Oswego Harbor oil spill cleanup underway
By John Custodio Oswego Harbor is experiencing a fuel oil spill from the Oswego Harbor Power Plant, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). In response, city of Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow closed the Breitbeck Park…
City of Oswego Police launch new task force
By Spencer Bates A new Drug Task Force within the Oswego City Police Department has been announced that will fight the increase of illegal drugs within the city. On Feb. 24 Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow announced that in order to…
$1 billion in funding to clean Great Lakes
By Natalie Bardan $1 billion from President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will be dedicated to restoring Lake Ontario and the other Great Lakes: Superior, Michigan, Huron and Erie. The majority of the funding will be used by the U.S….
Fulton snowman competition is underway
By Sydney Havens The second annual snowman building contest has been announced by the city of Fulton Department of Parks and Recreation. All residents within the 13069 area are eligible and the contest is free to enter. Contestants can register…
Tully’s Oswego location aims to open in March
By Mackenzie Shields Tully’s Tenders, a new quick-service food location near SUNY Oswego, aims to open its doors in early March, said David Giamartino, one of its owners. Tully’s Tenders will differ from other Tully’s locations in that it is…
Oswego City Police to participate in 30×30 initiative
By Spencer Bates On Jan. 31 City of Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow revealed that the city police department will participate in the 30×30 initiative. The goal of the project is to increase the representation of women in the police force…
Additional paving to take place in City of Oswego
By Cameron Brown On Feb. 3, Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow announced his proposal for an $850,000 paving plan for the city that will take effect this spring. The project is going to be adding to the $5 million that Barlow…
Moving forward, electric charging stations coming
By Spencer Bates On Jan. 26, Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow announced that several new electric car charging stations will be placed throughout the city. The mayor has indicated five locations for six charging stations that will be installed including Breitbeck…
Alley Cat’s license
According to a press release on Nov. 10, the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) suspended the license of Rehab Tavern Inc, doing business as “The Alley Cat” at 23 W. Bridge Street in Oswego. The suspension was ordered by…
Breast cancer survivor faces challenges
After almost 10 years, 54-year-old Jill Slattery was living her life in remission, but a little while later, a new pain quickly turned things around. What was supposed to be a simple back surgery turned into what she calls a…
