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April 3, 2026

[ April 1, 2026 ] Flood Advisory issued April 1 at 5:55AM EDT until April 2 at 5:45AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY Emergency Posts

Christopher M. O’Keefe, Sr.

November 13, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – November 11, 2024, Christopher M. O’Keefe, Sr., 54, of Weedsport, New York passed away suddenly on Monday, November 11, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Chris was born December 8, 1969 in Syracuse […]

Sharon K. Cardinali

November 13, 2024 Contributor

FULTON – November 9, 2024, Sharon K. Cardinali, 75, of Hannibal, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Auburn Community Hospital. Born in Oswego, she was the daughter of the late Robert […]

Ella Shatraw

November 12, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO – Ella Shatraw, 80 of Oswego died Monday November 11, 2024 peacefully at the home of her longtime caregiver and granddaughter Bianca (Michael) Buskey, with her family at her side. She was born in […]

Karen Paquette

November 11, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO – Karen Paquette, 81, of Oswego, passed away on November 6, 2024, with her family by her side. Born in Warsaw, she was the daughter of the late Keith Reynard and Mabel (Snyder) Donnelly. […]

Robert J. Hensel

November 11, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO – October 24, 2024, Robert J. Hensel, 76, of Oswego, NY, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the VA hospital after a long illness. Born in Oswego, he was a son to […]

John L. Furlong

November 10, 2024 Contributor

FULTON – November 8, 2024, John L. Furlong, 82, of New Haven, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024 at home with his loving family by his side. John was born March 23, 1942 in Fulton […]

Charles L. House

November 8, 2024 Contributor

FULTON – Charles L. House, 82, of Hannibal peacefully died Wednesday November 6, 2024. Mr. House was born in Memphis, TN, the son of the late Arthur and Irene (Fredenburg) House, he has resided most […]

Raymond E. Woods

November 8, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO – Raymond E. Woods, 95, passed away on June 4, 2024, in Albany. Born in Oswego to the late Frank and Mary (Bartholomew) Woods, he grew up there and attended St. Paul’s Academy and […]

Denise Marie (Gates) Trombly

November 5, 2024 Contributor

FULTON – October 24, 2024, With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Denise Marie (Gates) Trombly, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her community, who left us on October 24, 2024, in […]

Jesse J. Jones

November 5, 2024 Contributor

PHOENIX, NY – Jesse J. Jones, 34, of Fulton, passed away on November 1, 2024. He was born in Syracuse on December 15, 1989 to Ronald and Terry (Stockdale) Jones. Jesse was predeceased by his […]

Suspect Arrested After Overnight Arson Spree at Oswego’s Hamilton Homes

March 28, 2026

OSWEGO – On March 27, 2026, at approximately 7:32 PM, personnel from the Oswego Police Department and Oswego Fire Department were dispatched to 96 Hamilton Street, Hamilton Homes, for a reported dumpster fire. While investigating [...]
One Resident Displaced, One Firefighter Injured in Overnight Fire in Oswego

March 28, 2026

OSWEGO – One occupant was displaced and one Firefighter sustained minor injuries at an overnight structure fire in the City of Oswego. The Oswego Fire Department was dispatched at 1:49am to 96 Hamilton Street – [...]
State Police Arrest Scriba Man On Sex Offense Charges

March 25, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – On March 24, 2026, the New York State Police arrested David A. Dennis, age 43, of Scriba, New York, for attempting to engage in sexual misconduct with a minor. Dennis is charged [...]

State Police Seize Untaxed Cigarettes Following I-81 Traffic Stop

April 3, 2026

OSWGO COUNTY – On March 31, 2026, members of the New York State Police Troop D Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET), Counter Terrorism Intelligence Unit (CTIU), and the United States Border Patrol Smuggling/Targeting [...]
Oswego County Issues Warning as Salmon River Experiences High Flow Conditions

March 31, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County officials warn the public that the Salmon River is experiencing high flows due to heavy rains that occurred last night, March 30, which, together with more heavy rains forecast tonight, [...]
Oswego Elks Lodge Donates $3,000 to Support CiTi BOCES Fueling Futures Program

March 31, 2026

OSWEGO – The Oswego Elks Lodge has generously donated $3,000 to the CiTi BOCES Fueling Futures program, helping to ensure students have access to the resources they need to succeed both in and out of [...]