Oswego Daily News
2010 State Of The County
Legislature Chairman Barry Leemann highlights the accomplishments of the previous year. However, more tough challenges are on the horizon, he warns.
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Oswego Daily News
Legislature Chairman Says County “In Good Shape”
He presented the highlights of the previous year in his State of the County Address – and also included a caveat for 2011. “We are aware the economy and the state budget may impact us negatively – but, by how much? We just don’t know!” he said.
Oswego Daily News
Large Fire Strikes White’s Lumber in Pulaski
A huge fire appears to be destroying White’s Lumber on Route 13 in Pulaski.
At least seven fire departments have been called to the scene of the blaze. Route 13 is closed through the area.
If you have photos from the fire and want to share them, share them with us.
Fulton Daily News
RaiderNet Daily: Sectionals Begin
The wrestling and swimming squads prepare for Section III tournaments. Also, a discussion of Valentine’s Day, and how one teacher will spend the February break in another country.
Oswego Daily News
Oswego Grad Murdered in Boston Suburb
An Oswego High School graduate was murdered in her Boston-area home earlier this week, and police say her husband admitted to the killing.
Christina Foote Mulgrave was stabbed many times by her husband, Craig, police allege. She died in their apartment in Haverhill, Massachusetts on Tuesday. Christina Foote graduated from Oswego High School in 1982. She worked as a nurse.
Photo courtesy The Eagle-Tribune.
Fulton Daily News
Legislature Takes Up Nuke Plant Taxes, Pay Raises, Bridges
Oswego County legislators today take up plans that could lead to property taxes being paid on the county’s three nuclear plants.
The plants, all in the town of Scriba, will pay no property taxes until at least 2016 under an agreement with the owners of the nuclear plants. Legislators will consider scrapping that law. Today, they’ll vote on whether to hold a public hearing on the issue, a required step in changing a local law.
Oswego Daily News
Mr. Callahan Goes To Washington
Oswego High School student Aaron Callahanhas been recognized for his leadership abilities and nominated to attend the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. It’s something “close to my heart,” the future public servant said.
Oswego Daily News
Construction Work Gets Under Way In Oswego Schools During February Break
This year, the February break may be much shorter than usual, but that won’t stop a major work effort from getting under way in the Oswego City School District. Work will get started at Oswego Middle School, Leighton Elementary School and Fitzhugh Elementary School as well as continue at Oswego High School.
Fulton Daily News
RaiderNet Daily: FBLA Means Business
Future Business Leaders of America club members clean up with lots of first place finishes at a recent competition — and some will now go on to the state competition. Also, the day’s sports news and commentaries.
Fulton Daily News
School Budget Situation Goes From Bad To ‘Bleak’
School officials from around the region met in Onondaga County Saturday for a breakfast meeting with their state legislators. At the same time, a publication sent to school board members arrived, containing a commentary from the leader of Democrats in the state Legislature, Sheldon Silver. The message from both was clear: Expect cuts in state aid to schools.
“It’s not a surprise, but it’s rather troubling,” said Fulton Superintendent of Schools Bill Lynch.