Fulton Daily News
A Big Fall Schedule Awaits Quirk’s Players
Today’s News: The girls’ lacrosse team keeps on rolling, and much more in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily
Month: May 2016
Today's Weather
Weather Notebook For May 12, 2016
Mostly sunny and very warm today. High in the upper 70s.
Newborns
Sophia Jean Faul
Sophia Jean Faul was born in Oswego Hospital on May 9, 2016, at 6:52 p.m.
Community
Oswego County Historical Society Welcomes Gerrit Smith Biographer as Speaker for Annual Meeting
The Oswego County Historical Society will host its annual meeting presentation on May 22 at 1:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Oswego Public Library at 120 E. Second St. During the membership meeting, board president Justin White will present an annual report of the projects and events of the year.
Community
Health Department Announces Clinic Services for Week of May 16
The Oswego County Health Department offers a variety of services to all residents of Oswego County, including preventive health services, certified hospice, and a maternal and child health program.
Community
Erie Canalway Photo Contest – Call for Entries
Entries are being accepted through August 26 for the 11th annual Erie Canalway Photo Contest. The contest captures the beauty, history, people, and character of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. Amateur and professional photographers are invited to submit images in four contest categories: On the Water, Along the Trail, Canal Communities, and Classic Canal.
Community
OCO Salutes Volunteers
Dedicated, energetic, helpful, and generous; it’s the definition of an Oswego County Opportunities volunteer. Last year, more than 1400 individuals donated their time and talents in support of OCO’s many programs and services. “It’s astounding that so many people found time to help others,” said OCO Development Coordinator Margaret Barclay.
Community
Citizen Soldier from Central Square Extends Service To State and Nation
Specialist Anthony Jacob from Central Square has reenlisted to continue service with the Company D, 2-108th Infantry.
Oswego Daily News
Public Weighs In On Route 104 Streetscape Revitalization Project
A handful of city residents attended a workshop Wednesday evening to help create the future of the Route 104 corridor in the Port City. It provided participants an opportunity to take part in hands-on interactive exercises to identify issues of concern and develop priorities related to streetscape design and more. The Complete Streets plan could be started around March 2017.
Fulton Daily News
Fulton District Changes School Policy to Include Gender Identity Protection
The Fulton City School District Board of Education heard the first reading for a number of policy changes for the district at Tuesday’s (May 10) regular meeting. As Superintendent of Schools, William Lynch read through more than 15 policy changes, most were merely grammatical or stylistic changes. However, for Policy #5410 Dignity for All Students Act, a change was made to include gender identity as a protected class against discrimination and bullying in schools. This change sparked discussion among the board regarding how the district addresses and handles the needs of transgender students.