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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

Arlene M. Townsend

September 27, 2023 Contributor

Arlene M. Townsend, 90, a resident of Oswego passed away on September 25, 2023, at St.Luke Health Services. Born in Harrisville, N.Y., She was the daughter of the late Charles and Leola (Cring) Cassidy and had attended schools in Harrisville.

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Melissa J. Gardner

September 26, 2023 Contributor

Melissa J. Gardner, 45, of Baldwinsville, passed away on September 23, 2023

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Elaine Marie Hare

September 26, 2023 Contributor

Elaine Marie Hare, 66, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Elaine was born in Oswego, NY, to Robert T. and Joan A. (Knoop) King. She was the third of seven children and was lovingly remembered by her siblings as “Lanie-Bug.”

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Kim Louise Cole

September 26, 2023 Contributor

Kim Louise Cole, Benca to all her babies and caretaker to all, passed away, on Monday, September 18, 2023, at the age of 65, at her home in Hannibal, NY.

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Mary Diane LeRoy

September 26, 2023 Contributor

Mary Diane LeRoy, 87, passed away surrounded by her family on September 24, 2023, at Seneca Hill Manor.

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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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Gerald Blanchard

September 26, 2023 Contributor

Gerald Blanchard, 63; of Oswego, NY passed unexpectedly at his Oswego, NY home. Mr. Blanchard was born in Oswego, NY to the late Rufus and Frances (Weeks) Blanchard Jr.

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Karen Boni

September 25, 2023 Contributor

Karen Boni, 70; of Oswego, NY passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 19 at St. Luke’s Health Services, Oswego after a long illness. She was born in Oswego, NY to the late Robert and Winifred (Curran) Buchanan.

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Jane M. Vescio

September 24, 2023 Contributor

Jane M. Vescio, 73; formerly of Fulton and currently of Clay, NY passed after a short illness, surrounded by family Thursday, September 21 at University Hospital, Syracuse, NY. Mrs. Vescio was born in Des Plaines, IL, to the late Donald and Mildred (Landal) Rische.

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Elaine Marie Hare

September 22, 2023 Contributor

Elaine Marie Hare, 66, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 21, 2023.

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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 [...]