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Oswego Health Plans $17 Million Renovation of Former Lee Memorial Hospital to Fill Building with Services

May 7, 2010 Contributor

Oswego Health CEO Ann Gilpin explains expansion plans for the former Lee Memorial Hospital while video screens show drawings of the work to be done.

Oswego Health plans to turn the former Lee Memorial Hospital building into what its CEO calls “a shining star” of health care for the community.

CEO Ann Gilpin unveiled plans for a $17 million renovation of the building, which Oswego Health uses now for an urgent care center and some health services.

When the work is complete, the entire building will be in use.

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OHS Student Shares Experience At Leaders Conference

May 7, 2010 Contributor

Since his return from the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, DC, Aaron Callahan has spoken at several local organizations and clubs about his experience. He has also been honored by the state assembly.

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Committee Clears The Way For Tall Ships, Midway

May 7, 2010 Steve Yablonski

At its meeting this week, the Physical Services Committee paved the way for three tall ships to visit the Port City next month. The full council will also consider allowing Harborfest to use the same location as last year for its midway.

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RaiderNet Daily: Gone4Ever

May 6, 2010 Contributor

The tragedy of drinking, driving and dying is on display at the high school this week,Â with the exhibit called Gone4Ever telling the stories of young men and women whose lives ended because of alcohol.Â Also today, a Raider pitcher tosses a gem and it might be a school record.

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Roman Confirmed as County Court Judge

May 6, 2010 Contributor

Governor David A. Paterson today announced that the Honorable David J. Roman was confirmed by the New York State Senate on Tuesday, May 4, 2010. Governor Paterson nominated Judge Roman last month to fill an interim vacancy in Oswego County Court.

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Cleanup of Former Fulton Mall Property to Resume

May 6, 2010 Contributor

The cleanup of pollution at the former Fulton Mall site on the city’s north side can resume, now that city lawmakers have approved an increase in the cost of the work.

Lawmakers this week authorized the Mayor to sign a change order increasing the cost of the work at the site from $85,000 to $130,000.Â All of the cost of the project will be paid by state or federal grants.

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Public Hearings Set on Tentative Tax Pact

May 6, 2010 Steve Yablonski

The residents of the Oswego City School District and town of Scriba will have the opportunity to comment on the tentative tax agreement between local school â€“ government officials and the Nine Mile Point I nuclear facility.

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Students Get A Taste Of Job Interview Process

May 6, 2010 Steve Yablonski

Several Oswego High School students got a taste of the job interview process Wednesday in the school’s Media Center. Dozens of local professionals volunteered to conduct mock interviews to help prepare students for college and job interviews. One OHS grad returned to take part in the project again – this time, as the interviewer.

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Chirello Keynote Speaker at 2010 Morrisville Journalism Convocation

May 5, 2010 ChirelloMarketing

Steve Chirello, owner, Steve Chirello Advertising, was the keynote speaker for the April 30 Journalism Convocation at SUNY Morrisville. â€œIt was extremely gratifying to return to Morrisville and have the honor of addressing the journalism […]

Fulton School Budget Gets Public Hearing Tonight

May 5, 2010 Contributor

The Fulton City School District’s proposed budget for 2010-11 is the subject of a public hearing tonight. The hearing takes place at 7:00 p.m. at Fairgrieve Elementary School. The proposed budget spends $60.8 million.Â That’s […]