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    Fulton Officer’s Car Hit By Alleged Wrong-Way Drunken Driver

    <p> </p>A Fulton Police Department vehicle was involved in a crash with a car driven by a man police say was drunk and driving the wrong way on a one-way street.

    Fulton Police allege that officer Jeremy Algarin was driving along S. Fourth St. at about 9:12 p.m. Thursday when his car was hit by a vehicle driven by Peter Wahlstrom of Fulton.

    RaiderNet Daily: The Next Play

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    Fresh off the success of “Don’t Tell Mother”, Quirk’s Players are already gearing up for “The Sound Of Music.” Also today: the weekend NFL picks, a look ahead at Black Friday and a commentary on the economy.

    State Announces Cleanup Of County Tire Dump

    <p>The state announced today that cleanup of the tire dump in West Monroe is nearly finished.</p>

    The state’s largest tire dump is no longer in Oswego County.  State, county and local officials gathered at the Fortino Tire Yard today to announce that cleanup of the site is nearly 100 percent complete. It had been the largest tire dump in the Empire State.

    Fulton Holds Public Hearing On Construction Plan, But There Was Almost No Public To Hear It

    <p>Superintendent of Schools Bill Lynch, at far right, opens the public hearing to a nearly empty high school auditorium.  The one member of the public who came, retired principal Barbara Hubbard, is at top left.  The others are either district administrators or Board of Education members.</p>

    The Fulton City School District was legally obligated to hold Wednesday night’s public hearing on its $3.85 million proposed construction project.

    The public was not legally obligated to show up.

    RaiderNet Daily: It’s Almost ‘Twilight’

    <p>Sophomore Lindsay Dopp is caught "red-handed" on Wednesday after placing her hand-print on the new Class of 2012 wall at G. Ray Bodley High School. (Crystal Kimball photo)</p>

    Seniors like Lindsay Dopp are putting their mark on their high school, leaving a handprint on the Class of 2010 wall.  But the big news is that the latest of the “Twilight” movies comes out this week, and fans can’t wait.

    Owens To Join Armed Services, Homeland Security Committees; Hoffman Alleges ACORN Tampered With Votes In Oswego County

    <p> </p>Freshman Congressman Bill Owens will have a seat at the table that decides major issues such as military policy and national security. Meantime, the opponent who conceded defeat on election night now takes it all back, alleges ACORN tried to steal the election, and wants supporters to send him money for the fight.

    Erin’s Playground: Volunteers Gather Saturday to Dedicate Play Equipment In Her Name

    A monorail and bench at Palermo Town Park, in honor of Erin Maxwell.

    The monorail and bench you see in the photo above will be dedicated Saturday at noon in honor of Erin Maxwell, the Palermo girl who died a little more than a year ago.  Her stepbrother is headed for state prison for 25 years (pending appeal) for her murder and Erin’s father and stepmother are serving jail terms for endangering her welfare.  But a group of people determined not to let Erin be forgotten worked with a local Eagle Scout candidate to put this project together.

    State Report: Local Charities Give More Than 70% of Funds They Raise To Fundraising Firms

    Six Oswego County non-profits have gotten just 28 cents of every dollar that people thought they were donating to those groups in the last four years, according to new data from the state.

    The state Attorney General’s office has issued its annual report on professional fundraising firms who raise money for local organizations, called “Pennies for Charity”.

    RaiderNet Daily: A Day In Court

    Students get a taste of the judicial system through Mock Trial.  That and lots of other news today in our daily look inside G. Ray Bodley High School.

    Absentee Count Narrows Hoffman’s Longshot Chances

    <p>Doug Hoffman.</p>Absentee ballot totals were announced Tuesday in four of the eleven counties that make up the 23rd Congressional Disrrict.

    The result: Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman narrowed the gap with Democrat Doug Owens by just 214 votes as the results from Oneida, Madison, Hamilton and Fulton counties came in.

    Photo Gallery: With The Students Of Phoenix Head Start & UPK/Daycare

    Contributed by Robin France

    These photos, contributed by Robin France, show the school in action at a Fall Festival, learning about fire safety and doing many everyday things.

    It’s so easy to send us your news and lots of photos!

    Committee In Hannibal Will Examine JROTC

    The logos of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps of the five military services.Spurred by the military experience of one of its board members, Hannibal’s Board of Education will study whether to set up a Junior ROTC program at the high school.

    Board member Randy Siver, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, is advocating the idea. “It’s a great thing,” he said recently.

    RaiderNet Daily: All League Soccer Stars

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    Today inside Fulton’s G. Ray Bodley High School, student journalists tell us that 9 members of the varsity soccer team have earned All-League honors.  Also, Kristina Dopp shows how her early struggles with some courses can be turned around.  There’s Carson’s forecast, the morning announcements and more.

    Photo Gallery: Can Drive Spills Over A 10-Wheeler’s Bed

    How many cans does it take to fill a 10-wheeled dump truck?

    The Hannibal Band Boosters have a pretty good idea. How about 18,801?

    See a full gallery of photos of the collection effort.

    Photo contributed by Theresa King.

    Jones Returns To Court – Sentenced To Maximum

    <p>Alan Jones</p>Judges denies defense lawyer’s motion to set aside the jury’s verdict. He sentenced Alan Jones to the maximum for causing the death of Erin Maxwell last summer. The defense vows to file an appeal with a higher court.

    Community News

    United Way ‘Stone Soup’ Holiday Luncheon Set Dec. 10

    United Way board member Jim Mahoney has announced that the plans are set for the United Way’s Annual ‘Stone Soup’ Holiday Luncheon.

    Hannibal Village Market IGA Hosts 12th Annual Senior Citizens Christmas Luncheon

    Hannibal Village Market IGA is sponsoring the 12th annual Senior Citizens’ Christmas Luncheon to be held on December 8th, 2009, at the Hannibal Fire Department’s Recreation Hall.

    OHS Buc Gear On Sale For Holiday Season
    KPS All County Performers
    Craft Fair, Chicken BBQ, Bake Sale & Luncheon at Fulton Church
    Using Part of Their Sensory Skills in the Toddler Room
    Fulton Rotarians Meet New Chamber Chief
    Winter Wonderland Revealed at Oliver Paine Greenhouses
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    Columns & Blogs

    Oswego County Tourism

    Fishing Reports for November 17, 2009

    Autumn’s for the Birds
    Fishing Reports for November 13, 2009

    American Red Cross

    American Red Cross Recognizes Two Dedicated Volunteers

    American Red Cross to Hold 4th Annual Bridges to Caring Walk
    Memorial Golf Tournament Raises Funds For American Red Cross

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    Misc. Columns

    Half-Shire Historical Society

    October 30, 2009
    Our October 24th meeting which coincided with archives day went quite well at our Richland facility. We had 30 for a sit down lunch at noon, and another 10 or so folks came in and out through the afternoon. At 1 pm we held a brief meeting of the society, our [...]

    Half-Shire Historical Society: Research Day Is This Weekend
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