Community
Senior Services Staff Members Honored
Oswego County Opportunities recently presented several Senior Services staff members with longevity awards for faithful service to OCO and its consumers.
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Fulton Daily News
Fulton Lawmakers Will Waive Tax Cap Limit Before Passing New Budget
Fulton city lawmakers are poised tonight to vote to ignore the state’s limit on tax levy increases, even though the budget they will approve is well below the limit.
The Common Council holds a public hearing and vote on the 2012 budget beginning at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday.
Earlier coverage: Fulton budget holds 1% tax levy increase.
Resource: A guide to the 2% property tax levy cap.
Oswego Tourism
First Snow on the Salmon River
By Spider Rybaak Migell Wedderburn, Pennelville, NY, with a nice steelie he took in the catch-and-release section of the Salmon River on a home-made, egg-pattern fly. Lake effect snow warnings kept crawling along the bottom […]
Fulton Daily News
A Christmas Card from Us to You
We’ve put some pictures of the season together to make a little Christmas card. It’s our way to say thank you for making us part of your life during 2011.
Click inside to see it, and Merry Christmas!
Community
Tuba Ensemble Brings Unique Sound To Oswego Schools
The sounds of a tuba ensemble consisting of Oswego High School students and teachers Scott Ciesla and Jim Peer serenaded the students from several elementary schools on Friday. A variety of holiday music was played.
Community
Kingsford Spell-A-Thon Helps Get Toys For Kids In Need
Every year students from the Kingsford Park Elementary School conduct a Spell-a-thon where they receive pledges from family and friends. The proceeds benefit the holiday giving drive at the elementary school. Entire fourth grade classes go to Wal-Mart and shop for special gifts.
Community
Fitzhugh Second Graders Cuddle Up And Read
Fitzhugh Park second graders wore their pajamas, brought along their favorite stuffed animal and enjoyed “Cuddle Up and Read Day” on Friday (the final day before break).
Children, in Cari Joyce’s classroom, spent the day listening to stories, but also focusing on reading and writing.
Community
Rotaract Club Supports Food Pantry
Members of Cayuga Community College’s Fulton Campus Rotaract Club recently presented Catholic Charities of Oswego County with a donation in support of the agency’s food pantry.
Community
Delivering Holiday Donations To FPS Families
This year the Fitzhugh Park Elementary family helped 54 families and 142 children to brighten the holiday season. Principal Donna Simmons, Therese McAdams, Nurse Mary Ann Murray, Blake Adkins from Novelis and Alison Adkins of FPS Home and School helped pack boxes with holiday items.
Community
Hundreds Of Hats, Mittens Provide Holiday Warmth
The OHS Inc. students of Oswego High School completed their Hats & Mittens drive for the needy as part of the civic action component of their class. Together they gathered 670 hats, mittens and scarves for the Salvation Army in time for Christmas