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Safe spot for online exchanges

Police department online sale exchange

Buying the perfect holiday gift on Facebook Marketplace, Next Door, Offer Up or another online platform? Stay safe with these tips from the Oswego Police Department (OPD):

 Be vigilant when selling or making a purchase:


* If something is too good to be true, it's probably a scam!
* Never buy anything sight-unseen.
* Steer clear of checks or money orders which are easily faked.
* Avoid sharing too much personal information, especially bank account or credit card numbers.
* Don't meet strangers at your home or unfamiliar areas.

OPD offers an area in its parking lot with 24-hour video surveillance for online sale exchanges. Open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday-Friday (excluding select holidays), OPD's lobby provides another safe spot. OPD is located at 3355 Woolley Road,

Make smart purchases and stay safe this holiday season!



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Perfect gift=Downtown Dollars

Downtown dollars 2025

Give the gift of local this holiday season!

Purchase Downtown Dollars online or at the Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce [ [link removed] ] office and enjoy $5 free for every $20 you spend, thanks to the Oswego Downtown Association [ [link removed] ].

Now through December 15, every purchase at participating downtown businesses enters you into a weekly drawing for $50 Downtown Dollars, good from January to March 2025. Plus, big prizes are up for grabs in the December 16 grand drawing—$25, $50, and $100 Downtown Dollars!

Remember, shopping small in Oswego matters! For every $100 spent locally, $68 stays right here, supporting our community and economy.

Learn more and purchase Downtown Dollars. [ [link removed] ]



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Larger-than-life gnomes

Barber shop gnome 2024 [ [link removed] ]

A heartfelt thank you to the talented members of the Hilltop Gardeners Garden Club for bringing festive cheer to downtown Oswego! Their beautifully crafted holiday gnomes—each with its own unique theme—are the perfect holiday touch.

As you stroll through downtown, take a moment to admire these whimsical decorations that make our Village feel even more magical this season. These creations are a true labor of love, and we’re so grateful for the creativity and care that went into every detail.



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Opportunity to connect in January

Community Kauffee January 18 2025 square ad

Oswego residents are invited to *Community Kauffee with Village President Ryan Kauffman [ [link removed] ] *at 9 a.m. on Saturday, January 18 at Bella-gia Boutique, at 27 S. Main Street. The topic is public safety. 

Coffee and breakfast treats will be served at 8:30 a.m. President Kauffman will share information about Public Safety and answer questions at 9 a.m.

RSVP by January 16 to 630-551-2347 or email <[email protected]>. 



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Upcoming dates

**December 24 -- **Christmas Eve. Village offices closed. Garbage collection unaffected.*
December 25 --* Christmas Day. Village offices closed. No garbage collection. 
*January 1 --* New Year’s Day. Village offices closed. No garbage collection.
*December 30 --* Free Christmas tree collection through January 10 [ [link removed] ]
*January 7 --* Committee of the Whole & Village Board Meetings [ [link removed] ]
*January 18 --* Community Kauffee with Village President Ryan Kauffman [ [link removed] ]

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