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August 20, 2026

Margaret Jean Lester

October 3, 2023 Contributor

OSWEGO – Margaret Jean Lester, 95, of Oswego, passed away on October 1, 2023. Born in Oswego, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Margaret (Cockell) Cook. Margaret worked as a receptionist for […]

Athalie R. Bymaster

October 3, 2023 Contributor

Athalie R. Bymaster, age 91 of Fulton, NY passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Morningstar Residential Care Center. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert E. Bymaster; parents, Raymond and Virgel Sibert; and […]

Michael J. Turner

October 3, 2023 Contributor

FULTON – September 21, 2023, Michael J. Turner, 40; formerly of Fulton passed unexpectedly in Michigan. He was born to Debbie (Murphy) Pitcher of Syracuse, NY and was lovingly welcomed into the home as an […]

James A. Stout

October 2, 2023 Contributor

FULTON – October 1, 2023, James A. Stout passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023, from a series of complications. Born in New Mexico, he spent the majority of his young life moving with his […]

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 […]

State Police Arrest Man For Making A Threat Of Mass Harm In Oswego County

August 20, 2026

FULTON – On August 17, 2026, State Police in Fulton received a report from the Oswego County 911 Dispatch Center regarding threats directed at an Oswego Health medical office in the town of Volney. An [...]
No Budgets Pass and Censure Councilor Sherman – Video

August 19, 2026

FULTON – Another heated Common Council Meeting. Rate changes voted down, no budgets passed and Censure for Councilor Sherman. Share this: Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading…
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, [...]

Extra Caution for Immunocompromised –
West Nile Virus Found in Palermo

August 20, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Health Department reported today that one mosquito sample has tested positive for the West Nile Virus (WNV) in the town of Palermo. Also today, the New York State Department [...]
State Police Arrest Man For Making A Threat Of Mass Harm In Oswego County

August 20, 2026

FULTON – On August 17, 2026, State Police in Fulton received a report from the Oswego County 911 Dispatch Center regarding threats directed at an Oswego Health medical office in the town of Volney. An [...]
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, [...]

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