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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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Oswego County Mourns the Loss of Former Sheriff

November 24, 2008 Nicole Reome

Former Oswego County Sheriff Charles F. Nellis died Saturday morning at this home in Parish. Nellis served as Oswego County Sheriff from 1984 through 1998, retiring after four terms in office. Those who worked with him remember Nellis as honest and fair, with a great sense of humor and a compassionate side for children and those less fortunate.

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City Looks To Take Over Firefighters’ Museum

November 24, 2008 Steve Yablonski

According to a tentative resolution, the city would add the museum to its insurance policy for property insurance and would be responsible for liability coverage under the city’s self insurance program. The museum’s board of directors and Benevolent Association of Firefighters would continue to maintain insurance on the contents of the building.

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Crist Ready To Take On Responsibility Of Superintendent

November 21, 2008 Steve Yablonski

One of his possible first tasks could be finding a buyer for the Education Center. The issue is likely to be a major topic at the December board of education meeting.

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Police Charge Mexico Man In Connection With Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash

November 21, 2008 Contributor

Members of the Oswego County SheriffÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s Office have arrested Alexander D. Naugle, 21, of 319 West Stone Road, Mexico, charging him with three misdemeanor counts of first-degree unlawfully dealing with a child, a class-A misdemeanor. Police said the arrest is the result of the ongoing investigation of a traffic fatality that occurred on West Stone Road in the town of New Haven Nov. 11.

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Oswego School District To Name Local Man New Superintendent

November 21, 2008 Steve Yablonski

Bill Crist is expected to be named the district’s new superintendent at next month’s board of education meeting. The 1976 graduate of OHS was offered the position and accepted the offer, according to Dave White, school board president.

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