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Steven D. Ledford, 58

December 3, 2018 Contributor

Steven D. Ledford, 58, a resident of Oswego, passed away unexpectedly on Friday November 30, 2018, at Oswego Hospital.

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William ‘Keith’ Purce, 90

November 30, 2018 Contributor

William “Keith” Purce, 90, a resident of Oswego, lost his battle with Alzheimer’s disease on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, surrounded by his family.

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Elizabeth M. ‘Betty’ Lopez, 71

November 29, 2018 Contributor

Elizabeth M. “Betty” Lopez, 71, a resident of Oswego, passed away on Tuesday November 27, 2018, at the Bishop Rehab and Nursing Center in Syracuse.

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Ward Charles See, 86

October 16, 2018 Contributor

Ward Charles See, 86, a resident of Simeon Dewitt Apartments, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018, at Oswego Hospital.

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George J. Scandura Jr., 76

October 16, 2018 Contributor

George J. Scandura Jr., 76, a resident of Scriba passed away on Monday October 15, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse.

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William F. Hibbert Jr., 53

October 4, 2018 Contributor

William F. Hibbert Jr., 53, a resident of Oswego, passed away on Wednesday morning October 3, 2018, with his family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer.

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Shirley M. Goodsell, 92

September 24, 2018 Contributor

Shirley M. Goodsell, 92, a resident of Oswego, passed away on Thursday September 6, 2018, at the St. Luke Health Services.

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Maureen S. Andres, 60

September 10, 2018 Contributor

Maureen S. Andres, 60, a resident of Oswego passed away on Friday September 7, 2018, at her home.

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Caitlin E. Mulcahey, 34

August 8, 2018 Contributor

Caitlin E. Mulcahey, 34, a former resident of Oswego, passed away on Thursday August 2, 2018, in Chittenango.

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Daniel F Cliff, 52

July 22, 2018 Contributor

Daniel F Cliff, 52, a resident of Scriba passed away peacefully on Friday July 20, 2018, at his home, surrounded by loved ones.

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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 [...]