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The discussion over a logo and mascot for Fulton schools will go public soon.Ã‚Â Student reporter Adam Wolford has details on plans for a public survey.Ã‚Â Also, great photos of Fulton’s volleyball team celebrating its Section III championship.

ARC of Oswego County Kicks Off 2010 Membership Campaign

Beth Jordan, an Occupational Therapist with ARC of Oswego County, plays with Jon and some modeling dough, working to make the toddler more comfortable with new sensations. Early Intervention services such as these are just some of the important community services provided by ARC of Oswego County.

For minimal cost, interested persons can gain access to a wealth of information on disability issues through ARC of Oswego County, the New York State ARC, and The Arc of the United States. Memberships also help support the nonprofitÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s crucial work with children, adults, and seniors with disabilities all over Oswego County.

AAA Applauds City of Fulton for Traffic Safety Efforts

Fulton Police Sergeant Joseph Pappalardo and Chief Orlo Green accept AAAÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Platinum Award from AAA Assistant Vice President John Sansone.

Fulton received its third Platinum Award, given to communities that not only demonstrate outstanding success in addressing local traffic safety issues, but show a clear trend of improvement over five years and/or provide data that is substantially better than the statewide data for communities of similar size.

SUNY Oswego Program Focuses on Retirement, Mature Entrepreneurs

SUNY Oswego's Larry Perras, senior small business adviser; Ellen Wahl, Retired Senior Volunteer Program director; John Halleron, small business adviser; and Helen Milam, RSVP assistant director, plan the March 26 workshop presentation on "Mature Entrepreneurs" and "Life After Retirement."

SUNY Oswego’s first program of a new Retired Senior Volunteer Program-led Lunch ‘n’ Learn series on retirement options will take place March 26, featuring a presentation on mature entrepreneurs.

SUNY Oswego Arts Series Keys on Cultures’ Forced Migrations

Noted artists will visit SUNY Oswego in March to help host a series of programs designed to explore diaspora — dislocation of people for reasons beyond their control.

Springside Residents Show Off Collections

Doris Clemenson with her collection of Cracker Jack trinkets.

During a recent show and tell, the residents were encouraged to display their collections.

Dean’s List: Local Students at Binghamton University

The following students are on the DeanÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s List for their outstanding academic achievement for the Fall 2009 semester from Harpur College of Arts and Sciences at Binghamton University, State University of New York. The criteria […]

County Sales Tax Collections Down In 2009

Oswego County’s sales tax collections were down in 2009, but it could have been worse.

How could it have been worse?Ã‚Â Oswego could have been just about any other county in the state.

U.S. Senator’s Office Studying Fort Closure Issue

U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer said Monday that Oswego’s Fort Ontario should remain open, according to Syracuse’s Channel 3.

UPDATE: But his office disputes a statement on the TV station website that Schumer promised a federal takeover of the historic site if the state closes it.

Design Accents Promotes Annual Health Screenings

Design Accents Florist & Gifts, along with other participating florists in Oswego County, are helping OCOÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Cancer Services Program and Health Education Department fight cancer.