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Rotarians Hear About Underground Railroad
Fulton Sunrise Rotarian Ellen Nowyj, pictured with Club Secretary Doug Stevens, recently presented a very informative program about the Underground Railroad in Fulton
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“Volunteer Day” Brings Out Renzi Backers In Oswego
Dozens turned out Saturday for the second “Volunteer Day” at the Renzi campaign’s Oswego headquarters.
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Medicaid Fraud Efforts Start to Pay Off
Medicaid fraud detection efforts are starting to pay off. It was recently reported that Onondaga County has recouped $1.8 million just in the last seven months after launching Medicaid fraud detection efforts. In some cases, county workers detected provider fraud; investigators paired billing statements with care ordered by doctors. When the records didn’t match, the district attorney was called in to prosecute. In other instances, Medicaid recipients claimed they have no income but this was found to be untrue.
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Cost Savings Continue to Add Up for County Government
With the current economic condition of New York State, most people, from the family sitting around the kitchen table to local governments and school districts, are looking at ways that we can save money and tighten our belts. Over the past several months we’ve taken several steps to conserve and cut the operating costs of Oswego County government. Now is a good time to bring you up to date on these projects.
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Optimism High Despite Tough Weather for Farmers
Driving through the district this past week I couldn’t help but notice a lot of corn being chopped and reflect on the season. I’ve seen a lot of nice crops out there, so I hope the season went well for most. I know it’s been an up and down year for many of us. The wet weather kept the pastures green and lush for grazing all summer long, but it made it difficult to dry hay.
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High School Students Inducted into Youth Court
Thirteen high school students from across Oswego County were inducted last month into Oswego County Youth Court. The ceremony was held in the historic Oswego County Courthouse. Family Court Judge David Roman has presided over the Youth Court induction program for the past 15 years.
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McHugh’s Mobile Office to Visit Fulton and Oswego on September 19
Congressman John M. McHugh (R – Pierrepont Manor) announced today that his mobile office operation will make stops in Fulton and Oswego on September 19.
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The Swivel Rockers to Perform at Oswego Farmers Market
Performing together for more than eleven years, The Swivel Rockers are one of upstate New York’s most popular bands as they perform an entertaining mix of ’70’s, ’80s and modern rock classics.
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McHugh Introduces Legislation to Help Unemployed Workers Keep More of Their Benefits
Congressman John M. McHugh (R- Pierrepont Manor) announced today that he has introduced legislation, H.R. 6844, the Suspension of Federal Income Tax on Unemployment Benefits Act of 2008, to help unemployed workers keep more of their benefits. Congressman McHugh’s legislation would suspend the federal income tax on unemployment compensation benefits for two years.
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Michaud Residents Aid The Fulton Sunrise Rotary In Their Campaign Against Polio
The Resident Council at Michaud Residential Health Services in Fulton recently presented a check to the Fulton Sunrise Rotary Club for the club to use in their efforts in the world-wide fight against Polio through the PolioPlus Program.