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April 3, 2026

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Elizabeth A. Loveland

December 5, 2023 Contributor

HANNIBAL, NY – December 1, 2023, Elizabeth A. “Betty” Loveland, 80, of Syracuse, NY formerly of Hannibal, NY, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at home. Born in Pompey, NY, on her family farm, […]

Joyce M. Dopp

December 5, 2023 Contributor

FULTON 0 December 2, 2023, Joyce M. Dopp, 73, of Hannibal, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023 and was reunited in Heaven with her grandson, Michael Loomis. She was born April 22, 1950, to William […]

Virginia “Ginger” Richardson Faehl

December 5, 2023 Contributor

FULTON – December 2, 2023, Virginia “Ginger” Richardson Faehl, 81; of Fulton, NY joined her family and friends in heaven Saturday, December 2nd, 2023, after enduring a short illness. Ginger was born in Fulton, NY […]

Frederick M. Sheffield

December 3, 2023 Contributor

OSWEGO -Frederick M. Sheffield, 78 of Oswego died Friday, December 1, 2023, in St. Luke Health Services, after a long illness. Fred was born in Oswego the son of the late Macel and Thelma (Peterson) […]

Patrick E. Waterhouse

December 2, 2023 Contributor

Patrick E. Waterhouse, 66, of Oswego, departed this earth and entered fully in to the presence of the Lord on December 1, 2023, after a courageous battle with Leukemia. Born in Fulton, NY, he was […]

Edward R. McCarty, Sr.

November 30, 2023 Contributor

FULTON – November 28, 2023, Edward R. McCarty, Sr., 85, of Palermo, NY, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Oswego Hospital. Born in Fulton, a son to the late Harry and Anna (Green) […]

George H. Dence

November 30, 2023 Contributor

OSWEGO – George H. Dence, 96, adored father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023. A long-time resident of Oswego, he was born August 16, 1927, to Ethel and Loren Dence. He managed […]

James Joseph Barbera

November 30, 2023 Contributor

OSWEGO – James Joseph Barbera, 84, of Oswego, passed away on November 24, 2023, with his lifelong partner Roberta by his side. They were married for 62 years and raised three children. Born to John […]

Charles W. Rowlee

November 30, 2023 Contributor

FULTON – November 27, 2023, Charles W. Rowlee, 86, of Old Forge, NY, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023. A native of Scriba, he had resided in Cayuga, NY since 1974 before moving to […]

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John T. Sullivan Jr.

November 29, 2023 Contributor

OSWEGO – After a long and distinguished career in government, politics, law, education, and writing, John T. Sullivan Jr. passed away on November 27, 2023. He was born in Oswego, son of John T. and […]

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 [...]