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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 […]

Arlene M. Townsend, 90, a resident of Oswego passed away on September 25, 2023, at St.Luke Health Services. Born in Harrisville, N.Y., She was the daughter of the late Charles and Leola (Cring) Cassidy and had attended schools in Harrisville.

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Melissa J. Gardner

September 26, 2023 Contributor

Melissa J. Gardner, 45, of Baldwinsville, passed away on September 23, 2023

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Elaine Marie Hare

September 26, 2023 Contributor

Elaine Marie Hare, 66, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Elaine was born in Oswego, NY, to Robert T. and Joan A. (Knoop) King. She was the third of seven children and was lovingly remembered by her siblings as “Lanie-Bug.”

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Kim Louise Cole

September 26, 2023 Contributor

Kim Louise Cole, Benca to all her babies and caretaker to all, passed away, on Monday, September 18, 2023, at the age of 65, at her home in Hannibal, NY.

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Mary Diane LeRoy

September 26, 2023 Contributor

Mary Diane LeRoy, 87, passed away surrounded by her family on September 24, 2023, at Seneca Hill Manor.

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Nichole Lynn Slocum Barrick

September 26, 2023 Contributor

Nichole Lynn Slocum Barrick, 35, passed away at Crouse Hospital, on Friday, September 22, 2023, after a long and bravely fought battle with her family by her side. Nikki was born on January 25, 1988, to Phillip and Laurie Slocum in Syracuse, NY.

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Gerald Blanchard

September 26, 2023 Contributor

Gerald Blanchard, 63; of Oswego, NY passed unexpectedly at his Oswego, NY home. Mr. Blanchard was born in Oswego, NY to the late Rufus and Frances (Weeks) Blanchard Jr.

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Karen Boni

September 25, 2023 Contributor

Karen Boni, 70; of Oswego, NY passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 19 at St. Luke’s Health Services, Oswego after a long illness. She was born in Oswego, NY to the late Robert and Winifred (Curran) Buchanan.

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Jane M. Vescio

September 24, 2023 Contributor

Jane M. Vescio, 73; formerly of Fulton and currently of Clay, NY passed after a short illness, surrounded by family Thursday, September 21 at University Hospital, Syracuse, NY. Mrs. Vescio was born in Des Plaines, IL, to the late Donald and Mildred (Landal) Rische.

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EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 2026-05
EXTENDING THE USE OF PUBLIC SPACE FOR CANCELLED PUBLIC EVENTS

July 16, 2026

OSWEGO – The City of Oswego and much of the northeastern United States is experience heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires and the potential negative impact on the health and safety of all individuals and [...]
New York State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Oswego County

July 13, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The New York State Police are investigating a fatal single motorcycle crash that occurred on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in the town of Mexico, Oswego County. At approximately 2:14 p.m., State Police [...]

Holst Takes Oath Of Office

July 17, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Legislator Patricia Holst recites the oath of office for the District 4 seat on the Oswego County Legislature. Oswego County Court Judge Armen Nazarian swore in the new legislator at the July [...]
New York State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Oswego County

July 13, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The New York State Police are investigating a fatal single motorcycle crash that occurred on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in the town of Mexico, Oswego County. At approximately 2:14 p.m., State Police [...]
Rabies Vaccination Clinic Aug. 5 –
Oswego County Announces Positive Rabies Case in Town of Constantia

July 10, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY- The Oswego County Health Department announces that a bat has tested positive for rabies in the Town of Constantia. Two people are receiving treatment as a result. There have been six positive rabies [...]