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Fulton Public Library’s Elevator Project Begins
Ground was broken Friday, September 25, on the river side of the 1905 Carnegie structure, to build a four-story elevator tower on the rear of the building. “The project will be completed in two sections,†Library Director Penny Kerfien said. “The first part of the project will be to construct the tower, on the river side of the building, from ground level to the roof.â€Â
Oswego Native Spearheads Charity Run In Afghanistan
What better way to motivate someone than to let them know they have the opportunity to help others?
Army Maj. Anthony Clemente said the idea for adding the charitable donations was inspired by his father. A retired Army major who served for 30 years, Clemente’s father lost his fight against lymphoma and liver cancer.
Oswego Health: Steps You Can Take To Avoid the H1N1 Flu
While only a small number of local residents have become ill with suspect cases of the H1N1 flu, Oswego Health’s vice president for medical affairs Renato Mandanas, M.D., said that there are simple steps that can be taken to avoid the illness.
Great Pumpkins Abound In Port City
This year’s winner was 1,219.5. In 2007 there was a record-setting 1,405.5 pounder. Still, this year saw 38 pumpkins entered, with five topping the 1,000-pound plateau.
RaiderNet Daily: Fulton vs. Fowler
Poll: Race To Replace McHugh Is Wide Open
Scene Around Town: Halloween Parade Held At Market
Spider-Man was in town Thursday evening at the annual Oswego Farmers’ Market to take part in the children’s Halloween parade. Children in costume, 12 and under, received a free goodie bag of Halloween treats. The market’s official wizard paraded the costumed youngsters around the market and back to the grandstand to receive their goodies.
County Ready To Combat Flu Season
The Oswego County Health Department held its first seasonal flu clinic Sept. 21. The second was held Wednesday. Additional clinics will be scheduled for Swine Flu (H1N1) vaccination when the vaccine becomes available.
Grand Jury: Trooper’s Shooting Of A Man Was Justified
An Oswego County grand jury has cleared a State Trooper who shot to death a man at a traffic stop in Mexico in August.
The grand jury found Trooper Paul Darmody-Latham’s actions were justified.