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Fulton Residents Share Comments, Concerns With School Officials

January 26, 2014 Contributor

The Fulton School District Board of Education’s first Saturday (Jan. 25) morning coffee meeting brought a handful of parents who used the open-forum to discuss a lack of textbooks, online teaching and bettering the district’s sports program. Superintendent of Schools Bill Lynch, Executive Director of Instruction and Assessment Elizabeth Connor, Director of Personnel Thomas Greer and several BOE members were on hand to hear and discuss openly anything the parents wanted to talk about.

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Heidi Allen’s Sister Shares Message Of Hope

January 25, 2014 Steve Yablonski

Local author and speaker Lisa M. Buske recently traveled to San Antonio, Texas, to speak at The Heidi Search Center’s annual banquet. This wasn’t Buske’s first interaction with the HSC. Their relationship began in April 1994 – when the center sent a search and rescue expert to join the search for Buske’s sister, Heidi M. Allen.

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Eastside Oswego Man Facing Felony Rape Charges

January 24, 2014 Submitted article

On Tuesday, the Oswego City Police Department received a complaint of an alleged sexual assault. An investigation was conducted and on Thursday, Roderick C. Matott, 56, of 112 ½ E. Oneida St., Oswego, was arrested and charged with the following: Rape in the 1st degree- by forcible compulsion- Class B Felony and Rape in the 2nd degree, Actor more than 18 years old and victim under 15 years of age- Class D Felony.

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A big night for Raider sports teams

January 24, 2014 Contributor

Today’s News In The Raider: The final RaiderNet Daily of the first semester features an update on the spring musical, weekend movies and a look at the NFL’s new Pro Bowl. Please note that due to Regents testing, RND will not return until next Friday, Jan. 31.

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Weather Notebook For January 24, 2014

January 24, 2014 Steve Yablonski

A mix of sun and clouds with weakening flurries today. High in the mid teens.

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Oswego Considers Putting Tree Lighting Event In Youth Bureau’s Hands

January 23, 2014 Steve Yablonski

The full council will vote next week on the recommendation. For more than a decade the ceremony has been under the direction of several city volunteers.

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State Street United Methodist Church in Fulton Receives Sacred Sites Grant

January 23, 2014 Contributor

The New York Landmarks Conservancy has announced 13 Sacred Sites Grants totaling $200,000 awarded to historic religious properties throughout New York State including $2,250 to State Street United Methodist Church in Fulton to help fund a conditions report.

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City of Fulton Man Arrested for Tax Fraud

January 23, 2014 Submitted article

On Wednesday, the New York State Police Special Investigations Unit concluded a joint investigation with the city of Fulton Police Department into the possession and distribution of untaxed cigarettes in the city of Fulton and surrounding areas. That resulted in the arrest of Miguel Espinosa, 46, LKA of 91 Somers Drive, Fulton