Obituaries
Mary A. Nicolls, 84, 08/26/2008
Mary A. Nicolls, 84, 08/26/2008
Month: August 2008
Fulton Daily News
Historic Preservation Rep To Discuss Congregational Church
Decisions on a zone change request that could usher in new business for the former First Congregational Church property have been delayed until next month. This evening, the city will host a meeting with a representative of the state’s historical preservation office to learn whether the church could be used as part of a new plan.
Community
Mercedes Niess To Lead H. Lee White Marine Museum Into Future
After almost 20 years at museum, new director plans for the continued growth of local historical collection.
Community
Red Cross Instructors Needed
The American Red Cross is looking for community members who are willing, able and would like to train to become Red Cross instructors.
Community
Chamber To Welcome Youth Bureau To Oswego Farmers’ Market
Representatives from the Oswego City-County Youth Bureau will be on hand at the farmers’ market in downtown Oswego on Aug. 28.
Community
The Manor Hosts Its Yearly Summer Picnic For Residents, Families
The Manor at Seneca Hill recently hosted its yearly picnic for its residents and their families.
Oswego Daily News
Oswego Councilors Narrowly Pass Budget With 3% Tax Rate Hike
The vote was 4-3 Monday night. “Our goal is always to attempt a zero percent increase. However, with the rising costs of fuel and utilities, that goal simply was not achievable for 2009,” the mayor said. “The good thing is nobody lost their job.”
Community
Budget Cuts a Start; More can be Improved in Budget Process
On Aug. 19, the State Assembly returned to Albany for a special session. As a result, many mid-year spending cuts were made. Although it’s never easy to make spending cuts, it was necessary in light of the fiscal crisis that the state is facing. The state’s budget, for better or worse, relies heavily on Wall Street and therefore, when Wall Street suffers, so too does state revenue.
Community
Christine Wolford Is Named Deputy County Treasurer
Oswego County Treasurer John Kruk recently announced the appointment of Christine Wolford, a longtime employee in the County Treasurer’s Office, to Deputy County Treasurer.
Community
Winning Water For Pulaski
The village of Pulaski won the title of “Best-Tasting Drinking Water in Oswego County” during the annual contest this summer. Members of the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee presented the award at a recent meeting of the County Legislature.