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Mary A. Hamer, 96

September 21, 2015 Contributor

Mary A. Hamer, formerly of Fulton, died at Oswego Hospital on Sunday, September 20, 2015, at the age of 96.

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Cynthia L. Farmer, 58

September 21, 2015 Contributor

Cynthia L. Farmer, 58, of Granby, passed away Sunday September 20, 2015, at home.

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Donald ‘Cyrano’ J. Smith, 79

September 14, 2015 Contributor

Donald J. Smith, 79, of Fulton passed away Sunday September 13, 2015, at home surrounded by his loving family.

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David R. Birdsell Sr., 60

September 11, 2015 Steve Yablonski

David R. Birdsell Sr., 60, of Palermo, passed away Thursday September 10, 2015.

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Howard ‘Boomer’ Thompson, 66

September 10, 2015 Contributor

Howard “Boomer” Thompson, 66, of Ira, passed away suddenly on Sunday September 6, 2015, while on vacation in Florida.

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Carol Finter Fleming, 82

September 9, 2015 Contributor

Carol Finter Fleming, 82, of Stroudsburg, Pa., formerly of Fulton, died on Friday September 4, 2015, while under hospice care at home.

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Donald H. Gardner, 77

September 9, 2015 Contributor

Donald H. Gardner, 77, of Fulton, passed away peacefully on Monday September 7, 2015, after a long illness.

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Stephen R. Polacek III, 76

September 3, 2015 Contributor

Stephen R. Polacek III, 76, of Palermo, passed away on Tuesday September 1, 2015, at home surrounded by his family.

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Mary C. Smith, 43

September 2, 2015 Contributor

Mary C. Smith, 43 of Fulton, passed away Saturday August 29, 2015.

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Walter N. Love, 85

August 30, 2015 Contributor

Walter N. Love, 85, of Liverpool, formerly of Sandy Creek, passed away Saturday August 29, 2015, at home with his loving family by his side.

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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 [...]