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Students Pledge To Make Better Driving Decisions At CiTi’s Regional Awareness Program

April 27, 2015 Submitted article

The 2015 eleventh annual Regional Awareness Program, sponsored by the Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation, was eye-opening, moving students to make better, safer driving decisions. Perhaps the most touching informational display was the victim impact panel by Oswego County STOP DWI. Three individuals who suffered a tragedy relating to irresponsible driving shared their stories of loss.

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Councilors, Public Debate Proposed Residency Law

April 27, 2015 Steve Yablonski

The Oswego Common Council voted unanimously to set public hearing for proposed Local Law No. 4 of the Year 2015 – a local law amending Section C2-01 of the Charter of the city of Oswego with respect to (the residency of) city officers and employees. However, support for the proposed law itself isn’t as strong. Some residents voiced opposition, as well as some of the council members.

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Granby Woman Facing Felony Drug Charge

April 27, 2015 Steve Yablonski

A total of 42 illegally possessed Oxycodone tablets, 11 bags of heroin and a small amount of marihuana were seized from the suspect’s vehicle, according to police. A subsequent search warrant was executed at Pfendler’s home where an additional 7 bags of heroin were seized, police added. An additional 50 bags of heroin was seized at a residence in Palermo.

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Fulton Little League Holds 2015 Opening Day

April 27, 2015 Steve Yablonski

A large tribute was made in honor of Mike Mulcahey, one of the founders of the Little League Girls’ Softball program. The girls’ softball field will be named Mike Mulcahey field.

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Hundreds Help Raise Funds, Awareness Of Autism

April 26, 2015 Steve Yablonski

The annual “Walk for Autism” drew more than 850 people to Leighton Elementary School and the nearby Wilber Field on Saturday afternoon. Besides acting as a fundraiser, the event, sponsored by the task force, also focused attention on the plight of Autism victims in Oswego County.

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Pet of the Week – Kenzie

April 25, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Kenzie is a 9-month-old short haired dark tortie. She’s quiet and demure . . . you’d hardly know she was around until she came looking for love. But then, there she is. Her favorite places for extra attention are under her chin and around her ears. She’s very curious about her surroundings and the other animals that come to visit – and is always welcoming.

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Three Ceremonies, Three Speakers For Oswego’s 154th Commencement

April 24, 2015 Contributor

Speakers at SUNY Oswego’s three 154th Commencement ceremonies May 16, will be the U.S. commissioner for patents, a leader in technology literacy and the founding dean of the college’s newest school.

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Centro Retains all Evening, Sunday and Holiday Bus Services

April 24, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Following the securement of sufficient State funding to avoid originally-proposed substantial reductions in Centro transit services, previously considered proposals to discontinue Weeknight, Saturday Night, Holiday, and Sunday bus services have all been dropped.

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A correction on the date of the Josh Batstone concert

April 24, 2015 Contributor

Today’s News: Big deadlines coming for the prom and senior trip, and look back into the past pages of RND and The Raider are in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.

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Oswego Board Of Ed Adopts 2015-16 Budget

April 23, 2015 Steve Yablonski

The Oswego City School District adopted a budget for the 2015-16 school year. The $82,847,754 spending plan was passed unanimously. The tax was reduced to below 10 percent. A public hearing on the budget will be held early next month.

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