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George H. Dence

November 30, 2023 Contributor

OSWEGO – George H. Dence, 96, adored father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023. A long-time resident of Oswego, he was born August 16, 1927, to Ethel and Loren Dence. He managed […]

James Joseph Barbera

November 30, 2023 Contributor

OSWEGO – James Joseph Barbera, 84, of Oswego, passed away on November 24, 2023, with his lifelong partner Roberta by his side. They were married for 62 years and raised three children. Born to John […]

Charles W. Rowlee

November 30, 2023 Contributor

FULTON – November 27, 2023, Charles W. Rowlee, 86, of Old Forge, NY, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023. A native of Scriba, he had resided in Cayuga, NY since 1974 before moving to […]

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John T. Sullivan Jr.

November 29, 2023 Contributor

OSWEGO – After a long and distinguished career in government, politics, law, education, and writing, John T. Sullivan Jr. passed away on November 27, 2023. He was born in Oswego, son of John T. and […]

Richard W. Brown

November 28, 2023 Contributor

OSWEGO – November 26, 2023, Richard W. Brown, 86; of Fulton, NY passed away peacefully at Morningstar Care Center, Oswego, NY. He was born in Michigan to the late Meada Shatrau. Mr. Brown has been […]

Kevin “Kylie” M. Jenney

November 28, 2023 Contributor

FULTON – November 19, 2023, Kevin “Kylie” M. Jenney, 53; of Fulton, NY passed away unexpectedly after enduring a short illness. He was born in McGraw, NY to the late Leroy and Jennie (Post) Putnam. […]

Michael Smith

November 28, 2023 Contributor

FULTON – November 21, 2023, Michael Smith, 56; of Cato, NY; passed away at home Tuesday, November 21st, 2023, tragically due to a house fire. He was born in Syracuse, NY to James and Patricia […]

Frank E. Fox III

November 28, 2023 Contributor

FULTON – November 27, 2023, Frank E. Fox, 91; of Fulton, NY passed away peacefully Monday, November 27th, 2023, at home with his family by his side. Mr. Fox was born in Fulton, NY the […]

Major Herbert “Herb” L. Smith Jr., Ret.

November 24, 2023 Contributor

Major Herbert “Herb” L. Smith Jr., Ret. 86, of Lake Placid, Florida passed away peacefully on November 21, 2023, his daughter by his side. Born on June 8, 1937, in Canonsburg, Pa. to the late […]

Eric Anthony Bresee

November 21, 2023 Contributor

OSWEGO – Eric Anthony Bresee, 44, of Scriba, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 18, 2023, in Oswego, NY. A funeral service to celebrate Eric’s life will be held at Nelson Funeral Home on […]

State Police Arrest Constantia Woman Following Shooting Investigation

July 2, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – On June 30, 2026, State Police arrested Lana J. Yager, age 54, of Constantia, NY, in connection with a shooting investigation. Yager was charged with: • Assault in the First Degree (Class B [...]

Elected Officials Celebrated At The Oswego County Fair

July 3, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Several local elected officials attended the 167th annual Oswego County Fair in Sandy Creek for Elected Officials’ Day on July 1. They were welcomed by Oswego County Fair board members with a [...]
‘100 Days of Summer’ Continues –
Oswego County Joins Statewide STOP-DWI Effort During July

July 3, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County STOP-DWI Coordinator David Hall announced that police agencies and STOP-DWI coordinators across the state will join forces to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving and provide additional law [...]
Oswego County Airport Receives FAA Grants

July 3, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced this week that the Oswego County Airport will receive $119,810 in federal funds through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport [...]