Portland has been dubbed the “Rose City.” There are several theories as to how it got its nickname but roses thrive in Portland so well that it is home to the International Rose Test Garden, which is free to visitors. It is where, as the name implies, they experiment and grow a variety of roses.
The Oswego County Legislature approved its proposed reapportionment plan on Friday.
The resolution received some opposition from both sides of the aisle and from a former member of the legislature. The vote was 14 yes, 9 no, 1 absent (Democrat Amy Tresidder), and 1 vacant.
Students at Volney Elementary School recently wrote letters to Santa to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central New York through the Macy’s Department Store’s “Believe” Campaign.
There will be a benefit Paul Schremp next month. It will be held January 27. Paul has been diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer. He has undergone extensive surgeries and is facing continuous treatment.
The Altmar-Parish-Williamstown High School Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted eight new members during a ceremony held in late December.
The second graders at Lanigan Elementary School have been learning many lessons about becoming a better person this year; lessons about kindness, compassion and empathy, to name a few.
Third grade students from Lanigan Elementary School in the Fulton City School District recently visited their local K-Mart store with a selfless mission in mind: buy toys for needy children in the area.
Kiyara Marie Warner, infant daughter of Keven Warner and Stephanie Connolly died Wednesday December 19, 2012.
Students at the Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Elementary School took center stage on December 19 for a holiday-infused musical and choral concert.
David E. Roth, 80, of Fulton, died Monday December 24, 2012, at home.
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