Oswego County TodaySeptember 2018FREE Independent News for Oswego County

SUNY Oswego continues its top 50 ranking in the 2019 "Top Regional Universities in the North" from U.S. News and World Report and added a top-10 regional recognition among the Best Value Schools list.

SUNY Oswego Earns High Rankings, ‘Best Value’ Nod From U.S. News and World Report

September 11, 2018 Contributor

Oswego moved up to 11th among public master’s-level universities in the North Region, tied for 48th overall, among institutions in the U.S. News and World Report ratings, based on rankings released Sept. 10. The college also kept its place on the A+ for B Students list.

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Williamstown National Guard Soldier Receives New Rank, New Responsibilities

September 11, 2018 Contributor

Kayla Thompson from Williamstown and assigned to the Company B (Maintenenace), 427th Brigade Support Battalion received a promotion to the rank of Specialist.

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Suspect Charged In West Monroe Deadly Assault Case

September 11, 2018 Site Administrator

An arrest has been made in reference to the previously reported death that occurred at 347 Brecheimer Road in the town of West Monroe on Monday. Investigator have charged 33-year-old Mathew R. LeBoeuf of County Route 84, Central Square, with one count of murder in the second degree and one count of Assault in the first degree.

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OCO Recognizes Pair

September 11, 2018 Contributor

Janice Scott, director of Oswego County Opportunities Education Services presented longevity awards to Teacher / Center Directors Robin France, 25 years and Carole Lavoie, 30 years for their loyal service to OCO and its consumers.

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Senator Ritchie’s Community Spotlight: The Frederic Remington Art Museum In Ogdensburg

September 11, 2018 Contributor

Not that long ago, I hosted a special event at the Frederic Remington Art Museum in Ogdensburg. It attracted more than 30 U.S. and Canadian leaders from both sides of the upper St. Lawrence River to share ideas on how we can strengthen our already tremendous relationship. It was also a chance for me to show off the museum and its amazing artwork to those who can help spread its story. The works of Frederic Remington are a true North Country treasure.

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Theresa M. Salmonsen, 71

September 10, 2018 Contributor

Theresa M. Salmonsen, 71, of Fulton, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018, at Oswego Hospital after a brief illness.

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Oswego Daily News

Assault Victim Dies, Investigation Continues

September 10, 2018 Site Administrator

Victim Identified
The Oswego County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the victim of an assault that occurred Monday at 347 Breckheimer Road, town of West Monroe. The deceased victim has been identified as Robert Diffin, 42, of 347 Breckheimer Road. At about 11:23 a.m. today (September 10), members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office were sent to 347 Breckheimer Road in West Monroe to assist emergency medical services. The victims were transported by Menter Ambulance to University Hospital At about 2:25 p.m., one of the victims was pronounced dead.

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Phoenix Students Receive Free School Supplies

September 10, 2018 Submitted article

Students in the Phoenix Central School District were prepared with the necessary school supplies to begin the year, thanks to the Stuff-a-Bus campaign.

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Fulton School District Celebrates Attendance Awareness Month

September 10, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

Curbing chronic absenteeism is a top priority among officials within the Fulton City School District. So much so, district officials were presented with a proclamation by Fulton Mayor Ronald Woodward Sr. and the Fulton Common Council declaring September 2018 as Attendance Awareness Month and the free School Attendance Kickoff Celebration will be held on Sunday, September 16.

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Eryka DeRocha, Oliva Somers and Maya Turaj enjoy the welcome back barbecue at Dennis M. Kenney Middle School prior to the start of the year.

Welcome Back Barbecue, Orientation A Success At Hannibal Middle School

September 10, 2018 Submitted article

The Hannibal Central School District recently helped its middle school students kick off the school year with an orientation and a barbecue. Under the guidance of the Dennis M. Kenney Middle School student leadership team, incoming fifth-graders were treated to a tour of the building.

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