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New Huhtamaki Contract Holds Pay Hikes, Keeps Benefits Intact
A long, tense period is over for Fulton’s largest private employer, as workers at Huhtamaki approved a new 3 year contract Thursday.
The contract, which is retroactive to February when the old contract expired, contains modest pay increases and maintains medical and pension benefits, according to Richard Knowles of the United Steelworkers Union.
Photo Gallery: Huge Crowd of Racing Fans Convinces Volney Leaders to Not Change Noise Ordinance
Mayor Bateman Reminds Voters Of Change In City Officials’ Title
Voters will note the change for the first time in the general elections taking place on Nov. 8, at which time the term “Councilor” will appear on the ballot.
Forum On Preventing EEE Outbreaks Praised By Young Victim’s Family
The deadly illness Eastern Equine Encephalitis took its ultimate toll on Aug. 14. Maggie Sue Glenister Wilcox, a five-year-old girl from New Haven died from the mosquito-borne disease. In an effort to prevent this tragedy from being repeated, local and state officials gathered in the board room at the Oswego Education Center today for a three-hour forum on finding better ways to combat EEE.
BREAKING: Huhtamaki Workers Approve New Contract
Wednesday was tough for Raider teams
Today’s news: OCAY places first
Also today -Tough day for Raider teams; Deer season two days away! and, Listen to your elders
Weather Notebook For October 13, 2011
The sprinkles last night lasted until early this morning. Some more showers are possible later today as well.
Fulton Speedway Officials Hope Fans Turn Out to Fight Volney Noise Ordinance Plan
Ritchie’s EEE Forum Aims Towards Coordinated Game Plan for Next Year
Local and state officials gather in Oswego this morning for a forum on finding better ways to combat Eastern Equine Encephalitis.
State Senator Patty Ritchie (R-Oswegatchie) organized the discussion after this summer’s large-scale outbreak of the disease claimed the life of a 4 year old girl from New Haven.
“I don’t want any other family to have to go through what Maggie Wilcox’s family has gone through,” Ritchie said in a September interview.

