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IRS Warns Donors about Charity Scams Following Recent Tragedies in Boston and Texas

April 19, 2013 Submitted article

It’s sad but true. Following major disasters and tragedies, scam artists impersonate charities to steal money or get private information from well-intentioned taxpayers. Fraudulent schemes involve solicitations by phone, social media, email or in-person. Scam artists use a variety of tactics. Some operate bogus charities that contact people by telephone to solicit money or financial information.

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Hannibal School Board Unanimously Adopts Budget

April 19, 2013 Janel Sullivan

During Wednesday’s Hannibal Board of Education meeting, the board unanimously voted to adopt the budget and authorized the $28.8 million spending plan for the coming school year. The budget is a $1.4 million or 4.4% increase over last year’s budget and includes the $20.3 million allotted to Hannibal from the state.

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Salmon River Advisory Issued For Fishermen Today

April 19, 2013 Contributor

Terry Bennett, acting director of the Oswego County Emergency Management Office, has announced an advisory for anglers on the Salmon River due to higher water conditions today (April 19). Anglers should avoid fishing in or on the river until flows return to normal. As a precaution, the National Weather Service-Buffalo has issued a flood advisory for the Salmon River that is in effect until Saturday morning.

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Yearbook is done, but will you get to see it?

April 19, 2013 Contributor

Today’s News In The Raider: Spring brings update to school dress code And, Prom requirements, dress sale noted
Also: Motorcycle safety doesn’t happen by accident

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Oswego Health’s Dr. Uva Receives State Honor

April 19, 2013 Steve Yablonski

Assemblyman Will Barclay presented Dr. Ronald Uva of Oswego Health with an Assembly Resolution April 19 at Oswego Hospital. Dr. Uva recently received the Distinguished Service Award from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. The Assembly Resolution commemorates that award as well as his 30 plus years as an obstetrician and gynecologist.

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Fulton Recognizes Firefighters, Police Officers

April 18, 2013 Steve Yablonski

At a special ceremony Wednesday night, the best of the best of Fulton’s Police and Fire department’s were honored for their service during 2012. The Firefighter and Police Officer of the Year were also announced.

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Weather Notebook For April 18, 2013

April 18, 2013 Steve Yablonski

Windy and warm on Friday with a lingering threat of showers. High in the lower 70s.

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Junior Girl Scout Plans Soccer Program for Children with Disabilities

April 17, 2013 Contributor

Junior Girl Scout Claudia Chetney wants all kids to enjoy the game of soccer as she has had the opportunity to do so for the past nine years. So, when the seventh grader was considering what she would do for her Girl Scout Silver Award, Chetney brainstormed on paper all the areas that she saw a need in her community and came up with helping kids with disabilities play the sports and it seemed only natural to pick the one she knew best.

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Oswego Woman ‘Terrified’ For Sister’s Safety Following Bombings

April 17, 2013 Steve Yablonski

On Monday afternoon, the shock of the Boston Marathon bomb incident was felt all over the nation – including Oswego, NY. Three people were confirmed dead; more than 100 were injured, some very seriously. Port City resident Jennifer Bradshaw’s sister, Michelle Navarroli, had been standing at the finish line, waiting for her fiancé to finish the race. When reports of a bombing at the marathon were broadcast Monday afternoon, Michelle’s family was terrified.

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Traffic Stop Results in Drug Arrest

April 17, 2013 Submitted article

Search incidental to the arrest resulted in the seizure of 20 bags of crack cocaine, having an aggregate weight of 8.2 grams as well as $1,140 in US currency from the driver’s person, police said.

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