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May 24, 2026

Francesca “Frances” Lee

April 22, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO – Francesca “Frances” Lee, 93, a long-time Oswego resident, entered the gates of heaven on April 19th, 2025 to meet her cherished savior, Jesus Christ. Born Francesca Castaldo, Frances was born in Caivano (Naples) […]

John A. Fritton

April 16, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO – John A. Fritton, 85, passed away on April 14, 2025. Born in Lockport N.Y., He was the son of the late James and Evelyn (Daigler) Fritton and was a graduate of the Desales […]

Sharon Constance “Connie” Barry

February 19, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO – Sharon Constance “Connie” Barry, 87, of Camillus, NY, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, NY. Born on January 5, 1938, in Oswego, NY, Connie was the daughter […]

Penny (Pietje) Sheridan

February 8, 2025 Contributor

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Penny (Pietje) Sheridan on January 29, 2025, at the age of 93. Born in the Netherlands on March 9, 1931, Penny was the daughter […]

David Charles Vanderhaden

January 29, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO – David Charles Vanderhaden,63, passed away on January 27 after a brief illness. David was born and raised in Oswego, N.Y. to Adrienne (Pettie) Vanderhaden and the late Charles Vanderhaden. In his younger years, […]

Mary E. Borte

January 14, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO – Mary E. Borte, 81, of Oswego NY, passed away on January 12, 2025. Born in Oswego she was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Dorval) Shortt. She was formerly employed with […]

Beverly A. Crahan

January 10, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO – Beverly A. Crahan, 86, a resident of Oswego passed away on January 5, 2025. Born in Fulton, She was the daughter of the late George and Iris (Knight) McLaughlin and was a graduate […]

Jayden Joseph Lee

December 21, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO – Jayden Joseph Lee, 22, of Oswego, New York, passed on to be with his beloved father on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Jayden, who was lovingly called “JJ,” was born July 30, 2002, to […]

Salvatore “Sam” Bradford

December 17, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO – Salvatore “Sam” Bradford, 77, a resident of Oswego passed away on December 15 at the Oswego Hospital. Born in Oswego, he was the son of the late James and Frances (Cortese) Bradford and […]

Burt E. Abbott

December 17, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO – Burt E. Abbott, 73, a resident of Oswego passed away on December 16, 2024 at his home Born in Oswego, he was the son of the late Leonard and Lillian (Price) Abbott and […]

Woodworth Resignation from Fulton Common Council

May 20, 2026

FULTON – Tuesday, Fulton Common Council meeting began with Mayor Rice’s proclamation recognizing The Fulton Garden Club. 1st Ward Councilor Mark Woodworth announced his resignation, and the mayor outlined the process for selecting a replacement. [...]
Fatal Accident in Oswego County

May 18, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The evening of May 17th, 2026, at around 5:07 PM, members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a two-vehicle motor vehicle accident on State Route 48, near the intersection [...]

Meet Cedar! –
Oswego County Announces New Accelerant Detection K-9

May 22, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Fire Coordinator’s Office welcomes Cedar, its new accelerant detection K-9, to its team. Cedar is a three-year-old English yellow lab who started helping with fire investigations earlier this month. [...]
State Police Investigate Fatal House Fire In Richland

May 22, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The New York State Police are investigating a fatal residential structure fire that occurred on May 21, 2026, at approximately 4:26 a.m. at 870 County Route 41 in the town of Richland. [...]
Woodworth Resignation from Fulton Common Council

May 20, 2026

FULTON – Tuesday, Fulton Common Council meeting began with Mayor Rice’s proclamation recognizing The Fulton Garden Club. 1st Ward Councilor Mark Woodworth announced his resignation, and the mayor outlined the process for selecting a replacement. [...]