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Jill M. Reid, 66

June 3, 2014 Contributor

Jill M. Reid, 66, passed away on Friday May 9, 2014, after a brief but valiant battle with breast cancer.

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Dorotha A. Bennett, 66

June 2, 2014 Contributor

Dorotha A. Bennett, 66, of Hannibal, died Sunday evening June 1, 2014, at home.

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Richard C. DeForest, 55

June 2, 2014 Contributor

Richard C. DeForest, 55, of Groton and formerly of Fulton, passed away on Friday May 9, 2014.

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Donald C. Shatrau, 62

June 2, 2014 Contributor

Donald C. Shatrau, 62, of Fulton, passed away suddenly on Friday May 30, 2014.

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Ann Lorraine (Anable) Ward

June 1, 2014 Contributor

Ann Lorraine (Anable) Ward passed away on Sunday June 1, 2014, from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease.

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Peter L. LaFave, 73

June 1, 2014 Contributor

Peter L. LaFave, 73, a resident of the Oswego area passed away on Friday May 30, 2014, in Rome NY.

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Jane L. James, 84

June 1, 2014 Contributor

Jane L. James, 84, a resident of Simeon-Dewitt Apartments in Oswego, passed away Saturday May 31, 2014, at University Hospital in Syracuse.

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Dr. Willard (Will) Schum

June 1, 2014 Contributor

Dr. Willard (Will) Schum formerly of Oswego, was born in Cheektowaga, NY, and died in Venice, Fla., on September 29, 2013.

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Edward R. LaMay, 63

May 31, 2014 Contributor

Edward R. LaMay, 63, a resident of Scriba, passed away on Wednesday May 28, 2014, at his home.

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Larry Kelsey, 50

May 30, 2014 Contributor

Lawrence “Larry” Kelsey, 50, passed away peacefully at his Shelbyville, Kentucky, home Wednesday May 28, 2014.

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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 [...]