Oswego County TodayNovember 2009FREE Independent News for Oswego County

Buc Bowlers, Girls’ Hockey Team Win

November 27, 2009 Contributor

Bowling made a successful return to the Oswego High School sports schedule on November 24Ã‚Â while the girlsÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ hockey team won its second consecutive game of the season.

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Joan M. FitzGibbons, 79

November 27, 2009 Contributor

Joan M. FitzGibbons, 79, of East Seventh Street in Oswego, passed away Thursday (Nov. 26, 2009), Thanksgiving morning, with her husband Jack, and her seven children, by her side.

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Augusta Fuller Ford Crosser, 94

November 27, 2009 Contributor

Augusta Fuller Ford Crosser, 94, of Syracuse, formerly of Fulton, passed away Tuesday.

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Fulton Aldermen Decide Leaves And Hydrant Flushing Shouldn’t Mix

November 27, 2009 Contributor

The city of Fulton has two things to do in the fall: remove leaves from homeowners’ properties and flush the city’s water hydrants.

This week, city lawmakers and the Mayor agreed that perhaps those two things should not happen at the same time.

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Starting Your Holiday Shopping? Get This Advice First

November 27, 2009 Contributor

The state offers up a good list of tips to keep in mind as you begin shopping this holiday season, on topics such as gift cards, warranties, layaway policies and more.

We’d add only one thing to that list: Consider buying from local merchants whenever you can.Ã‚Â They tend to be more willing to work with you if there’s an issue and your money stays right here in town.

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Elections Commissioners Discuss How To Improve Voting Process

November 26, 2009 Steve Yablonski

The general election earlier this month went smoothly, despite a couple bumps in the road, according to Oswego County’s two elections commissioners. The bumps, however, were greatly magnified due to the intense scrutiny focused on the special election for the 23rd Congressional District, which was held in conjunction with the regular general election.