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Fulton Police Officer Injured During Overnight Arrest

January 20, 2014 Submitted article

A Fulton Police officer was injured during an arrest overnight on the city’s east side.
Fulton Police received a report from a citizen of a subject entering vehicles in the 900 block of Cayuga Street. Several officers responded to the area and immediately engaged the male in a foot pursuit. Officer Jeffrey Margrey was injured during the arrest and was transported to Upstate University Hospital, where he was treated for a shoulder injury and released.

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Snow (Day) Fun In Fulton

January 20, 2014 Contributor

CNY Arts Center held its third annual Snow Day Jan. 18 at the Community Room in City Hall and across the street at Veterans’ Park. In addition to snow fun, the event included a children’s carnival, art projects, entertainment and food along with some of previous year’s popular games.

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State Police: Man Sold Vehicle He Had No Right To Sell

January 20, 2014 Submitted article

Oneida State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested Gary R. Moth, of North Syracuse, for selling a vehicle which he had no right to sell. He perpetrated himself as a car salesman and completed a false sales contract relative to the sale of a vehicle in the town of Cicero, according to the report. And, he was further wanted on a bench warrant issued by the Village of Central Square Court for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fifth Degree.

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Lacona man struck and killed by train while riding snowmobile on train tracks

January 20, 2014 Submitted article

The investigation revealed that the victim, Bernard C. Joss, 04/10/58, of Lacona, was riding his 2002 Polaris 700 snowmobile on the train tracks when his sled apparently became stuck on the rails. Despite the oncoming train, Joss reportedly continued to attempt to free his sled from the tracks before being struck.

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Fulton Library Offers Spring Break Writing Program

January 19, 2014 Submitted article

Snowy Day Word Play is the latest free class for young writers being offered by the Fulton Public Library. For youth ages 8-13, the week-long program will feature fun and engaging activities for those who love to write and want to improve their skills. The program will take place at the library Feb. 17 through Feb. 21 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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SUNY Oswego art exhibition to raise awareness of memory loss

January 19, 2014 Contributor

SUNY Oswego will open a display of art Jan. 31, that seeks to raise awareness of diseases causing memory loss. A free public opening reception for “Recollection: A Memory Loss Awareness Project” will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. that day in Tyler Art Gallery on campus. It will run through March 1, concurrently with SUNY Oswego’s 51st annual Juried Student Exhibition.

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Oswego Fire Department responds to structure fire at 287 Cherry St.

January 19, 2014 Submitted article

At 10:51 p.m. on Saturday, Oswego County 911 dispatched the Oswego City Fire Department to 287 Cherry St. for a fire in an upstairs apartment with “smoke and flames showing.” All occupants had safely exited the building before firefighters arrived. However, a cat and dog belonging to the upstairs tenants perished in the fire. Fire investigators from the Oswego Fire Department and Oswego Police Department determined that the fire was caused accidentally by unattended cooking.

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Constituents Discuss Issues With Congressman Maffei

January 17, 2014 Steve Yablonski

More than three dozen area residents got to discuss what was on their minds with U.S. Representative Dan Maffei Friday afternoon at the Oswego Public Library. The majority of concerns focus on jobs and the economy, he said.

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Recognizing Oswego County Optimistic About 2014

January 17, 2014 Submitted article

Members of Recognizing Oswego County met on January 9 to regroup and re-energize for 2014. The group expects the new year to bring great news of people and organizations doing wonderful work in Oswego County to promote the health and wellness of children, families and adults. Recognizing Oswego County focuses on the positive efforts that are being made in the community.

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SUNY Oswego receives $7.5 million gift, largest single donation in campus history

January 17, 2014 Submitted article

SUNY Oswego President Deborah F. Stanley announced today (Jan. 17) that the college has received the largest single gift in its 153-year history: a $7.5 million gift from the estate of Oswego County resident Lorraine E. Marano, an education enthusiast.

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