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Legislative Candidates’ Reactions Differ After Conservative Party No Confidence Vote

October 7, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

The 2017 primary election for the 25th district of Oswego County Legislature initially left newcomer candidate Marc Holliday leading the polls with six votes to incumbent candidate Frank Castiglia Jr.’s four votes in a conservative primary race. Given time to account for absentee ballots, the final results evened the score at a deadlock, each candidate receiving seven votes. According to Oswego County Board of Elections officials, the tiebreaking decision would be left to the Oswego County Conservative Party to discuss and decide through a committee vote. “The Executive Committee of the Oswego County Conservative Party met Thursday (Sept 28) night at its regularly scheduled meeting and the issue of appointing a candidate for the Conservative line for the 25th Legislative district was voted on. The chairman and secretary convened this vote and found that neither candidate was selected. Therefore, there will be no representative for the Conservative Party on this line,” said Ron Greenleaf, Chairman of the Oswego County Conservative Party.

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Town of Hannibal Man Arrested on Sex Offense Charges

October 6, 2017 Contributor

State Police announce the arrest of Jeffrey P. Erskin Sr., 59, from Hannibal, for Course of Sexual Conduct 1st degree, a class “B” felony. Erskin is accused of having sexual conduct and intercourse with a female victim under the age of 13.

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The Campaign for Whiskey Island and Northern Great Bear – a Community Success

October 6, 2017 Contributor

Friends of Great Bear and Central New York Land Trust announce the success of the campaign for Whiskey Island and Northern Great Bear, thanks to the local community who worked to preserve this land for recreation and conservation. On September 29, 130 acres of Great Bear Springs Recreation Area in Volney was transferred from private ownership to the nonprofit CNY Land Trust. The CNYLT will in turn transfer the land to the town of Volney to keep as part of Great Bear.

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Comedian Lucas Bohn Benefit To Boost Fulton Arts Project

October 5, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Lucas Bohn has always been “very interested in comedy.” On Saturday he’ll use his talents to benefit the Fulton’s Future Project to build a better future through the arts. CNY Arts Center will host the national touring comedian at the Oasis at Thunder Island for “an evening of fun and celebration.” Assemblyman Will Barclay will serve as honorary chairperson. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Bohn is set to hit the stage at 8 p.m.

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Raider Pride on Display during Action-Packed Homecoming

October 5, 2017 Contributor

Today’s News: Families Enjoy Block Party, Open House; New Addition to Fulton Athletics; Travel Experiences Shared at LOTE Club; Football Says Goodbye to Seniors; and more in today’s edition of The Raider – written by students in the GR Bodley Journalism Club and Journalism class.

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The Litwik Street and Bakeman Street groups join together to design, pay for and erect a new sign in their neighborhood

Fulton Block Builders Work Together to Design, Purchase Neighborhood Sign

October 4, 2017 Contributor

Working closely with the City of Fulton, Fulton Fire Department, and National Grid along with the guidance of third ward councilman Don Patrick, the Litwik Street and Bakeman Street groups designed a “Welcome to our Neighborhood” sign to be erected where the streets intersect.

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RaiderNet Is Back For Another School Year

September 28, 2017 Contributor

Today’s News: New Spirit Week schedule boosts #RaiderPride; Teachers do the learning during Shadowing Event; Boys’ soccer off to good start; and more in today’s edition of The Raider – written by students in the GR Bodley Journalism Club and Journalism class.

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Fulton Candidates React to Primary, Absentees Change Race Results

September 25, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

Unofficial results for local primary elections left some races tight for elected officials relative to Fulton on either the city’s Common Council or the Oswego County Legislature. In one instance, the results have since changed. The 25th Legislative District representing a portion of Fulton on the Oswego County Legislature showed an initial unofficial count for a Conservative race of six votes for candidate Marc Holliday and four votes for incumbent Frank Castiglia Jr. Oswego County Board of Elections officials have confirmed that absentee ballots tallied last week have the two at a deadlock, both receiving seven votes.

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Fulton Man Killed In Early Morning Crash In Lysander

September 24, 2017 Contributor

At approximately 6 a.m., Troopers responded to Lamson Road, east of Smokey Hollow Road, in Lysander for a one-vehicle crash. The investigation revealed a 2009 Chevrolet Impala, operated by Joseph B. Donhauser, 22, from Fulton, was located off the northbound shoulder of the roadway where it struck a tree. Donhauser was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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City of Fulton, Police Department Reach Contract Agreement

September 20, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

The city of Fulton and the Fulton Police Benevolent Association representing the Fulton Police Department have reached a mutual agreement for a five-year contract. Negotiations have been ongoing between the two parties since the previous contract expired on December 31, 2014. The current contract will be effective retroactive to the day following the previous contract’s expiration, January 1, 2015. Read the full article for details on the contract agreement.

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