Local candy store overcomes pandemic struggles, prepares for holiday season
Local Oswego candy store, Man in the Moon, has been learning how to adapt to pandemic-related changes for years now. Chocolate and other candy sales surged 11% in 2021, according to the National Confectioners Association and the spike in demand…
SUNY Oswego annual safety report released
SUNY Oswego announced the release of its Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, or Clery Report, on Oct. 7 in an email to the campus community. “In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime…
Oswego snowplow, salt budget remains steady
The snowplow and salt budget for the City of Oswego has not increased over recent years in relation to climate change, though Oswego winters seem to be prolonged by lake effect snow. The 2023 City of Oswego budget allocated “$4,991,480…
Oswego Fire Department receives bonds to purchase new fire truck
Oswego Fire Department (OFD) was granted bonds to purchase a new vehicle that will replace their “last remaining yellow fire truck” by City of Oswego Common Council on Oct. 11. The engine being replaced is a 1986 heavy rescue truck…
Kids Tech offers learning experience for college, grade school studentsÂ
One local program is bringing college and grade-school students together for a mutual learning experience. This project is part of the Kids Tech program. The goal is to teach young children about the technology field while also giving technology education…
Members of Hispanic community give their input on Hispanic Heritage month
From Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 of every year, Americans celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the histories, cultures and accomplishments of Americans with ancestors in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and South America. During this month, the…
City of Oswego annual Porchfest returns
The streets of Oswego were lined with local musicians and hundreds of listeners during the seventh annual Porchfest celebration on Sept. 18. A total of 44 different acts played in front of the porches of Oswego homes from 12 p.m….
Vote Oswego hosts events on campusÂ
Vote Oswego held tabling events Sept. 20 through 22 in honor of National Voter Registration Day in hopes to get students to register to vote and request absentee ballots. Vote Oswego was designed to “help members of the Oswego community…
Students research historical site
The SUNY Oswego Archeology Field School returned over this summer, giving 11 SUNY Oswego students the opportunity to research and explore a historical landmark, the Richardson-Bates house. The Richardson-Bates house is a 19th century house owned by the Oswego County…
Popeyes grand opening in City of Oswego
The City of Oswego welcomed a new Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen to the east side of the city with a grand opening celebration on Sept. 19. The event began at 10 a.m. when the restaurant opened and featured raffles and a…
