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May 26, 2026

Jerome (Jerry) Snowdon Smith

February 15, 2024 Contributor

Hannibal – Jerome (Jerry) Snowdon Smith passed away on February 9, 2024, as a result of exposure to Agent Orange while serving in the United States Army during the Vietnam War (Purple Heart Recipient). Jerry […]

Edward W. Dumas

February 13, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO – Edward W. Dumas, 83, of Minetto, passed away on February 10, 2024. Born in Oswego, he was the son of the late Leon and Nina (Harding) Dumas. Ed was a graduate of Oswego […]

Bonnie L. Marino

February 13, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO – Bonnie L. Marino, 67, of Oswego Town, passed unexpectedly on February 10, 2024. Born in Oswego, she was the daughter of the late Theron and Betty (Gardinier) Engle. Bonnie met and married her […]

Diana J. Desens

February 8, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO – Diana J. Desens, 83, of Oswego, passed away peacefully at her home on February 7, 2024, and went home to be with the Lord. She had a beautiful and genuine relationship with the […]

John Richard Fantom

February 8, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO – John Richard Fantom, 63, passed away on August 10, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was born in Oswego, NY to James H. and Diane J. (Hunter) Fantom on July 26, 1960. John […]

John T. Tonkin

February 6, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO – John T. Tonkin, 89, of Oswego passed away on February 6, 2024, with his loving family by his side. Born in Oswego, John was the son of the late Geroge T. and Alice […]

Carol Y. Hollenbeck

February 6, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO – Carol Y. Hollenbeck, 75, of Mexico passed unexpectedly on February 5, 2024, at home. Born in Syracuse, she was the daughter of the late Harrison and Olive (Tidwell) Sprague. Carol worked at Nestle […]

Robert Anthony Marino

February 2, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO – Robert Anthony Marino, 76, of Oswego passed away surrounded by his loving family on February 1, 2024. Born in Oswego, he was the miracle son of the late Anthony and Eunice (Kandt) Marino, […]

Robert D. Mills Jr.

January 30, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO – Robert D. Mills Jr., 70, of Oswego, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 29, 2024. Robert was born in Oswego to the late Robert D. Mills and Antoinette (Newberry) Mills. He was […]

Patricia A. Coyer

January 29, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO – Patricia A. Coyer, 88, of Oswego Town, passed away on January 27, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Patricia was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, the daughter of the late […]

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 [...]