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Leonard M. Marsh

January 22, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO – January 17, 2025, Leonard “Lefty” Marsh, 98, of Sterling, NY, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at St. Luke’s Residential Care Center. He was a lifelong resident of Sterling. Leonard worked as […]

Arlene Tanner

January 22, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO – Our beloved Arlene Tanner, left us on January 17, 2025, at the age of 100. She lived a full and meaningful life, marked by her unwavering faith and dedication to family. Born on […]

The Rev. Jeffrey Donald Knox

January 21, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO – The Rev. Jeffrey Donald Knox passed away on January 18, 2025, at St. Luke’s Health Services in Oswego. He was born on May 28, 1941, in Seneca Falls, New York to Donald Franklin […]

Charles “Herb” Jerred Jr.

January 21, 2025 Contributor

FULTON – January 17, 2025, Charles “Herb” Jerred Jr., 77; of Fulton passed at Oswego Hospital, Oswego, NY unexpectedly early Friday morning. Charles was born in Fulton, NY to the late Charles and Bette (LaPointe) […]

Barbara L. Irwin

January 20, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO – January 16, 2025, Barbara L. Irwin, 89, of Oswego, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Allen and Alice […]

Burdella D. Cox

January 20, 2025 Contributor

HANNIBAL, NY – January 19, 2025, Burdella “Deb” Cox, 93, of Hannibal, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Born to Milton and Frances Halstead on November 16, 1931. She enjoyed […]

Lauren A. Comerford

January 19, 2025 Site Administrator

OSWEGO – Lauren A. Comerford, 59, of Scriba passed away unexpectedly on Thursday January 16, 2025. Lauren was born in Oswego the daughter of Walter “Pat” McCracken of Oswego and the late Lucy McCracken. From […]

Linda L. June

January 18, 2025 Contributor

FULTON – Linda L. June, 76; of Fulton passed Thursday, January 16th, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse, NY due to an unexpected illness. She was born in Fulton, NY to the late Leona (Myhill) […]

Troy J. Pierce

January 16, 2025 Contributor

FULTON – January 14, 2025, Troy J. Pierce, 44; of Fulton passed Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, at home while he slept due to a silent cardiac event. Troy was a lifetime resident of Fulton; NY, […]

Mary Ellingwood

January 16, 2025 Contributor

HANNIBAL, NY – January 13, 2025, Mary Ellingwood, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, at Oswego Hospital following a brief illness. She was 74 years old. Mary […]

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 [...]