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May 26, 2026

Juan O. Torres Algarin

May 13, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO – Juan O. Torres Algarin, 22, of Oswego, died unexpectedly on May 7, 2025. Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of Juan Torres and Zoethmarie Algarin Torres. Juan enjoyed playing electronic games […]

Dawn Irene Tice

May 7, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO – Dawn Irene Tice, 88 years old, died peacefully in her home on May 3, 2025. She was born in Oswego, NY, to Dorothy (Harrington) and Lewis Pelkey. She had three half sisters and […]

Michael G. Cianfarano

May 6, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO – Michael G. Cianfarano, 64, of Oswego, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025. Born in Oswego, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Michalski) Cianfarano. Michael graduated from St. Mary’s […]

Kurt F Bessel Sr.

May 6, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO – Kurt F Bessel Sr., age 91, of Palermo, New York, passed away peacefully at Oswego Hospital on Sunday evening, May 4th as a result of complications stemming from a fall in the home […]

Frederick A. Orr

April 29, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO – On April 27, 2025, Frederick A. Orr passed into the arms of his Heavenly Father in Scriba surrounded by family and friends. Born in Oswego, Fred was the only son of the late […]

David T.C. Rebbeor

April 22, 2025 Contributor

David T.C. Rebbeor, 39, of Minetto, died on April 14, 2025. Born in Oswego, he was the son of the late Kimberly Rebbeor. David worked as a self-employed Computer Tech. He enjoyed his saltwater tanks […]

Wayne Eaton

April 18, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO – Wayne Eaton, 73, of Oswego, passed away on April 16, 2025. Born in Syracuse, he was the son of the late Richard and Nellie (Cody) Eaton. Wayne was employed as a cleaner at […]

Gary M. Gougeon

April 18, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO – Gary M. Gougeon, 75, of Oswego, passed away on April 11, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born in Marion, NY, he was the son of the late Bonnie Thran. Gary was a self-employed […]

Ellen L. Comstock

April 14, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO – Ellen L. Comstock, 88, of Oswego passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Lawrenceville NJ, the daughter of the late Harry A. […]

Richard V. Ketcham

April 9, 2025 Contributor

FULTON – Richard V. Ketcham, 85, of Oswego Town, passed away at home, on April 4, 2025. Born in Fulton, he was the son of the late James and Marietta (Guernsey) Ketcham. Richard served in […]

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 [...]