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APW Board of Education Appoints Gerry Hudson Superintendent

<br />APW Superintendent of Schools Gerry Hudson

The Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Board of Education announced at the July 29th meeting the appointment of Gerry Hudson as Superintendent of Schools for the district. His appointment is retroactive to July 1, 2009.
President Michael Hale, Sr. speaking on behalf of the APW Board of Education, praised Hudson for his more than 25 years of dedication and service to the students of the district. […]

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Fulton Daily News

Young Adults Can Now Be Carried On Parents’ Insurance To Age 29

<br />Gov. Paterson signs legislation Wednesday in Rochester extending health insurance coverage under a parent's workplace policy to children up to age 29.

Here’s an underreported story from yesterday that will affect a lot of folks: From now on, the insurance available through your employer must cover your child up to the age of 29.

The health insurance for young adults measure is important because traditionally, young people drop off their parents’ insurance when they reach 19, or when they graduate from college. […]

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Fulton Daily News

Maxwells’ Trial Focuses On Cat Waste And A Locked Door

<p>Lynn and Lindsey Maxwell arrive for the start of their trial, with reporters and photographers around them.</p>

The trial of Lynn and Lindsey Maxwell will turn on three things: door locks, cat poop and cat pee.  Those three items dominated the opening night of their trial on child endangerment charges in Palermo Wednesday.

They are the father and step-mother of Erin Maxwell, the 11 year old found dying in her bedroom last August 29.  They are not on trial for her death.  Erin’s stepbrother, Alan Jones, is accused of sexually abusing and then killing her.  The Maxwells are accused of having conditions in their home that were dangerous to Erin. […]

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Fulton Daily News

Scene Around Town: Winners Named in AAO Art Exhibition

Here’s a pretty picture.  Phillip Moore of Fulton took this photo, which he calls “Quiet”.  It was good enough to take Best in Show honors at the Art Association of Oswego’s annual Members’ Exhibition.  For that, he’ll be able to hold a solo show next year in the Civic Arts Center.  Read the rest of the story to see who won in other categories. […]