Oswego Daily News
Debate Continues On Oswego School Budget Plan
The board of education weighs the pros and cons of the superintendent’s plan, which includes closing an elementary school. Some board members push for other options.
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Fulton Daily News
Fulton Standoff Ends Peacefully
A Fulton man who got into a fight at home ran off before police could talk to him, according to police. He came home later and locked police out of the home for several hours.
Fulton Daily News
RaiderNet Daily: Test Results
Opinions differ on whether cutting Regents exams would be a good thing or a bad thing. Students like the idea of fewer tests; teachers are less certain. Also: see who was wearin’ the Green on St. Patrick’s Day. And a commentary on why it’s a bad idea to coast through your senior year.
Fulton Daily News
Cheers For Students, Criticism For Teachers’ Union As Hannibal Meets On Its School Budget Deficit
Hannibal taxpayers praised students and denounced the teachers’ union as the district explained again why it may have to cut jobs, sports and music; raise taxes by a large amount; or both.
Several dozen students sat directly in front of the Board of Education, taking up the first five rows of the auditorium. They all wore white t-shirts that bore their new organization’s name: SOS, for “Save Our School”.
Oswego Daily News
Rudy’s Opening Heralds Unofficial Start Of Spring
No need to search for a robin. Don’t bother glancing at the calendar. Rudy’s is open for the season once more. That means spring has arrived and summer isn’t far away!
Oswego Daily News
Hudson River Plane Crash Survivor Shares Story Of Hope
The United Way of Greater Oswego County gathered Wednesday to thank all the volunteers who help the county “Live United.” The annual meeting also featured an inspirational message about how teamwork can save lives. The guest speaker, Dave Sanderson, told how teamwork helped him and others survive an emergency landing in the Hudson River.
Fulton Daily News
RaiderNet Daily: Concert Night
It’s concert night at G. Ray Bodley. The Women’s and Concert choirs hold their Music In Our Schools Month concerts tonight. Also — go behind the scenes at the Junior Fashion Show and read commentaries on St. Patrick’s Day.
Fulton Daily News
Fulton Schools’ Contingency Budget Would Force Deeper Cuts
If voters say no to the Fulton school district’s proposed budget this May, they could force the district into the rare position of having to adopt a contingency budget that is lower than the proposed budget.
Fulton Daily News
State Criticizes Fulton Board of Assessment Review
A report from the state Comptroller’s office finds that two members of the Fulton Board of Assessment Review were more successful in appealing their property assessments than the average citizens who came before the board to argue for reductions.
Fulton Mayor Ron Woodward agreed with the report’s recommendations but added that the report pointed out no wrongdoing. “They said there was nothing criminal,” he said.
Oswego Daily News
Oswego Superintendent Unveils Budget Plan With 2.5% Tax Levy Hike, 59.4 Job Cuts
Superintendent of schools Bill Crist presented his proposed spending plan for 2010-11 to the board of education Tuesday night. The $74.4 million budget increases the tax levy by 2.5 percent – and includes moving the central offices into the Leighton school building. Leighton’s students would be dispersed to the other four remaining elementary schools and Oswego Middle School. The plan would also cut 59.4 full-time positions, district wide.