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Tax-Spending, Deception And Cruelty: Let Local Communities Protect Their Own

June 7, 2013 Contributor

New York State has a situation that affects taxpayers, consumers and responsible caretakers. The subject is the rapid influx of commercial breeders, primarily to Central New York. As regulations in neighboring states have become more stringent, breeders are moving into New York. New York State appears to be the only state that specifically has language that disallows home rule regarding companion animal breeders and pet stores.

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More Than 250 Job-Seekers Attend Job Fair

June 7, 2013 Submitted article

More than 250 job-seekers packed the Fulton War Memorial Thursday for State Senator Patty Ritchie’s third annual Oswego County Job Fair. Those in attendance were able to connect with nearly 40 local employers, many of which are looking to hire, and access tips on everything from interview techniques to how to improve your online job search.

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Weather Notebook For June 7, 2013

June 7, 2013 Steve Yablonski

On and off showers throughout the day today. High around 65.

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Flag Day Scheduled At Fort Ontario

June 7, 2013 Contributor

Third, fourth and fifth grade students from across central New York will participate in ceremonies commemorating the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States of America on June 14, 1777. Fort Ontario was the site of two French and Indian War and two War of 1812 battles.

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Cayuga CC rising sophomore nursing students recognized with scholarships

June 7, 2013 Contributor

During a luncheon ceremony in May, Cayuga Community College recognized 66 first-year nursing students for their academic and clinical accomplishments and their success in “moving up” to the second year of the rigorous program.

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Area Students Named Clarkson University Presidential Scholars

June 7, 2013 Contributor

The following students were named Presidential Scholars for the spring 2013 semester at Clarkson University:

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Moe Harrington Is ‘Mame’

June 7, 2013 Contributor

Director Inez Manor Parker has cast Moe Harrington as the lead in the Oswego Players’ 75th Anniversary season musical, “Mame.” Although Harrington is making her debut with the Players, she is no stranger to local theatre, being well-known particularly in the Syracuse area.

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SUNY Oswego partners in $15 million project to establish environmental health institute

June 7, 2013 Contributor

Four Central New York SUNY institutions — the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), SUNY Oswego, SUNY Upstate Medical University and Onondaga Community College — have won $15 million in a competitive grant program to create the SUNY Institute of Environmental Health and Environmental Medicine

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Fulton Rotary Club Gives Out 52nd Community Service Award

June 7, 2013 Contributor

The “Community Service Award” is given by the Rotarians to a person, or persons in the community who perform several acts that exemplify the Rotary Motto, “Service Above Self.” The 52nd Award was presented on May 16 to Lori Lyons, by club president Charrise Kidd.

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Rotarians Hear About STOP DWI Program

June 7, 2013 Contributor

At a recent Fulton Sunrise Rotary meeting, Rotarian Tracie Pluff-Gioia introduced Robert Lighthall, the STOP DWI NY Oswego County Program coordinator. He demonstrated a suspected DWI traffic stop procedure and simulated driving while intoxicated symptoms.

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