2023 marks the 19th Annual National Stalking Awareness Month (NSAM), an annual call to action to recognize and respond to this prevalent, traumatic, and dangerous crime. Stalking is a dangerous and devastating victimization and often intersects with physical violence, sexual… Read More ⇒OCO’s SAF program promotes Stalking Awareness Month campaign
OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Health Department will offer a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for county residents from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at the Nick Sterio Public Health Clinic, located at 70 Bunner St. in Oswego. Read More ⇒COVID-19 vaccine clinic scheduled for Feb. 8
OSWEGO COUNTY - The Oswego County AARP Tax-Aide Program plans to begin tax preparation during the first week of February if permitted by local and NYS guidelines and restrictions. Note that due to continued COVID-19 restrictions, taxpayers will need an appointment to have their taxes prepare… Read More ⇒The Oswego County AARP Tax-Aide Program offers free income tax preparation beginning Feb. 1
OSWEGO - The next installment of Rice Creek Associates (RCA) Reflections will feature Michael Huynh, a licensed fishing and camping guide and director of campus ministry for the Hall Newman Center at SUNY Oswego, presenting “You Never Fish the Same Water Twice” at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4,… Read More ⇒RCA Reflections to host ‘You Never Fish the Same Water Twice’
SYRACUSE - Tobacco-Free CNY and statewide partners are launching a new campaign, which puts the spotlight on the tobacco industry’s aggressive marketing tactics and promotion of menthol-flavored tobacco products to the LGBTQIA+ community. By introducing the third phase of its statewide “It’s… Read More ⇒Tobacco-Free CNY and statewide partners call attention to the tobacco industry’s practice of marketing menthol-flavored tobacco products to the LGBTQIA+ community
The Oswego Valley Chapter Barbershop Quartet will once again offer singing Valentines. Read More ⇒Give the gift of song
More than 36 million tons of cargo transited the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway system last year, with much of that tonnage an example of the critical role the system plays in the shifting global supply chain. Read More ⇒Seaway system in 2022 provided some stability amid global supply chain woes
OSWEGO - A meteorology lesson at Oswego High School (OHS) recently gave students a chance to explore storm chasing equipment as the Doppler on Wheels (DOW) stopped by for a visit. Read More ⇒OHS students get an inside look at storm chasing with Doppler on Wheels
OSWEGO - The rise in artificial intelligence (AI) technology has caused concerns among many for potential use in academic dishonesty, but SUNY Oswego communication studies professor Ulises Mejias notes that limitations still exist –- and that the process provides an opportunity for reflection. Read More ⇒Rise of AI chatbot technology has implications inside, beyond classrooms
CENTRAL SQUARE - Paul V. Moore DECA members travelled to the Central Square Middle School on Nov. 18 to promote an anti-bullying campaign called “Dare to Care.” Read More ⇒Central Square DECA Club promotes anti-bullying campaign ‘Dare to Care’
OSWEGO - Trinity Catholic School students were treated to The BFit assembly by Brian Richards. He used magic, comedy, music, and audience participation to deliver a powerful healthy message to the students in preschool through grade six. Read More ⇒BFit assembly at Trinity Catholic School
OSWEGO COUNTY - Wrapping up a decade of grant-making in December 2022, the Richard S. Shineman Foundation is bidding a fond farewell to two longstanding board members, Kathy Fenlon and Casey Raymond, who both served on the board since the inception of the foundation. Read More ⇒Richard S. Shineman Foundation bids a fond farewell to two longstanding board members