Fulton Daily News
Eighth graders visit Bodley
Today’s News In The Raider: Some words of wisdom from a soon to be graduating senior in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.
Month: May 2014
Community
School District Officials Visit Rotary
Superintendent Ben Halsey and business administrator Nancy Squairs from the Oswego City School District were guests of Oswego Rotary recently. They presented the 2014/2015 school budget in anticipation of the May 20 vote.
Community
An interesting weekend planned at Mexico Point Park
Ghost hunting returns to Mexico Point Park. Get into the “spirit” of things on May 24, when the P.I.T. Cru will be investigating paranormal happenings at Casey’s Cottage. On May 25 at 2 p.m. join Nancy Kaiser in Casey’s Cottage for her Springtime Wild Edibles.
Community
AmeriCorps Announces Summer Positions
Oswego County AmeriCorps is currently accepting applications for a variety of summer positions. AmeriCorps is a national service program. Locally, Oswego County AmeriCorps members provide fitness and nutrition activities for youth as well as manage volunteers who work with youth.
Community
OCO raffle prizes include casino getaway for two
Here’s an opportunity to help the needy and have a chance to win prizes that promise to provide some bling, fling and swing. Oswego County Opportunities is holding a “Bling, Fling and Swing” Raffle with three exciting prizes, and the name “Bling, Fling & Swing” helps describe them.
Community
Oswego Head Start Pre-K Explores Nature
Children from Oswego Head Start Pre-K are exploring nature at Amboy Nature Center. Head Start continues to take applications for the 2014-2015 school year.
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
School Aid Data Provides Snapshot of Region
I receive a lot of questions about how schools are funded and how that money is spent. There is good reason for these questions because a lot of money is involved. State aid to schools comprises $21.8 billion, roughly 24 percent, of our $92.3 billion state operating budget. In addition, it is estimated local school taxes raised approximately $20.3 billion in 2013. The New York state lottery also funds education and provided $3.04 billion in 2012, according to the latest data available.
Community
Marine Museum Celebrates Seasonal Opening of the Vessels May 17-18
The H. Lee White Marine Museum is gearing up for an exciting season full of events, new exhibits and even the first Lake Ontario CNY Lighthouse Challenge. The museum will open its vessels on May 17 in celebration of the new season. There will be free admission to explore the museum as well as tour the historic vessels, the LT-5 and Derrick Boat 8.
Community
Oswego Town Historical Society To Meet May 21
The Perry House, later the Perry Inn, located on top of Perry Hill, Route 104 West in Fruit Valley will be the topic of the May Oswego Town Historical Society meeting. The meeting will be held on May 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Community
Fulton Police Department Bicycle Rodeo Seeks Donations
The annual Fulton Police Department Bicycle Rodeo will be held May 31 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The children will receive a new bicycle helmet, choose a used bicycle to keep (while supplies last) and ride through a police-directed obstacle course. More bicycles are needed to give away at the event.