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Melvin (Mel) Kimball

June 16, 2014 Contributor

Melvin (Mel) Kimball of Scriba NY, passed away on Saturday June 14, 2014, at his home, with his family by his side.

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our beloved Constance E. Schrader (Nana) as she peacefully passed on Friday June 13, 2014, in the confidence of her exceptional faith and with family by her side.

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Tamara Bethlyn Hewitt

June 9, 2014 Contributor

Tamara Bethlyn Hewitt of Oswego passed away on Sunday June 8, 2014, at the Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse after a short illness.

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Peter L. LaFave, 73

June 1, 2014 Contributor

Peter L. LaFave, 73, a resident of the Oswego area passed away on Friday May 30, 2014, in Rome NY.

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Edward R. LaMay, 63

May 31, 2014 Contributor

Edward R. LaMay, 63, a resident of Scriba, passed away on Wednesday May 28, 2014, at his home.

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Patrick H. McCarthy, 89

May 30, 2014 Contributor

Patrick H. McCarthy, 89, passed away from complications of pneumonia on Thursday May 29, 2014, at Oswego Hospital.

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Edna M. Smith, 87

May 23, 2014 Contributor

Edna M. Smith, 87, of Oswego, went peacefully to the Lord on Wednesday May 21, 2014.

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Elsie Simons, 93

May 19, 2014 Contributor

Elsie Simons, a lifelong resident of Oswego, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Cicero on Wednesday May 14, 2014, at the age of 93.

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William R. Gomon, 86

May 16, 2014 Contributor

William R. Gomon, 86, of Oswego, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 15, 2014, surrounded by his family.

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Elizabeth J. ‘Betty’ Bumpus, 85

May 9, 2014 Contributor

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Bumpus, 85, a resident of Oswego, passed away on Tuesday May 6, 2014, in North Carolina.

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Fulton Man Arrested for Providing Alcohol and Nicotine Vapes to Minors

October 15, 2026

In July 2026, the Fulton Police Department received a report that an adult had purchased alcohol and provided it to a 13-year-old visiting the adult’s residence. An investigation was initiated into the incident. During the [...]
UPDATE: State Police investigate fatal motorcycle crash in Schroeppel

October 10, 2026

UPDATE: The motorcycle operator involved in the fatal accident has been identified as Hunter J. Hennessey, age 22, of Baldwinsville, NY. OSWEGO COUNTY – On October 9, 2026, at approximately 7:34 a.m., State Police responded [...]
Oswego Police Motor Vehicle Accident With A Pedestrian

October 10, 2026

On October 9, 2026, at approximately 3:05 PM, the Oswego Police Department responded to a reported motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian at the intersection of East Bridge Street and East First Street. Upon arrival, [...]

Small Fire Extinguished at Bristol Hill Landfill; Normal Operations Continue

October 16, 2026

A small fire at Bristol Hill Landfill was extinguished Oct. 16. Oswego County says the landfill and transfer station will continue normal operations while the cause is investigated. […] Share this: Email a link to [...]
USDA Announces $89 Million in Farm, Conservation Payments for New York

October 16, 2026

New York farmers, ranchers and landowners are receiving approximately $89 million in USDA safety net and conservation payments. Enrollment for 2026 ARC and PLC coverage continues through Dec. 11. […] Share this: Email a link [...]
Valiant Retire, Inc. supports OCO’s Giving Thanks 60 Years of Action Celebration

October 15, 2026

FULTON – Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) welcomes Valiant Retire, Inc. as a Gold Level Sponsor for the agency’s Giving Thanks Food and Beverage Pairing event. Presented by G&C Foods and Eagle Beverage, OCO’s Giving Thanks [...]