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Consultant To Meet With Public Wednesday Evening At Oswego High School

November 5, 2008 Steve Yablonski

Earlier this fall, Ray Savarese visited the district to analyze the organization and operation of Oswego High School. He has shared his findings and recommendations with school officials. On Wednesday, he is looking forward to meeting with many of the people he interviewed, and hopes others interested in the high school take advantage of the opportunity to share their views.

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Farnham Rock The Arts Scheduled Thursday

November 5, 2008 Contributor

Farnham Unplugged: Rock The Arts, a music and art benefit for Farnham Family Services will be held Thursday, at 6 p.m. at the American Foundry.

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Hannibal Voters Say No To No Cost Bond Issue

November 5, 2008 Contributor

It was close, but voters in Hannibal turned down a construction project that the district said would cost them exactly zero.Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â Now, the district says it will have to do some of the things on the list and taxpayers will have to pay for them.

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Election Night Blog: Aubertine Leads; Hannibal Bond Fails; Hoefer Wins

November 4, 2008 Contributor

We’re following the elections here, live, until the numbers stop coming.Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â How will Oswego County’s vote compare to the nation’s vote for President?Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â Will Darrel Aubertine or Dave Renzi win the million-dollar State Senate campaign?Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â Those questions and local races are all in our live blog.

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Code Enforcement Officer Admits Theft

November 4, 2008 Nicole Reome

A city employee in the Fulton Code Department has admitted to stealing cash that she received in her office for rental permits and contractor licenses. According to her own statements to police, Rita Higgins says that she has been skimming money for the past two to three years.

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Port, City Officials Updated On Container Terminal System Plan

November 4, 2008 Steve Yablonski

Oswego could become part of a new cargo distribution system currently under development in Nova Scotia by Melford International Terminals. Oswego is “a natural fit,” a Melford official said.

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City of Fulton Employee Charged With Tampering With Records

November 3, 2008 Contributor

An employee of the Fulton Code Enforcement office has been arrested.Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â Rita Higgins is accused of stealing from the office and of changing the office’s records to hide the alleged thefts.

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Siena Poll: Aubertine Holds Lead In Senate Race

November 3, 2008 Contributor

Darrel Aubertine continues to hold a double-digit lead in the 48th district State Senate race, according to a poll released Sunday by Siena College’s Research Institute.Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â The poll shows that Republican challenger Dave Renzi has eaten into the 20-point lead Siena found in September, but his own negatives have risen sharply.

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Project Request Will Be On Ballot In Hannibal

November 3, 2008 Contributor

As voters head to the polls Tuesday to cast a vote in the Presidential Election, the Hannibal Central School District will ask for voter support for the District’s $26.9 million proposed facilities improvement plan. The plan was developed by combining a 98 percent state reimbursement on capital projects with the district’s Expanding our Children’s Education and Learning (EXCEL) Aid to make up the district’s local share.

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Heating Safety Tips Offered

November 2, 2008 Steve Yablonski

As cold weather approaches, people are thinking about how they can heat their homes and not spend a fortune. As fuel costs continue to soar, homeowners are exploring alternative sources of home heating. Fire and health officials have a few safety suggestions to offer.

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