Fulton Daily News
links for 2011-02-22
The Benefits of Eating Insects – WSJ.com Insects are nutritious and easy to raise without harming the environment. They also have a nice nutty taste Open seats at the table Amid dire budget talk, no […]
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Oswego Daily News
Oswego Looks To Reduce Its Carbon Footprint, Save Money
The city has been awarded a New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Energy Efficiency Block Grant for the Climate Smart Communities program. It would help the city to benchmark its current energy use and identify and apply for additional grant opportunities to reduce energy consumption and costs.
Fulton Daily News
links for 2011-02-21
Bayne wins Daytona 500; Cato's Smith finishes seventh Cato native Regan Smith finished seventh and led the race in the final 10 laps before being spun out. He was at or near the front for […]
Oswego Daily News
Oswego Council To Ponder Re-Establishing Mayoral Assistant Position
On Tuesday, the Common Council will review the mayor’s salary and consider the possibility of reinstating the position of mayoral assistant. By March 15, the council must make a recommendation regarding the mayor’s salary for the coming year, according to Council President Ron Kaplewicz. The current salary rate is good through the end of 2011.
Fulton Daily News
City of Fulton Gets Full Value for Home it Rehabbed
The City of Fulton is three-for-three. The third home rehabbed by the city in 2010 sold this week and the city again got the full market value for the home.
The city, under Mayor Ron Woodward, is taking a novel approach to homes seized by the city for failing to pay property taxes.
Fulton Daily News
Weather Notebook For February 18, 2011
There were a few sprinkles around on Thursday. But, thanks to the warm temperatures, no snow – for now.
Oswego Daily News
Gertie’s Resting Place Remains A Mystery
One of the ghosts that beckon divers to the bottom of Lake Ontario is named “Getaway Gertie.” On Feb. 18, 1944 “Getaway Gertie,” a B-24 Liberator bomber went down in the lake somewhere between Nine Mile Point east of the Port City and Port Ontario. Despite the best efforts of many divers over the years, the plane and its crew of eight has never been found.
Oswego Daily News
Report Cards Released For NYS Schools, Districts
The annual report contains some good news for Oswego, according to district officials
Oswego Daily News
Four Oswego Residents Charged With Counterfeiting
The indictment charges Anthony Paris, 20; Kristy Guilds, 24; Jeremy Rowe, 20; and Mitch McQuaid, 20 with the felony offense of conspiracy to manufacture and pass counterfeit currency (10 and 20 dollar Federal Reserve notes) in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 371.
Oswego Daily News
Student Reportedly Admits To Fake Threat At OMS
UPDATED: Earlier today (Feb. 17) an Oswego Middle School student wrote a message on a restroom stall indicating that there was a bomb in the building, according to a district statement sent to OMS parents and staff. School officials immediately instituted a ‘stay in place’ as they prepared to evacuate the building. However, evacuation was not necessary as the student provided the administration with a written admission of guilt, the district said.