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HASTINGS — A Jefferson County man was killed early Friday when the pickup truck he was driving on Interstate 81 went into the median and overturned several times, the New York State Police said.

FULTON — Six candidates are running for two positions on the Fulton Common Council in Tuesday’s election.

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OSWEGO — Republican Congresswoman Claudia Tenney leads her Democratic opponent, Alissa Ellman, by a margin of 46% to 38% among likely voters in New York’s 24th Congressional District, according to a poll released this week.

OSWEGO — Voters will go to the polls Tuesday to choose legislators in 25 districts for the Oswego County Legislature.

NEW YORK (AP) — Fifty years ago, the New York City Marathon ran through all five boroughs of the city for the first time.

MEXICO — A.A. Cole Elementary School recently held its monthly assembly for October, celebrating student leadership, character excellence, and a spirited game of ‘Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?’

Fulton Golden Agers will meet in Bishop Hall at Holy Trinity (309 Buffalo Street) on Tuesday, November 10th at noon. This is a day earlier than usual because of the Veteran’s Day holiday on Wednesday and Holy Trinity will be…

MEXICO — Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Junior-Senior High School business teacher Amy DeJohn was recently recognized with the Outstanding FBLA Advisor Award by the Business Teachers Association of New York State.

PALERMO — Palermo Elementary students enjoyed a festive fall outing as the school held its second Trick or Trot run, bringing together students from every grade level for a day of physical activity and seasonal fun.

OSWEGO — Top officials and some participating students from SUNY Oswego, Cayuga Community College, Jefferson Community College, Onondaga Community College and SUNY came together to discuss the success of SUNY’s Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE, for bachelor’s degree schools) and…

OSWEGO — The annual DuFore’s Diamond Ring Raffle is back and bigger than ever for the 2026 holiday season. DuFore’s Jewelers has donated a beautiful diamond ring to be raffled in support of United Way of Greater Oswego County’s Annual…

OSWEGO — The Oswego County Historical Society (OCHS) will host their annual Fall Fun Trivia Night fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Riverfront Room at G.S. Steamers Bar & Grill, 70 E. First St. in Oswego.…

OSWEGO — Appearances by notorious Oswego County landlord Douglas Waterbury in Oswego county and city courts Thursday ended with two trials scheduled for next year.

OSWEGO — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, denounced President Donald Trump’s trade war Thursday and said he was introducing legislation to revoke and refund Trump’s most recent tariffs, including 50% tariffs on Canadian goods.

OSWEGO COUNTY — As Democrats seek to gain majority control in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, some candidates are also seeking to increase their control in the New York State Senate.

OSWEGO — The Oswego County Office for the Aging is collecting meal kits for seniors in need, and the Oswego Elks Lodge #271 Ladies Auxiliary is proud to lend a helping hand. Auxiliary members recently spent time shopping for essential…

HANNIBAL — A man was killed Tuesday evening when the motorcycle he was riding crashed and ejected him into the opposite lane of the road where he was hit by a pickup truck.

OSWEGO — The City of Oswego is alerting motorists that the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will be replacing the traffic signal at the intersection of E 13th Street and State Rte. 104 today.

SYRACUSE — An Oswego County man has been sentenced to prison for having child pornography on his cellphone when he crossed the border from Canada into the United States.