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Sharon Joanne Hastings

January 30, 2020 Contributor

Sharon Joanne Hastings passed away on Thursday January 23, 2020, after a long and courageous battle with sarcoma cancer.

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Albert E. Brown Jr.

January 29, 2020 Contributor

Albert E. Brown Jr., 76, of Hannibal, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020, at Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse.

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Joseph Francis Patrick Gibson

January 29, 2020 Contributor

Joseph Francis Patrick Gibson, 87, of Fulton, entered peacefully into the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday January 25, 2020, three days before his 88th birthday.

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William A. Russell

January 28, 2020 Contributor

William A. Russell, 93, of Liverpool, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020, at The Centers at St. Camillus.

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Florence E. Parkhurst-Erb

January 27, 2020 Contributor

Florence E. Parkhurst-Erb, 80, of Volney passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 26, 2020.

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Joyce E. Richards

January 27, 2020 Contributor

Joyce E. Richards, 77; of Granby passed away peacefully Sunday morning January 26, 2020, at St. Luke’s Health Services, Oswego, after enduring a brief illness.

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Rita E. Forbes

January 26, 2020 Contributor

Rita E. Forbes, 85, of Volney, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 24, 2020, at Oswego Hospital.

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Josephine Hitchcock

January 25, 2020 Contributor

Josephine Hitchcock, 92, of Fulton, passed away peacefully Thursday morning January 23, 2020, at Morningstar Residential Care Center, Oswego.

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Frederick ‘Dick’ R. Buck

January 23, 2020 Contributor

Frederick “Dick” R. Buck, 87, of Volney, originally of Onondaga Hill, passed away on Wednesday January 22, 2020, at Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.

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Linda B. Rockwood

January 23, 2020 Contributor

Linda B. Rockwood, 59, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, after an intense battle with Lupus.

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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 [...]

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 [...]
CiTi BOCES Receives Grant to Support Early Childhood Learning Program in Oswego County

March 31, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – CiTi BOCES has received a $2,500 grant from the Richard S. Shineman Foundation to support an early childhood learning initiative titled “Oswego County Community Schools: Look at Me, I’m Three!” The program [...]