Oswego Daily News
Local School Officials Say ‘Let The Public Speak’
It doesn’t matter where someone is from, officials from several districts say. If they want to speak, it’s their right.
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Oswego Daily News
Hoffman To Run For Congress Again
He’s back.
North Country accountant Doug Hoffman will run for Congress this year, seeking to reunite the Republican and Conservative parties and take back the seat lost to a Democrat for the first time since the Civil War.
Oswego Daily News
Attorney: Hoefer’s Right To Free Speech Was ‘Trashed’
When Middletown school board president Will Geiger refused to let Fran Hoefer speak at the March 4 school board meeting, he violated the spirit of Open Meetings Law, according to the state’s expert on the subject. At a press conference today, Civil Rights lawyer Michael Sussman drove home that point even further. He claims the Middletown board and its superintendent (former Oswego superintendent) Dr. Kenneth Eastwood should apologize to Hoefer and invite him back.
Fulton Daily News
RaiderNet Daily: Fulton’s Got Talent
They’re gearing up for a talent show at G. Ray Bodley High School. Also, some students with academic talent do well at a competition, and the boys bowling squad posts a great finish at the state finals.
Oswego Daily News
City Of Oswego’s Parking Ban Ends Tuesday
Mayor Randolph F. Bateman is announcing the suspension of the winter parking restrictions, effective Tuesday, March 9, at 12:01 a.m.
Fulton Daily News
State Regents Could Cut Most Regents Exams Today
The state Board of Regents today may eliminate 13 of 16 Regents exams and end translations into any foreign language other than Spanish.
The only exams left would be one exam each in math, English and science. Exams would be given only once a year. The January and August exams would be eliminated.
Fulton Daily News
Hannibal School Board Passes On Land Buy
The Hannibal school district will say “thanks, but no thanks” to an offer to buy a piece of land that’s been an issue for decades.
The Board of Education last week decided to pass on the offer after months of study.
Oswego Daily News
OHS Student Works Toward Leadership Conference
Aaron Callahan is headed to Washington, DC at the end of the month to attend the National Young Leaders Conference. In the coming weeks, he has a lot of fundraising left. Canale’s Restaurant will help out on March 22.
Fulton Daily News
Soldier, APW Grad, Takes Park In Massive Pacific Military Exercise
For the son of a Sandy Creek-Lacona woman, being an ambassador for peace in a country known for its spicy cuisine, magnificent colorful temples, and lush jungles where deadly cobra snakes are king, was quite an experience recently.
Oswego Daily News
Serious Injury MVA In Oswego Investigated
On Saturday at approximately 11:57 p.m., city police responded to a personal injury motor vehicle accident on Route 481 near Churchill Road in the city of Oswego. A 19-year-old Oswego man is listed in critical condition, and a 21-year-old college student is listed in stable condition. The investigation is continuing