SUNY Oswego’s Rice Creek Field Station will serve up a season’s worth of nature education programs this winter and accept applications for two of its signature summer events.
Major General Patrick A. Murphy, The Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.
Rotarian Mary Costigan had the pleasant task of introducing her intern to the Fulton Rotary Club at a recent meeting. Claudia Anderson was born in Germany and attended school there.
Sixth grade students in Joe McNamara’s social studies classes at Granby Elementary recently studied a unit on Ancient Egypt and put their knowledge to the test by creating projects to mimic the ancient civilization.
The Oswego County Legislature, after some lengthy debates, approved the 2015 spending plan. Legislators whittled some more off the tentative $54,479, 777 budget before it was passed 17-7-1 along party lines. The legislature’s seven Democrats were in opposition and Legislator John Martino was excused. The tentative tax levy was lowered to $53.8 million, and the increase dipped to 1.15 percent. The generic average tax rate fell from $7.59 per thousand of assessed value to $7.49.
A corps of volunteers spent many hours wrapping over eight hundred presents that will be gifted to residents at one of the many family Christmas parties taking place during the coming week.
The Fulton Lions Club’s second and final “Lions Loot” sweepstakes Early Bird drawing will be drawn at the January 2015 board meeting. A total of five names will be drawn for the prize of $100 each. The Lions Loot event and drawings are scheduled for 1 p.m., April 19, 2015, at the Fulton Polish Home.
During National Influenza Vaccination Week, Dec. 7 through 13, the Oswego County Health Department is reminding residents that it’s not too late to get vaccinated against the flu. Annual flu vaccination is the first and most important step in protecting against the flu and its potentially serious complications.
Seven-time Oswego Speedway Novelis Supermodified track champion Otto Sitterly will be appearing in the Speed Sport booth to sign autographs and greet fans on Friday at 11 a.m. as a part of the Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis, Ind.
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