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Former Fulton Resident Turns Love Of Mystery Into A Second Career

January 29, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Between being a wife, mother and teacher, Carolyn LaRoche has somehow found the time to become a published author. She was born in Rochester and relocated to Fulton when she was 10, and still has family in Central New York. At the old Philips Street School, Mrs. Konowich introduced her to the city’s storytelling contest and in high school, Len Seneca’s journalism class increased her desire to write. With one book out, a second due out shortly and a third “in edits,” she is working on two different series.

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Barclay Calls On New Speaker To Support Reform In The Assembly

January 28, 2015 Contributor

Assemblyman Will Barclay said today (Jan. 28) that whoever the new Speaker will be, he or she must embrace reforming the Assembly rules and help pass meaningful ethics reform. Barclay said the time is now for change in light of last night’s announcement that Sheldon Silver will resign as Speaker amidst the charges of public corruption.

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Enjoy a Flurry of Activities at Salmon River Winter Festival, Sandy Pond and Winona Forest

January 28, 2015 Contributor

With an icicle dip, chili walk, ice fishing, snowshoe run, and sled dog competitions, Oswego County’s northern communities will celebrate winter’s rugged beauty in a flurry of activities the weekend of Feb. 6, 7 and 8. The public is welcome to join in.

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SUNY Oswego student Glenn Ivers' work demonstrates the focus on 3-D illusion and foundations of design in "Fantastic Architectures," a free public exhibition Jan. 30 to March 6 at Oswego State Downtown, a branch of Tyler Art Gallery and the College Store.

‘Fantastic Architectures’ To Focus On 3-D Illusion, Design Basics

January 28, 2015 Contributor

SUNY Oswego student artists will open an exhibition titled “Fantastic Architectures” with a free public reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 30, at Oswego State Downtown. The exhibition will run through March 6 at the branch of Tyler Art Gallery and the College Store, corner of West First and Bridge streets in Oswego.

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‘Noise’ Returns To Oswego Council Chambers

January 28, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Even though the matter wasn’t on the agenda for this week’s Common Council meeting, a handful of residents continued the discussion regarding the city’s noise ordinance and possible waivers. The First Ward councilor used an air horn to demonstrate just how loud 90+ decibels really is. And again, no action was taken on the issue.

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Troopers Investigate Crash in Town of Hastings

January 27, 2015 Contributor

The investigation revealed a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, operated by Mackenzie L. Fletcher, 27, from Long Point Road in Brewerton, was traveling east on CR 37 when she lost control on a curve, struck a guardrail and overturned landing in the yard, located at 667 County Route 37, just 15 feet from the creek.

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Driver Arrested for DWI after property damage accident

January 27, 2015 Contributor

On January 25, State Police in Fulton investigated a one-car property damage accident that occurred at 1:30 a.m. on County Route 57 in the town of Schroeppel. The investigation revealed that a 2011 Toyota Pickup truck was northbound on CR57 when the driver lost control, exited the roadway and struck a utility pole.

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Oswego County Clerk’s Office Accepts Electronically Recorded Land Records

January 27, 2015 Contributor

Beginning Feb. 1, the Oswego County Clerk’s Office will accept electronically-recorded land record documents through e-recording service providers, County Clerk Michael C. Backus said Jan. 27. County residents and businesses have the ability to record their documents electronically through eRecording Partners Network (EPN), Corporation Service Company (CSC), and Simplifile, three of the country’s largest e-recording service providers.

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Oswego School Budget Plans Waiting On State Action

January 27, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Superintendent Ben Halsey said that while “building the revenue side of the budget” there is no assistance from the State of New York. Governor Andrew Cuomo is not allowing “running the numbers” for state aid. This “run” usually allows school district officials to commence budget planning, but it appears that Albany isn’t going to run the preliminary state aid numbers until the budget is in place. “We are left out in the dark while the political games plays out,” Halsey said.

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Transfer Of Funds To OFD Sparks Debate

January 26, 2015 Steve Yablonski

A resolution to transfer $100,000 to the Oswego Fire Department was approved 5-2 at Monday’s Common Council meeting. The funds will be used to cover the costs of fire department personnel performing code enforcement duties, according to Chief Jeff McCrobie. However, two councilors weren’t in favor of the move.

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