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Tickets Now on Sale for Compass FCU Member Appreciation Picnic on Sunday, September 8 at Thunder Island’s Oasis
OSWEGO – Compass Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the return of its member appreciation picnic, which will be held at The Oasis at Thunder Island on Sunday, September 8. The picnic will be held from Noon to 4 p.m. with a free credit union gift being made...
Archaeological field school provides hands-on experiences for students
SUNY Oswego’s archaeology field school led by anthropology faculty member Dr. Alanna Ossa returned this summer as 11 students participated in this year’s dig on a local property. The property, the once Van Buren Inn and Tavern located along the Oswego River, provided students with a rich history...
Otto Sitterly burned in Friday fire, returns to race at Oswego on Saturday
With nine Oswego supermodified track titles and 45 career supermod victories, Otto Sitterly is one of the greatest drivers to ever race at this lakeside oval. But this Canajoharie racer is also one very tough customer. Sitterly was leading Friday night’s ISMA/MSS main event in the closing laps, when the engine blew on his John Nicotra-owned winged super.
Harborfest, KRockathon, Arts & Crafts Festival: 18 things to do this week in Central NY
It’s a busy week in Central New York with local favorites returning to the area. Oswego’s Harborfest is known to draw in thousands from near and far to mingle and enjoy live entertainment on the waterfront. This year marks the festival’s 35th anniversary, and free shuttle rides to and from the festival site will be provided.
Trent Stephens Sweeps ISMA/MSS Stops at Oswego; Pockets $7,000 Win in Winged Super Challenge Finale
ISMA/MSS PR – OSWEGO, NY (July 20, 2024) – Trent Stephens inherited the lead on lap 38 when leader Otto Sitterly’s No. 7 went up in flames due to a blown engine and would go on to win Friday night’s ISMA/MSS/Novelis Oswego Winged Super Challenge 50 at Oswego Speedway to capture his second win of the 2024 ISMA / MSS Supermodified Series and his second win this year at Oswego. Stephens also won the series opener at The Steel Palace on June 1.
Kyle Perry Dominates Friday Night Lights Portion of J&S Paving 350 ‘Super Spectacle’ Weekend at Oswego Speedway
OSWEGO, NY (July 20, 2024) – In an exciting 25-lap J&S Paving 350 Super feature event at Oswego Speedway’s ‘Friday Night Lights’ portion of the 2-Day Super Spectacle presented by Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oswego and NBT Bank, Kyle Perry emerged victorious, clinching the $1,000 top prize in commanding fashion.
TOWPD: Woman observed swerving towards oncoming in Old Forge allegedly drove while impaired with two children in back-seat
OLD FORGE- A woman from Oswego County is accused of impaired driving with two children in the vehicle, following reports of a traffic stop last week in the Western Adirondacks. Mindy S. Billman, 45, of Fulton, NY was arrested by the Town of Webb Police Department on the night of...
Get Ready for Another Week of Stormy Weather in Central New York
A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for Central New York, which shows Mother Nature isn't yet finished with us. For the first time in what seems like forever, we finally enjoyed several rain and storm-free days in a row. It was a much-needed break from the severe weather we've received, especially as cities like Rome and Canastota recover from last week's tornado outbreak.
Man With History Of Stalking & Harassing Young Girls Seen In Central New York
An urgent warning after a man with a history of stalking was seen harassing a number of underage girls in Central New York. Kayleigh Burgess, the assistant manager from the Planet Fitness in Rome said a guy was harassing her and numerous other girls at the gym. "He told me I caught his attention because of my birth year on my necklace which makes me 26 years younger than him."
Pennsylvania man reels in record-breaking bass weighing more than 12 pounds on Cayuga Lake
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar on Monday announced the breaking of a 37-year-old fishing record and congratulated James Britenbaugh of Pennsylvania on his catch, the largest largemouth bass caught in New York. On July 11, Britenbaugh reeled in the record-breaking 12-pound, 6-ounce largemouth bass from Cayuga Lake while practicing for an upcoming bass tournament. His catch surpasses the previous record largemouth bass, caught from Buckhorn Lake, Otsego County, in 1987...
New York DOT: Scary Footage of Near Accident in Work Zone [VIDEO]
Late last week, the New York Department of Transportation (DOT) shared scary footage of a near-miss accident that happened in a work zone in Otsego, New York. The summer is a popular time for road work across New York state. There are numerous major roads across the Hudson Valley that are currently under construction or undergoing maintenance resulting in work zones.
Governor Hochul, Mayor Adams, and NYC Comptroller Lander Announce $500 Million for Affordable Housing
Agreement Designates Monies From the Battery Park City Authority’s Joint Purpose Fund To Be Spent for Affordable Housing. Builds on Commitment to Address New York’s Housing Crisis by Increasing Housing Stock With Safer, More Affordable, Quality Homes, Reducing Housing Cost Statewide. (WNY News Now) – Governor Kathy Hochul,...
Family of Missing Woman in Upstate New York Pleads for Safe Return
A mother of two from Upstate New York has gone missing, and State Police in New York are hoping that someone reading this right now might have some information about her whereabouts. According to the New York State Police, the search is on for a woman reported missing by her...
2 Hudson Valley Courts to Get More Judges, Decrease Major Backlogs in New York
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed new legislation to address the major backlogs facing courts around the state. The latest legislation makes moves to decrease the intense backlog by adding more judges to these courts. New York Addresses Major Backlog in Family and Civil Court Cases. On Wednesday,...
Capital Region restaurant inspections: July 15-19
These are the inspections from July 15 to 19 reported by the NYSDOH divided up by critical violations, non-critical violations, and no violations. You can find a list of all restaurant inspections for the last several years on the NYSDOH website.
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