Fulton Daily News
Weather Notebook For June 28, 2013
Cloudy with scattered showers today. Highs in the mid-70s.
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Oswego Daily News
Children’s Committee Guarantees Family Fun At Harborfest
Consistent with this year’s theme, “Celebrate Oswego,” the Harborfest Children’s Park, sponsored by Novelis, features events by the many local businesses that support strong child development through entertainment and education. Novelis Family Park is located in Franklin Square on the west side of Oswego and will run from July 26 through 28.
Children’s events at Breitbeck Park will begin on July 23.
Oswego Daily News
Junior Girl Scout’s Project Makes Soccer Fun For All
Usually, when Claudia Chetney steps onto the soccer field her objective is clear – do whatever it takes to help her team win. For the past several weeks, she has undertaken a variation of that mission. The Junior Girl Scout is ensuring that children with disabilities can play soccer for the fun of it – and not worry about winning or losing or even what the score might be. The program allows everyone the chance to learn the basics of soccer and enjoy the game without having to worry about their skill level.
Oswego Daily News
Oswego County Offices Begin Summer Hours July 1
The Oswego County Legislature has adopted summer hours for departments in the Legislative Office Building at 46 E. Bridge St., Oswego. Beginning July 1, and ending Aug. 30, offices will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Department of Motor Vehicles offices in Oswego, Fulton and Pulaski will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. during July and August.
Fulton Daily News
Weather Notebook For June 27, 2013
Increasing clouds today with the threat of showers late in the day. Highs in the low to mid 80s.
Fulton Daily News
Former police dog Rika adjusts to retired life
“She is basically a pet,” said Sgt. Craig Westbrook. “Just like any dog, you take her for a walk or throw a Frisbee. All that stuff I didn’t do when she was a police dog, because you don’t want them to associate a tennis ball or a Frisbee with fun. Then when you’re trying to use them to work she comes across a tennis ball and wants to play catch.”
Fulton Daily News
Cayuga CC Board of Trustees approves $30.3 million budget for 2013-14, moves on to county for action
At its regular monthly meeting tonight (June 26), the Cayuga Community College Board of Trustees approved the College’s 2013-14 budget, which includes a 3.5 percent, or approximately $140 a year, increase in tuition. The 2013-14 annual tuition will be $4,090 for full-time students, and the part-time rate will be $165 per credit.
Oswego Daily News
Area high school students honored for GENIUS at SUNY Oswego
Students from Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School, Central Square’s Paul V. Moore High School and Manlius Pebble Hill School were among competitors from around the globe taking home honors in the recently concluded third annual GENIUS Olympiad at SUNY Oswego.
Fulton Daily News
Fatal Car/Pedestrian motor vehicle accident in the Town of Hastings
The investigation revealed that the operator of the vehicle, Anthony J. Everett, 16 was operating a 2012 Ford southbound on US Route 11 when he struck the victim, identified as Michele Corsette, 24 who was walking southbound on the west shoulder of US Route 11.
Fulton Daily News
Ritchie Announces $85,000 In Grants To 25 Area Libraries
The libraries – 15 in Jefferson County, six in St. Lawrence and four in Oswego County – will share $85,000 in special funding that’s in addition to a $4 million increase in state budget aid for libraries statewide. The Oswego County libraries are: Parish Public Library, Phoenix Public Library, Pulaski Public Library and Williamstown Library.