Local groups, organizations host second protest; present demands to school, city
Peaceful protestors on Sunday gathered and marched in the city as a mix of Oswego State students, faculty, and community members demanded changes in local policing practices as well as campus diversity and inclusion policies. The event was organized by…
Oswego joins nation in protest; everything kept peaceful
Two weeks ago, on the last day of classes for Oswego State students, there would have been the Bridge Street Run. Students would have worn white shirts, with friends signing their arm with a Sharpie. There would have law enforcement,…
Oswego Pizza Hut closes, unable to compete financially
The city of Oswego now carries one less pizza shop, after Pizza Hut closed its doors for good on Monday. Company officials announced on Friday, Feb. 6, that the restaurant located at 303 West Seneca St. would be closing in…
Local comic store set to close in March
On Jan. 27, the Facebook page for The Comic Shop in Oswego posted that they would be closing the business. It wrote “However, after serving our community for over 27 years, I’m now making the decision to retire and close…
Pedestrians use Route 104 shoulder
As it is now darker out earlier and ice is already on the ground, just about everywhere in Oswego is not quite as safe. But nothing is quite as worrisome as walking along the side of Route 104 between campus…
Alex’s on the Water provides lakeside dining
Oswego sunsets are known to be beautiful, with the town overlooking Lake Ontario. Watching those sunsets while eating a meal with your close family and friends is something that the restaurant Alex’s on the Water offers. Alex’s on the Water,…
Cash Mob hits downtown Oswego
On Monday, Nov. 4, students of Oswego State gave back to the community by bringing an influx of customers to The River’s End Bookstore in downtown Oswego for a local cash mob. The event was held from 5:00 p.m. to…
Taco Bell opens in Oswego
After being announced more than a year ago, the city of Oswego finally has its own Taco Bell after the grand opening on Wednesday. The new Taco Bell, located on the corner of Route 104 and George St. on the…
Oswego businesses prepare for potential styrofoam ban
Oswego is joining the ban on styrofoam that has been spreading throughout cities and states around the country. Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow recently announced his “Keep Oswego Clean” Initiative, a plan intended to protect the environment and keep the city…
City of Oswego pollution proposal to ban public vaping, styrofoam
Mayor Billy Barlow and the common council of the city of Oswego are moving forward with plans to ban styrofoam containers and restrict the public use of tobacco and vaping in the Port City. The proposed bans will attempt to…
