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Scene Around Town: New Interpretive Plaque Placed At Battle Island

November 17, 2009 Steve Yablonski

<p>New Interpretive Plaque Placed At Battle Island</p>

The new interpretive plaque about the battle at Battle Island was recently installed at Battle Island Golf Course. The interpretive panel was designed by Rich LaCrosse of Fort Ontario, with help from the curatorial staff at Peebles Island (near Albany).Ã‚Â It commemorates the little known battle won by 300 colonial bateauxmen under Captain John Bradstreet over 700 French and Indians on July 3, 1756.

After the successful re-enactment on the 250th anniversary of the battle in 2006, it became apparent that an interpretive panel was needed to let people know what happened, LaCrosse noted.

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Hoffman: I’m ‘Unconceding’

November 17, 2009 Contributor

Doug Hoffman takes it back.

With the margin of votes between him and Democratic candidate for Congress Bill Owens shrinking, he told conservative radio and TV talk host Glenn Beck Monday that “if I knew this information at the election night, I would not have conceded.”

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Committee In Hannibal Will Examine JROTC

November 17, 2009 Contributor

The logos of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps of the five military services.

Spurred by the military experience of one of its board members, Hannibal’s Board of Education will study whether to set up a Junior ROTC program at the high school.

Board member Randy Siver, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, is advocating the idea. “It’s a great thing,” he said recently.

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H1N1 Flu Outbreak Still Running Strong In County

November 17, 2009 Contributor

School districts around the county have been asked to consider holding flu vaccine clinics for their students, but the man in charge of the effort says it’s impossible to say when they’ll be able to hold those clinics.

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RaiderNet Daily: All League Soccer Stars

November 17, 2009 Contributor

Today inside Fulton’s G. Ray Bodley High School, student journalists tell us that 9 members of the varsity soccer team have earned All-League honors.Ã‚Â Also, Kristina Dopp shows how her early struggles with some courses can be turned around.Ã‚Â There’s Carson’s forecast, the morning announcements and more.

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Photo Gallery: Can Drive Spills Over A 10-Wheeler’s Bed

November 17, 2009 Contributor

How many cans does it take to fill a 10-wheeled dump truck?

The Hannibal Band Boosters have a pretty good idea. How about 18,801?

See a full gallery of photos of the collection effort.

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Jones Returns To Court Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Sentenced To Maximum

November 16, 2009 Steve Yablonski

Judges denies defense lawyer’s motion to set aside the jury’s verdict. He sentenced Alan Jones to the maximum for causing the death of Erin Maxwell last summer. The defense vows to file an appeal with a higher court.

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RaiderNet Daily: Financial Aid Night; Runner Places at States; Wrestling Begins

November 16, 2009 Contributor

Today, student journalists tell us that wrestling season has begun.Ã‚Â Also, a high school runner places among the best in the state; financial aid night is coming; a pair of columns on the need for manners; a photographic look at progress on the high school building project, and more.

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The IRS Is Hunting For 21 Local Folks — To Give Them A Refund

November 16, 2009 Contributor

Hey, Daisy Ruiz of Fulton — the government’s looking for you. Edward Demm of Oswego, they’re looking for you, too, along with Linda Bristol of Pulaski, Keith and Carol Britton of Williamstown and Gaehnewrawenedya Printup of Pennellville.

It’s nothing bad; in fact, it’s good news.

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Police Charge Oswego Man With Using Another Man’s Credit Card Info

November 16, 2009 Contributor

Francis J. Ehman, in a mugshot provided by State Police.

An Oswego man is charged with a felony for allegedly using another man’s credit card number to make a purchase.

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