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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

Tracy G. Wood

September 22, 2023 Contributor

Tracy G. Wood, 77, of Fulton, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Francis House with his granddaughter by his side. He was born in Weare, N.H. to the late Margaret and Norman Wood; he was also predeceased by his loving wife, Phyllis Wood; stepdaughter, Amy Conner and sister, Sharon Osborn.

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Donald W. Davis

September 20, 2023 Contributor

Donald W. Davis, 84, of Fulton passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at the Manor at Seneca Hill, Oswego. He was born in Fulton on January 9, 1939 to George and Marguerite (Caprin) Davis.

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Georganna T. Woodworth

September 20, 2023 Contributor

Georganna T. Woodworth sadly passed away on September 18, 2023, at the age of 63 in her home of Fulton, New York.

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Carol Everson

September 19, 2023 Contributor

Carol Everson, 72, of Martville, NY, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Born in Syracuse, she graduated from Catholic School then attended business school in Auburn.

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Francis Dann

September 13, 2023 Contributor

Francis “Fritz” Dann, age 91, of Fulton, NY passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.

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Bruce W. Pierce

September 11, 2023 Contributor

On September 6, 2023, Bruce W. Pierce, Sr. lost his battle with cancer leaving behind his wife, Rebecca (Krtanik); children, Rhonda Pierce of Fulton, Bruce, Jr. of Bullard, TX, Joshua (Michelle) of Oswego; grandsons, Wolfgang, Maximus, and Roman; granddaughters, Vharie and Kitty; great granddaughters, Alphia and Odette. He was predeceased by his son, Frank.

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Richard P. Tompkins

September 7, 2023 Contributor

Richard P. Tompkins, 70, of Volney, NY passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Oswego Hospital. Born in Oswego, a son to the late Oliver Tompkins and Norene Looker.

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Colleen (Smart) Bergman

September 6, 2023 Contributor

Colleen (Smart) Bergman, born October 13, 1957, peacefully passed away on September 4, 2023, at the age of 65. Born in Syracuse, Colleen retired from Lockheed Martin of Liverpool after 35 years. She has left an everlasting imprint on the hearts of her family and friends. Colleen was a cherished wife and a beloved mother and grandmother.

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Carol C. Newvine

September 2, 2023 Contributor

Carol C. Newvine passed away Thursday morning, August 31, 2023, at the Manor at Seneca Hill, following a valiant fight to recover from major heart surgery performed in May. She was born June 12, 1945, in Fulton, NY, the daughter of Neil Burleigh Chaffee and Harvia Gillespie Chaffee.

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Jerry Jessmore

September 1, 2023 Contributor

Jerry Jessmore, 79, of Minetto, NY, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, after a long illness. Born in Fulton, he was a son to the late Floyd and Mary (Warren) Jessmore.

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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 [...]