Fulton Daily News
Weather Notebook For May 15, 2013
Continued breezy overnight. Mostly sunny and warm on Thursday
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Fulton Mayor proclaims May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day
May 12-18 marks Police Week, a time dedicated to recognizing the men and women in law enforcement who safeguard the rights and freedoms of the citizens of Fulton. “The police are greatly overlooked until you need them,” said Councilor Pete Franco.
Oswego Daily News
Middle Schoolers Get Firsthand Glimpse of Government In Action
Nearly three dozen students from around the county took control the of the May meeting of the Oswego County Legislature. The students sat with their legislator counterparts and cast their votes during the meeting.
Oswego Daily News
Emergency Medical Services Week Set May 19 – 25
“One Mission: One Team” is the theme of this year’s Emergency Medical Services Week, taking place May 19 through 25. “This is a time to recognize those who we take for granted, our EMS workers,” said Zach Menter, vice president of Oswego County Ambulance Service based in Fulton. “People just assume that rescue and ambulance will always show up.”
Fulton Daily News
Fulton Police Department to Participate in Buckle Up New York
For two weeks, starting on May 20, the Fulton Police Department, along with law enforcement agencies across the state, will participate in the 2013 Buckle Up New York, Click it or Ticket May mobilization. The goal of this program is to increase seatbelt use and as a result reduce the number of personal injury and fatal crashes.
Oswego Daily News
Two Charged With Manufacturing Methamphetamine
At 5:18 p.m. on Monday, Chad E. Grinnell, 30, of 14 Country Lane, Hannibal, and BillieJo E., Lewis, 32, of US Route 11 Bldg. 12, Mexico, were both arrested at the Oswego County Jail for third-degree methamphetamine manufacturing, a class D felony.
Fulton Daily News
Weather Notebook For May 14, 2013
High in the 60s on Wednesday with showers and afternoon thunderstorms possible.
Fulton Daily News
Cayuga CC Board of Trustees works to balance College budget through furlough days and wage concessions for employees
During a special meeting Monday night, the Cayuga Community College Board of Trustees voted 6 to 3 to accept agreements with the four college bargaining units. This action prevents employee layoffs and will balance this year’s operating budget. The college needed to reduce expenditures of its $32.36 million operating budget by approximately $1.5 million before the end of the fiscal year on August 31, 2013, to help make up for an unexpected 5 percent enrollment decrease.
Oswego Daily News
Oswego Council Moves Ahead With Parking Lot Proposal
The idea is to see what the cost estimate would be and what the design could be for the parking lot on Water Street, which could possibly be on two levels and bring retail kiosks and perhaps even mixed use development down to the River Walk, according to city officials.
Fulton Daily News
Great Regional and National Talent Coming to the 32nd Annual Memorial Day Salute
The 32nd annual Memorial Day Salute, May 24 and 25, held at the Fulton Community Center on West Broadway, will feature the Magical Mystery Tour. This popular Central New York Beatle Tribute Band will perform on May 24 at 7 p.m. and will be sponsored by National Grid. On May 25 Rob Garrett “King of Diamonds,” a Neil Diamond Tribute Band, sponsored by Fulton Savings Bank, will take the stage at 8 p.m.