Month: August 2023

Maud Ella Pitonza, 92, former Phoenix, New York resident, passed away in St. Augustine, Florida with her daughter Terry by her side on Tuesday August 9, 2022. She was born on February 1, 1930 in Syracuse, NY to her late parents, Ruth (Loomis) and Charles Boardman. Maud was a self employed home health aid for many years.

Thomas E. Mokwa

Thomas E. Mokwa, Jr., age 89 of Fulton, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, august 23, 2023. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 38 years, Jean Mokwa; and his parents, Thomas Sr and Anna Mokwa.

Joan L. Potts

Joan L. Potts, 74, of Oswego, passed away on August 23, 2023. Born in Syracuse, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Janet (Cooper) Coker.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident In Oswego County

Last night, at around 11:17 p.m., members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Chapel Road, between State Route 104A and Hall Road in the Town of Oswego.

Fort Ontario Welcomes U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division Band On Sept 2

The U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division Band marches into Oswego on Saturday, Sept. 2 for a concert honoring Dr. Mary Walker. The event begins at 7 p.m. at Fort Ontario State Historic Site, 1 E. Fourth St., Oswego. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and admission is free.

Oswego Daily News

Oswego City Drug Task Force Executed A Search Warrant Resulting In Arrests On East Second Street

On August 24, 2023, at about 10:30 am, the Oswego City Drug Task Force executed a search warrant on a E Second St residence regarding an ongoing narcotics investigation. As a result of the search warrant, investigators located and seized over seven (7) ounces of powder cocaine in bulk, 5 grams of crack cocaine in individual packaging and $3,400 in cash.

World Fife And Drum Friendship Festival Comes To Fort Ontario Sept. 4

Bring the family to the World Fife and Drum Friendship Festival in Oswego on Labor Day! The event begins at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 4 at Fort Ontario State Historic Site, 1 E. Fourth St., Oswego. Regular fort admission will be charged.

Art Association Of Oswego Features Two Exhibitions On View

The Art Association of Oswego has two exhibitions currently on view: “Recently: Paintings by Michael Flanagan are showing in the Timothy McHenry Gallery, and “Six Weeks“: Oswego County High School Invitational Artwork in the Kirk Beason Gallery.

OHS Takes First Place In 2023 Oswego County Envirothon

The Oswego County Legislature’s Economic Development and Planning Committee presented a certificate of recognition to students from Oswego High School as the winning team of the 31st annual Oswego County Envirothon during the June meeting of the full Legislature.

Senator Mannion Honors Upstate Minority Economic Alliance Executive Director Me’shae Brooks-Rolling

August 25, 2023 Contributor

Senator John W. Mannion today honored Me’Shae Brooks-Rolling, Executive Director of the Upstate Minority Economic Alliance (UMEA), for her commitment to advancing inclusive entrepreneurship in Central New York.