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Hannibal Man Provides Inspiration to Others by Continuing Army Career After Ostomy

April 19, 2011 Contributor

The U.S. Army sends us this story today, about Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Bob Cuyler of Hannibal. It’s amazing he’s still in the Army, considering that he had to have his entire colon removed. Cuyler now wears an ostomy bag, tied to his body by a tube. He thought he might be discharged after the surgery. Instead, his determination proved that he’s not only good enough for the Army, and he’s not only good enough for combat, but that his comeback and determination have proven to be an inspiration for others.

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Weather Notebook For April 19, 2011

April 19, 2011 Steve Yablonski

Some more April showers fell around the area on Tuesday. There might be some more here and there the rest of the week.

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Weather Notebook For April 18, 2011

April 18, 2011 Steve Yablonski

We got some rain over the weekend. But the snow wound up falling some place else

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School Bus Driver Allegedly Sent Indecent Photos To Student

April 15, 2011 Contributor

Fulton Police today (April 15) arrested Duane A. Makosky, 57 of 38 Birch Lane Apt. 47-D Oswego, for one count of endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor.

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Fulton’s Birds Eye Plant To Close In December

April 15, 2011 Steve Yablonski

UPDATED with comments from Assemblyman Will Barclay and Senator Patty Ritchie. After more than 100 years in Fulton, the Birds Eye Foods plant will cease to exist at the end of the year. Plant officials announced this morning (April 15) that the facility will close its doors for good in December. Employees got the news at a meeting at the Fulton War Memorial.

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Weather Notebook For April 15, 2011

April 15, 2011 Steve Yablonski

Looks like we’re in for another nice today. But, as for Saturday, well …

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links for 2011-04-14

April 14, 2011 Contributor

Government wants airlines to repay baggage check fee if they lose your luggage Transportation Department also wants airlines to pay passengers more when they're bumped off their flight. Syracuse teachers protest budget Syracuse teachers are […]

Weather Notebook For April 14, 2011

April 14, 2011 Steve Yablonski

According to Fulton’s weather observer, the area received 0.78-inch of rain on April 13. However, today should be rain-free.

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Hannibal Names Backus Interim Superintendent, For Entire School Year

April 14, 2011 Contributor

Hannibal’s Board of Education named the district’s next leader Wednesday.

He’s Edmund P. “Pete” Backus of Pulaski, a retired former Superintendent of Schools who has held short-term stints in the Mexico school district.

Backus will serve for an entire year, beginning in July.

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Owens to Hold Telephone Town-Hall Meeting on Medicare Thursday; Call to be Included

April 13, 2011 Contributor

Congressman Bill Owens will hold a “telephone town hall” this week. Owens will update callers on the state of Medicare as it relates to recent budget proposals, and take questions from callers from 11:00 a.m. to noon this Thursday, April 14. Those who want to be part of the town hall meeting must call or e-mail the Congressman’s office for an invitation.

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