Jan. 5, 2026 To The Editor: As we begin the New Year the Oswego County Pioneer Search and Rescue Team wishes to thank all Oswego County public safety agencies and the Oswego County community for your support and assistance over the past year. During 2025 we were activated for 33 searches for missing persons in Oswego and neighboring counties. We were placed on standby and prepared to assist in 31 more incidents involving people who were reported missing. I am very grateful an

Field Officers:   Aaron Albrecht-Chief 7801 Joe Homola-Captain 7802 Jason Fellows-Lieutenant 7803 Kim Backman-Lieutenant 7804 Leonard Redhead-Lieutenant 7805 Mark Bender-Lieutenant 78DR1   Administrative Officers:   Aaron Albrecht-Executive Coordinator David Powers-Assistant Coordinator Joe Homola-Review Officer Leonard Redhead-Treasurer Debbie Palm-Secretary James Watros-Board Member Jason Fellows-Board Member Kelly Schulz-Board Member Janet Clerkin-Public Information Office

Oswego County Pioneer Search and Rescue  sent five searchers and a K-9 on November 15 to assist Forest Rangers with an ongoing search for missing hunter Tom Messick in the Brant Lake area. Read more in the DEC Forest Ranger-Week in Review