Fulton Daily News
Seniors have a fun day at Hershey Park
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Fulton Mayor Awaits Restructuring Board Report
The NYS Financial Restructuring Board for Local Governments’ six-month time frame is up and the city of Fulton is waiting for the final report on what, if any, assistance is available for the financially strapped community. While Mayor Ron Woodward was unable to share all of the details in the submitted draft report, he discussed with Oswego County Today one of the measures he hopes the city can use, if the need arises.
Oswego Daily News
Oswego Council Gives Green Light to Mugs and Motors Event
The council approved closing West First Street between West Bridge and Oneida streets on Sunday afternoons from June 15 to August 31 for the “Mugs and Motors” social event. It will bring all types of vehicles and business to downtown Oswego on a day that is usually not that busy, according the event organizer Anne Backer. It was also announced that the council and committee meetings are now available for viewing on the day following the meeting date.
Oswego Daily News
Ritchie: Measure To Help Find Vaccine For EEE Gets Final Passage
State Senator Patty Ritchie announced that her legislation to help find a vaccine to prevent the deadly EEE disease has passed the State Senate. “The loss of our Maggie Sue (to EEE) was the most devastating experience of our lives and we struggle with that on a daily basis; in part because we strive to find the very difficult balance in protecting our other children from EEE and in learning how to educate them without making them afraid to go outside and be carefree children,” said Donna Wilcox, Maggie Sue’s aunt.
Oswego Daily News
Two-Car Collision in Oswego Injures Two
At 12:45 a.m. today (June 9), Oswego Fire Department crews were dispatched to a two-car motor vehicle collision on State Route 481 near the intersection of Woodridge Terrace. OFD Deputy Chief Dave Engle reported that the two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision and two people were injured in the accident. Their injuries are thought to be non-life threatening.
Oswego Daily News
RSVP Volunteers staff the O’Mara Welcome Center
Under the direction of Tourist Center Coordinator Arlene Johnson, RSVP volunteers staff the center daily from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. To volunteer for a morning or afternoon shift, prospective volunteers may visit Johnson during her shift on Friday afternoons, or call RSVP telephone coordinator Joan Osypiewski at 343-8551 to inquire about openings.
Oswego Daily News
Oswego Paddlefest Adds 10-Mile Fulton Leg
Oswego Paddlefest’s Rock the Locks event will rock a little longer this year as organizers invited the city of Fulton to join its event, adding a new 10-mile course designation to the Oswego River route.
Fulton Daily News
The Fulton Sports Boosters honor senior athletes
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Fulton Man Charged with Cocaine Possession
On Sunday, at about 1:10 a.m., Fulton Police charged Michael L. Myers, 47 of South Twelfth Street in Fulton with cocaine possession with intent to sell. He was observed allegedly urinating in front of the 7-Eleven store at 201 W. Broadway. A police officer stopped and placed him under arrest. Upon a search, four individual baggies of an off-white powdery substance were found in Myers’ pants pocket, according to police. The substance reportedly field tested positive for the presence of cocaine.
Oswego Daily News
Oswego Firefighters Initiate Vacant Building Safety Program
The city of Oswego has dozens of vacant structures, and some are causing concerns for residents and firefighters. Some of these vacant houses and buildings are very well maintained and safely secured by property managers or owners, while other vacant structures are dilapidated and hazardous to those in the immediate area. Vacant structures can put first responders at risk.