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Fulton Officer Gets Prison Time For Hitting Handcuffed Man

January 23, 2015 Janet Rebeor

A former sergeant with the Fulton Police Department was sentenced today (Jan. 23) in federal court to 15 months in prison and three years probation for beating a handcuffed man inside the Fulton police station. The Department of Public Justice Office of Public Affairs noted in a press release that Joseph Arigo, 47, pleaded guilty before a federal court judge in September to one count of deprivation of rights under color of law.

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GR Bodley Plans A Career Day

January 23, 2015 Contributor

Today’s News: It’s time for the winter semi-formal, a Bodley teacher could use your help and a big basketball game at CBA are in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.

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Dickens, the OCHS "office cat," sits on his perch to check out a visitor to the office recently.

Oswego County Humane Society Settles Into New Home

January 22, 2015 Steve Yablonski

The group is also aggressively fundraising as its monthly expenses have gone up around $500. Their new office and clinic is located at 110 W. Second St., just north of Bridge Street in the Port City.

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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.”

Wisdom Thinkers Network meeting of Inspire 14!

January 22, 2015 Submitted article

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

January 22, 2015 Contributor

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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Senior Trip Plans Are Announced

January 22, 2015 Contributor

Today’s News: A big win for the Raider hoopsters and a tough loss for the wrestlers are in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.

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

January 21, 2015 Steve Yablonski

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

January 21, 2015 Submitted article

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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Firefighters battle a smoky blaze in Palermo on Wednesday

Trailer Fire In Palermo

January 21, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Fire units from Palermo, Central Square, Caughdenoy, Pennellville, Volney, Hastings and Mexico were all brought into the scene.

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

January 21, 2015 Contributor

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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