Traditional Turkish bakery opens in Oswego
By John Custodio SUNY Oswego alumnae, adjunct professor and Turkish immigrant Sevgi Evron Familo has opened Tatlim Bakery, serving traditional Turkish desserts alongside other classic items in downtown Oswego. Born in Zonguldak, Turkey, Evron Familo immigrated to the United States…
City of Oswego commits to community solar
By Spencer Bates Several new electric car charging stations have been officially unveiled as the City of Oswego makes a major commitment to community solar and renewable energy. Mayor Billy Barlow along with members of the Oswego Common Council, Omni…
Gas prices stabilizing, impact on SUNY Oswego commuters continues: Q&A with economics professor
By Brandon Ladd Gas prices are stabilizing after being on the rise for the past several months in Oswego, with prices sitting between $4.19 and $4.29. The Oswegonian recently had questions for economics professor Elizabeth Schmitt about the prices and…
Oswego announces Ukrainian supply drive
By Spencer Bates The City of Oswego has announced that they will be participating in a two week supply drive to collect items to send to those in Ukraine. In partnership with St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Mayor…
Businesses remain in dark over Oswego social district
By Spencer Bates With the previous announcement of a new social district in the City of Oswego citizens and businesses are left with questions as they await further details from the local government. The proposed social district will allow for…
City Easter basket giveaway for families in need
By Mackenzie Shields On April 9, the Oswego City-County Youth Bureau and the Kiwanis Club will collaborate to provide those in need with an Easter basket, said Jennifer Losurdo, the bureau’s youth activities aide. The Easter baskets will be given…
COVID-19 cases rise at Cornell University
By Annika Wickham Cornell University recently moved from alert level green to alert level yellow as they experience a spike in positive COVID-19 cases, which raised concerns for other colleges who have followed similar protocols. “COVID-19 cases on the Ithaca…
Oswego Harborfest returns
By Sydney Havens Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow announced the 4th of July Independence Day Parade and annual Harborfest celebration will return to Oswego in 2022 after being canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021. Harborfest, a free…
Winter parking ban lifted as spring looms, relieves commuter students
By Jack Perdek On March 7, City of Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow officially lifted the overnight winter parking ban effective immediately. The city of Oswego previously required tenants of residents in the city to move their vehicles to neutral locations…
Mayor Barlow announces Oswego concert series
By Annika Wickham Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow announced the 2022 Oswego Sunset Concert Series along with the proposal of a new open container law that would coincide with events. The concerts will start on June 22, 2022 at Breitbeck Park…
