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Barclay: Tax Cuts, Ethics Part of Budget Proposal but CNY Left Out

January 22, 2014 Submitted article

Assemblyman Will Barclay released the following statement today (Jan. 22) following the Governor’s 2014-15 Executive Budget proposal. I am pleased to hear about the tax cuts for Upstate manufacturers. Cutting corporate taxes will give businesses more reason to stay as well as attract others. It was disappointing to hear so little about Central New York in the speech. I hope the budget reveals other details for our region.

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Task forces focus on data as strategic plan comes together for Hannibal schools

January 22, 2014 Submitted article

Hannibal school personnel, community stakeholders, students and parents continued to lay the groundwork for the district’s future during a meeting recently among the Strategic Plan Committee’s three task forces. Divided into groups targeting student engagement, family/community engagement and academic achievement, the task forces delved into lengthy discussions to help develop a five-year blueprint for Hannibal schools.

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Fulton gains the fourth seed for the Section 3 Duals

January 22, 2014 Contributor

Today’s News In The Raider: An interesting look at piercings and tattoos in the workplace in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.

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Fulton Woman Charged With Criminal Sex Act

January 22, 2014 Contributor

Lisa A. Merritt, 51, of Fulton, was arrested after an investigation by the Fulton Police Department. According to police, Merritt is accused of engaging in sexual conduct with a person over the course of a two-year period starting when the victim was 14 years of age. These incidents occurred at the suspect’s home in the city of Fulton.

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Cold Weather Safety Tips from the American Red Cross

January 22, 2014 Contributor

While it appears that Central New York will escape Winter Storm Janus, another blast of arctic air will keep temperatures in the single digits for at least a few days. With the temperatures not expected to rise until later in the week, the Central New York Region of the American Red Cross is offering the following cold weather safety tips

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City, Marine Museum Consider Pact To Preserve The Lighthouse

January 21, 2014 Steve Yablonski

Mary Vanouse, community development director, requested authorization for the city to enter into a lease agreement with the museum for Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse. The deal would enable the city to focus resources where they’re needed and the museum would coordinate efforts to preserve the landmark.

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Richard S. Shineman Foundation Is Primary Sponsor For ‘Next Great Idea’ Competition

January 21, 2014 ChirelloMarketing

The Richard S. Shineman Foundation is the primary sponsor for the $25,000 “The Next Great Idea”: 2014 Oswego County Business Plan Competition” (NGI), it was announced by Austin Wheelock, co-chair of the NGI steering committee. “The […]

Baby it’s cold outside…so why not go to the movies?

January 21, 2014 Contributor

Today’s News In The Raider: We’ve got the word on some of the latest films, a great recipe and news about GRB Chorus students and the Raider wrestlers in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.

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Weather Notebook For January 21, 2014

January 21, 2014 Steve Yablonski

Bitterly cold today with a few flurries and a mix of clouds and sun. Highs 5 to 10.

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Mark Your Calendars for the Oswego War of 1812 Symposium

January 21, 2014 Contributor

The Oswego War of 1812 Symposium returns to the Port City for its fourth year. Once again, it includes a full commemoration weekend of this historic war that secured America’s independence and earned the young nation worldwide respect. The event runs from April 4 to 6 at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center, 26 E. First St., Oswego.

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