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Weather Notebook For April 5, 2011
It has been raining recently in Fulton and Oswego. But – don’t put away your snow shovels yet.
Oswego Council Committee Tables Flood Fix Proposal
The Administrative Services Committee voted unanimously Monday night to table a resolution regarding a proposal to correct a “serious flooding” problem in the Seventh Ward after no one could agree on who was responsible for paying for the work.
Lanigan Retiring as Social Services Commissioner
Oswego County Social Services Commissioner Frances Lanigan is retiring.
Lanigan announced her retirement to employees last week.
She declined to speak with Oswego County Today about her retirement in a polite e-mail exchange over the weekend, saying she would be “more prepared” to discuss it later in the month.
Oswego Police Announce Second Fulton Drug Arrest
A second person has been charged in connection with a drug bust late last month. On April 1, Oswego City Police arrested Tina L. Lucas, 38, of 143 Weller Road, Fulton.
Weather Notebook For April 4, 2011
April showers will continue to fall on the Oswego – Fulton area for a while. But there is no snow in sight.
War of 1812 Anniversary Under Way In Oswego
Oswego kicked off a 200th anniversary commemoration on Saturday with the War of 1812 Symposium. The event, at The American Foundry, consisted of a series of lectures which focused on Oswego County’s role in the War of 1812. Several local historians and history buffs attended.
Long-closed Golden Corral to Reopen as Daycare Center
Work could soon be going on inside the closed Golden Corral restaurant on Rt. 481 to turn it into the fifth Little Lukes childcare center.
The site plan for the conversion goes before Fulton’s Planning Commission tonight.
Cong. Owens: Compromise on Budget Cuts, Take No Pay if Gov’t is Shut Down
Owens is now calling on members of Congress to promise that they will take no pay if they decide to shut down government over the lack of a budget.
A Youngster’s Love Of Reading Turns Into Career
After retiring from teaching, Hope Marston embarked on a career as an author of children’s books. She has 32 books to her credit with more on the way. Marston will be the featured speaker at the April 13 meeting of the Oswego Reading Council.

