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July 2, 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

Brenda Jo Sagneri Mekeel

August 21, 2023 Contributor

Brenda Jo Sagneri Mekeel, 55, of Oswego, died Aug. 17, 2023, at Strong Memorial in Rochester.

Shannon Scott Loetterle, 52; of Florida; passed away December 20, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer. Scotty was born in Fulton and remained a resident of Fulton for most of his young life before moving to Florida where he remained for his adult years.

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Mary H. Hibbert

August 20, 2023 Contributor

Mary H. Hibbert, 80, a resident of Oswego passed away on August 18, 2023, at St.Luke Health Services. She was born in Oswego on April 11, 1943, and was a graduate of the Oswego High School.

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Bernice E. Whipple

August 19, 2023 Contributor

Bernice E. Whipple, 96, formerly of the Town of Palermo, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2023 at St. Luke’s Health Care Facility in Oswego, NY.

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Mark J. Viola

August 18, 2023 Contributor

Mark J. Viola, 58, of Fulton, NY, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at home surrounded by family after battling leukemia. Born in Rochester, he was a son to the late Michael and Nancy (Brown) Viola.

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Richard Anthony Swift

August 18, 2023 Contributor

Richard Anthony Swift, 83, of Liverpool, NY passed away surrounded by his family at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center in Syracuse, NY on Aug. 16, 2023. Born in Chadwicks, NY to his late parents Marion F. (Lindsay) and William R. Swift on Nov. 20, 1939.

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Martin Green

August 18, 2023 Contributor

Martin “Marty” Green, 73, of Oswego died Monday August 14, 2023 at his home with his family by his side, after a long illness. Marty was born in Oswego the son of the late Marshall and Barbara (Laird) Green.

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Sandra Jean Lee

August 17, 2023 Contributor

Sandra Jean Lee, 76 , of Volney, sadly left us on August 14, 2023. Sandra was born on June 17, 1947 to Jeanette Stivers, and Harold G. Strowbridge in Syracuse.

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Constance M. Ostness

August 17, 2023 Contributor

Constance “Connie” M. Ostness, 74, of Fulton passed away on August 15, 2023.

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John R. MacPherson

August 16, 2023 Contributor

John R. MacPherson, 84, of Oswego, passed away on August 14, 2023. Private services are pending and under the caring guidance of Nelson Funeral Home.

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 [...]