Skate park coming to Oswego with $2 million budget
By Annika Wickham Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow announced on March 31 the approval of a new skate park that will be built along the east side of the Oswego River. Brad Siedlecki, the lead designer of the project and owner…
Oswego Summer Concert Series schedule
Mayor Billy Barlow has released the schedule for the 2022 Oswego Summer Concert Series at Veteran’s Stage at West Linear Park along the Oswego River. The free concerts are held on Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m. throughout the summer. “The…
Oswego to host Red Cross blood drive
By Sydney Havens Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay and Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow have announced they will host their annual blood drive to benefit the American Red Cross on May 6, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Roy…
YMCA begins ‘Her Time to Play’
By Sydney Havens The City of Oswego YMCA is teaming up with the SUNY Oswego women’s basketball players for the “Her Time to Play” program. This program was created by the NCAA and is in its second year in Oswego….
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…
