Fulton Daily News
Weather Notebook For August 31, 2011
Looks like we finish August will a short dry spell. Or do we? Depends on where the clouds are.
News
Oswego Daily News
Water Treatment Plant May Pump Up Area’s Economy
An underutilized facility at the former Miller Brewery in Volney could help boost economic development in the region. “They have an asset right now that is an underutilized wastewater treatment plant that is actually large enough to serve a city with a population of 350,000 people. It’s a real shame to have an asset like that sit unused,” proponents of the project said.
Fulton Daily News
Transformation of Fulton Urgent Care to Fulton Medical Center is Underway
Later this year, the Fulton Medical Center will open its doors. The center will make use of all of what used to be Lee Memorial Hospital and which has been, since shortly after the hospital closed, the Fulton Urgent Care center.
At the moment, the building is in flux. Dozens of construction workers are busily transforming an old building into a new place.
Take a video tour of the construction, inside.
Oswego Daily News
Student Growth Part Of New Teachers’/Principals’ Evaluation Plan
According to the Board of Regents it will improve student achievement and hold everyone a little bit more accountable for what goes on in the school district. Part of it, however, has to be negotiated with the unions.
Oswego Daily News
State Testing Dates Force Change In Spring Break
Late last week, I received notice from the New York State Education Department that the English Language Arts state testing in grades 3-8 would be occurring during what was scheduled as the 2012 spring recess of most Central New York school districts including our own.
Oswego Daily News
Oswego Man Facing Felony Drug Charges
At approximately 5:10 p.m. on Aug. 22, as a result of ongoing investigations into illegal drug activity, members of the Oswego City Police Department Anti-Crime Team executed a search warrant at 2 Catherine St., the residence of 45-year-old Norman M. Holliday.
Oswego Daily News
Oswego County Health Department Warns Of Restaurant Inspection Scam
The Oswego County Health Department received notification last week that a fraudulent restaurant inspection was attempted at a local restaurant.
Oswego Daily News
Central Square Man Charged With Sex Crimes
On Aug. 26 at 12:39 p.m., sheriff’s deputies charged David S. Hunneyman, 21, of 696 N. Main St., Apt. 3, Central Square, with Sexual Abuse, Third Degree and other charges.
Community
Fulton Lions Duck Derby Splashes Down Sept. 5
The Fulton Lions Club announces its 21stAnnual Labor Day Duck Derby to be held on Monday, Sept 5, at noon. Once again hundreds of ducks will be released into the Oswego River at the Canal […]
Fulton Daily News
Weather Notebook For August 29, 2011
Hurricane Irene brought a lot of wind but not all that much rain over the weekend. Things look nice for the next several days.