Oswego County TodaySeptember 2011FREE Independent News for Oswego County

Primary Election Features a Rare Battle for Mayor of Fulton

September 13, 2011 Contributor

Fulton’s incumbent Mayor faces a challenge for the Republican party line on November’s ballot from a man who’s been sitting about 10 feet to his left for the past few years.

Mayor Ron Woodward and Common Council member Tom Kenyon will provide the highest-profile fight on a day in which a number of ballot positions in the county’s towns and villages are up for grabs.

VIDEO: Hear their responses to four questions, inside…

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Rotarians Hear Former Fultonian’s Story

September 13, 2011 Submitted article

Dr. Barner is a native of Fulton. After obtaining his education, Dr. Barner became a missionary in the Philippines.

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Tennis Program Has Another Successful Season in Oswego County

September 13, 2011 Submitted article

The US Tennis Association’s Summer Tennis Program, offered by the Oswego City-County Youth Bureau, Division of Parks and Recreation, has experienced its most successful summer to date by working with more than 1,200 children.

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Billiard Sensation to Wow Fulton Community

September 13, 2011 Submitted article

The most fan-friendly entertainer in world of pool, Tom “Dr. Cue” Rossman, will be arriving in Syracuse, NY at The Riverside Inn on 9/16/2011 at 6:00pm, and will conduct a trick shot exhibition, several “Challenge” matches and provide instruction for APA League players throughout Onondaga and Oswego Counties.

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Renowned Ying Quartet to Return, Launch Ke-Nekt Season

September 13, 2011 Submitted article

Seven years ago, the Ying Quartet performed the first program of the new Ke-Nekt Chamber Music Series at SUNY Oswego.

The renowned ensemble returns to launch another varied season when it performs in the Sheldon Hall ballroom at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28.

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Young Angler Treated to New York’s Finest Carp Fishing

September 13, 2011 Submitted article

Lintaro Kajiwara, a rising star on the international junior carp fishing circuit, tried his luck on the Oswego River the morning of August 18. For his efforts, he landed nearly 100 pounds of carp in less than an hour.

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Free GMAT Preview Planned for SUNY Oswego Metro Center

September 13, 2011 Submitted article

OSWEGO — The SUNY Oswego Metro Center will offer a free preview course Saturday, Sept. 17, for anyone considering returning to college to earn a master’s degree in business administration. The free course, which will […]

Oswego Council Recognizes Marching Buccaneers

September 12, 2011 Steve Yablonski

At its meeting Monday night, the Common Council saluted the Oswego High School Marching Buccaneers. Thousands of students and their parents have dedicated countless hours of to the marching band, Mayor Randy Bateman said. “On Saturday, Sept. 24, the Oswego High School Marching Band will celebrate their 33rd annual Pageant of Champions,” he added.

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NY Sea Grant Issues New Deer Creek Marsh Brochure

September 12, 2011 Submitted article

Deer Creek Marsh WMA covers nearly 1,200 acres of state-owned land and provides opportunities for beach and trail hiking, fishing, paddling, trapping, birdwatching, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hunting and relaxing in nature.

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FOIL Expert to Speak on Public Access to Records, Meetings

September 12, 2011 Submitted article

The SUNY Oswego Office of Business and Community Relations will present a public issues forum Thursday, Sept. 22, on the Freedom of Information Law, featuring Robert Freeman, executive director of the state Committee on Open […]