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Councilor Nate Emmons said he'd like to see requests for use of public space come earlier in the planning stages.

Committee Debates, Approves Various Events

March 23, 2016 Steve Yablonski

At its meeting Monday night, the Physical Services Committee gave favorable recommendations to several requests for use of public for upcoming events. However, one councilor took exception to the event coordinators advertising the events and seeking participants prior to ever coming to the council to request use of public space to hold the event(s). If, for some reason, the request was denied, it would make the city look like the bad guy, he said.

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Area Parents invited to Free Parent Information Sessions

March 23, 2016 Contributor

The second annual Parent University will be held on April 16, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Fulton Junior High School. All parents, grandparents, and professionals are invited to attend these free seminars.

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Remembering Volleyball Coach Caroline Richardson

March 23, 2016 Contributor

Today’s News: Some new movie releases, and sizing up the Batman vs. Superman battle are in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.

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Legislature Extends Call-N-Ride Service for Seniors 60 and Older

March 23, 2016 Contributor

The Oswego County Legislature has approved an agreement with Oswego County Opportunities to provide free transportation services to senior citizens aged 60 and older through the “Call-N-Ride” program for another year. OCO operates the Call-N-Ride program for “curb-to-curb” transportation to elderly and disabled people within Oswego County who don’t live on a public transportation route.

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Mayor: Full-Time Attorney Would Save Money

March 22, 2016 Steve Yablonski

Mayor William Barlow Jr., asked the Administrative Services Committee to consider a proposal regarding the City Attorney position. A move, he says, will save money in the long-run. Having the City Attorney handle the legal work the city has been outsourcing will save thousands, he said.

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State Police Charge Fulton Man With Sexual Misconduct, Endangering the Welfare of a Child

March 22, 2016 Contributor

In February 2016 State Police in Fulton began investigating a complaint in which 19-year-old William J. Loomis of Fulton allegedly had a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old victim. Subsequent to investigation police identified a previous victim. Loomis is also accused of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old victim when he was 17.

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Traffic Stop Ends In Drug Charges For Two Oswego Men

March 22, 2016 Contributor

On March 18, at approximately 10:13 p.m., State Police in Fulton stopped a vehicle on State Route 48 in the town of Granby. Police observed alleged obvious signs of drug use within the vehicle both on the driver’s side of the vehicle and in the lap of the passenger. The driver and passenger were subsequently arrested.

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Quirk’s Players Are Headed for Broadway

March 22, 2016 Contributor

Today’s News: The story behind some Easter traditions, recent arrivals and more are in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.

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State Police Arrest Phoenix Man for Driving While Intoxicated

March 22, 2016 Contributor

On March 19, at approximately 12:47 a.m., State Police in Fulton stopped a vehicle on County Route 57 in the town of Schroeppel for a Vehicle and Traffic violation. Troopers interviewed the driver, Joshua R. Anguish, 28, of Phoenix, and determined he was intoxicated, according to the report.

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All ages and abilities welcome to participate in the Fort Ontario Dance-Off 2016 on March 26. Pictured is an engraving of a lively dance in the 1860s by Philippe Jacques Linder entitled “Le Quadrille a Bullier.”

Fort Ontario Hosts Dance-Off March 26

March 22, 2016 Contributor

Fort Ontario State Historic Site will host the Fort Ontario Dance-Off 2016 beginning at noon March 26. The event will be filmed as part of an online museum-themed video competition. All members of the community are welcome to participate.

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