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Fulton Daily News
The city of Fulton is taking its first steps to make necessary renovations at the Department of Public Works’ new home on Edgarton Street. With consent of the Fulton Common Council, Barton & Loguidice will perform a comprehensive review of the site, looking for code deficiencies. Officials say the assessment is required before any upgrades at the facility will be reimbursable.
Oswego Daily News
Oswego Wire Announces Downsizing; More Than Half of Local Employee Base Facing Layoff
Employees at Oswego Wire Inc., learned Monday that the company is downsizing and moving the production of some of its bare wire products to operations in Indiana. As a result, more than half of the current workforce will be laid off by Sept. 29.
Oswego Daily News
Oswego School District Implements Notification System To Alert Parents
The Oswego City School District has signed on with SchoolMessenger, a California-based company that provides notification services for parental outreach and student communications for K-12 Education. The system is programmed to call the phone number of parents for a variety of reasons that impact the safety and academic performance of your students.
Fulton Daily News
National Grid Bringing In Extra Crews To Boost Restoration Efforts
National Grid is bringing in extra crews from outside of Central New York this morning in an effort to restore power for those who are still without power from the storm that blew through the area early Monday. Restoration efforts were strong through the day Monday, however. Working around the clock, company employees managed to bring the number of customers without power down from approximately 100,000 customers to approximately 20,000.
Fulton Daily News
Without Additional Pre-K Students, Fulton Will Have To Return State Dollars
The benefit of additional state aid for the Universal Pre-Kindergarten program in Fulton may soon be lost if the district doesn’t receive a few more students. The district has to enroll 162 students by Oct. 1 or cut a refund check to the state for a portion of state aid money received for the 2008-09 school year. As of Friday, the district was approximately a dozen students short of that goal.
Oswego Daily News
Board Members Draw Up List Of Traits Superintendent Should Have
The new school chief should be someone with knowledge of, an interest in and a history with the Oswego community, the board said. They are also looking for a person who is upfront and honest, is a strong disciplinarian, a good communicator, trustworthy, and credible, among other attributes.
Fulton Daily News
Oswego County DSS Asks NYS to Review Agency Records
Oswego County child welfare workers had been inside the home of Erin Maxwell at some point before her death, which police call a homicide. Oswego County officials say that while the home was in bad condition, it did not meet the requirements for pulling the child from the home. Now, under scrutiny after the 11 year old girl’s death, the county is asking the state to investigate to see if it did everything by the book.
Fulton Daily News
Parish Man Accused Of Stealing From Doughnut Store
A Parish man’s alleged attempt to separate the dough from the doughnuts has landed him in jail.
Fulton Daily News
Thousands Without Power After Hurricane Ike Remnants Blow Through CNY
The remnants of Hurricane Ike blew through Central New York overnight, knocking out power and bringing down trees and limbs. An estimated 100,000 customers are without power in Central New York this morning.
Fulton Daily News
County SPCA Seeks Help Fostering Cats
The recent influx of cats, and several other animals, from one site in Palermo has severely over-taxed the organization’s resources. Donations of cash, cat box filler or food would be appreciated. Also, any who would like to be considered as a foster home is urged to call 342-3050 or email [email protected] for more information.

