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May 26, 2026

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 […]

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 […]

Kirby Lewchanin

July 19, 2024 Contributor

FULTON – Kirby Lewchanin, aged 72, passed away on June 30, 2024, in Syracuse, NY. Born on December 12, 1951, in Fulton, NY, Kirby was a cherished member of the Lewchanin family and the local […]

Dawn Reynolds

July 19, 2024 Contributor

FULTON – Dawn A. Reynolds, 78, of Granby Center passed away peacefully at Upstate Hospital on Saturday July 13th, surrounded by her loved ones. Dawn retired from Michaud nursing home in Fulton where she worked […]

James A. “Fergie” Ferguson

July 18, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO – July 15, 2024, James A. “Fergie” Ferguson, 81 of Oswego, NY passed away Monday, July 15th, 2024, at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital, Syracuse, NY after a short illness. Mr. Ferguson was born in […]

Meet Cedar! –
Oswego County Announces New Accelerant Detection K-9

May 22, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Fire Coordinator’s Office welcomes Cedar, its new accelerant detection K-9, to its team. Cedar is a three-year-old English yellow lab who started helping with fire investigations earlier this month. [...]
State Police Investigate Fatal House Fire In Richland

May 22, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The New York State Police are investigating a fatal residential structure fire that occurred on May 21, 2026, at approximately 4:26 a.m. at 870 County Route 41 in the town of Richland. [...]
Mexico Central School District Budget Vote Results

May 20, 2026

Proposition 1: The Budget Yes: 382 No: 194 Proposition 2: Student Transport Vehicles Yes: 420 No: 157 Board of Election (Elect 3, three-year terms) Amanda McIntyre: 445 Darlene Upcraft: 435 Kevin L. Gates: 393 Holly [...]