Oswego County TodayFoster Funeral HomeFREE Independent News for Oswego County

August 3, 2026

[ August 2, 2026 ] Flood Watch issued August 2 at 2:26AM EDT until August 3 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY Emergency Posts

Edward “Ed” A. Shepard

February 13, 2025 Contributor

Edward “Ed” A. Shepard age 67 of Fulton, NY passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse. He was predeceased by his parents, Stanley and Doris Shepard. Ed is survived […]

Evelyn Harris

February 11, 2025 Contributor

FULTON – February 7, 2025, Evelyn Harris, 98, of Hannibal passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025. Born in Canada, Evelyn became a citizen of the United States and lived her entire life in […]

Ismael Torres

February 7, 2025 Contributor

Ismael Torres, age 75, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025. He worked as a machinist for many years at Crouse Hinds in Syracuse, NY. Ismael is survived by his sons, Joseph (Brandi) Rosario, Daniel […]

Michele E. Parrish

February 3, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – With shattered hearts and humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce that our cherished wife, mother, Glamma, sister, and friend, Michele E. Parrish, passed away surrounded by family on January 31, 2025. […]

Lorelei L. Hanczyk

January 31, 2025 Contributor

FULTON – Lorelei L. Hanczyk, 86, died peacefully with her loving family by her side at home on January 28th, 2025, in Fulton NY. Lorelei was born in Fulton, NY on March 16, 1938, to […]

Linda Benway

January 31, 2025 Contributor

FULTON – Linda Benway of Fulton passed away January 28th, 2025, at Crouse Hospital, following a brief illness. She was born and lived her life in Fulton, the oldest daughter to the late Raymond and […]

John F. Dembeck, Jr.

January 27, 2025 Contributor

FULTON – January 24, 2025, John Frank Dembeck Jr., 73, died peacefully at home on January 24, 2025, in Hannibal, NY. John was born in Port Jervis, NY on March 2, 1951, to John and […]

John H. Howe

January 24, 2025 Contributor

FULTON – January 21, 2025, John H. Howe, 82, of Fulton and Red Creek, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Seneca Manor after a long illness. John was born in Syracuse in March […]

William R. Knapp, Jr.

January 24, 2025 Contributor

FULTON – January 18, 2025, William R. Knapp, Jr., 53, of Fulton, NY, passed away at Crouse Hospital on Saturday, January 18, 2025, after a long illness. Born in Syracuse, he was the son of […]

Leonard M. Marsh

January 22, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO – January 17, 2025, Leonard “Lefty” Marsh, 98, of Sterling, NY, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at St. Luke’s Residential Care Center. He was a lifelong resident of Sterling. Leonard worked as […]

Flood Watch issued August 2 at 2:26AM EDT until August 3 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

August 2, 2026

WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. WHERE…Portions of central and western New York, including the following counties, in central New York, Jefferson, Lewis, Northern Cayuga and Oswego. In western New York, Allegany, Cattaraugus, [...]
Fatal Accident in Oswego County

July 27, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Early yesterday morning, July 26th, 2026, at around 2:07AM, members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle accident on Howard Road, between County Route 57 and County Route 176, in the Town of Volney. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2006 Saab [...]

Ongoing ‘High Visibility Engagement Campaigns’ –
Oswego County Continues Statewide STOP-DWI Efforts During August

July 30, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – New York State STOP-DWI’s August “100 Days of Summer” campaign continues from July. Police agencies and STOP-DWI coordinators provide additional law enforcement patrols to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving. [...]
Fatal Accident in Oswego County

July 27, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Early yesterday morning, July 26th, 2026, at around 2:07AM, members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle accident on Howard Road, between County Route 57 and County Route 176, in the Town of Volney. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2006 Saab [...]
National Rabies Vaccine Bait Drop in Oswego County July 31

July 24, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Health Department continues to work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to distribute oral rabies vaccine baits for wildlife through its Wildlife Services Program. Packets will be delivered [...]