Letter from Naomi Ryfun, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District. We are writing to inform you of a unique and exciting event that will impact our community on April 8th, 2024. On that day, Oswego County is expected to be a prime viewing destination for a total solar eclipse. To ensure the safety of our students, the District will run a half-day schedule for all students on April 8th, 2024. This decision is based on information provided by the Oswego County.

SUNY OSWEGO – With the once-in-a-lifetime experience of being in the path of totality for a total solar eclipse on April 8, SUNY Oswego will host student research, viewing opportunities, planetarium shows, children’s activities, lectures from experts and more on its lakeside campus. A total solar eclipse is...

OSWEGO – Lee Ellen Hickey of Oswego, NY is excited to share her love of local history in her spellbinding new historical fiction, Girl in the Glass Coffin: The Tonkin Affairs. This new release is based on the true story of young Virginia Tonkin, known by local legend in...

OSWEGO – John T. Tonkin, 89, of Oswego passed away on February 6, 2024, with his loving family by his side. Born in Oswego, John was the son of the late Geroge T. and Alice C. (Stanley) Tonkin. John worked for Marathon Corp. for a number of years and...

OSWEGO – Carol Y. Hollenbeck, 75, of Mexico passed unexpectedly on February 5, 2024, at home. Born in Syracuse, she was the daughter of the late Harrison and Olive (Tidwell) Sprague. Carol worked at Nestle as a machine operator for more than 20 years until the day they closed....

Whether it was thousands of tons of aluminum ingots, grain, or a giant transformer, the Port of Oswego Authority (POA), handled them all, had another record year in 2023, and is poised to exceed that performance in 2024, said William Scriber, POA CEO and executive director. “Our performance in 2023...

ALBANY, NY – Recommendations Include Updating Fire Code of New York State and Establishing Best Practices. Governor Kathy Hochul today released initial recommendations from the Inter-Agency Fire Safety Working Group, outlining enhanced safety standards for battery energy storage systems. The draft recommendations include potential updates to the Fire Code of New York State as well as a list of additional opportunities for defining and implementing best practices. If adopted, the changes will codify enhanced safety standards and continue to position New York as a national leader in responsible and reliable battery energy storage development. Today’s announcement follows the release of initial data that found that there were no reported injuries and no harmful levels of toxins detected following fires at battery energy storages systems in Jefferson, Orange and Suffolk Counties last summer.

OSWEGO – Oswego Middle School students who excelled in the second quarter recently earned recognition for their success in the classroom. Principal Mary Beth Fierro, along with her faculty and staff, celebrated the academic achievements of the Honor Roll and/or High Honor Roll recipients, who included:. 7th Grade High...

OSWEGO, NY – Classics, Comedy, Suspense, Farce, True Drama, New Plays and New Directors will be making their way to the stage of the Frances Marion Theatre in 2024 as The Oswego Player proudly announces its 86th season. Since its founding in 1938, the Players have carried on a...

OSWEGO – February 6, 2024) Oswego Health’s Medical Staff, which is made up of 100+ physicians and advanced practice providers employed by the nonprofit health system, is growing as three new clinicians join to provide local care, including Sharon Snover, Adult NP, Jamie Wallace, FNP, and Shannon Woods, PMHNP.

FULTON – January 31, 2024, Abiu (Abi) Velasquez, 24, of Fulton, NY, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. His family is deeply saddened by his sudden death. Abi was born on November 12, 1999, in Oswego, NY. He is survived by his mother, Shannon Clearwater; sisters, Chey...

FULTON – January 30, 2024, Louise M. Race, age 70, of Fulton, NY, passed away at Upstate University Hospital on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Louise is predeceased by her parents Maysel and Emma Markham, and her Husband Martin J. Race. Louise retired as a Licensed practical nurse from Van Duyn Nursing home. She enjoyed traveling, especially cruising with her friends and family, and spending summers at Brennan’s Beach. While at home Louise liked bowling, reading, and playing Bunco. Louise is survived by her brothers, Maysel (Peg), Fred (Linda), and Albert (Mary) Markham; her children, Lance Race (Tina), Heather Race (Kevin Lawson), Scott Race (Cathy), Cherri Race (Mike Mclaughlin), and Sonya Jones (Toby Bushnoe). Louise has 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

FULTON – January 31, 2024, Charles W. Jaquin, 98, of Fulton, NY passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Oswego Hospital. Born in Colosse, NY, he was a son to the late George and Jessie (Ayres) Jaquin. Chuck served as a Corporal for the US Marine Corp, 6th Marine Division, 4th regiment, 2nd battalion during WWII. He worked for General Electric and Miller Brewery for many years. He enjoyed carpentry, hunting, and golfing. After retirement, Chuck and his wife loved traveling, especially to Branson, Missouri. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara, and eight siblings.

HANNIBAL, NY – June Bartlett, 81, of Southwest Oswego, NY, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, February 4, 2024. Born in Oswego, she was a daughter to the late Orin and Mary (Hubbard) Draper. June retired as a teacher’s assistant from the Southwest Christian School after 30 years. She enjoyed cardmaking and people enjoyed receiving her cards. June loved spending her time camping with her husband, family, and friends. She also enjoyed playing cards with her friends. She attended and was very dedicated to the Southwest Oswego Baptist Church for most of her life and Bible Baptist Church in Oswego in her later years. June was predeceased by her husband, Ronald and her brother, Ken Calkins.

OSWEGO – The Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Division 2 Change of Watch was a family affair – the Team Coast. Guard family – with active-duty personnel joining Auxiliary members for the Jan. 27th event. held at GS Steamers restaurant in Oswego. “It’s payday for Auxiliarists,” proclaimed Division...

OSWEGO – Kindergarteners at Fulton’s Fairgrieve Elementary received a recent visit from the Children’s Museum of Oswego, resulting in a morning of exciting play and learning. On Wednesday, January 31, staff members from the Children’s Museum of Oswego travelled to Fairgrieve Elementary, bringing with them a number...

MEXICO, NY – High Honor Roll. Allison Ardizzone, Collin Baker, Sloan Barber, Charlotte Bartel, Tyler Bartlett, Oliver Battles, Peyton Beasley, Makayla Bee, Evelyn Behling, Jessica Bleskoski, McKenzie Bristol, Charley Burlingame, Aria Carollo, Tatum Carothers, Edie Chamberlain, Isabel Clark, Hayzley Clemens, Kevin Clifford, Dylan Cole, Rhiannon Cotter, Keirdan Creighton, Ava Cummins, Anthony Cutuli, Jameson Dann, Jessica Davis, John DeStevens, Ryan Drake, Isabelle Durfee, Jaxson Ellis, Connor Farr, Collin Fitzgerald, Kayden Fitzgerald, Abraham Fleming, Michael Fleming, Jain Flora, John Flora, Adrianna Fodora, Easton Forsythe, Terra Gagnier, Ethan Gilbert, Abigail Grzesik, Haylee Hayes, Annalise Hogan, Cameron Hoxie, Alexis Jackson, Kylie-Sue Kinney, Rowen Kugler, Isabella Ladd, Khloe Ladd, Karter LaParr, Reese LaRock, Owen Larrabee, Addyson Larson, Kolbin LaRue, Phoenix Ludlow, Oscar Madden, Sophie Madden, Miranda Mattix, Madison Mulcahy, Adalena Novitske, Adalynn Parrish, Macey Pelton-Vazquez, Ava Petrocci, Emma Petrocci, Steven Pitsley, Lincoln Poissant, Aria Pultorak, Jessa Ricker, Darren Rockwell, Marshall Rowley, Chelsea Schwerdt, Michael Seeloff, Aiden Silverio, Dawson Smith, Lillian Smith, Madison Snyder, Levi Spataro, Noah Spencer, Brody Stell, Logan Thompson, Steven Tripp, Matilda Tunis, Conway Turnbull, Mackenzie Turnbull, Gunnar Weber, Emilie Wight, Lisa Wight, Mason Willis, Kynlee Wood.

SUNY OSWEGO – A SUNY Oswego computer science faculty member’s podcast, “Meditations with Ryan Zlomek,” includes conversations with an interesting variety of guests while also supporting his students’ creativity and skills. “I dreamed up ‘Meditations with Ryan Zlomek’ two years ago when I was having...

FULTON – February 2, 2024, The heavens received a beautiful, fun and extraordinary angel on February 2nd, 2024, when Judith F. Ryan, 83; formerly of Fulton, NY passed away at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, NY surrounded by her loving family. Judith was born in Syracuse, NY to the late Langdon...

OSWEGO COUNTY – After relying on its defense that pitched a shutout in the second half of the AFC Championship, the Kansas City Chiefs will return to its second straight Super Bowl and fourth in the Patrick Mahomes Era. Meanwhile the 49ers overcame the largest deficit in an NFC Championship, coming back from down 17, to create a rematch of Super Bowl LIV.