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May 26, 2026

Michael “Mike” D. Barker, Jr

April 2, 2024 Contributor

FULTON – Michael “Mike” D. Barker, Jr. age 55 of Fulton, NY passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, with his parents by his side. Mike was predeceased by his sister, Cassie Barker in 2006. […]

FULTON – March 27, 2024, Nancy J. Whitens, age 89 of Fulton, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, William Whitens, and grandson, Ryan Caster. Nancy […]

Dorothy “Dottie” Price

March 28, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO – March 17, 2024, Dorothy “Dottie” Price, 89, of Oswego, NY, formerly of Cato, NY, Levittown and Folsom, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving children on March 17, 2024. Born in […]

Ronda L. Stoutenger

March 26, 2024 Contributor

FULTON – Ronda L. Stoutenger, age 47 of Fulton, NY passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, March 16, 2024. She was predeceased by her father, Joseph Stoutenger; maternal grandparents, Myrtle and Hugh Barber; and […]

Hal G. Johnson

March 21, 2024 Contributor

Hal G. Johnson, 65, of Minetto, NY, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a hard-fought battle against cancer. Hal was born on October 14, 1958, to Mary Johnson-Kilmer and Harold […]

Robert “Rob” J. Henderson

March 21, 2024 Contributor

Robert “Rob” J. Henderson, age 68 of Sterling, NY passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, with his family by his side. Rob was predeceased by his father, Burton Henderson and wife, Jacquilyn Henderson. Rob is […]

Denise Ann Shortslef

March 19, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – March 16, 2024, Denise Ann Shortslef, 59, of Sterling passed away March 16, 2024 at St. Jospeh’s Hospital. A Sterling native, she was born in Oswego, to the late Donald J. Shortslef […]

James F Long

March 19, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – March 17, 2024, James F. Long, “Jimmer”, 84, of Sterling, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Born in Batavia, NY, Jim was a long time resident of […]

Harry L. Reynolds, Sr. “Lew”

March 19, 2024 Contributor

Harry L. Reynolds, Sr. “Lew”, age 98 of Oswego, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 14, 2024, with his family by his side. Lew was predeceased by his parents, Harry and Renee Poisbeau Reynolds. […]

Lisa E. Williams

March 15, 2024 Contributor

FULTON – March 10, 2024, Lisa E. Williams, 42, of Fulton, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at home. She was born in Oswego, a daughter to Robert C. McCarthy and Kathleen […]

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. [...]
Mexico Central School District Budget Vote Results

May 20, 2026

Proposition 1: The Budget Yes: 382 No: 194 Proposition 2: Student Transport Vehicles Yes: 420 No: 157 Board of Election (Elect 3, three-year terms) Amanda McIntyre: 445 Darlene Upcraft: 435 Kevin L. Gates: 393 Holly [...]