Fulton Daily News
Afternoon Fire Destroys Volney Barn, No Injuries
Fire destroyed a barn at 940 Silk Road in the town of Volney Tuesday afternoon.
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Oswego Daily News
Generosity of Former Students Creates Large Scholarship in Phoenix
Phoenix Central School graduates will soon have a new opportunity to assist with college costs thanks to a large scholarship fund recently established by an alumna of the district. After the March 2014 passing of Roberta Hurd, a graduate of the Class of 1939, the Robert and Roberta Hurd Scholarship Fund was established with a bequest gift to the Central New York Community Foundation – totaling upwards of $1 million.
Oswego Daily News
Ritchie Secures Nearly $70,000 To Improve Safety At Local Schools
In an effort to improve safety and security at local schools, State Senator Patty Ritchie has announced nearly $70,000 in special funding to be distributed to districts throughout Central and Northern New York. “When children are in the classroom and when teachers are leading lessons, the focus should be on learning, not whether or not they are safe and out of harm’s way,” said Senator Ritchie.
Oswego Daily News
Acting Company taps SUNY Oswego for lead role in performance-education project
The Acting Company has chosen SUNY Oswego as one of four lead institutions to participate in a new national performance and education initiative made up of colleges and universities, high schools and community organizations. Under the lead of SUNY Oswego, Arizona State University, Towson University and University of Missouri-Kansas City, each consortium will offer professional development opportunities with playwrights, actors, designers, directors and educators over the next three years.
Oswego Daily News
Oswego County Human Services Groups Invite Community to Go Purple on Wednesday
October is national Domestic Violence Awareness Month. New York State has designated Wednesday (Oct. 15) “Wear Purple Day” so New Yorkers can show their support in ending domestic violence. Community members are invited to wear purple and join the group Wednesday in front of the Department of Social Services Building at 100 Spring St, Mexico, at 10 a.m.
Oswego Daily News
Oswego County Begins Demolition of ‘Old Jail’ – DMV and Records Center Open for Business
The Oswego County Department of Motor Vehicles and County Records Center on East River Road will remain open for business over the next several weeks as contractors begin the demolition of the old Oswego County jail. County Clerk Michael C. Backus said parking spots on the north side of the “old jail” building will be restricted while the building is being demolished. The demolition project is expected to begin Oct. 20 and continue through late November.
Fulton Daily News
Lake Dredge Funds Delayed; Donation Challenge Issued
Dredging of Lake Neatahwanta remains on hiatus as the city of Fulton awaits promised state funding, meanwhile councilors challenged other organizations to pony up $12.89 in support of the project.
Fulton Daily News
It’s Fulton’s biggest football game in years and we’ve got a preview
Today’s News: Profiles of three members of the cast of The Pink Panther Strikes Again, new movie previews, thoughtful opinion columns and more in the Friday edition of RaiderNet Daily.
Due to the Columbus Day holiday, RND will not return until Wednesday, Oct. 14.
Oswego Daily News
Legislators Hear About ‘Great Things’ At CCC’s Fulton Campus
“There is some exciting news at the Fulton campus. There are some great things happening there,” CCC Interim President Gregory DeCinque told members of the Oswego County Legislature Thursday afternoon. They are forming several community partnerships he pointed out. Some of their partners include the YMCA, BOCES and the city of Fulton. “It reduces duplication. It allows us to partner with mission appropriate organizations and some very, very good things are starting to happen,” DeCinque said.
Fulton Daily News
Central Square Woman arrested on Sex Abuse Charges
On September 18, State Police in Fulton arrested Crystal M. West, 30, from Central Square, for one count of Criminal Sex Act 2nd, two counts of Sexual Abuse 3rd and one count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. West is accused of engaging in sexual conduct with a 14-year-old girl on more than occasion in the towns of Hastings and Mexico.