The Oswegonian

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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…

Giglios go from new book to movies in latest venture

By Abigail Connolly SUNY Oswego professor Juliet Giglio and her husband Keith are making their novel debut with the book, “The Summer of Christmas.” The duo has a number of movie credits to their names working on films like “Tarzan”…

Iron pour event makes long awaited return

By William Rogers The Oswego State art and technology departments are set to hold their annual iron pour at the end of April in celebration of the thousands of years old art form of metal casting. This marks an important…

Study abroad programs restart after pandemic

By Natalie Barden After a nearly two year pause, SUNY Oswego students are studying abroad again. About 175 SUNY Oswego students were abroad in the spring of 2020. An overwhelming majority of those students returned to the U.S. at former…

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…

SUNY Oswego gives Hewitt project update

By Spencer Bates Renovations on the soon-to-be state of the art home for the School of Communication, Media and the Arts, Hewitt Hall, have seen outstanding progress. With the demolition of walls, lighting, electrical and mechanical systems all finished, overall…