Read more about the article Proposed Sewer Sludge Facility in Wayne County Draws Opposition
Although the most recent Butler Town Board was not solely about the proposed Butler Composting Facility, local residents interested in the project filled the meeting space to overflowing. Photo courtesy of Shawn Youngman.

Proposed Sewer Sludge Facility in Wayne County Draws Opposition

Tully Environmental Inc. wants to haul 300 to 350 tons of sewage by truck from New York City to dump in a proposed facility in Butler. It plans to turn…

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Read more about the article Bracing for the Worst
A sign leading into the Business Expansion Center in Oswego details precautionary measures people are being advised to take in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Bracing for the Worst

Coronavirus threat changing lifestyles of many Oswego County residents By Lou Sorendo Although there are no confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Oswego County, residents are hunkering down in anticipation…

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Modernizing Inpatient Care: $7.6 Million Renovations Underway for Medical Surgical Unit at Oswego Health

(Oswego, NY – February 19, 2020) Oswego Health is taking care to the next level as they begin significant renovations to their medical surgical unit at Oswego Hospital. This $7.6…

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Read more about the article Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce Highlights Progress
Keynote speaker Melanie Littlejohn, New York Vice President, National Grid, addresses attendees at The Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting held earlier today at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center, Oswego.

Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce Highlights Progress

Chamber celebrates triumphs, award winners at annual meeting By Lou Sorendo Passion. Potential. Progress. With that mantra in mind, The Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting earlier…

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Read more about the article Local Nonprofits Encouraged to Apply for $115,000 in Grants
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Regional President Jim Reed (far back) distributed the company’s Community Health Awards to (seated) Trish Levine and Kerrie Ann Webb, Oswego YMCA; Anne Costa, Aurora of Central New York; Liz Gesin, Cortland County Health Department; and to (standing) Kelly Quinn, Danielle Klein and Jessica Gosa, Foodnet Meals on Wheels; Lynn Fox, Clear Path for Veterans; Nilsa DeJesus and Jason Bolton, Person to Person; Derek Green, Cortland County Health Department; Gail Longcore and Caryn Hughes, Hospice of Central New York; and Christina Wilson, Integrated Community Planning of Oswego County.

Local Nonprofits Encouraged to Apply for $115,000 in Grants

Competition is part of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield’s $115,000 in Community Health Awards Nonprofit organizations in upstate New York can apply for Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Community Health Award grants totaling $115,000…

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