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Fulton Schools Come Off State’s “Needs Improvement” List Today

The state Education Department Wednesday will give Fulton schools a reason to celebrate the opening of a new school year. For the first time since 2001, every building in the district will meet state standards and be listed as “in good standing”.

“We’re very excited to celebrate” the news, said Betsy Conners, Executive Director for Instruction and Assessment, who got the news from the state in advance of an expected public announcement today.

SUNY Oswego A Top Consideration For NYS Students

Nearly 105,000 students asked for their results to be sent to one or more colleges or universities. 5,462 students — about 1 in every 20 students taking the exam — asked for their results to be sent to SUNY Oswego.

Scene Around Town: Sunset And Sailing

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Fran Godici sends along a couple of pretty photos.Ã‚Â The brilliant orange sunset above is one of the reasons people live here and put up with 200 inches of snow in winter.Ã‚Â Click the story to see her other photo, of sailboats on the lake.Ã‚Â Thanks for sending along the photos, Fran!

What Makes Today So Special?

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Amateur Baker Turns Pro, Builds a Successful New Business

It started with a carrot cake.

“It’s such a good recipe,” said Kathy Hotaling of Fulton. “Everyone had it and said, ‘you should open a bakery’.”

So she did.

Chamber Brings Historic Mural Project to Fulton

<p>Artist Ben Jerred, seated at the same bench that his grandfather, Charles, once worked at works on sketches for what will become the first mural in the Fulton Historic Mural Project. The mural will depict a 19th century view of the Oswego River with the Hunter Arms factory, where Charles Jerred once worked, in the background.</p>

More than 100 years ago the city of FultonÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s strategic location on the Oswego River and the success of the Erie Canal system played a major role in the cityÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s growth as factories were built and commerce flourished along the Erie Canal. Those exciting times are part of the rich heritage of Fulton that will be brought to life in a colorful mural that will soon overlook the river and the Towpath Trail.

KidsÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ Pirate Day Scheduled

<p>Children enjoy a program during last year's Pirate Day activities.</p>

Brush off your eye patch, grab your parrot and join us on Sept. 12 (rain or shine) from 1-3 p.m. for a KidsÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ Pirate Day. Fun will abound in OswegoÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Historic Maritime District located on the West First Street Pier. Young lads and lasses can consort with fellow pirates; land-lubbers can also throw in with the lot and become pirates for a day

School Districts Distribute School Supplies

<p>Volunteers from the Oswego County Teachers Association sort through school supplies collected during the United WayÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Success By 6 Ã¢â‚¬Å“Stuff-A-BusÃ¢â‚¬Â campaign.</p>

Oswego County students in need of school supplies will find it easier to get ready for school thanks to the United WayÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Success By 6 Ã¢â‚¬Å“Stuff-A-BusÃ¢â‚¬Â campaign.

Math Frenzy Provides Cool Results

During the last school year one of the exciting projects that Oswego City School District teachers and students became involved with the FASTTMATH Frenzy and for the winners a cold Ã¢â‚¬Å“Friendly Friends ZÃ¢â‚¬Â awaited them. The end result this past year wasnÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t just an improvement in math, but a special treat for the award winning classes and individuals.