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August 17, 2026

Jeannett “Jan” MacEwen

January 3, 2025 Contributor

FULTON – Jeannett “Jan” MacEwen, 96, of Fulton, passed away Thursday January 2, 2025 in the Oswego Hospital after a brief illness. Mrs. MacEwen was born in Fulton, the daughter of the late Eugene and […]

Florence A. Ernestine

January 3, 2025 Contributor

FULTON – Florence A. Ernestine, 78, of Palermo, died peacefully at home Wednesday January 1, 2025. She was born in Hannibal the daughter of the late William and Helena (Furlong) Tompkins. Mrs. Ernestine worked for […]

Donald J. Ballard, Jr.

January 2, 2025 Contributor

FULTON – December 20, 2024, Donald J. Ballard, Jr. passed on December 20, 2024, at 89. Donald was born in Fulton on February 16, 1935, to Fairy (Stauring) and Donald Ballard. He went off to […]

Raymond C. Oleyourryk

January 2, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO – Raymond C. Oleyourryk, 88, of Oswego, passed away on December 26, 2024. Born in Oswego, he was the son of the late Walter and Mary (Sekula) Oleyourryk. Raymond graduated from Oswego High School […]

Gar Aubrey

January 2, 2025 Contributor

FULTON – December 30, 2024, Gar Aubrey, 63; of Fulton, NY passed peacefully Monday, December 30th, 2024, with his loving mother, brother and Aunt Betty by his bedside at Pontiac Care and Rehabilitation Center, Oswego […]

Richard R. Laribee

December 31, 2024 Contributor

FULTON – December 25, 2024, Richard R. Laribee, 66, of Fulton, NY, passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2024, at Oswego Hospital. Born in Fulton, he was a son to the late Clarence and Nancy […]

Nicole Patricia Grenz

December 31, 2024 Contributor

FULTON – December 28, 2024, Nicole Patricia Grenz, 46, of Fulton, NY passed away December 28, 2024, after a brief, difficult battle with pancreatic cancer. Nicole was born in Schwabach, Germany and immigrated to the […]

Jimmie L. Zeigler

December 31, 2024 Contributor

Jimmie L. Zeigler, 89, of Oswego, passed away on December 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chambers, Nebraska, he was the son of the late John Henry and Nellie (Harris) Zeigler. Jimmie […]

Jo Ellen Smith

December 31, 2024 Contributor

FULTON – Jo E. Smith 41, of Fulton, NY passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at home. Jo was born in Port Jervis, NY to parents John S Mason and Jill Cherry Mason on November […]

Arlene Battles Alesci

December 28, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – December 15, 2024, Arlene Alesci, 91, of New Haven died December 15, 2024. She was born December 29, 1932, to the late Wesley and Alice DuBois Battles. Arlene was a waitress for […]

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 [...]

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 [...]
East Seneca Street Bridge Closure and Repairs

August 12, 2026

OSWEGO – Beginning today, Wednesday, August 12, 2026, the East Seneca Street Bridge in the City of Oswego will be closed to make roadway repairs. Residents should anticipate the bridge being closed for the remainder [...]