LAKE ONTARIO — State officials are urging residents and anglers to avoid spawning lake sturgeon.

FULTON — Students ready to launch their higher education experience can explore opportunities at Cayuga Community College (CCC) from the comfort of their own home this month at the college’s virtual open house.

Barbara J. Burnham, 92, a resident of Shady Lane in the town of Scriba,  passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse.

FULTON — The Fulton City School District Board of Education last week unanimously approved a $73.77 million budget for 2020-2021, a $423,000 increase from 2019-2020.

OSWEGO — Seated on a piece of exercise equipment where the pews would normally be, Larry Miller’s words echo through the arches of the wide open room.

OSWEGO — The SUNY Oswego-based National Public Radio affiliate WRVO Public Media recently earned a variety of honors, including a prestigious Regional Edward R. Murrow Award.

OSWEGO — Oswego County Federal Credit Union recently launched a military tribute banner program, entitled “Hometown Heroes” in the cities of Fulton and Oswego.

OSWEGO — Officials for the annual Make It Happen 20k Race Series announced Tuesday the third-annual celebration of local community, causes and fitness is moving forward with the first two events virtually as New York remains under COVID-19 restrictions including social distancing protocols. 

OSWEGO — Annual Memorial Day ceremonies were largely canceled over the weekend due to social distancing recommendations, but some went on with protective measures in place while others used social media to disseminate their messages.

OSWEGO — For George DeMass, it’s important to recite each name and give them a moment.

FULTON — How are you? Three months ago those words were simply an everyday greeting that would usually elicit a response of fine thanks, how are you?

OSWEGO — The Oswego Rotary annually sponsors the Top 100 Oswego High School Student Dinner but they had to honor the top students in a different way this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oswego County partners with SUNY Upstate to provide COVID-19 testing at CiTi BOCES

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is an updated version of the story that appeared online Thursday, May 21.

OSWEGO — The Oswego Fire Department has released more details regarding the fire that tore through a west side home on Wednesday night.

OSWEGO — Warmer weather and limited options for recreation due to coronavirus-related closures have more people spending time outdoors, and public health experts are warning individuals to be on the lookout for ticks, which can carry illnesses such as Lyme disease.

SYRACUSE — St. Mary of the Assumption Church will operate as a “personal parish” within the consolidated Port City Catholic community, according to a Thursday statement from Diocese of Syracuse officials.

OSWEGO — The Oswego City School District’s Board of Education Tuesday unanimously approved its 2020-21 budget, balanced partially by using surplus funds from 2019-20 as the district faces an “emergency period” due to the ongoing pandemic.

OSWEGO — A fire ripped through a west side residence Wednesday evening, summoning firefighters to battle the blaze well after the sun went down.

OSWEGO — GJP Italian Eatery is expecting to distribute more than 300 pizzas to graduating Oswego High School seniors this week.

OSWEGO — The Oswego County Health Department has announced the locations of local COVID-19 testing sites, but cautioned that testing availability is based on available supplies and lab capacity.

SCRIBA — Police say the recent death of an electrical contractor at Novelis is still under investigation but few details will emerge until a medical examiner’s report is processed.

FULTON — Cayuga Community College will offer its extensive summer 2020 courses remotely, with students enjoying increased course options and the full spectrum of Cayuga’s support services.

OSWEGO — Oswego County government has launched oswegocounty.com/restart, a directory of online resources to help businesses and organizations prepare for reopening.

UPDATE 9:30 a.m. May 20

Officials urge caution as CNY begins to ease restrictions

LYSANDER — Gail Tosh says she knew from the start it would likely take more than one try.

MEXICO — The Mexico High School Vex Robotics team recently celebrated its year virtually, being honored during an international ceremony.

UPDATE 2:08 p.m. Saturday, May 16

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Health Department will test essential workers for the COVID-19 virus Friday, May 15, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Scriba Highway Garage, Route 104, Scriba.

Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation announces port winners of 2019 Pacesetter AwardWASHINGTON – The U.S. Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) announced five U.S. ports in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System have been awarded the Robert J. Lewis Pacesetter Aw…

Partnership with Oswego Health focusing on those 'critical to keeping our students and community safe and functioning'

OSWEGO — Robert F. Moshier, sentenced to state prison in 2014 for killing his wife, will this week face a parole board expected to render judgment on if the former Oswego man is fit to rejoin society.

OSWEGO -- Ongoing research efforts, leadership for an international research competition and a selfless disposition helped make Fehmi Damkaci, professor and chair of chemistry, this year’s winner of the SUNY Oswego President’s Award for Scholarly and Creative Activity.

OSWEGO — Organizers of the popular “Make It Happen 20k Race Series” in Oswego, are looking at innovative ways to still make it happen despite the New York State on Pause and social distancing rules in place due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

PENNELLVILLE — A SUNY Oswego senior has taken matters into her own hands.  Alexis Bowering, a 2020 senior graduating with a bachelor’s degree in public relations concentrating in marketing, has started her own campaign to recognize and honor the SUNY Oswego senior class of 2020.

OSWEGO — The Oswego County Prevention Coalition has been awarded funding to add more resources and another staff member for its local efforts.

FULTON — G. Ray Bodley High School’s top two students of the Class of 2020 are Emily Porter and Sam Cary.

SANDY CREEK — Two hardworking and determined young women who have been involved in numerous activities at Sandy Creek have earned the distinction of valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2020.

OSWEGO — The escalating COVID-19 pandemic in March necessitated a delay until this month in the Richard S. Shineman Foundation’s focus on its usual first round of grant applications. The decision was made instead, to fund up to $150,000 in a newly established Oswego County COVID-19 Fund, in …