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John J. Dunn Jr.

September 21, 2020 Contributor

John J. Dunn Jr., 90, of Oswego, passed on September 20, 2020 surrounded by his family.

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Evelyn Baer

September 21, 2020 Contributor

Evelyn Marie Wyatt Baer, 73, music educator, faithful church member, and devoted mother and grandmother died Friday, September 18.

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Anna “Edna” Fitzsimmons

September 20, 2020 Contributor

Anna “Edna” Fitzsimmons, 91, of Oswego died Saturday September 19, 2020 in Upstate Hospital, Syracuse.

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Eric M. Longley

September 20, 2020 Contributor

Eric M. Longley, 39, of Martville, passed away at home Friday, September 18, 2020.

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Carole Chillson

September 20, 2020 Contributor

Carole Chillson, 74, of Clinton formerly of Hannibal, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Utica.

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Teresa Guernsey

September 19, 2020 Contributor

Teresa Guernsey, 59; of Fulton, NY passed away suddenly at home Tuesday, September 15.

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Paula Herbert

September 19, 2020 Contributor

Paula Herbert, 76, of Oswego died Thursday September 17, 2020 in Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation, Syracuse.

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Charles Ouderkirk

September 17, 2020 Contributor

Charles “Bill” Ouderkirk, 84, of Fulton, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Seneca Hill Manor.

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Carl Allen Phillips, 74, of Parish, NY passed awayFriday, September 4, 2020 after a 16 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Allen was born on November 7, 1945 to Guy and Neva(Rupracht) Phillips in Oswego, NY. […]

Leslie Aaron Rowlee

September 15, 2020 Contributor

Fulton native, Mr. Leslie Aaron (Les) Rowlee, 68, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday morning, August 25, 2020, after two weeks in Hospice care in Lexington, SC.

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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 [...]