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May 8, 2026

Paul “Michael” Shanley

October 2, 2023 Contributor

OSWEGO – Paul “Michael” Shanley, a long-time resident of Oswego, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Michael was born in Elmira, New York to Paul Francis and Beatrice (McAvoy) Shanley on March […]

Shirley J. Schumaker

October 2, 2023 Contributor

PARISH, NY – September 28, 2024 Shirley J. Schumaker, 96, of Fulton, NY, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Morningstar Nursing Home. A lifelong resident of Fulton, Shirley was employed as a salesperson […]

Edith M. Ives

September 28, 2023 Contributor

Edith M. Ives, 89, of Fulton passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at home. She was a food service worker for the Fulton School District. Edith was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ida Dix and brother, John Dix II.

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Melody A. Fellows

September 28, 2023 Contributor

Melody “Mel” A. Fellows, 71, of Palm City, Florida, passed away after complications from a transplant at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.

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Daniel D. Catherman, Jr.

September 28, 2023 Contributor

Daniel D. “Buster” Catherman, Jr., 36, of Fulton, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023. He was born August 7, 1987 in Oswego to Donna and Daniel Catherman, Sr. and was a graduate of John C. Birdlebough High School class of 2005.

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James A. Wells

September 28, 2023 Shea O'Malley

PALERMO, NY – James “Jim” A. Wells, 71; of Palermo, NY passed Tuesday, September 26 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse after a long illness. Jim was born in Oswego, NY to the late Alson and […]

Arlene M. Townsend

September 27, 2023 Contributor

Arlene M. Townsend, 90, a resident of Oswego passed away on September 25, 2023, at St.Luke Health Services. Born in Harrisville, N.Y., She was the daughter of the late Charles and Leola (Cring) Cassidy and had attended schools in Harrisville.

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Melissa J. Gardner

September 26, 2023 Contributor

Melissa J. Gardner, 45, of Baldwinsville, passed away on September 23, 2023

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Elaine Marie Hare

September 26, 2023 Contributor

Elaine Marie Hare, 66, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Elaine was born in Oswego, NY, to Robert T. and Joan A. (Knoop) King. She was the third of seven children and was lovingly remembered by her siblings as “Lanie-Bug.”

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Kim Louise Cole

September 26, 2023 Contributor

Kim Louise Cole, Benca to all her babies and caretaker to all, passed away, on Monday, September 18, 2023, at the age of 65, at her home in Hannibal, NY.

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State Police Arrest Oswego Man Following Stalking Investigation

May 8, 2026

OSWEGO – On May 7, 2026, State Police arrested Douglas S. Waterbury, age 66, of Oswego, NY, for Stalking in the Fourth Degree (Class B misdemeanor). The investigation began after a complaint was received on [...]
State Police arrest Volney man following domestic incident

May 8, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – On May 3, 2026, at approximately 6:20 p.m., State Police in Fulton responded to a domestic incident that occurred earlier that evening at a residence on Mullen Road in the town of [...]
Fulton Council Renews Top Officials’ Contracts Without Public Disclosure

May 6, 2026

FULTON – First Ward Councilor Mark Woodworth was absent from the meeting, marking his third consecutive absence from council sessions. One of the meeting’s most discussed items involved proposed changes to the city code regarding [...]

State Police arrest Volney man following domestic incident

May 8, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – On May 3, 2026, at approximately 6:20 p.m., State Police in Fulton responded to a domestic incident that occurred earlier that evening at a residence on Mullen Road in the town of [...]
Award made as part of National Small Business Week celebration
Senator Ryan Honors Oswego Manufacturer with Empire Award

May 7, 2026

FULTON – State Senator Christopher J. Ryan (NY-50) yesterday honored Universal Metal Works of Fulton with an Empire Award as a part of National Small Business Week. Empire Awards are given to businesses in a [...]
Fulton Council Renews Top Officials’ Contracts Without Public Disclosure

May 6, 2026

FULTON – First Ward Councilor Mark Woodworth was absent from the meeting, marking his third consecutive absence from council sessions. One of the meeting’s most discussed items involved proposed changes to the city code regarding [...]