Fulton Daily News
Weather Notebook For May 10, 2013
Mostly cloudy with more rain possible on Saturday. High near 70.
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Fulton Daily News
Lake Neatahwanta Reclamation Committee to host chicken barbeque
The Granby Lake Neatahwanta Reclamation Committee will host a chicken barbeque fundraiser Saturday at the Granby Community Center on County Route 8 in Fulton.
The event will begin at noon and wrap up at 3 p.m.
Oswego Daily News
County Legislature Names New Chair, Vice Chair
Vice Chairman Kevin Gardner was voted the legislature’s new leader with Terry Wilbur receiving the nod to fill Gardner’s former post. Also, James Weatherup was sworn in the fill Fred Beardsley’s vacated seat in District 9.
Oswego Daily News
Stolen Assault Rifle Leads to the Arrest of Three Oswego County Teenagers
The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Fulton have arrested three teens as a result of an investigation into a stolen assault rifle. On Tuesday, May 7, the State Police in Fulton received a report of a stolen rifle from a residence in the town of Granby.
Fulton Daily News
Fulton Presents 2013-2014 Budget to the Public
The proposed budget is $65,259,100, and is a 4.6% increase over the current budget. This proposal also includes a 1.5% increase to the local tax levy. “It takes a lot of forethought to make sure the budget is efficient and fair for our students’ education and fair for members of the community,” the superintendent said.
Oswego Daily News
‘Susan B’ performed at Oswego Courthouse in honor of Law Day
On May 3, individuals involved in law in Oswego County ranging from judges to lawyers to law secretaries gathered in the Oswego County Courthouse to recognize Law Day. The afternoon was organized by Oswego County Bar Association President Kristin Shanley. Members of Oswego Players took to the front of the courtroom to stage an adaptation of “Susan B,” a play by Gary Paul Lehmann.
Fulton Daily News
Group helps clean up Battle Island area
On Saturday, May 4, 11 local paddlers participated in Canal Clean Sweep for the historic Battle Island area of the Oswego River. Very little littler was found along the shoreline. Stopping to view and explore Battle Island, an abandoned and deteriorated campsite was discovered.
Fulton Daily News
Fulton Memorial Day Salute Features Popular Local Vocals
Two of the area’s most talented and popular musicians will be featured this year at the 32nd Annual Fulton Memorial Day Salute. On May 24 at 6 p.m., Rick Bush, a Fulton native, will bring his musical talents to the stage. On May 25 at 6 p.m., Vince Markowsky will take the stage.
Oswego Daily News
Oswego Man Charged In Connection With Burglary
At about 6 a.m. today (May 8), members of the Oswego City Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division arrested 31-year-old Kevin J. Ridlon of 59 W. Fourth St.. Oswego, in regards to a burglary that had occurred on Sunday April 28 at 7 Third Ave., commonly referred to as “C’s Market.”
Fulton Daily News
Former Catholic Church Gets New Life – Parish Antiques and Country Market Opens May 18
Visitors can browse through a large selection of furniture, kitchenware and pottery, prints, and vintage outdoor items, and even the building will see a new use when the Parish Antiques and Country Market opens to the public on May 18. Owner Cherie Stooks has spent the past several months filling the former St. Anne’s Catholic Church with a large selection of antiques ranging from the Victorian period to the 1960s and 1970s.