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July 3, 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

Fulton Police Make Arrest in Kidnapping Investigation

August 19, 2025 Contributor

FULTON – At approximately 1130 A.M. on August 18. 2025 Officers responded to a call regarding a missing individual believed to have been forcibly taken from a residence and forced into a vehicle. Upon arrival, […]

Debate Intensifies Over Zoning and Development of Former Holly Drive Motel Property in Fulton

August 19, 2025 Site Administrator

FULTON – In a recent public meeting, local resident Dennis Merlino voiced concerns about the condition and zoning of the Holly Drive Motel, located near his home on South 10th Street. He emphasized the community’s […]

UPDATE – Oswego River Incident 3am

August 18, 2025 Site Administrator

OSWEGO – The deceased female found in the vehicle has been tentatively identified as – Tahiana F. Rakotonanahary – 24 yr old – Syracuse NY The vehicle removed from the river was a gray, 2020 […]

Walmart Community Fund Donates To Oswego County Drone Program

August 16, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Fulton Walmart Supercenter in Granby presented a $1,000 donation to the Oswego County Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program during the grand re-opening at the store on July 25. The funds will […]

Help Oswego County Plan for the Future

August 16, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County welcomes residents to attend its public outreach meetings in September to better understand its Comprehensive Plan and purpose. Attendees will be able to learn about the plan and share their […]

City of Oswego Lifts Boil Water Advisory Effective Thursday, August 14 at 6:00 PM

August 15, 2025 Contributor

Oswego, NY –The City of Oswego announces that the Boil Water Advisory in place since last week has been officially lifted as of Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Following extensive system repairs and […]

Oswego Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire

August 14, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO – An overnight fire in the City of Oswego temporarily displaced the residents of 2 apartments on the west side. The Oswego Fire Department was dispatched at 2:44am to a reported fire at 173 […]

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State Police Investigating Shooting Involving Two Juveniles in Palermo

August 13, 2025 Contributor

On August 13, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m., State Police responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence on State Route 49 in the town of Palermo. A preliminary investigation revealed that an […]

Mosquito Samples Collected Before Spraying Test Positive for EEEV

August 13, 2025 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Health Department reported today that four new mosquito samples have tested positive for the Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV), all in the town of West Monroe. These samples were […]

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Drowning in Oswego County

August 13, 2025 Contributor

On Tuesday, August 12th, 2025, at around 9:31 PM, members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the shore of Lake Ontario, west of the SUNY Oswego Campus, off County Route 89 in […]

State Police Arrest Constantia Woman Following Shooting Investigation

July 2, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – On June 30, 2026, State Police arrested Lana J. Yager, age 54, of Constantia, NY, in connection with a shooting investigation. Yager was charged with: • Assault in the First Degree (Class B [...]
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, [...]

State Police Arrest Constantia Woman Following Shooting Investigation

July 2, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – On June 30, 2026, State Police arrested Lana J. Yager, age 54, of Constantia, NY, in connection with a shooting investigation. Yager was charged with: • Assault in the First Degree (Class B [...]
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 [...]