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Broadcaster Bob Gessner Dies In Florida; Left Legacy Of Local Programming

December 7, 2009 Contributor

Bob Gessner fell in love with Oswego’s lake and stayed here long enough to see the things he loved about radio fall away.Ã‚Â Gessner owned Oswego’s WSGO-AM until the mid 1990’s and built its FM sister — the last local radio station owners in Oswego County.Ã‚Â He believed in local issues and put local ideas and local people on the air.Ã‚Â Gessner died over the weekend, but the people who worked for him — including his daughter — say his impact will always be felt.

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Grassroots Group To Explore Local Paranormal Events

December 7, 2009 Steve Yablonski

Port City resident Tracy DeCann has begun a group to examine all sorts of unexplained activity. The Oswego Paranormal Research Society will allow anyone to examine all sorts of paranormal events Ã¢â‚¬â€œ from a scientific perspective. Membership is free.

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Oswego Board of Ed Member Wants District To Own Building On Its Property

December 4, 2009 Contributor

One Oswego Board of Education member wants the district to take ownership of a concession stand building that’s been on district property for many years.

The building belongs to the Buc Boosters booster club.

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Fulton Starts Christmas With Tree Lighting

December 4, 2009 Contributor

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The spirit of Christmas was on display in Fulton Thursday night at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting celebration.Ã‚Â There was music, crafts, snacks…and Santa, too.Ã‚Â We’ve got a gallery of photos.

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Oswego Lights Up For The Holidays

December 4, 2009 Steve Yablonski

Hundreds braved the chilly temperatures and brisk winds for the annual ceremony. The city’s holiday tree was lit Thursday night in Civic Plaza. The winners of the scholastic holiday poem contest were announced. And, Santa greeted dozens of youngsters eager to tell him their Christmas wish lists.

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Legislature Cuts Budget Deficit, But Leaves Schools Alone…This Year

December 3, 2009 Contributor

<p>The New York State Senate chambers. Photo courtesy of the NYS Senate.</p>

State Senators Wednesday filled most of a big gap in the state budget without hurting this year’s local school district budgets, but took a chunk out of next year’s budget in the process.

The Senate approved a $2.7 billion deficit reduction plan that the Assembly had approved in an overnight session that stretched into Wednesday morning.

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Grosso Joins Fulton, Phoenix Medicine Place Pharmacies

December 3, 2009 ChirelloMarketing

Pharmacist Anthony Grosso has joined the Fulton Medicine Place, 360 W. 1st St. S., and The Medicine Place, 464 Main St., Phoenix pharmacies, it was announced by Frank Badagnani, co-owner of both pharmacies. Ã¢â‚¬Å“WeÃ¢â‚¬â„¢re delighted […]

Armory Move Tabled In Oswego

December 3, 2009 Steve Yablonski

At its last meeting, the Common Council was set to turn over the deed to the Armory to the YMCA.

However, councilors wanted some additional information and more specific wording added to the resolution.

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Fulton Okays Combining Two Jobs Into One; Sets Budget Hearing Date

December 3, 2009 Contributor

Fulton city lawmakers this week approved blending the jobs of City Clerk and City Chamberlain into one.

Current Chamberlain Jim Laboda will take the combined job.

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Do This Tonight: Fulton’s Christmas Tree Lighting

December 3, 2009 Contributor

‘Tis the season.Ã‚Â If steady rain doesn’t get you into the holiday mood, here’s how you can give it a jumpstart.Ã‚Â Head down to the Fulton Municipal Building tonight for the annual Tree Lighting Jubilee.Ã‚Â Santa will be there for the kids, there’ll be snacks and holiday music.Ã‚Â Click the story for the full details.Ã‚Â Ho ho ho!

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