City of Oswego prepares ahead of total solar eclipse next month
A window decal of a smiling moon covering the sun greets pedestrians walking past Man in the Moon Candies in Oswego. Around it reads, “ECLIPSE! APRIL 8TH.” To the right of it is a small advertisement for a collectible poster…
Exotic snacks available to local community at new downtown store
SNAX, a new downtown storefront that sells exotic snacks, hosted its grand opening ceremony on April 7. SNAX’s products range from gummy Skittles and peach-flavored Kit Kats to calamari squid-flavored potato chips and Japanese soda. Graham Barney, the owner, said…
Oswego County among least healthy counties in New York, according to report
Oswego County is ranked one of the least healthy counties in New York, according to a report by County Health Rankings and Roadmaps (CHR&R), a program by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. In 2023, CHR&R ranks Oswego County…
Businesses to replace JCPenney in Oswego Plaza
The recent announcement of the addition of a Hobby Lobby and Texas Roadhouse to Oswego Plaza provided some answers to the questions about the potential closing of JCPenney. Rumors of JCPenney’s closing have been circulating since 2020, as both the…
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…
Annual Pumpkin Fest returns to city of Oswego
The Oswego chapter of the YMCA held its annual Pumpkin Festival on Oct. 1 and 2, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at Washington Square Park. The Pumpkin Festival, which is co-sponsored by the City of Oswego, included…
Annual city of Oswego PorchFest returns
The Seventh Annual Oswego PorchFest will take place from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18 in and around Oswego’s Historic West Franklin and Montcalm Parks. It is a community building annual event in which local musicians perform…
Town of Oswego welcomes new restaurant to its lakeside shores
New to Oswego, LD’s on the Lake has opened its doors and patio with hopes of sharing its signature craft beer, burgers and wings with a receptive community. Opening between Rudy’s Lakeside Drive-In and Bev’s Dairy Treat, the restaurant is…
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…
