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Charles Blum Jr

August 17, 2024 Contributor

Charles Blum Jr., 83, of Oswego, passed away on August 15, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer surrounded by his family. Born in Oswego, he was the son of the late Charles and Beryl […]

FULTON – August 14, 2024, Patricia McNamara Merritt, 95, of Fulton, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 14, 2024, with family by her side. Pat was born in Fulton to the late Norman and Eleanor (Wenman) […]

Charles Blum Jr.

August 16, 2024 Contributor

Charles Blum Jr., 83, of Oswego, passed away on August 15, 2024. Born in Oswego, he was the son of the late Charles and Beryl (LeRoy) Blum Sr. He worked for the United States Post […]

Thomas Patrick Conaway

August 15, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO – Thomas Patrick Conaway, 66, passed away at the Oswego Hospital on August 13, 2024, with his family by his side after fighting a courageous battle against cancer for four years. Tom was born […]

William “Bill” F. Ravas

August 13, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO – William “Bill” F. Ravas, 79, of Oswego passed away on August 11th, 2024, with his loving family by his side, after a brief illness. Born in Oswego, he was the son of the […]

Sofia Josephine Parkhurst

August 13, 2024 Contributor

FULTON – August 9, 2024, Sofia Josephine Parkhurst, aged 3 months and 27 days, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2024, holding the hands of both her parents at their home in Granby, NY. […]

Barbara J. Basile

August 12, 2024 Contributor

“Oh balls, picnics, and parties…,” Barbara J. Basile, 91, of Cato passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2024, after a brief stay at Seneca Hill Manor in Oswego. Barb was known for her big […]

Paul Borsetti

August 12, 2024 Contributor

Paul Borsetti, 77, of Oswego died Wednesday August 7, 2024 in University Hospital, Syracuse. Paul was born in the Bronx, NY the son of the late Dominick and Christine (DelNegro) Borsetti. In addition to his […]

Patricia Ann McDonald

August 12, 2024 Contributor

FULTON – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Ann McDonald, who left this world on August 8, 2024, at the age of 69. Born on January 10, 1955, in […]

Howard N. Harvey

August 11, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO – Howard N. Harvey, 83, of Oswego, NY, formerly of Interlaken, NY, died peacefully on August 5, 2024. He was the son of the late Nelson and Audrey Swick Harvey. He served in the […]

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 [...]