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County Seeks Additional Wireless Revenues To Develop Statewide Communications Network

November 28, 2008 Nicole Reome

Oswego County is looking for the stateÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s cooperation in the development of a new comprehensive statewide interoperable communication network. To do that, a resolution has been presented, asking the state to tap the funding that is already collected through a Wireless Communications Service surcharge that the state imposes on cellular telephone bills.

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Daughter Creates CD In Memory Of Her Musical Father

November 28, 2008 Contributor

Well-known bluegrass musician Andy Pawlenko of Hannibal died a year ago.Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â But his daughter doesn’t want his music to ever pass from memory.

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Pair Charged In Connection With Burglaries

November 27, 2008 Contributor

On Nov. 25, the New York State Police arrested Anthony W. Burk, 19, of 2284 County Route 37, Lot-29, West Monroe, and Sean W. Lowe, 20, of 7 Railroad St., Parish, for third-degree burglary.

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Emergency Communications Study Under Way

November 26, 2008 Nicole Reome

The first step in the process required to improve Oswego CountyÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s emergency communications system is well underway. This week, Oswego County E-911 director Michael Allen provided the Public Safety and Emergency Services Committee with an update on that project.

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School Chief Highlights ‘Great Things’ In District

November 26, 2008 Steve Yablonski

There are “some great things that are happening in the school district on a regular basis.” And, Superintendent Bill Crist said they deserve recognition. He cited several examples ranging from academics to the OHS newspaper to sports and music.

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Fire Training Center Close To Winter Shut-Down

November 25, 2008 Nicole Reome

The Oswego County fire training school is up and running, helping firefighters prepare for the experiences they will meet in the field. Fire Coordinator John Hinds says the county is preparing for the winter shut down and looking forward to the spring, when it will resume its efforts to work out the bugs at the facility and welcome new groups of students.

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Revote On Capital Project Comes With Board Guarantee: No Local Expense

November 25, 2008 Contributor

The Hannibal Board of Education has announced its decision to put the district’s proposed capital project up for a second vote. The vote will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Jan. 21, 2009 and comes with a guarantee from the Hannibal Board of Education that the project will be delivered with no local expense.

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Higgins Case Moved To December

November 25, 2008 Nicole Reome

The Fulton code enforcement officer who was arrested Nov. 3 for allegedly skimming money she received for rental permits and contractor licenses will return to court next month. Rita Higgins, 57, of West Fourth Street South, Fulton, was scheduled to make an appearance in Fulton City Court Friday. The case has been adjourned to Dec. 12.

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College Student Official Seeks More Communication With City

November 25, 2008 Steve Yablonski

The difficult economic times are a big reason why there should be more communication between the college and the city, according to Daniel Nau, the president of the college’s Student Association.

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Police Arrest Two For Tampering With Food

November 24, 2008 Contributor

Fulton police concluded their investigation into a complaint of food tampering at a local restaurant, making two arrests. Philip F. Dunbar, 30, and Jeremy M. Hankey, 25, both of Fulton, were charged with single counts of third-degree criminal tampering for allegedly spitting into food that was served to a police officer at McDonalds in Fulton. Both are due back in Fulton City Court Dec. 4.

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