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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

Hercules T. Master III

February 15, 2021 Contributor

Hercules “Herk” T. Master III, 67, of Oswego, N.Y., passed away peacefully Saturday, February 13, 2021, at Upstate Hospital, surrounded by his family.

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John William Dempsey

February 14, 2021 Contributor

John William “Bill” Dempsey, 94, of Oswego, NY, a member of the Greatest Generation, passed away February 12, 2021.

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Linda S. Conger

February 13, 2021 Contributor

Linda S. Conger, 67, of Fulton passed away February 11, 2021.

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Ronald L. Woodward, Sr.

February 13, 2021 Contributor

Former City of Fulton Mayor, Ronald L. Woodward, Sr. passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.

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Richard J. Bennett, Jr.

February 11, 2021 Contributor

Richard J. Bennett, Jr., 68, of Fulton, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Crouse Hospital.

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Donald Somers

February 10, 2021 Contributor

Donald Somers, 65; of Cicero, NY passed suddenly at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse, New York.

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Schmitz, Sister Virginia, SSJ (Sister Loyola) Pittsford, NY, February 7, 2021; Survived by her nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and her Sisters in the community. Sister Virginia taught in a variety of schools in Rochester. She […]

Lawrence B. Shoults

February 9, 2021 Contributor

Lawrence B. “Bill” Shoults, 81, of Hannibal, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Upstate University Hospital.

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William C. Chambers

February 9, 2021 Contributor

William C. Chambers, 94, died peacefully on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn.

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Corlis E. Demm

February 9, 2021 Contributor

Corlis E. Demm, 65, formerly of Oswego, passed in Minoa, on February 6, 2021.

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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 [...]