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Lane-switch gaffe sends would-be recordbreaker into Olympic infamy.

Wal-Mart Lends Support To Ã¢â‚¬ËœStone Soup TooÃ¢â‚¬â„¢

With plans for the United WayÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s second annual Ã¢â‚¬ËœStone Soup TooÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ Luncheon under way, the Wal-Mart Supercenter on Route 3 in Granby will be lending its support to the event by hosting a food drive on March 6.

OCO Bowl-A-Fun Set April 10

On April 10, Oswego County Opportunities will host its annual Bowl-A-Fun at Lakeview Lanes. Funds from this yearÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s event will help boost the agencyÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s general fund, which provides financial support, as needed to the many programs that OCO offers.

What they’re saying about Syracuse’s win over Providence

In the second half, it was time to dunk the donuts.

Acclaimed Poet Li-Young Lee to Visit SUNY Oswego

Li-Young Lee, critically acclaimed poet, will offer a free public reading March 2 at SUNY Oswego's Campus Center auditorium.

One of America’s leading poets, Li-Young Lee, will present a free public reading March 2, part of his three-day residency at SUNY Oswego.

Fulton School Budget: $1.2 Million in Proposed Cuts Isn’t Half Enough

So far, there’s as much as $1.2 million in cuts being proposed: A half million dollars saved because of retirements; cuts in buying textbooks and a host of smaller purchases; and eliminating 8 jobs.

In an average year, $1.2 million in spending cuts would produce a tax cut or, at worst, no increase. This isn’t an average year.

RaiderNet Daily: School Logo Goes To Survey

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.