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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 Fulton’s strategic location on the Oswego River and the success of the Erie Canal system played a major role in the city’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.

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Kids’ 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 Kids’ Pirate Day. Fun will abound in Oswego’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

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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 “Friendly Friends Z” awaited them. The end result this past year wasn’t just an improvement in math, but a special treat for the award winning classes and individuals.

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