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April 4, 2026

[ April 1, 2026 ] Flood Advisory issued April 1 at 5:55AM EDT until April 2 at 5:45AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY Emergency Posts

Patricia Barnes Kerfien

June 10, 2024 Contributor

FULTON – June 7, 2024, Patricia Barnes Kerfien, 82, of Volney, passed away peacefully Friday, June 7, 2024 at home with her loving family by her side. Pat was born April 29, 1942 in Fulton […]

Peter Truax Bock

May 6, 2024 Contributor

FULTON – May 4, 2024, Peter Truax Bock, 80, of Fulton passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Oswego Hospital. He was born April 26, 1944 in Syracuse to Edward Charles and Arlene Truax Bock […]

FULTON – April 17, 2024, Sondra Lee Townley, 55, of Watertown, formerly of Fulton passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024. She was born August 15, 1968 in Fulton to Jake Cook, Sr. and Linda Hartmann […]

Jennifer S. Hines Cook

April 25, 2024 Contributor

FULTON – April 24, 2024, Jennifer S. Hines Cook, 52, of Baldwinsville passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Jennifer was born December 12, 1971 in Oswego to Donald E. and Carol A. Hines. She was […]

James Michael Vincent, Sr.

April 17, 2024 Contributor

FULTON – April 11, 2024, James Michael Vincent, Sr., 61, of Fulton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2024. He was born April 30, 1962 in Fulton. He was a proud resident of Fulton […]

Joyce Parkhurst

April 13, 2024 Contributor

FULTON – April 12, 2024, Joyce Parkhurst, 75, of Fulton passed away peacefully Friday, April 12, 2024 at home with her loving family by her side. Joyce was born in Oswego on August 21, 1948 […]

Douglas F. Caster

April 13, 2024 Contributor

FULTON – April 11, 2024, Douglas F. Caster, 78, of Alpharetta, Georgia formerly of Fulton, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 11, 2024 with his loving family by his side. He was born […]

Glenn E. Streeter

March 22, 2024 Contributor

ALBANY, NY – Glenn Streeter, 67 of Albany, passed away on Tuesday March 12, 2024, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. Born in Fulton, NY in 1956 to Willard (Bob) Streeter and Joan (Rasmussen) Streeter, […]

Albert L. Emmons

March 21, 2024 Contributor

FULTON – March 19, 2024, Albert “Al” L. Emmons, 81, of Hannibal passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024. He was born August 30, 1942 in Fulton to Myrle “Mike” and Bessie Mae Emmons. Al retired […]

Cory R. Meeker

March 13, 2024 Contributor

FULTON – March 8, 2024, Cory R. Meeker, 41, of Fulton passed away Thursday, March 8, 2024 with his loving family by his side. He was born November 1, 1982 in Oswego to Gerald J. […]

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 [...]