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Lysander Crash Kills Fulton Woman
The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Department alleges that Margaret Silkworth, 89, of Fulton failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Sprague Rd. and Tater Rd. […]
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Police: Hastings Man Sexually Abused Child
Police allege he had engaged in what they said were “numerous acts of sexual conduct” with a child 10 years old or younger. The incidents happened between July, 2007 and Spring, 2009, according to police. […]
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A Death in Colorado Answers Questions In Oswego County
Robert Matteson died last weekend in Oak Creek, Colorado. He was 63.
Matteson, who grew up in Central Square, was well known in Oak Creek as “Cowboy Bob” and at the same time, he was barely known at all. He was said to be the small town’s only homeless person, but few there knew how he came to be that way. In Oswego County, his family knew that his time in Vietnam had changed him but after he suddenly left town, they could never find where he had gone.
His peaceful death in a garage solved a lot of mysteries.
There’s a wonderful article in the local newspaper there, called The Steamboat Pilot and Today, that gives Robert Matteson’s life its proper due and ties up the loose ends on both sides. It’s worth your time to read it. […]
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Fulton Common Council Tidbits: A Driveway Dispute and Catch Basins To Nowhere
Several years ago, Golden Corral restaurant was forced to close a backdoor driveway onto South First St. Now, the church next door to the old Golden Corral wants to open a driveway onto South First St. Not everyone thinks that’s a good idea. Also among the items tackled this week by Aldermen: The city fixes drainage problems in several neighborhoods, including one homeowner’s property where the catch basins went exactly nowhere. […]
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Something To See: Eclipse Of The Sun
You couldn’t see it here, but it was impressive in Southeast Asia: A complete eclipse of the Sun, in which the moon slides perfectly between the Sun and the Earth, leaving a perfectly round corona of the Sun’s fire and a dark circle.
The eclipse lasted up to 6 minutes in some places. No one reading this today will see the next eclipse predicted to last that long. It will be in 2132.
We thought you might like to see some amateur pictures from the eclipse, courtesy of various photographers who post on Flickr. Click the story to see more photos, a diagram of the path of the eclipse, and a composite photo that shows a giant shadow on the Orient, from space. […]
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It’s Scozzafava For Republicans vs. ??? For Democrats
The Republican committees of 11 counties made their choice Wednesday. Assemblywoman Dede Scozzafava of Gouverneur, who represents three northern towns of Oswego County, will be their pick to try to keep the 23rd Congressional District seat held by John McHugh.
Meantime, national Republicans rolled out the first wave of negative attacks on the man they think will be the Democratic party’s candidate. […]
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Sun, Music and Food “Rock The Block” in Fulton
For a day, it felt like summer in Fulton. A perfect day for the annual Rock The Block party downtown.
Bright sunshine beat down on a blockful of people, drawn by the promise of good music and good local food. But this party almost didn’t happen. […]
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Do This Tonight: Rock The Block In Fulton
Tonight’s the night to Rock The Block in Fulton. The annual block party takes place from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the downtown pavilion.
The annual event features music from the Cortini Bros. & The Critics Horns, food from Red Baron Pizza, Blue Moon Grill, Tavern on the Lock and Schremp Dogs, and a chance to mingle with all your neighbors.
See you there? […]
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City of Fulton Taking Another Property For Rehab
There’s yet one more home for the city of Fulton’s new program of rehabbing homes and selling them at market rates.
Aldermen Tuesday night agreed to accept a home at 423 Erie St. from the Oswego County Department of Social Services. Social Services received the home from the Florence McEwen estate in July, 2006, according to the deed filed for the property transfer. […]
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Court Blocks Lt. Gov. Appointment
It was a short stay near the top for Richard Ravitch.
Governor Paterson appointed the well-regarded downstate political figure to be his Lieutenant Governor at the height of the State Senate leadership crisis, even though his opponents said Paterson violated the state Constitution in doing so. […]
