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Darrell D. Fortino Sr.

December 31, 2025 Contributor

FULTON – Darrell Daniel Fortino Sr, born June 27th, 1946, son of John and Lena Fortino, peacefully passed away on December 27th, 2025. Darrell is survived by his three children, Sherry Fortino (Donald Sydney), Darrell […]

William Jamal Ferguson Jr.

December 30, 2025 Contributor

FULTON – December 22, 2025, William, who we all affectionately known as “Junior” entered this life on March 12th 1988 in Manhattan, New York City, NY. William is the son of the late Cassandra Williams […]

Barry Dean Hilts

December 30, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – Barry Dean Hilts, 81, of Central Square, NY died on December 22, 2025, at home. He was born on August 22, 1944, in Dexter, NY, to the late Arthur and Madeline Hilts. […]

Timothy J. Somers

December 30, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO – Timothy J. Somers, 78, of Oswego Town, passed away on December 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Oswego, he was the son of the late Edward and Mary (Barker) Somers. […]

Clara M. Halstead

December 30, 2025 Contributor

FULTON – December 27, 2025, Clara M. Halstead, 78, of Scriba, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital with her family by side. Born in Florence, NY to the […]

Edward H. McCormick

December 30, 2025 Contributor

FULTON – December 27, 2025, Edward H. McCormick, 72, of Fulton passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025 at home with his loving family by his side. Ed was born in Fulton on October 7, 1953 […]

Dr. Robert Berkley

December 30, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO – Dr. Robert Berkley, 58, of Oswego died Monday December 22, 2025 peacefully at home with his family by his side. Dr. Berkley was born in Trinidad & Tobago the son of Paul Berkley […]

David F. Ensman

December 29, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO – David F. Ensman, 94, of Oswego, died Saturday December 27, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. Mr. Ensman was born in Rochester the son of the late Charles and […]

Karen Stafford

December 27, 2025 Contributor

FULTON – December 25, 2025, Karen (Mayer) Stafford (79) went to be with our Lord on December 25th, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. She was a 35 year employee of Nestle Foods. Karen […]

Laurie J. Reis

December 24, 2025 Contributor

MARTVILLE, NY – Laurie J. Reis, 67, of Martville, NY, passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2025. Born in Fulton, NY, Laurie spent her entire life in the area she loved. She was the cherished […]

Citizens Demand Answers From The Fulton City Common Council

October 7, 2026

FULTON – Another emotional meeting of concerned citizens as they voice their frustrations to the city council. Sandy Rodgers raises important questions about local governance, while Craig McKinney, a veteran and devoted American, passionately challenges [...]
City of Fulton Provides Public Update on Clerk-Chamberlain’s Records and Reports Audit

October 6, 2026

FULTON – Good evening. I would like to take a few moments to provide an update regarding the Office of the New York State Comptroller’s audit of the City of Fulton Clerk-Chamberlain’s Records and Reports. [...]
Fulton Hearing Tonight on Local Law to Override State Tax Cap

October 6, 2026

FULTON – The Fulton Common Council will hold a public hearing tonight at 7 p.m. on a proposed local law to override the property tax levy limit set by state law. It is listed as [...]

Accident in Oswego County State Route 3

October 3, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Earlier this morning, October 3rd, 2026, at around 9:38 AM, members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle accident on State Route 3, near the intersection with County [...]
State Police Arrest Lacona Woman Following Public Lewdness Incident

October 2, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY- On October 1, 2026, at approximately 2:04 p.m., State Police responded to Sandy Creek Central School, located at 124 Salisbury Street in the village of Lacona, for a reported public lewdness complaint. A [...]
Contact: Oswego County Supervising Public Health Nurse Jennifer Purtell, 315-349-3547
Oswego County Confirms First Measles Case in Over 25 Years

October 2, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County Public Health Director Vera Dunsmoor announced today that an unvaccinated adult resident has tested positive for the measles virus. The individual is recovering and no longer contagious to others. To [...]