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Friday, January 25, 2013  Emergency services officials in Franklin County say four homes in Malone were evacuated Thursday and electricity was cut to three others after the Salmon River flooded a street.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  The hydroelectric company that controls the level of water in Central New York's Salmon River says it's delaying an increase in the river's flow because of low reservoirs and a lack of rain in forecasts.

Tuesday, November 01, 2011  An Albion bridge at the center of controversy is back open following construction.

Monday, October 31, 2011  Native Atlantic salmon are once again reproducing in the wild in central New York's renowned Salmon River.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011  Pulaski's mayor says New York State is taking a lot of tourism dollars out of Oswego County but not putting enough improvements back in.

Thursday, March 10, 2011  Effective immediately, Brookfield Power will release more water than usual into the Salmon River, and the water will go up even higher.

Friday, October 15, 2010  Two weeks after a devastating flood destroyed a retaining wall along the Salmon River, the Village of Pulaski is hoping the federal government will help pay the costs of a new wall.

Tuesday, October 05, 2010  A state of emergency will continue in Pulaski at least until Thursday, but that's not keeping people from enjoying what the village has to offer.

Friday, October 01, 2010  The Village of Pulaski is under a state of emergency as water from the Salmon River reaches dangerous levels.

Friday, October 01, 2010  Important rainfall is history. Therefore, additional rain will not make the situation worse. However, standing flood waters will take time to recede.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010  Despite protests from business owners, demolition crews have begun taking apart the Pineville Bridge on Route 48 in the Town of Albion.

Friday, September 17, 2010  Oswego County is working with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to minimize the impact on the Salmon River.

Friday, September 17, 2010  The U.S. Coast Guard rescued three people when their 19-foot vessel capsized near the mouth of the Salmon River around 9:15am.