Fulton Daily News

Fulton Budget Passes With 800-Pound Gorilla

After a sometimes contentious but overwhelmingly positive public hearing where taxpayers covered nearly every line of the mayor’s 2015 proposed budget, councilors unanimously passed the $15.7 million spending plan. “The 800 pound gorilla is public safety,” Republican Committee Chairman Mark Aldasch said. “We have the highest taxes and there’s no jobs here. And no job is going to come here with the taxes being the way they are.”

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Oswego Daily News

Cooperative Extension’s Leader Thanks County For Its Support

Thanks to the support it receives from the county, the agency is able to help make life better for area residents, Paul A. Forestiere II told the legislators at December’s legislature meeting. He also applauded the legislators for showing up and taking part in many of the agencies programs.

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R. M. Burritt Chevrolet in Oswego is hosting a Salvation Army Angel Tree in its new car showroom where customers and employees can choose a paper angel and buy a desired gift for a specific child for Christmas. Shown with Burritt employees Rich Gillen and Randy Farnsworth are Oswego County Salvation Army Corps officers, Majors James and Kathryn Purvis and Lieutenant Phillip Davies.
Oswego Daily News

Local Salvation Army Facing ‘Unprecedented Challenge’

With Christmas less than two weeks away, the Oswego County Corps of The Salvation Army is facing an unprecedented challenge. Early reports indicate that contributions to the red kettles are running behind last year and well short of this year’s goal of $106,000. There are several opportunities for individuals, families, and other groups to help the Army.

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