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August 7, 2026

[ August 2, 2026 ] Flood Watch issued August 2 at 2:26AM EDT until August 3 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY Emergency Posts

Charles T. Sykes

August 31, 2020 Contributor

Charles T. Sykes, 79, of Syracuse, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020 at Rome Hospital.

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Kathy J. Ouderkirk

August 31, 2020 Contributor

Kathy J. Ouderkirk, 61, of Fulton passed away Saturday, August 29 at home with her family by her side.

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James McNamara

August 23, 2020 Contributor

James “Hunk” McNamara, 86, a lifelong resident of Fulton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, August 21, 2020.

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Brandon Harold MacDonald

August 21, 2020 Contributor

Brandon Harold MacDonald, 31, born August 18, 1989 of Hannibal, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.

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Charlotte L. Burton

August 20, 2020 Contributor

Charlotte L. Burton, 88, of Palermo passed away peacefully with her daughter and granddaughter at her side.

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William Hines, Sr.

August 14, 2020 Contributor

William Hines, Sr., 85, of Granby passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at home.

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Joseph J. Leotta

August 14, 2020 Contributor

Joseph J. Leotta, 60, of Fulton passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Oswego Hospital after a long battle with ALS.

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Dorathy H. VanPatten

August 13, 2020 Contributor

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dorathy H. VanPatten on August 11, 2020, our loving mother, grandmother and friend.

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Terry Ann (Schipper) Loveall

August 11, 2020 Contributor

Terry Ann (Schipper) Loveall, 55, of Granby, NY passed away on August 10, 2020.

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Virginia Mae Ellis

August 10, 2020 Contributor

Virginia Mae Ellis, infant, was delivered stillborn on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Crouse Hospital.

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Fulton Common Council Meeting, A Rerun from November 2025 Budget Public Hearings

August 6, 2026

FULTON – The meeting revisited many of the budget discussions from the previous year, with council members addressing familiar questions from concerned citizens. Many residents expressed worries about another significant increase in water, sewer, refuse, [...]
Senator Ryan Awards $60,000 to the Village of Phoenix Police Department

August 6, 2026

PHOENIX, N.Y. – State Senator Christopher J. Ryan (SD-50) today awarded $60,000 to the Village of Phoenix Police Department for the purchasing of a new police vehicle. The new vehicle will replace a 10 year-old [...]
Flood Watch issued August 2 at 2:26AM EDT until August 3 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

August 2, 2026

WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. WHERE…Portions of central and western New York, including the following counties, in central New York, Jefferson, Lewis, Northern Cayuga and Oswego. In western New York, Allegany, Cattaraugus, [...]

Statewide ‘High Visibility Engagement Campaign’ Continues Through Labor Day

August 7, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County STOP-DWI Coordinator David Hall reports that police agencies and STOP-DWI coordinators across the state continue their end-of-summer “High Visibility Engagement Campaign” Wednesday, Aug. 19 through Labor Day Monday, Sept. 7. [...]
Senator Ryan Awards $60,000 to the Village of Phoenix Police Department

August 6, 2026

PHOENIX, N.Y. – State Senator Christopher J. Ryan (SD-50) today awarded $60,000 to the Village of Phoenix Police Department for the purchasing of a new police vehicle. The new vehicle will replace a 10 year-old [...]
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Pontiac Nursing Home

August 6, 2026

OSWEGO – Residents of the Pontiac Nursing Home at 303 E. River Rd. in Oswego are being advised by the Oswego County Health Department to boil all water used for drinking and cooking. According [...]