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The city of Fulton has received clean results for its second day of water samples. Effective immediately, the boil water restriction is lifted.Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â Officials say it is now safe to drink city water.

Sam J. Patane, 86, 10/21/2008

Sam J. Patane, 86, of Hannibal, died Tuesday Oct. 21, 2008, in St. JosephÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s Hospital, Syracuse, after a long illness.

Butch (Clarence) J. Hoyt, 66, 10/21/2008

Butch (Clarence) J. Hoyt, 66, a resident of the OÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢Connor Road in the Town of Scriba, passed away Tuesday Oct. 21, 2008, at Oswego Hospital.

Oswego Schools Set Emergency Closing And Delay Procedures

As in the past a variety of communication venues will be used in the event that school is closed or delayed. The district desires to make a decision to close or delay by 5:30 a.m. and as always this message will be delivered through the numerous communications outlets. This year the district communication between school and home has been enhanced with the addition of School Messenger.

Forum To Focus On Youth Programs

Those interested in learning more about the many youth programs that are available in Oswego County are invited to attend a special event that will focus on the youth of Oswego County.

Red Grammer Visits Fairgrieve

Surrounded by a sea of red shirts, singer, songwriter and entertainer, Red Grammer, stopped by Fairgrieve Elementary School recently for a series of live performances. ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…â€œRed DayÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã‚Â focuses on character, caring and community and included high-energy performances consisting of three informal sessions, a school concert, and an evening family concert.

Operation Oswego County Recognized for Achievements in Marketing

Operation Oswego County (OOC) was recently recognized with two marketing awards for The Northeastern Economic Developers AssociationÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s (NEDA) 2008 literature and promotions award competition.

Voters Reminded of Deadlines for Absentee Ballots

The Oswego County Board of Elections reminds Oswego County residents who are eligible to vote on Election Day, Nov. 4, that if they will be out of the county or unable to get to the polls because of illness or physical disability, they may vote by absentee ballot.

Rotarians Hear About Parks Projects

Mr. Hiltbrand gave the Rotarians an update on the projects to improve the state parks in Central New York.

Rotarians Hear About Efforts To Change Student Attitudes

Fronk spoke about the portion of the Student Body who display attitude problems and the hopes of addressing their needs by creating new programs such as work-study.