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Nora E. Oja, 94

November 8, 2017 Contributor

Nora E. Oja, 94, of Lockport, NY, passed away at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Emma and Edward Daigler, on Sunday Nov. 5, 2017.

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Gordon C. Tappan, 87

October 30, 2017 Contributor

Gordon C. Tappan, 87, of Phoenix, NY, died on Saturday October 28, 2017, at University Hospital, Syracuse, NY, with family by his side.

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Winona Jane (Hess) Gifford, 94

October 26, 2017 Contributor

Winona Jane (Hess) Gifford, 94, former W. Phoenix, NY, resident passed away in Grass Valley, Calif., on December 7, 2016.

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Georgia M. Draughn, 76

October 25, 2017 Contributor

Georgia M. Draughn, 76, of Schroeppel (Phoenix), passed away suddenly on Sunday October 22, 2017, at her home.

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Milton E. Candee, 86

October 22, 2017 Contributor

Milton E. Candee, 86, of Forestport, NY, passed away on Saturday October 21, 2017.

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Norman T. Bloss, 66

October 6, 2017 Contributor

Norman T. Bloss, 66, of Hannibal, NY, passed away on Friday Oct. 6, 2017, in Oswego.

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Joseph B. Donhauser, 22

September 27, 2017 Contributor

Joseph B. Donhauser, 22, of Fulton, NY (Granby), passed away unexpectedly on Sunday Sept. 24, 2017.

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Gertrude Annie Converse, 97

September 22, 2017 Contributor

Gertrude Annie Converse, 97, of Phoenix, passed away on
Thursday Sept. 21, 2017, in Syracuse.

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Barbara Louise (Bower) Hunkins, 84

September 15, 2017 Contributor

Barbara Louise (Bower) Hunkins, 84, of Mesa, Ariz., passed away on Tuesday Sept. 12, 2017, peacefully at her home.

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Jeremy H. Clark, 40

August 24, 2017 Contributor

Jeremy H. Clark, 40, of South Granby Road, town of Granby, passed away on Monday August 21, 2017.

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Suspect Arrested After Overnight Arson Spree at Oswego’s Hamilton Homes

March 28, 2026

OSWEGO – On March 27, 2026, at approximately 7:32 PM, personnel from the Oswego Police Department and Oswego Fire Department were dispatched to 96 Hamilton Street, Hamilton Homes, for a reported dumpster fire. While investigating [...]
One Resident Displaced, One Firefighter Injured in Overnight Fire in Oswego

March 28, 2026

OSWEGO – One occupant was displaced and one Firefighter sustained minor injuries at an overnight structure fire in the City of Oswego. The Oswego Fire Department was dispatched at 1:49am to 96 Hamilton Street – [...]
State Police Arrest Scriba Man On Sex Offense Charges

March 25, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – On March 24, 2026, the New York State Police arrested David A. Dennis, age 43, of Scriba, New York, for attempting to engage in sexual misconduct with a minor. Dennis is charged [...]

State Police Seize Untaxed Cigarettes Following I-81 Traffic Stop

April 3, 2026

OSWGO COUNTY – On March 31, 2026, members of the New York State Police Troop D Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET), Counter Terrorism Intelligence Unit (CTIU), and the United States Border Patrol Smuggling/Targeting [...]
Oswego County Issues Warning as Salmon River Experiences High Flow Conditions

March 31, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County officials warn the public that the Salmon River is experiencing high flows due to heavy rains that occurred last night, March 30, which, together with more heavy rains forecast tonight, [...]
Oswego Elks Lodge Donates $3,000 to Support CiTi BOCES Fueling Futures Program

March 31, 2026

OSWEGO – The Oswego Elks Lodge has generously donated $3,000 to the CiTi BOCES Fueling Futures program, helping to ensure students have access to the resources they need to succeed both in and out of [...]