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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

Sally L. (Atkins) Kesterke

July 29, 2023 Contributor

Sally L. (Atkins) Kesterke, 83, of Fulton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Born in Fulton on November 12, 1939, Sally was predeceased by her parents Elmer and Helen Atkins (Helen Ducharme) and raised in Hannibal, NY. She was the wife of the late Norman W. Kesterke of Fulton.

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R. Dawn Dashner

July 28, 2023 Contributor

R. Dawn Dashner of Oswego passed away on July 27, 2023, at the age of 89. Born in Oswego, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Ruth (Tovey) Sova.

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Patricia E. Coloton

July 28, 2023 Contributor

Patricia E. Coloton, 75; of Oswego, NY passed at Oswego Hospital Tuesday July 25, 2023 after a longtime illness. Patricia was born in Oswego, NY to the late Michael and Rose (Abraham) Pauldine.

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Vivian G. Leavens

July 28, 2023 Contributor

Vivian G. Leavens, 66, of Oswego died Tuesday July 25, 2023 in Pontiac Care & Rehabilitation Center after a long illness with her family by her side. Mrs. Leavens was born in Sharon, PA the daughter of Doris Spurgeon of Georgia, and the late Thomas Spurgeon.

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Barry G. Victory

July 25, 2023 Contributor

Barry G. Victory, 59, of Oswego, passed on July 25, 2023. Born in Oswego, he was the son of the late Frederick and Jean (Hollenbeck) Victory.

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Theodore G. Hatter

July 24, 2023 Contributor

Theodore G. Hatter, 91, of Oswego, died July 22, 2023. Born in Erie, PA, he was the son of the late Donald and Mildred (Mullen) Hatter.

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Samuel C. Parkhurst Jr.

July 24, 2023 Contributor

Samuel C. Parkhurst Jr. of Fulton, NY passed away peacefully after fighting a prolonged battle against cancer; at home while surrounded by his family. Mr. Parkhurst was born in Fulton, NY to the late Samuel C. Parkhurst Sr., and Florence (Jenkins) Parkhurst.

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Andrew Phillips Nelson

July 24, 2023 Contributor

Andrew (Andy) Phillips Nelson, Ph.D., passed away peacefully at home on July 22, 2023, aged 86, following the onset of Parkinson’s disease.

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Alfred “Sonny” Allen

July 21, 2023 Contributor

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Alfred “Sonny” Allen, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who departed this world at the age of 88 on July 18, 2023.

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Robert A. Aaserud

July 20, 2023 Contributor

Robert A. “Bob” Aaserud, 78, of Fulton, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Born in Sandy Creek, NY, he was a son to the late Carl and Margaret Aaserud and graduated from Sandy Creek Schools.

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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 [...]