Community
APW Stuff-A-Bus a Success
The Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District Stuff-A-Bus campaign helped 157 students get the gear they need to head back to school on September 4
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Oswego Daily News
Oswego School Superintedency Recruitment Continues
The Oswego City School District is in the midst of a search for its next Superintendent of Schools. Recruitment for the position has been under way for quite some time and applications for the position will be accepted through August 30. Following this application period the recruitment timeline allows for ample time to coordinate interviews and select a candidate to assume responsibilities in January 2014.
Oswego Daily News
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $610,000 in Operation Stonegarden Funding for Cayuga, Jefferson, Oswego and St. Lawrence Counties
US senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today (Aug. 23) announced that Central and Northern New York is set to receive $768,562 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency allocations. First, Schumer and Gillibrand announced that $617,022 in funding for Cayuga, Jefferson Oswego, and St. Lawrence counties through the Operation Stonegarden Program in the FY2013 Homeland Security Grant Program Allocation.
Community
Fulton resident wins medal at Taekwondo National Championships
On July 8, Fulton resident John W. McEachen won a silver medal in the ultra sparring division (under 68kg age 41-50) at the 2013 USA-Taekwondo Senior National Championships in Chicago. The event took place over the 4th of July weekend. McEachen is a Border Patrol Agent at the Oswego Station, and has lived in Fulton since 2000.
Oswego Daily News
Maffei Announces More Than $1.5 Million In Federal Funding For Oswego County Airport
Today (Aug. 23), U.S. Representative Dan Maffei (D-Syracuse) announced the Oswego County Airport has been awarded more than $1.5 million in federal funding from two U.S. Department of Transportation grants to acquire aircraft deicing equipment and upgrade taxiways, lighting, and wiring throughout the airport.
Community
Dozens Find ‘Waldo’
“Waldo” was spotted at 25 Oswego businesses last month. People were encouraged to locate the 3.5-inches tall character at more than two dozen Port City businesses and get their “Waldo Passport” stamped or signed for the chance to win prizes.
Community
2013 School Tax Collection set for Hannibal Central School District
Taxes will be collected beginning September 1, 2013, to October 2, 2013, with no interest and from October 3, 2013, to November 1, 2013, with 2% penalty. The tax roll will be closed on November 1, 2013, and no tax payments received or post-marked after this date will be accepted.
Community
AmeriCorps Walk Planned In Pulaski
“On Wednesday evening, August 28, at 6:30 p.m., we are going to celebrate the end of the summer at the John Ben Snow Community Center and John S. Haldane Memorial Arena where we will walk and clean up the trail and show off what our feet can do,” explained AmeriCorps member Stacey Petersen. ” At this time, we will bring all of the sneaker and sock donations together and be proud of how we gave back to the Pre-K to 12th grade children of the Pulaski community.”
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Important Information Regarding APW School Tax Collection
School taxes for the district will be collected from September 1 through October 1, 2013 without penalty. Tax payments received from October 2 through October 31 will be assessed with a two percent (2%) penalty. Tax payments will not be accepted after October 31, 2013.
Community
Michaud Staff Hold Benefit For The Fulton Salvation Army
Staff at Michaud Residential Health Services in Fulton held a benefit recently on behalf of the Fulton Salvation Army, with donations earmarked to help purchase food and supplies for the Salvation Army’s food pantry.