Oswego County TodayApril 2014FREE Independent News for Oswego County

Dozens Weigh In On School Budget Plan

April 8, 2014 Steve Yablonski

More than three dozen speakers voiced their concerns Tuesday night regarding possible budget cuts for the 2014-15 school year. The district’s projected revenue for the next school year is $79.8 million and projected expenses are $81.5 million – a gap of $1.7 million. The school board will continue to discuss all its options prior to when they have to adopt a budget. The next regular meeting will be April 22. The public vote is set for May.

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Registered Sex Offender Charged In Sexual Assault

April 8, 2014 Submitted article

On April 7, Earl C. Dedeaux, 41, of West Second Street, Fulton, was arrested after an investigation by the Fulton Police Department and charged with the following crimes: Attempt to Commit Crime/Rape 1st; Strangulation 2nd; Assault 2nd; and Unlawful Imprisonment 1st. He is accused of attempting to forcibly engage in sexual intercourse with the victim.

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An Evening at the 15th Annual Senior Citizen Ball

April 8, 2014 Submitted article

John C. Birdlebough High School students and senior citizens in the Phoenix and surrounding communities enjoyed an evening out at the 15th Annual Senior Citizen Ball. Hosted by the school’s Student Council Leadership Team, more than 100 senior citizens turned out for the elegant affair.

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American Legion National Commander to Visit Pulaski

April 8, 2014 Contributor

American Legion National Commander Daniel M. Dellinger will visit Oswego County April 9, bringing a message of the Legion’s core mission to serve men and women in uniform, veterans, local communities and the nation.

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How To Start a CSA Workshop Slated April 22

April 8, 2014 Contributor

Community Supported Agriculture ventures are popping up all over the country. If you are interested in opening your own CSA, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County has planned a workshop to help you get started. The workshop will take place on April 22

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Lois Irene Murray, 90

April 8, 2014 Contributor

Lois Irene Murray who celebrated her 90th birthday on April 3 passed away on Monday April 7, 2014, at Oswego Hospital surrounded by her family.

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Oswego County BOCES Students Write Weather Poems

April 8, 2014 Submitted article

Students in Exceptional Education at Oswego County BOCES recently created a wall display of wind and cloud systems as part of a science unit.

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Oswego Kartway Cleanup Day, Open Practice Planned for Saturday

April 8, 2014 Contributor

Oswego Kartway will officially open its doors for the season on Saturday with a two-hour open practice scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. The two-hour open session will follow the annual track cleanup day, which will begin at 8 a.m.

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Talented OHS Artists Recognized in County Student Show

April 8, 2014 Contributor

Oswego High School artist Brenna Riley won the “Best of Show” with her beautiful self-portrait graphite drawing “Oliver” while Carrie Gilbert and won “First Place “overall with her amazing detail drawing “Clarinet” at the Oswego County Student Art Competition. This competition, which is open to all Oswego County school districts, attracted more than 500 art pieces.

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A Sneak Preview At The 2014 Memorial Day Salute

April 8, 2014 Contributor

During the long winter months we might be tempted to think about spring and summer in far off, distant ways. But really, the good times of summer are not that far away starting with Fulton’s Memorial Day Salute May 24.

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