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May 29, 2026

Janice Metcalf Drumm

June 7, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO – Janice (Jan) Metcalf Drumm passed away peacefully on June 4th, 2025, in Oswego, NY. Janice was born in Oswego on May 13, 1935, to Robert and May Rossiter Metcalf. Janice married William Drumm […]

James L. Wheeler Jr.

June 6, 2025 Contributor

FULTON – Jim Wheeler passed away unexpectedly at 93 years of age on May 30 while doing what he loved, hiking through the woods behind his house. He expressed his love and affection for his […]

Joy L. Samson

June 6, 2025 Contributor

FULTON – Joy L. Samson, age 80, of Fulton, NY passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer, on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Thomas Samson; […]

Margaret Billmyer Spector

June 6, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO – Margaret Billmyer Spector, 77, of Oswego died Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Margaret was born on August 20th, 1947, in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of the late artists John and Mina (Conant) Billmyer. She […]

Frank Brian Jonientz

June 5, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO – Oswego County native Frank Brian Jonientz, 70, passed away on May 27, 2025 at his residence in Hamden, CT. He was born and raised in Fulton as the seventh child of the late […]

David Andrew Everett Abare

June 5, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – David Andrew Everett Abare, March 9, 1991 – May 26, 2025, Eugene, Oregon It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Andrew Everett Abare, beloved son, […]

Gladys F. Reffold

June 5, 2025 Contributor

FULTON – Gladys F. Reffold, June 3, 2025, Gladys F. Reffold, 101, passed away on June 3, 2025, peacefully at home. Born in Hertford, England, she was the daughter of Albert and Florence (Tyler) Langrish. […]

Constance J. Hourihan

June 3, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO – June 2, 2025, Constance J. Hourihan, 80, of Oswego, passed away on June 2, 2025, at St. Luke’s Nursing Home in Oswego. Born on April 7, 1945, in Malone, NY, Constance was the […]

Virginia Crane

June 2, 2025 Contributor

FULTON – May 20, 2025, Virginia Crane, 81, of Fulton, NY passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at St. Luke’s in Oswego, NY. Born November 11, 1943, She was predeceased by her husband’s, Martin […]

Tamarow Alexandria Szlamczynski

May 31, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO – Tamarow Alexandria Szlamczynski, 27, passed on May 23,2025. Tamarow loved the outdoors, Oswego, art, and her family. She was very proud of her Polish heritage. Tamarow is survived by her mother, Heather L. […]

Meet Cedar! –
Oswego County Announces New Accelerant Detection K-9

May 22, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Fire Coordinator’s Office welcomes Cedar, its new accelerant detection K-9, to its team. Cedar is a three-year-old English yellow lab who started helping with fire investigations earlier this month. [...]
State Police Investigate Fatal House Fire In Richland

May 22, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The New York State Police are investigating a fatal residential structure fire that occurred on May 21, 2026, at approximately 4:26 a.m. at 870 County Route 41 in the town of Richland. [...]
Mexico Central School District Budget Vote Results

May 20, 2026

Proposition 1: The Budget Yes: 382 No: 194 Proposition 2: Student Transport Vehicles Yes: 420 No: 157 Board of Election (Elect 3, three-year terms) Amanda McIntyre: 445 Darlene Upcraft: 435 Kevin L. Gates: 393 Holly [...]