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August 2, 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

Alice Catherine Mathew

May 28, 2026 Contributor

FULTON – Alice Catherine Mathew, a beloved partner, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026, at the age of 61. Born on March 20th, 1965, in Fulton, New […]

Rebecca F. Crego

May 27, 2026 Contributor

FULTON – May 21, 2026, Rebecca F. Crego, 84, of Hannibal, NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Oswego Hospital. Born in Virginia, she was a daughter to the late Harold and […]

Gerald F. Hess “Jerry” “Chief”

May 27, 2026 Contributor

PHOENIX, NY – Gerald F. Hess “Jerry” “Chief”, 85, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24th, 2026, after a long battle with kidney disease. He was a graduate of Phoenix High School, class […]

Rosalie “Rosie” Kate Sorbello

May 27, 2026 Contributor

FULTON – Rosalie “Rosie” Kate Sorbello, 83, passed away after many lengthy illnesses on May 21, 2026. Rosie was born in Fulton, the daughter of the late Morris Sr. and Rose Greco Sorbello. She enjoyed […]

Jody Gula

May 27, 2026 Contributor

FULTON – Jody Gula died peacefully at his home in Fulton, NY on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the age of 62. He decided it was his time to join his late wife Beth Gula, […]

Jelenne H. Cook

May 26, 2026 Contributor

FULTON – May 24, 2026, Jelenne H. Cook, 91, of Lysander, New York, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse. Jelenne was a devoted wife, mother and friend […]

Betty Mae (Copps) Westcott

May 26, 2026 Contributor

OSWEGO – Betty Mae (Copps) Westcott, age 102, passed away peacefully on May 21,2026 at St Luke Residential Health Care Facility Inc., Oswego. Born in Utica, NY to Cyrus George Copps and Esther Rena (Shortsleeve) […]

Rick A. Trask

May 23, 2026 Contributor

FULTON – May 17, 2026, Rick A. Trask, 58, of Fulton, NY passed unexpectedly Sunday, May 17, 2026; at home while doing something that he loved to do (work on his boat.) He was born […]

Robert Baker

May 23, 2026 Contributor

OSWEGO – Robert Baker, 93, of Oswego, passed away on May 22, 2026, with his loving family by his side. Born in Albany, New York, on May 13, 1933, he was the son of the […]

John M. Joyce

May 23, 2026 Contributor

OSWEGO – John M. Joyce, 70, of Oswego, NY, passed away peacefully, on May 20, 2026, leaving behind a defining legacy of a generous, giving heart and a deep loyalty and dedication to his family […]

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 [...]