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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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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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Fulton Yearbook Dedications Through The Years

June 4, 2015 Contributor

Today’s News: Yearbook sales, network problems and an amazing photo from RND weatherman Carson Metcalf are in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.

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Pinewoods Head Start afternoon class enjoys storytime.

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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Dredging of Lake Neatahwanta to Begin Again in Mid-July

June 3, 2015 Mikayla Kemp

After working to obtain the necessary permits for two years, Fulton began and completed one year of dredging at Lake Neatahwanta. Within the year, 20,000 cubic yards were dredged from the lake in the area that was formerly known as Stevenson Beach. The dredging will resume in mid-July, only because they are unable to start dredging until fish spawning season is over. It will continue until snowfall.

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May 2015 Was ‘A Whole Lot’ Warmer Than Average

June 3, 2015 Steve Yablonski

May 2015 was a lot warmer than average and a tad drier, according to Bill Gregway, local observer for the National Weather Service. The average temperature was 5.8 degrees higher than average. And, total precipitation came in at 0.06-inch below normal.

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Fulton Man Charged with DWI After Crashing Vehicle Into House

June 2, 2015 Mikayla Kemp

Early Saturday (May 30), at approximately 1:20 a.m., residents were awakened when their home at 2051 County Route 176 was struck by a Chevy Silverado. “The vehicle stopped literally within seven feet of my stepfather who was sleeping on the couch in the living room,” said Jeremick Dunham, former resident of the house. The house is now occupied by his mother, stepfather and sister.

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Some of the evidence recovered by State Police

UPDATED: County DA’s Office Announces Results of Drug Investigation

June 2, 2015 Steve Yablonski

At a joint press conference this morning, June 2, District Attorney Greg Oakes was joined by members of the New York State Police to announce the results of a large investigation into the sale of illegal drugs. The drugs were allegedly being sold, many in plain sight, at the annual Sterling Stage FolkFest Music Festival, the DA said. The drugs are valued at “tens of thousands” of dollar; some individual types of drugs were estimated to be worth $10,000 to $15,000, according to State Police.

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Remembering A Former GRB Teacher

June 2, 2015 Contributor

Today’s News: The weather and our mood and some key study tips are in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.

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The SUNY Oswego Metro Center offers a convenient location for people residing or working in the greater Syracuse area to complete career-oriented degree and certificate programs. SUNY Oswego's newly designated branch campus occupies the Atrium building on the south side of Syracuse's Clinton Square.

SUNY Oswego Expands Opportunity With Syracuse Campus

June 2, 2015 Contributor

With the official designation of the SUNY Oswego Metro Center as a branch campus, people residing or working in the greater Syracuse area will be able to complete in-demand degree and certificate programs at the Syracuse location in Clinton Square. “Opened in downtown Syracuse in 2008, our off-campus site grew quickly into a significant asset for the Central New York region,” SUNY Oswego President Deborah F. Stanley said. “Now as a branch campus, it will meaningfully extend our access and excellence.”

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