Oswego County TodayJanuary 2016FREE Independent News for Oswego County

You know the blizzard was bad when the snow is higher than the hood of the snowplows.

50 Years Ago – Historic Blizzard Paralyzed Central New York

January 26, 2016 Steve Yablonski

On Thursday night (Jan. 27, 1966), the snow began to come down heavily. By Jan. 28 it was a full-fledged snowstorm. Everyone in the “Snow Belt” coped. We had weathered snowstorms before. In fact, on Saturday, Jan. 29, there was a break in the weather. The storm had let up. No big deal. The area and its residents had survived another bout with Mother Nature’s snow machine. They always had, and always would. Then, all hell broke loose on Jan. 30!

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William Buchanan

January 26, 2016 Contributor

William Buchanan, 87, a resident of 17 Sunrise Drive in Oswego, died Sunday January 24, 2016, at the Morningstar Care Facility.

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School Board Handles Busy Agenda

January 26, 2016 Contributor

A new format for the annual budget vote and board member election, the appointment of a new attorney, several resignations, support for a Board of Regents candidate, more information on the new regional high school establishment and several other items dotted the Oswego City School District Board of Education agenda on Monday night.

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Fulton’s Future Leaders Welcomed into National Honor Society

January 26, 2016 Submitted article

The Fulton City School District welcomed 46 students into the National Honor Society recently. The evening began with the singing of the National Anthem and the school’s Alma Mater by G. Ray Bodley chorus members.

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Reptiles To Visit Fulton Public Library

January 26, 2016 Submitted article

Join us at the Fulton Public Library on February 15 at 10:30 a.m., for a visit from G & G Animals.

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SUNY Oswego Earns National Honor For Inclusive Study-Abroad Initiative

January 26, 2016 Contributor

The Institute for International Education chose Oswego’s “I, Too, Am Study Abroad” campaign for honorable mention in its Andrew Heiskell Awards for Innovation in International Education program. The honor was one of only three awarded in the study-abroad category.

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Area Students Named to President’s Excellence List at SUNY Polytechnic Institute

January 26, 2016 Contributor

The following SUNY Polytechnic Institute students have been named to the President’s Excellence List for the Fall 2015 semester.

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USDA Expands Microloans to Help Farmers Purchase Farmland and Improve Property

January 26, 2016 Contributor

Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin offering farm ownership microloans, creating a new financing avenue for farmers to buy and improve property.

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CiTi’s Migrant Education Program Provides Academic, Family Support

January 26, 2016 Submitted article

Beyond the call to lend academic assistance, the Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation’s Migrant Education Tutorial & Support Services Program lends a helping hand to migrant farm worker families that identify several un-met lifestyle needs.

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Students Glow In The Dark at APW Elementary

January 26, 2016 Submitted article

Students of Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Elementary School attended their annual Glow-in-the-dark Dance recently, sponsored by the school’s Parent/Teacher/Student Association.

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