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August 18, 2026

Richard Burke

July 24, 2024 Contributor

FULTON – Richard (Richie) Thomas Burke, 84, passed away on July 21, 2024. Richard was the son of Thomas and Sabina (Kowal) Burke. Richard graduated from Fulton High School in 1957 and attended college. He […]

Michael Treasure

July 24, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO – Michael A. Treasure, 59. of Sterling, lost his battle to colon cancer on Saturday July 20, 2024. He was the son to the late Carl and Charlotte (McGinley) Treasure. He is predeceased by […]

William E. Urbach

July 23, 2024 Contributor

FULTON – July 21, 2024, William E. Urbach, 84, of Fulton passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024 at St. Luke Health Services in Oswego. Bill was born June 2, 1940 in Queens, New York to […]

John F. Shatraw Sr.

July 23, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO – John F. Shatraw Sr. died Monday July 22, 2024 in Seneca Hill Manor, after a short illness. Mr. Shatraw was born in Oswego the son of the late Floyd and Anna (McKinstry) Shatraw. […]

Barbara J. Hoag

July 22, 2024 Contributor

Barbara J. Hoag, 89, of Ira, NY, passed July 6, 2024, at Upstate University Hospital. Barbara was born in Fulton, NY, on October 22, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Daniel and Viola […]

Junior “JR” Burnett

July 21, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO – July 20, 2024, Junior “JR” Burnett, 93; of Oswego, NY passed peacefully Saturday, July 20th, 2024, after a short illness at St. Luke Health Service, Oswego, NY. He was born in Wolcott, NY […]

Rachael Michelle Allen

July 21, 2024 Contributor

FULTON – July 15, 2024, Rachael Michelle Allen, 38; of Oswego, NY was tragically taken from her loving family and friends Saturday, July 13th, 2024. Rachael Michelle was a loving mother, supportive sister and inspiring […]

Joyce Scott Ferlito

July 19, 2024 Contributor

FULTON – On July 18, 2024, Joyce Scott Ferlito, 89, was reunited with her husband Mike with whom she shared 59 loving years of marriage. She was proud of her Hannibal roots growing up within […]

Richard Stephenson

July 19, 2024 Contributor

FULTON – Richard Stephenson, 74, of Minetto, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 18, 2024, after a brief illness. Born in Fulton, he was the son of the late Robert and Lorene […]

Jay T. Downs

July 19, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO – July 16, 2024, Jay T. Downs, 69; of Oswego passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Pontiac Nursing Home, Oswego, NY; after a long illness. He was born to Thomas and Beverley […]

Fulton Common Council, Open Meetings Law, Public Comment, First Amendment, City of Fulton

August 18, 2026

FULTON, NY — The City of Fulton Common Council has the legal authority to limit how long residents speak during public comment periods, but it cannot cut off speakers because it disagrees with their views, [...]
Marine Incident in Oswego Harbor

August 15, 2026

OSWEGO – Oswego Firefighters responded to a marine incident in Oswego Harbor involving a vessel that struck the breakwall due to an apparent mechanical issue. Oswego Fire Department marine units responded to the scene and [...]

Fulton Common Council, Open Meetings Law, Public Comment, First Amendment, City of Fulton

August 18, 2026

FULTON, NY — The City of Fulton Common Council has the legal authority to limit how long residents speak during public comment periods, but it cannot cut off speakers because it disagrees with their views, [...]
Oswego County Sheriff’s Office Announces Citizens Police Academy

August 15, 2026

OSWEGO — The Oswego County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) is proud to announce its second Citizens Police Academy, a community engagement program designed to give residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. The Citizens Academy [...]
Phoenix Man Arrested For Disseminating Indecent Material To A Minor

August 12, 2026

PHOENIX,NY – On August 11, 2026, the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation at SP Fulton arrested Bryan M. Wood, 20, of Phoenix, NY, and charged him with Disseminating Indecent Material to a [...]