Oswego County TodayMay 2013FREE Independent News for Oswego County

Cayuga CC Board of Trustees Hear from Campus Members, Continue Discussion of Budget Reductions on May 13

May 6, 2013 Steve Yablonski

During a special meeting Monday night, the Cayuga Community College Board of Trustees continued discussions of budgetary and bargaining unit issues after hearing from 10 campus members and witnessing a group of 40 students rallying in support of College employees. The college and board is working to reduce expenditures of its $32.36 million operating budget by approximately $1.5 million before the end of the fiscal year on August 31, 2013, to help make up for an unexpected 5 percent enrollment decrease.

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Citizen Soldiers extend their service to state and nation

May 6, 2013 Contributor

Major General Patrick A. Murphy, the Adjutant General, announces the recent reenlistment of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their continuing commitment to serve community, state and nation as part of the Army National Guard.

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Richard T. Kellar Jr., 50

May 6, 2013 Contributor

Richard T. “Rick” Kellar Jr., 50, of Fulton, passed away at home on Saturday May 4, 2013, surrounded by his family.

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Onondaga County Deputies Investigate Larceny of Floating Dock

May 6, 2013 Steve Yablonski

UPDATE: Dock was located on May 7

Onondaga County Sheriff Kevin Walsh reports that deputies are investigating the larceny of a floating dock. On Sunday at 11:30 a.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the Oneida Bay Marina to investigate the theft. The property owner reported that sometime between 11 p.m. on May 4 and 11:30 a.m. on May 5, a section of floating dock was stolen.

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Oswego County Drug Task Force Launches Facebook Page

May 6, 2013 Submitted article

The Oswego County Drug Force Task Force recently launched a Facebook page to inform the public about issues involving illegal drug use in Oswego County. The page can be accessed at https://www.facebook.com/OCDTF

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High School Jazz Band To Perform at Memorial Day Salute

May 6, 2013 Contributor

Fulton’s G. Ray Bodley High School Jazz Band is scheduled to perform at the 32nd Annual Fulton Memorial Day Salute on May 24 at 5 p.m. The Jazz Ensemble is made up of members of G. Ray Bodley High School and led by Terry Caviness, the high school band director.

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Bryant ‘Pete’ Dunsmoor – spring burial

May 6, 2013 Contributor

Spring burial services for Bryant “Pete” Dunsmoor who died January 23, 2013, will be held 11 a.m. Saturday May 11 at Fairdale Cemetery in Fairdale, NY.

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Girl Scouts come to Fulton Speedway for Girl Scout Night May 11

May 6, 2013 Contributor

Mother’s Day weekend will have added meaning at the Fulton Speedway for the local area Girl Scouts. For the second straight year dirt racer Katelyn Kane will host the Girl Scouts with a meet and greet. Kane will appear on the local talk show Bridge Street at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

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Eleanor F. Bullard, 85

May 6, 2013 Contributor

Eleanor F. Bullard, 85, a resident of Oswego passed away on Sunday May 5, 2013, at the Manor at Seneca Hill.

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Carolyn Marie (Potter) Johnson, 61

May 6, 2013 Contributor

Carolyn Marie (Potter) Johnson, 61, a resident of Baldwinsville, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Morningstar Care Center in Oswego.

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