Editor's Note: This article has been updated as of 12:45 with current information.
Sept 25, 2026 — The Oswego Police Department (OPD) just lifted the shelter in place for Colchester drive and the immediate vicinity. As of 10:00 am they have the subject in custody, and have cleared and secured the subject's residence. Police are still on the scene completing an investigation. An initial press release has been issued, with more information on the way.
According to the Village of Oswego Police, IL Facebook post with an initial press release, the incident began as a domestic disturbance before escalating to an armed conflict. Earlier this morning, officers helped a female resident safely retrieve her property and leave the residence. Later, at 1:19, a male called 9-1-1 requesting medical assistance. Upon arrival of officers, they heard yelling and threats toward officers, as well as a firearm discharge. The subject was taken into custody without further incident, and the investigation is still ongoing.
During today's OH Homecoming Pep Assembly, the 2026 Homecoming King and Queen were announced: seniors Danny Claycombe and Emma Francheschini took home the hardware.
The nominations were released Sep. 3, and since then, students were scrambling to vote for their favorite pair in one of Homecoming’s biggest traditions.
“I chose to run for Homecoming Court because a lot of my friends were doing it, and I thought it would be fun if all my friends and I got [[on]] court,” said OH Senior Reagan Zaccardi, who posted on her Instagram and Snapchat stories immediately after voting came out.
Most of the time, students who run for homecoming court are either a couple or friends with other candidates.
On Aug. 27, OH staff and students faced an unexpected challenge: school printers were mysteriously and immediately not working, leaving staff and students to scramble with alternative assignments.
OH went without printers for several days, causing concern and possible setbacks for staff. “Not knowing how long we would be without this luxury,” was a major concern according to OH Career and Technical Education teacher Nancy Wyatt.
Sign next to printer in OH library expressing all printers are down. Credit: Peyton Allen 42Fifty
Both color and black-and-white printers, which students and staff rely on everyday, are still in high demand even though OH is a 1:1 technology school.
On Sat. May 16, OH celebrated the graduating class of 2026. Along with an announced 700 graduates, thousands of friends, family, and staff watched in support aa the 139th OH graduating class walked across the stage and began a new chapter of life.
That chapter, according to OH SchoolLinks data, will take the Class of '26 to a wide range of places in the United States, but as Graduation Keynote Speaker and OH '26 graduate Hailey Nass said, "Time is pushing us into something new. The clock isn't going to stop ticking, so don't wait for that perfect time: take the risk."
That "something new" for a majority of graduates, 62.44%, means seeking a 4-year degree from a college or university. However, 84.71% plan to continue their education in some way with post-high school education, according to self-reported data as collected by SchoolLinks, the SD#308 student information platform used by Student Services to help students with college and career planning.
On Sat., the Panthers' Kaleb Stupenhorst made history with a 42-yard field goal to win 10-7 against Lockport, giving Oswego a bid at the State title after 22 years.
With characteristic teamwork and determination, the Panthers continued to get done what they've aimed to all season: a win - good, bad or ugly. In the photo essay below, relive the instant classic game as it unfolded.
Now, the team looks ahead to their goal of bringing home the State championship this Sat., Nov. 29. They know they are the underdogs in this fight, but wouldn't it be the cherry on top of the Mt. Carmel sundae to bring that trophy home?