Fulton Daily News
Unemployment Drops in Oswego County in February; Still Upstate’s Highest
Unemployment remained at crisis levels in Oswego County in February, with about one in every eight people unable to find work.
Month: March 2011
Oswego Daily News
Cut, Don’t Cut – Speakers’ Opinions Vary
At Tuesday night’s public hearing regarding the Oswego school district’s proposed budget a few speakers came forward. Some urged the board to reconsider some of the proposed reductions. Others said they agreed with the tentative cuts.
Other Funeral Homes
Vera (Jean) Fitzgerald, 86
Vera (Jean) Fitzgerald, 86, a resident of Pontiac Terrace Apartments, passed away March 28, 2011 at home.
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Arthur T. Hager, 31
Arthur T. Hager, 31; of Fulton died at University Hospital after a long illness.
Sports
Speed Demons Celebrate Successful Swim Season
The Fulton YMCA Speed Demons community swim team celebrated a successful season at its annual awards banquet at Lakeview Lanes, Sunday, March 27. The 69 members of the team and their families enjoyed a meal, accepted awards and honored its departing seniors.
See a gallery of photos of the award winners, inside.
Community
Parsons Named Assistant Administrator at Ladies Home of Oswego
Marie Parsons has been named Assistant Administrator of the Ladies Home of Oswego, according to Executive Director Lee Ann Walker.
Community
Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. Declares Dividend
Thomas W. Schneider, President/CEO of Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc., the mid-tier holding company of Pathfinder Bank, (NASDAQ SmallCap Market; symbol: PBHC, listing: PathBcp) has announced that the Company has declared a cash dividend of $.03 per share on the Company’s common stock relating to the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2011.
Community
Raby Family Supports Oswego Salvation Army With Generous Donation
The Raby family has been active members and supporters of the Oswego community for four generations. Peter and Rob Raby, the fourth generation cousins, who currently run Raby’s Ace Home Center, recently added to their support of the community by making a generous donation to the Salvation Army.
Community
Oz Roller Girls Prepare For Busy Derby Season
Oz Roller Girls was formed in May and its 40-plus members — including skaters, refs and NSOs (nonskating officials) — have been training for the upcoming home and away season. Oz’s first home bout is slated for 6 p.m., April 23, at the Crisafulli Rink at Fort Ontario.
Community
Oswego Winter Guard Captures Silver Medal At State Championships
The Oswego High School Winter Guard, performing its 2011 program “inDEPENDence,” took home the silver medal from the Mid-York Conference Championships on March 26 at Shenendehowa High School in Clifton Park.