Ralph Singh, chair and CEO of the WisdomThinkers Network talks to members of the Inspire 14! committee about expectations and how to move forward with the character education initiative with “Stories To Light Our Way.”
Oswego Daily News

Wisdom Thinkers Network meeting of Inspire 14!

Ralph Singh, chair and CEO of the Wisdom Thinkers Network and coordinator of Inspire 14! brought together individuals from education, business and community in Oswego County to work together to form a foundation for a meaningful life, in school, in the community and in the workplace for students in the county. The initiative aims to educate students and help them build and develop good character, while also developing soft skills essential for success in the workplace and community.

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Oswego Daily News

Congressman Ensures Language to Safeguard Upstate New York Border Included in Border Security Bill

Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today (Jan. 22) announced his introduction of bipartisan legislation to ensure adequate safeguards are put in place to secure the northern border. The bill (H.R. 455) would require the Department of Homeland Security to conduct a northern border threat analysis.

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Oswego Daily News

Oswego School Calendar Planning Under Way For Next Year; Late April Break Possible

It is anticipated that the 2015-16 Oswego City School District calendar will be approved during a near future session of the board of education. At the early January meeting, Superintendent of Schools Ben Halsey provided the board members with a draft of a proposed schedule for the next school year. Halsey said, “The superintendents want consistency across the county.” Lengthy discussion has been conducted among Oswego County superintendents and there could still be some adjustments to the proposed calendar.

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Fulton Daily News

Sunoco Ethanol Fulton Plant Receives $200,000 Regional Economic Development Council Grant

The Sunoco ethanol manufacturing facility in Fulton has received a $200,000 grant as part of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s $709.2 Million New York State Economic Development Resource Initiative. The grant will help support construction costs of an estimated $1 million weigh station consisting of two scales and a scale house at Owens Road and Route 57.

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Oswego Daily News

‘CSI: NY’ Actor To Share Humanitarian Passion At Oswego’s MLK Celebration

Humanitarian, actor, author, health and wellness ambassador and philanthropist Hill Harper, best known for his role as Dr. Sheldon Hawkes on “CSI: NY,” will deliver the keynote speech for SUNY Oswego’s annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy at 7 p.m. Jan. 30, in Sheldon Hall ballroom.

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Oswego Daily News

Speakers Sound Off On Noise Waiver Request

At Tuesday night’s Physical Services Committee, nearly a dozen people spoke out against a local businessman’s request for a variance or permit to operate outside of the decibel limits set forth in the Noise Ordinance, in order to have live music at his open air establishment Thursday through Saturday from May – September.

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