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WEB1 day ago · Sheriff defends DA over claim that Oswego County crime is up. OSWEGO — Sheriff Don Hilton defended District Attorney Anthony DiMartino this week after DiMartino told county lawmakers — without offering evidence — that crime rose this year.
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WEB2 days ago · Sep 17, 2024. OSWEGO — The Oswego Public Library will be hosting author Richard Horan at 2 p.m. on Sept. 28 as he discusses writing fiction. Horan is the author of two works of fiction, "Goose Music" and "Life in the Rainbow." Hear about the novel writing process from the idea, to the mindset and the characters.
County gets new elections commissioner, acting public defender
WEB1 day ago · OSWEGO — Oswego County lawmakers have filled recent openings in leadership positions at the board of elections and the public defender’s office. The Oswego County Legislature unanimously appointed Matthew Fleming as Democratic elections commissioner and Bradley Janson as acting public defender at its meeting on Sept. 12.
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WEBApr 14, 2016 · Report: Oswego one of the state’s least healthy counties. [email protected]. Apr 24, 2023. OSWEGO — 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.
Oswego County homeowners may be eligible for disaster relief …
WEB2 days ago · ALBANY — Homeowners in Oswego County who experienced extensive damage from the remnants of tropical storm Debby in August are now eligible to apply for a grant from the state to help cover the cost. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that homeowners who suffered damages from specific severe weather …
County raises wages for many employees following compensation …
WEB1 day ago · The Oswego County Legislature is pictured in this file photo. The county has increased wages for many of its workers after a compensation study found that some positions were significantly underpaid. OSWEGO — As it continues struggling to fill positions ranging from nurses, sheriff’s deputies and …
Oswego County Legislature passes everything at Pulaski meeting
WEBAug 17, 2024 · Lauren Royce Photo. PULASKI — The Oswego County Legislature made its once-a-year trek Thursday to the historic H. Douglas Barclay Courthouse in Pulaski, but the meeting was short with mostly routine business about staffing, position placements and budgeting. At 2 p.m., the courthouse was buzzing with …
COVID cases rise in county; new study shows benefit of vaccine
WEBMar 30, 2022 · OSWEGO COUNTY — The Oswego County Health Department has announced that an additional 531 residents tested positive for COVID-19 from March 21 through March 27. This includes results from lab-confirmed tests and at-home tests. “COVID-19 virus activity has increased in our county,” said Oswego County Public Health Director Jiancheng Huang.
Oswego council passes first budget with tax increase in 8 years
WEBAug 27, 2024 · OSWEGO — The Oswego Common Council passed a more than $56 million budget Monday night, which included a 3.63% tax increase, the first in nearly a decade. The city of Oswego’s 2025 budget passed by a vote of 6-1, with Councilor John Gosek Jr., I-5th Ward, the lone no vote ...
Council to vote on Oswego’s budget, which includes first tax …
WEBAug 24, 2024 · OSWEGO — The Oswego Common Council will vote Monday night on a 2025 proposed budget of more than $56 million, which includes the city’s first tax increase in eight years.