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The Pratt House grand reopening ribbon cutting. From left, bottom row: Sue Lane, Paula Rohn, Mayor Ronald Woodward, Sarah Conley, little Lilly Holsopple. Middle row: Ralph Waldron, Carol Dexter, Elma Smith, Jean Lewis, Cindy Bickford, Sue Brown. Top Row: Sue Ebert, John Finocchiaro and Fred Sumner.
Fulton Daily News

Fulton Pratt House Keeps Local History Alive Today

June 7, 2015 Mikayla Kemp

Fulton’s rich history is alive and well … living in the John Wells Pratt House. Built in 1861 by John Wells Pratt, the historic Pratt House has been restored and cared for by Fulton’s own Friends of History for roughly 35 years. “Although we might not be considered a rich city now, Fulton has a very rich history. We need to appreciate that, it needs to be remembered,” said Pratt House Manager/Executive Secretary, Sue Lane.

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Gee
Oswego Daily News

Pet of the Week – Gee

June 6, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Gee is a big sleek black grown up cat who is totally handsome. He does, however, come with some goofy tendencies. He’s often seen with his tongue sticking out and he loves to chase the broom and roll in the dust pile before his foster mom gets a chance to get it into the dust pan. He likes the top of the cat tree for a little peace and quiet, but he is in the thick of things when the play begins.

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Oswego Daily News

Oswego School District Considers Reducing Number Of Polling Sites

June 4, 2015 Steve Yablonski

“This budget process was the last year, by New York State legislation, that we were allowed to use those machines,” the superintendent said. “We will be going to the digital scanning voting process for next year.” That will add a new financial burden; to either rent or buy the modern voting machines. To save money, the district may eliminate a polling site that has historically had very low voter turnout.

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Tia Brazda
Oswego Daily News

East Park Home for Oswego Harborfest Jazz, Swing and Blues; Schedule Set

June 4, 2015 Contributor

If variety is the spice of life then the Oswego Harborfest East Park the Jazz and Blues Stage will quench music fans’ appetites. On July 24 the East Park stage will come alive and throughout the weekend of one of the nation’s premier free music festivals. The jazz and blues groups and individual local, regional and nationally known musicians who will provide an array of musical experiences.

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Pinewoods Head Start afternoon class enjoys storytime.
Fulton Daily News

Oswego County Head Start Celebrates 50th Anniversary

June 3, 2015 Mikayla Kemp

“Head Start began as a summer program 50 years ago. In 1972, the program transferred to OCO and was originally only in Oswego and Fulton. Over the years, we have expanded quite a bit. We now have three centers located in Fulton, one in Oswego, one in Phoenix, one in Williamstown, one in Cleveland and one in our newest location, Mexico,” said Beth Kazel, director of education services of OCO.

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