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August 4, 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

Rita N. (Pastena) Chirello

October 7, 2023 Contributor

FULTON, NY – Rita N. (Pastena) Chirello, of Fulton, passed away October 6, 2023, at The Manor at Seneca Hill, surrounded by her family following a long illness. Born in New York City, she was […]

Franklyn Adelbert Hall

October 7, 2023 Contributor

HANNIBAL, NY – Franklyn Adelbert Hall passed away peacefully with his sons by his side on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at the age of 97. Franklyn was born in Hannibal, NY to Roy and Julia […]

FULTON – October 5, 2023, Theresa H. Malone passed away peacefully on October 5, 2023, as a result of several illnesses, with her daughters by her side. Theresa was born in Syracuse to William and […]

Athalie R. Bymaster

October 3, 2023 Contributor

Athalie R. Bymaster, age 91 of Fulton, NY passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Morningstar Residential Care Center. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert E. Bymaster; parents, Raymond and Virgel Sibert; and […]

James A. Stout

October 2, 2023 Contributor

FULTON – October 1, 2023, James A. Stout passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023, from a series of complications. Born in New Mexico, he spent the majority of his young life moving with his […]

Shirley J. Schumaker

October 2, 2023 Contributor

PARISH, NY – September 28, 2024 Shirley J. Schumaker, 96, of Fulton, NY, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Morningstar Nursing Home. A lifelong resident of Fulton, Shirley was employed as a salesperson […]

Edith M. Ives

September 28, 2023 Contributor

Edith M. Ives, 89, of Fulton passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at home. She was a food service worker for the Fulton School District. Edith was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ida Dix and brother, John Dix II.

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Melody A. Fellows

September 28, 2023 Contributor

Melody “Mel” A. Fellows, 71, of Palm City, Florida, passed away after complications from a transplant at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.

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Nichole Lynn Slocum Barrick

September 26, 2023 Contributor

Nichole Lynn Slocum Barrick, 35, passed away at Crouse Hospital, on Friday, September 22, 2023, after a long and bravely fought battle with her family by her side. Nikki was born on January 25, 1988, to Phillip and Laurie Slocum in Syracuse, NY.

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Marilou P. Fistick

September 22, 2023 Contributor

With a heavy heart we regret to inform everyone that Marilou Fistick, 90, of Fulton passed away from an extended illness and a recent fractured shoulder on September 19, 2023. Marilou was born in Palermo, New York on October 12, 1932 to Lloyd and Midred (Kellar) Pitcher.

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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, [...]
Fatal Accident in Oswego County

July 27, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Early yesterday morning, July 26th, 2026, at around 2:07AM, members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle accident on Howard Road, between County Route 57 and County Route 176, in the Town of Volney. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2006 Saab [...]

Ongoing ‘High Visibility Engagement Campaigns’ –
Oswego County Continues Statewide STOP-DWI Efforts During August

July 30, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – New York State STOP-DWI’s August “100 Days of Summer” campaign continues from July. Police agencies and STOP-DWI coordinators provide additional law enforcement patrols to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving. [...]
Fatal Accident in Oswego County

July 27, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Early yesterday morning, July 26th, 2026, at around 2:07AM, members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle accident on Howard Road, between County Route 57 and County Route 176, in the Town of Volney. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2006 Saab [...]
National Rabies Vaccine Bait Drop in Oswego County July 31

July 24, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Health Department continues to work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to distribute oral rabies vaccine baits for wildlife through its Wildlife Services Program. Packets will be delivered [...]