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July 1, 2026

[ June 29, 2026 ] Extreme Heat Watch issued June 29 at 1:14PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY Emergency Posts

State Police In Pulaski Attempting To Locate 49-Year-Old Missing Man

December 1, 2023 Site Administrator

State Police in Pulaski are attempting to locate 49-year-old Jeremy R. Brummet who was reported missing by family members on November 23, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. Jeremy is described as six feet tall, 240 pounds […]

How Fast Can A Christmas Tree Ruin Your Holiday Spirit? – Minutes!

November 30, 2023 Contributor

NEW YORK – Although Christmas tree fires may not be common, when they do occur, they are more likely to be extremely serious and cause a lot of damage. Fires involving fresh Christmas trees tend […]

Dec Announces Start Of Construction Of Project To Protect Camp Hollis From Future Flooding And High Water

November 30, 2023 Site Administrator

NEW YORK – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the start of construction on a project to protect Camp Hollis from future flooding and high water events. Located […]

Mayor Barlow announces Oswego Police to hire Mental Health Clinician within Department

November 30, 2023 Contributor

OSWEGO – Mayor Barlow announced today the Oswego Police Department will now have a Mental Health Clinician as part of its police force. First announced in Mayor Barlow’s State of the City Address back in […]

Risky Business – More than Half of All Drivers Engage in Dangerous Behavior

November 30, 2023 Contributor

NEW YORK – A new report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety identifies six types of drivers by analyzing risky driving behaviors. The most common dangerous behaviors were speeding, distracted driving, and aggressive driving. […]

Mayor Barlow Announces Upcoming Holiday Spirit Events In Oswego

November 29, 2023 Contributor

OSWEGO – Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the City of Oswego will again host several holiday-based events this year for Oswego families to enjoy. The holiday season kicked-off Saturday night with the annual tree lighting […]

Oswego County Legislature Opposes the Banning of Gas Stoves

November 28, 2023 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – On April 13, 2023, the Oswego County Legislature adopted Resolution No. 82, “Resolution Opposing Governor Hochul’s Ban of Gas Stoves and Other New Fossil Fuel Heating Equipment”, in response to Governor Hochul’s […]

Department Of State’s Consumer Protection Division Issues Charity Scam Prevention Tips As Holiday Season Begins

November 28, 2023 Contributor

Giving Tuesday Is the Beginning of the Season of Charitable Giving Follow These Tips to Donate Wisely and Avoid Charity Scams NEW YORK – Follow the New York Department of State on Facebook, Twitter and […]

National Grid Increases Staffing, Stages Crews in Anticipation of Severe Winter Weather Across Central, Northern and Western New York

November 28, 2023 Contributor

Company Reminds Customers to Stay Safe During Storm NEW YORK – National Grid has extended employee work shifts and is pre-positioning crews across its central, northern and western New York service areas as we prepare […]

Local Veterans Commemorated During John C. Birdlebough High School Assembly

November 28, 2023 Contributor

PHOENIX, NY – Students at John C. Birdlebough High School in Phoenix continued their time-honored tradition of honoring Veterans through a school-wide Veterans Day ceremony. Retired district employee Sgt. Robert L. Halstead USAF stood alongside […]

County Officials Urge Caution During Extreme Heat This Week

June 30, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The National Weather Service-Buffalo Forecast Office issued a heat advisory until 8 p.m. today, June 30, for all counties in western and northern Central New York. An extreme heat watch will also [...]
Extreme Heat Watch issued June 29 at 1:14PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

June 29, 2026

WHAT…For the Heat Advisory, heat index values as high as 100 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values as high as 110 possible. WHERE…Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, [...]

County Officials Urge Caution During Extreme Heat This Week

June 30, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The National Weather Service-Buffalo Forecast Office issued a heat advisory until 8 p.m. today, June 30, for all counties in western and northern Central New York. An extreme heat watch will also [...]
Fatal Accident in The Village of Central Square.

June 29, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – June 27th, 2026, at around 6:45 PM, members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to an accident at the intersection of East Ave (State Route 49) and Gertrude Drive in [...]
Contractor Fraud in Oswego County

June 24, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – On Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026, Paul Conklin, 67, of Marcellus, NY, was arrested and charged with Grand Larceny in the third degree and Misappropriation of Funds of Trust. Conklin has been the [...]