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Vernon P. Detweiler

January 9, 2023 Contributor

Vernon P. Detweiler, 86, of Sterling, passed on January 4, 2023. Born in Danboro Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Samuel and Ruth (Bergey) Detweiler.

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Mark L. Kennedy

January 5, 2023 Contributor

Mark L. Kennedy, 52, of Fulton, passed on January 2, 2023. Born in Oswego, he was the son of Alice (Irland) Neild and the late James D. Kennedy.

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George C. Knighton Jr.

January 4, 2023 Contributor

George C. Knighton Jr., 28, of Oswego, died on December 30, 2022. Born in Syracuse, he was the son of George C. Knighton Sr. and the late Kathryn (Jones) Martin.

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Barbara Guynn

January 4, 2023 Contributor

Barbara Guynn, 101, of Oswego, passed away on January 1, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Fulton, she was the daughter of Charles and Maude (Simmons) Andrews.

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George Helmut Koenig

January 3, 2023 Contributor

Our beloved George Helmut Koenig left us on December 30 at the age of 84 after a brief and intense illness. The son of German immigrants, George grew up in Bergenfield, NJ with his two brothers.

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Adrian K. Richardson

January 2, 2023 Contributor

SCRIBA – Adrian K. Richardson, 78, of Scriba passed on December 30, 2022. Born in Oswego, he was the son of Earnest and Ruth (Lawton) Richardson. Adrian was raised in Lycoming. He was a proud […]

Janet D. Horton

December 26, 2022 Contributor

OSWEGO – Janet D. Horton, 63, of Oswego passed on December 22, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Winter Garden Florida, she was the daughter of the late Tommy R. and […]

Douglas M. Gehan

December 20, 2022 Contributor

Douglas M. Gehan, 75, of Scriba, passed on December 18, 2022. Born in Oswego, Douglas was the son of the late Douglas A. and Florence (Walpole) Gehan.

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William L. Russo

December 20, 2022 Contributor

William “Bill” L. Russo, born May 8, 1948, passed away on December 16, 2022, at St. Luke’s Facility after a long and painful illness.

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Kim Maiden Simmonds

December 19, 2022 Contributor

OSWEGO – Kim Maiden Simmonds, 75, of Oswego, New York, passed away on Tuesday, December 13th. Kim was born on December 5th, 1947 in Wales. He left school at age 16 to become a musician, […]

Fulton Man Arrested for Providing Alcohol and Nicotine Vapes to Minors

October 15, 2026

In July 2026, the Fulton Police Department received a report that an adult had purchased alcohol and provided it to a 13-year-old visiting the adult’s residence. An investigation was initiated into the incident. During the [...]
UPDATE: State Police investigate fatal motorcycle crash in Schroeppel

October 10, 2026

UPDATE: The motorcycle operator involved in the fatal accident has been identified as Hunter J. Hennessey, age 22, of Baldwinsville, NY. OSWEGO COUNTY – On October 9, 2026, at approximately 7:34 a.m., State Police responded [...]
Oswego Police Motor Vehicle Accident With A Pedestrian

October 10, 2026

On October 9, 2026, at approximately 3:05 PM, the Oswego Police Department responded to a reported motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian at the intersection of East Bridge Street and East First Street. Upon arrival, [...]

Small Fire Extinguished at Bristol Hill Landfill; Normal Operations Continue

October 16, 2026

A small fire at Bristol Hill Landfill was extinguished Oct. 16. Oswego County says the landfill and transfer station will continue normal operations while the cause is investigated. […] Share this: Email a link to [...]
USDA Announces $89 Million in Farm, Conservation Payments for New York

October 16, 2026

New York farmers, ranchers and landowners are receiving approximately $89 million in USDA safety net and conservation payments. Enrollment for 2026 ARC and PLC coverage continues through Dec. 11. […] Share this: Email a link [...]
Valiant Retire, Inc. supports OCO’s Giving Thanks 60 Years of Action Celebration

October 15, 2026

FULTON – Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) welcomes Valiant Retire, Inc. as a Gold Level Sponsor for the agency’s Giving Thanks Food and Beverage Pairing event. Presented by G&C Foods and Eagle Beverage, OCO’s Giving Thanks [...]