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Oswego Council To Consider Kan Jam Request

April 21, 2010 Steve Yablonski

At this week’s meeting of the Physical Services Committee, councilors paved the way for a league for a new sport to take the field in Oswego this summer. The organizer requested use of space in Fort Ontario Park for an organized league in a recreational game called Kan Jam.

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Contingency Budget for Fulton Schools Would Be Lower, Would Lower The Boom on Community Groups

April 21, 2010 Contributor

On any average night, Fulton school buildings are alive with activity. A youth sports league team may be practicing on school district fields. A Neighborhood Watch group or Girl Scout troop may be meeting in a classroom. A volleyball league may be playing in an elementary school gym.

None of these groups is a part of the Fulton City School District, yet each one has a stake in the outcome of next month’s budget vote.

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SAFER Grant Debate Continues To Burn

April 21, 2010 Steve Yablonski

The grant could save the city thousands. However, in year three of the grant, the city’s share would be more than $729,000. The city would also have to fund the additional firefighters after that; or it could lay them off after the grant is done.Â Whether to find ways to make up the revenue has been a hot button issue between councilors and the fire department.

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Fulton Lions White Cane Days April 29-30

April 20, 2010 ChirelloMarketing

Members of the Fulton Lions Club will be stationed at retail establishments throughout Fulton For White Cane Days from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., April 29 to 30, to accept donations for the clubâ€™s efforts […]

Six Running For Hannibal Board of Education

April 20, 2010 Contributor

Six people want the often-thankless job of serving on the Hannibal Board of Education. The list includes two men who have served on the board in the past. It does not include the two board members whose terms are up this year.

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Mary Vanouse Named Women In Business Champion

April 19, 2010 Steve Yablonski

She topped all nominees in the 34-county Syracuse District, and was also the winner at the Region II level, which included competing against finalists from all of New York State, New Jersey and Puerto Rico. She is being recognized for her efforts to support women in small business.

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Oswego Moves Ahead With West Side Sewer Project

April 19, 2010 Steve Yablonski

The Administrative Services Committee approved funding for professional services for the project. The DPW commissioner was also authorized to rentÂ a sewer main cleaning machine for the months of June through August with the option for September, and the employment of additional personnel for the same period to augment the workforce to conduct the required sewer main cleaning for the smoke testing and television inspection contract. The full council will vote on the matter next week.

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Fulton Schools Planning to Save More Money on Energy

April 19, 2010 Contributor

It’s an offer the Fulton City School District can’t turn down.

An energy savings firm has finished its analysis of the district’s buildings and concludes it can save Fulton taxpayers $3.3 million over 18 years.

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Autism Event Planned â€“ Walkers, Volunteers Needed

April 18, 2010 Steve Yablonski

An event designed to draw attention to the plight of autism victims in Oswego County is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at Leighton Elementary School. The Oswego County Autism Task Force seeks to provide information that enhances the lives of those touched by Autism Spectrum Disorders in our community.

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Coast Guard Rescues Two From Breakwall

April 18, 2010 Contributor

Coast Guard Station Oswego rescued a man and a woman from the west breakwall in Oswego Harbor on Saturday. “They were walking along the breakwall when they fell in the water from six-foot waves,” said Machinery Technician 2nd Class Jason Furman, Station Oswego, Officer-of-the-day. “They were able to climb up the rocks and cling to the wall until we arrived.”

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