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…
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…
