Michael C. Backus

Son of successful publisher, former county clerk makes transition into private sector as second in command at Oswego Health By Lou Sorendo At 29, Michael C. Backus was elected to…

Publisher’s Note October / November 2020

By Wagner Dotto We’re excited to work on the 2021 Business Guide, listing the largest companies in the region. We’re in the process of mailing letters to more than 500…

Greece: All Visits Start in its Capital, Athens

By Sandra Scott Discover the roots of Western Civilization, relax on one of the many sun-soaked beaches or island hop in the Aegean and Ionian Seas. Explore Greece, the land…

Striving for Greater Diversity

CenterState CEO first VP of racial equality and social impact discusses her new role By Lou Sorendo Juhanna Rogers, Ph.D., was recently named vice president of racial equity and social…

Media: Where This Appetite for Scandals Comes From

By Bruce Frassinelli bfrassinelli@ptd.net ‘Do our political servants today have more scandals than their predecessors, or is it that today’s news media are more probing, and scandals and sexual indiscretions…

Trending: Pets in the Workplace

Small business owners say having pets in the workplace raises morale, customer engagement By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant First-time shoppers at DeVine Designs by Gail in Fulton expect to see floral…

Not Skipping on Tradition

Oswego fish fry sizzles By Christopher Malone Skip’s Fish Fry, located at 42 W. 2nd St. in Oswego, seems to be on an island of its own. When looking at…

Rebirth

City of Oswego undergoes massive transformation as commercial projects flourish Story by Lou Sorendo It’s a renaissance. The city of Oswego is undergoing a significant transformation as its landscape is…