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Oswego Athletics Presents SEFA/United Way Hockey Night and Holiday Skate

November 18, 2014 Contributor

The State Employees Federal Appeal committee has once again teamed up with Oswego State Athletics to hold the annual canned food and toy drive and holiday skate events. On Friday and Saturday, canned goods and toys will be collected at both the men’s and women’s hockey games. The women take on Potsdam Friday at 3 p.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m. The men play in a SUNYAC faceoff against Brockport 7 p.m. on Friday.

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HOPE Club helps make the holidays a little nicer for members of the US Armed Forces

November 18, 2014 Contributor

Today’s News: College application season is in high gear and the first Thanksgiving was different than what we observe today in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.

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Magnanimous Women Offer Donation To Animal Shelter

November 17, 2014 Steve Yablonski

Theresa Makin and Terry Todd recently spearheaded the Paws-of-Plenty Harvest Dinner at the Ancient Order Of Hibernians. All proceeds benefited the Animal Shelter in order to pay for medical equipment for an on-site surgical suite. It will save the Animal Control Department money and help alleviate the animal over-population issues the Port City and surrounding areas are facing, they said.

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The Science Club zips its way to some fun

November 17, 2014 Contributor

Today’s News: The lost art of communication, and a quick profile on physical education teacher Mr. Stalker are in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.

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Salvation Army’s Annual ‘Red Kettle’ Campaign Under Way

November 16, 2014 Steve Yablonski

The Oswego County Salvation Army kicked off its ‘Red Kettle’ campaign recently prior to the Oswego County Legislature’s November meeting at the County Office Building. The campaign is the biggest fundraiser for the Salvation Army and its proceeds go toward serving those in need of assistance. This year’s goal of $106,000 is needed to fund the agency’s operating budget.

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Autumn squash fritters served with pure Oswego County maple syrup were a delicious and popular served appetizer at the Oswego County Harvest Dinner.

Harvest Dinner Showcases Diversity of Oswego County Agriculture

November 16, 2014 Contributor

What better way to explore the many tastes and textures of Oswego County agriculture than to put it on a plate as part of a hearty dinner? That’s exactly what Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County has done for the past five years during its Oswego County Harvest Dinner. The most recent event was Oct. 3 at The American Foundry in Oswego.

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Troopers Investigate Fatal Accident in Van Buren

November 15, 2014 Contributor

Troopers said that the driver of a tractor-trailer was attempting to park and didn’t notice the victim walked in front of the vehicle. The investigation is continuing.

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Lysander Crash Claims Life Of Phoenix Resident

November 15, 2014 Contributor

Onondaga County Sheriff Kevin Walsh announces that his office is investigating a fatal car accident that occurred Saturday afternoon (Nov. 15) on Pendergast Road in the town of Lysander involving one vehicle. At approximately 1:50 p.m., sheriff’s deputies and Phoenix Fire Department members responded to a vehicle crash reported at 9448 Pendergast Road. A maroon 2003 Hyundai sedan travelling south on Pendergast Road was being operated by Shawn C. Fatcheric, 34, of Lock Street in Phoenix, police said. Fatcheric was the only occupant in the vehicle.

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Students experience life from a different angle

November 14, 2014 Contributor

Today’s News: All-county concerts are this weekend, and the dangers of tobacco in all of its forms are in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.

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Sheriff’s Cars Request Drives ‘Budget’ Discussion

November 13, 2014 Steve Yablonski

A request by the Sheriff’s Office to approve a $290,000 transfer for the purchase of 10 new vehicles turned into a mini debate regarding the county’s proposed budget. County residents will have their chance to weigh in on the proposed 2015 spending plan at 7 p.m. on Dec. 11 in the Oswego County Legislature Chambers, 46 E. Bridge St., Oswego.

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