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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

Margaret Jean Lester

October 3, 2023 Contributor

OSWEGO – Margaret Jean Lester, 95, of Oswego, passed away on October 1, 2023. Born in Oswego, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Margaret (Cockell) Cook. Margaret worked as a receptionist for […]

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 […]

Michael J. Turner

October 3, 2023 Contributor

FULTON – September 21, 2023, Michael J. Turner, 40; formerly of Fulton passed unexpectedly in Michigan. He was born to Debbie (Murphy) Pitcher of Syracuse, NY and was lovingly welcomed into the home as an […]

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 […]

Paul “Michael” Shanley

October 2, 2023 Contributor

OSWEGO – Paul “Michael” Shanley, a long-time resident of Oswego, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Michael was born in Elmira, New York to Paul Francis and Beatrice (McAvoy) Shanley on March […]

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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Daniel D. Catherman, Jr.

September 28, 2023 Contributor

Daniel D. “Buster” Catherman, Jr., 36, of Fulton, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023. He was born August 7, 1987 in Oswego to Donna and Daniel Catherman, Sr. and was a graduate of John C. Birdlebough High School class of 2005.

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James A. Wells

September 28, 2023 Shea O'Malley

PALERMO, NY – James “Jim” A. Wells, 71; of Palermo, NY passed Tuesday, September 26 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse after a long illness. Jim was born in Oswego, NY to the late Alson and […]

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 [...]