Josh Batstone, a contestant on the eighth season of “The Voice,” visited his old school (Lanigan Elementary) to give a special concert.
Fulton Daily News

“The Voice” Contestant Josh Batstone Gives Private Concert To Lanigan Kindergartners

Fulton native and contestant on “The Voice,” Josh Batstone gave a private concert to the kindergartners of Lanigan Elementary recently, his own alma mater. Batstone made it to the Battle Rounds of the eighth season of “The Voice” on Adam Levine’s team. His performance of “Amnesia” (by the Australian band “5 Seconds of Summer”) on “The Voice” can be purchased on iTunes.

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Oswego Daily News

Leadership Oswego County Participants to Install Ramp for ARISE

On April 18, Leadership Oswego County participants, in collaboration with ARISE, will install an ADA accessible ramp for a Central Square resident from 9 – 11:30 a.m. at the Roxbury Estates. ARISE and the Leadership Oswego County Class of 2015 team previously built ramp pieces in preparation for the installation.

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Superintendent Ben Halsey points out some figures during Thursday's budget workshop.
Oswego Daily News

Oswego School Board Entering Budget Homestretch

The board of education held another budget workshop on Thursday. However, they feel they are still way off from having a budget proposal they feel comfortable presenting to the public. They are looking to find more cost savings as well as ways to increase revenues. The lateness of receiving state aid figures this year greatly hindered the local budget process. More discussion will take place at the April 21 board meeting.

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Oswego Daily News

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week – Engaging Communities, Empowering Victims

The goal of this awareness week is to promote victims’ rights and honor crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf. Every year, Oswego County Opportunities’ Services to Aid Families Program, Oswego County’s domestic violence and rape crisis program, plants a tree to honor victims of crime during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

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Oswego Daily News

World Renowned Child Protection Expert To Address CAC Annual Meeting

Executive Director of the Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County Karrie Damm has announced that Victor Vieth, founder and senior director of the Gunderson National Child Protection Training Center in Minnesota, will serve as the keynote speaker at the CAC’s annual meeting to be held April 23 beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the American Foundry in Oswego.

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Fulton Daily News

Fulton Named Tops Among Local Libraries

Fulton Public Library was selected as the favorite among 43 local libraries that gained votes and 55 local librarians won rave reviews in an online poll conducted by Senator Patty Ritchie to mark National Library Week, April 12- 18. More than 200 votes were cast for the region’s best libraries and most outstanding librarians.

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