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The Oswego County Clerk’s Office is working with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles to replace peeling license plates like the one shown here at no cost to the customer. Registrants should bring their peeling plates in to their local DMV office and fill out the form to receive a new set of license plates. Oswego County has DMV offices in Oswego, Fulton and Pulaski.

Replace Your Peeling License Plates at No Cost

October 1, 2014 Contributor

The Oswego County Clerk’s Office said Tuesday (Sept. 30) that they are working with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles to address the issue of delamination or peeling of older license plates.
“Customers who come into our motor vehicle offices to replace their peeling plates will receive a replacement set at no cost,” said Oswego County Clerk Michael C. Backus. “The state is waiving the plate and transaction fees for this issue, effective immediately.”

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Fulton Library Celebrates 2014 Memoir Authors

September 30, 2014 Janet Rebeor

The businesses and schools that built Fulton are featured in the Fulton Public Library’s second memoir book project, and its local authors gathered Thursday to celebrate. Book orders can be placed by calling or visiting the Fulton Public Library.

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Colleges collaborate to increase degree attainment

September 30, 2014 Contributor

SUNY Oswego has received a $2.88 million federal grant to improve college completion rates in Upstate New York. Oswego’s grant is one of 24 awards announced Sept. 30 under the U.S. Department of Education’s First in the World Program, which seeks to spur innovation in higher education aimed at helping more students access college and complete a degree. Working with Onondaga Community College, Mohawk Valley Community College and On Point for College, Oswego will target more than a thousand underrepresented and underprepared students who stand to benefit from higher education.

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The last RaiderNet Daily for September features an update on the Raider cross-country teams

September 30, 2014 Contributor

Today’s News: GRB’s Most Spirited, Out of synch Raiders fall 3-0 to Oswego and more!

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Vehicles Pulled From Pond Hours After Tragic Accident

September 30, 2014 Janet Rebeor

State Route 3 between Route 8 and Rathburn Road remained closed as of midnight as State Troopers were still on the accident scene. By 11 p.m. tow truck operators began pulling the unrecognizable Honda Civic and overturned FedEx Ground truck from nearly 3 feet of water along the north side of Route 3.

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Two Dead, One Critical Following Granby Crash

September 29, 2014 Steve Yablonski

The drivers of a FedEx truck and a passenger vehicle were killed Monday afternoon in a head-on crash in Granby. The passenger in the car is reportedly in critical condition at a Syracuse hospital. The cause of the crash is still under investigation

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Get your free copy of “The Autumn Guide” from the Oswego County Tourism Office. The brochure includes directions for three fall foliage driving tours in Oswego County as well as the top spots for viewing fall foliage. Call (315) 349-8322 for your copy today!

New Autumn Guide Describes Fall Foliage Tours in Oswego County

September 29, 2014 Contributor

Oswego County’s diverse forests and rural scenery provide a spectacular mix of beautiful foliage every fall.
To help people find their way around some of the most scenic areas, the Oswego County Tourism Office is distributing a free fall foliage brochure. “The Autumn Guide” includes directions for three fall foliage driving tours and lists the top spots for viewing fall foliage in Oswego County.

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Fulton Leaders Plan Food Truck Workshop

September 28, 2014 Janet Rebeor

Fulton city leaders have scheduled a legislative workshop for next week to discuss the hotly debated issue of food truck vendors at Bull Head Point. The meeting will be held Monday, Oct. 6 in the Council Chambers and is slated to begin at 6 p.m.

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Hannibal High School Welcomes Principal Stephen Dunn to District

September 27, 2014 Submitted article

Stephen Dunn became the new principal of Hannibal High School on July 16. This is Dunn’s 19th year in education; before coming to Hannibal he worked as an assistant principal for the Auburn Enlarged City School District for seven years and prior to that he served the Lansing and Skaneateles central school districts as a social studies teacher.

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Fulton’s Broadway Bridge Open for Business

September 26, 2014 Janet Rebeor

As of last week all four lanes and both sidewalks of Fulton’s Broadway Bridge, carrying State Route 3 over the Oswego River, were open.

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