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Catherine A. McGrath, 97

December 26, 2017 Contributor

Catherine Agnes Sherman McGrath, 97, wife of the late John “Jack” W. McGrath, Sr., passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, Monday December 25, 2017, in Oswego, with her son, John, at her side.

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Kevin A Bennett, 73

December 26, 2017 Contributor

Kevin A Bennett, 73, of Fulton, died Friday December 22, 2017, in the VA Hospital, Syracuse.

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Gary Wesley Swan II, 34

December 24, 2017 Contributor

Gary Wesley Swan II, 34, of Fulton, died Tuesday December 19, 2017, at home after a brief illness.

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Charlotte M. Phillips, 84

December 23, 2017 Contributor

Charlotte M. Phillips, 84, of Oswego, formerly of Minetto, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017, at St. Luke Health Services in Oswego.

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Linda A. Kelly, 75

December 22, 2017 Contributor

Linda A. Kelly, 75, a resident of Oswego, passed away on Thursday December 21, 2017, at Oswego Hospital.

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Gregory J. Handville, 65

December 22, 2017 Contributor

Gregory J. Handville, 65, of Granby, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at home.

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Melvin W. Sitts, 78

December 21, 2017 Contributor

Melvin W. “Mel” Sitts, 78, of Pennellville, passed away on Tuesday December 19, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse.

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Earl ‘Joe’ Gould, 75

December 19, 2017 Contributor

Earl L. “Joe” Gould, 75, of Volney, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017, at Oswego Hospital in Oswego.

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Margaret L. Platt, 75

December 19, 2017 Contributor

Margaret L. Platt, 75, of Fulton, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse.

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Ellen G. Ridgway, 92

December 18, 2017 Contributor

Ellen G. Ridgway, 92, of Richland, former Phoenix, NY,
resident, passed away Sunday Dec. 17, 2017, at Oswego Hospital after a short illness.

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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 [...]