Community
Oswego Family Advocates for New Vision Program
The New Vision Program at Oswego County BOCES has changed the lives and career paths of two Oswegonian sisters.
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Lisa Garofalo Jumps In as New Principal at Volney Elementary
With the new year also comes a new principal for Volney Elementary School. Lisa Garofalo has replaced Interim Principal Michael Egan, and brings with her ten years of administration experience. Her most recent job was with the Syracuse City School District, where she was a vice principal at the West Side Academy at Blodgett
Community
Bucket Filling Fairy Makes a Stop Granby Elementary School
Students at Granby Elementary School have made friends with a BFF – a Bucket Filling Fairy. A BFF and a color cast of characters made a stop at the school last week to perform the character-building play ‘Have You Filled a Bucket Today.’ The play is based on Carol McCloud’s award-winning book Have You Filled a Bucket Today, which introduces young readers to the concepts of bucket-filling and bucket-dipping.
Your Milestones
Cindy Syrell and Phil Deters Announce Engagement
Cindy Syrell and Phil Deters are pleased to announce their engagement. Cindy and Phil were engaged on June 8, 2013.
Community
Hannibal High School Well Represented at All-County Senior High Band
The event was held January 17 and 18 held at Pulaski High School. Students were selected based upon an audition held during December evaluating their knowledge of scales, preparation of a technical and musical selection and sight-reading. The honor ensemble, representing the nine school districts in Oswego County, was under the baton of West Canada Valley Band Director, Shane Bonney.
Fulton Daily News
Fulton Police Officer Injured During Overnight Arrest
A Fulton Police officer was injured during an arrest overnight on the city’s east side.
Fulton Police received a report from a citizen of a subject entering vehicles in the 900 block of Cayuga Street. Several officers responded to the area and immediately engaged the male in a foot pursuit. Officer Jeffrey Margrey was injured during the arrest and was transported to Upstate University Hospital, where he was treated for a shoulder injury and released.
Fulton Daily News
State Police: Man Sold Vehicle He Had No Right To Sell
Oneida State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested Gary R. Moth, of North Syracuse, for selling a vehicle which he had no right to sell. He perpetrated himself as a car salesman and completed a false sales contract relative to the sale of a vehicle in the town of Cicero, according to the report. And, he was further wanted on a bench warrant issued by the Village of Central Square Court for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fifth Degree.
Oswego Daily News
Lacona man struck and killed by train while riding snowmobile on train tracks
The investigation revealed that the victim, Bernard C. Joss, 04/10/58, of Lacona, was riding his 2002 Polaris 700 snowmobile on the train tracks when his sled apparently became stuck on the rails. Despite the oncoming train, Joss reportedly continued to attempt to free his sled from the tracks before being struck.
Community
Youth Wheelchair Basketball Season Continues with Game against Fulton Teachers
The Move Along Flyers Wheelchair Basketball Team will face off against teachers from the Fulton City School District on Friday. A winter dance will be held following the game for all participants and audience members. The event will be held at the Fulton Junior High School on Curtis Street and will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Fulton Daily News
Fulton Library Offers Spring Break Writing Program
Snowy Day Word Play is the latest free class for young writers being offered by the Fulton Public Library. For youth ages 8-13, the week-long program will feature fun and engaging activities for those who love to write and want to improve their skills. The program will take place at the library Feb. 17 through Feb. 21 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.