Shea Lazansky

Board President Donna Marino announced at the Dec. 6 meeting of the board, that the applications to fill Kroner’s seat for the remainder of her term will be available to the public beginning January 3, 2022.

An additional 60 patrons will be able to enjoy their ice cream and meals at picnic tables under a covered patio when the weather allows--just as generations did when the old Dairy Hut occupied the site.

Small businesses across the country have been hindered this holiday season by interruptions in their supply chains that have affected operations and products for customers.

During the period of Nov. 29 - Dec. 5, positive cases reported among students increased from 48 during the week of Nov. 22-28 to 65 cases. 36 cases were reported at the district’s elementary schools, six cases at junior high schools, and 22 cases at the district’s two high schools.

Photos inside the Dairy Barn in downtown Oswego, set to open in February 2022.

Thompson Principal Marcus Lewis asked families to remind students that “no weapons, or anything resembling a weapon, are permitted on school grounds.”

“When I became superintendent in 2016 the district was looking at a future of unbalanced budgets and a declining fund balance," Superintendent John Sparlin told the Board of Education.

Santa and Mrs. Claus lit Montgomery's Christmas tree outside of Village Hall, before proceeding inside to greet children and families.

Photos from Montgomery's Christmas tree lighting celebration at Village Hall Dec. 5.

After skipping a last year as a COVID-19 precaution, the Christmas Walk returned to Oswego in full force, with singing groups, toy train rides, a snowglobe bounce house and a tree-lighting ceremony.

Photos from the Christmas Walk Dec. 3 in downtown Oswego.

The number of positive COVID-19 cases among OSD 308 students decreased during the Nov. 22-28 period, from 38 during the week of Nov. 15-21, to 29 cases.

The Oswego Christmas Walk will return Friday, Dec. 3, with a full night of events for visitors to enjoy from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Associate Superintendent for Educational Services Faith Dahlquist also addressed possible causes behind the achievement gaps and what steps the district is taking to close the gaps.

The Oswego Christmas Walk did not take place in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but is returning Friday, Dec. 3 with a full night of events for visitors to enjoy, from 4:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.