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April 10, 2026

Darrell D. Fortino Sr.

December 31, 2025 Contributor

FULTON – Darrell Daniel Fortino Sr, born June 27th, 1946, son of John and Lena Fortino, peacefully passed away on December 27th, 2025. Darrell is survived by his three children, Sherry Fortino (Donald Sydney), Darrell […]

William Jamal Ferguson Jr.

December 30, 2025 Contributor

FULTON – December 22, 2025, William, who we all affectionately known as “Junior” entered this life on March 12th 1988 in Manhattan, New York City, NY. William is the son of the late Cassandra Williams […]

Barry Dean Hilts

December 30, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – Barry Dean Hilts, 81, of Central Square, NY died on December 22, 2025, at home. He was born on August 22, 1944, in Dexter, NY, to the late Arthur and Madeline Hilts. […]

Timothy J. Somers

December 30, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO – Timothy J. Somers, 78, of Oswego Town, passed away on December 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Oswego, he was the son of the late Edward and Mary (Barker) Somers. […]

Clara M. Halstead

December 30, 2025 Contributor

FULTON – December 27, 2025, Clara M. Halstead, 78, of Scriba, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital with her family by side. Born in Florence, NY to the […]

Edward H. McCormick

December 30, 2025 Contributor

FULTON – December 27, 2025, Edward H. McCormick, 72, of Fulton passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025 at home with his loving family by his side. Ed was born in Fulton on October 7, 1953 […]

Dr. Robert Berkley

December 30, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO – Dr. Robert Berkley, 58, of Oswego died Monday December 22, 2025 peacefully at home with his family by his side. Dr. Berkley was born in Trinidad & Tobago the son of Paul Berkley […]

David F. Ensman

December 29, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO – David F. Ensman, 94, of Oswego, died Saturday December 27, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. Mr. Ensman was born in Rochester the son of the late Charles and […]

Karen Stafford

December 27, 2025 Contributor

FULTON – December 25, 2025, Karen (Mayer) Stafford (79) went to be with our Lord on December 25th, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. She was a 35 year employee of Nestle Foods. Karen […]

Laurie J. Reis

December 24, 2025 Contributor

MARTVILLE, NY – Laurie J. Reis, 67, of Martville, NY, passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2025. Born in Fulton, NY, Laurie spent her entire life in the area she loved. She was the cherished […]

Two Arrested After Playground Fight at Fitzhugh Park School, Police Say

April 10, 2026

On April 8, 2026, at approximately 5:42 PM, the Oswego Police Department was dispatched to the playground at Fitzhugh Park School, located at 195 E. Bridge Street, for a reported fight in progress. Upon arrival, [...]
FULL MEETING VIDEO – Frustration Boils Over as Residents Press City Council on Budget Decisions

April 9, 2026

FULTON – Tensions flared during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting as residents once again voiced frustration over the council’s handling of the city budget. Concerns centered on ongoing contract negotiations with city employees, including the [...]

Scriba Man Arrested On Sex Offense Charges

April 8, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – On April 7, 2026, the New York State Police arrested Kevin C. Hoyt, age 55, of Scriba, for the following charges: • Use of a Child in a Sexual Performance (Class “C” [...]
Hadessa Adsit Selected To Attend National 4-H Conference In Washington, DC

April 8, 2026

Hadessa Adsit of Mexico is representing New York State at the 2026 National 4-H Conference in Arlington, VA, April 10-15. “Hadessa is among the best and brightest of our 4-H family, and she has consistently [...]
State Police Seeking Owner Of Kayak

April 8, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The New York State Police at SP Pulaski are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the owner of a recovered kayak. On April 5, 2026, a red kayak was located in the [...]