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Barbara M. Bellinger

September 2, 2023 Contributor

Barbara M. Bellinger, age 95, widow of the late Robert E. Bellinger, died at her home on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. She was born in Oswego the daughter of the late Frank F. and Helen M. (St. John) King.

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Mary H. Hibbert

August 20, 2023 Contributor

Mary H. Hibbert, 80, a resident of Oswego passed away on August 18, 2023, at St.Luke Health Services. She was born in Oswego on April 11, 1943, and was a graduate of the Oswego High School.

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Patricia Y. Law

August 6, 2023 Contributor

OSWEGO – Patricia Y. Law, 78, a resident of Oswego passed away on August 1, 2023, at St.Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse. A lifelong resident of Oswego N.Y, born to the late Francis ” Jiggs” and […]

John P. Law

August 6, 2023 Contributor

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – John P. Law, 57, a resident of Scottsdale AZ., passed away on July 29, 2023, at his home; born in Oswego, N.Y., to William and Patricia (McManus) Law. John was a member […]

Kathleen Frances Zaryski

August 2, 2023 Contributor

Kathleen Frances Zaryski, 75, of Oswego passed away on August 2, 2023, peacefully with her family by her side, while listening to her favorite songs by Neil Diamond and Barry Manilow.

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Barbara Ann Coyer Caraccioli

July 31, 2023 Contributor

Barbara Ann Coyer grew up in the “Flats” section of the First Ward of Oswego, a block away from Lake Ontario on West Van Buren Street, where she learned to swim, boat, fish and enjoy all that the great lake had to offer a depression-era child.

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Andrew Phillips Nelson

July 24, 2023 Contributor

Andrew (Andy) Phillips Nelson, Ph.D., passed away peacefully at home on July 22, 2023, aged 86, following the onset of Parkinson’s disease.

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Cheryl A. Knopp

July 4, 2023 Contributor

Cheryl A. Knopp, 74, a resident of the Town of Oswego passed away at her home on July 1, 2023, while holding hands and being sung to by her loving and devoted husband and her family and cat Piper also by her side after courageously and so bravely fighting a terrible illness.

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Mary Louise (Mary Lou) Heintz

July 2, 2023 Contributor

Mary Louise (Mary Lou) Heintz, 71, passed peacefully Friday morning at Crouse Hospital after a brief but courageous battle.

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Mary Ann Cathcart

June 27, 2023 Contributor

Mary Ann Cathcart, 84, a resident of Oswego passed away on June 25, 2023 at St. Luke Health Services. Born in Oswego, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Catherine (Maiurano) Gentile. She was a graduate of Oswego High School.

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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 [...]