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Police: Oswego Man Used Sword On Victim

July 14, 2008 Contributor

Police say an Oswego man tried to solve a case of road rage with a samurai sword. The Oswego County Sheriff’s Department gives this version of events: William B. Russell, 19, of 348 County Route […]

Fulton Man Accused Of Hit-and-Run Of Neighbor’s Child

July 14, 2008 Contributor

A Fulton man’s accused of running into a teenager with his car, then driving away. The Oswego County Sheriff’s Department says Pedro Lugo, 65, of 33 Somers Drive, drove onto the shoulder of Somers Drive. […]

‘Pedal For Medals’ For Special Olympics Benefits From Oswego Bikers’ Efforts

July 14, 2008 Contributor

Two Oswego City School District employees decided they were going to make a difference and commit to riding their bikes 300 miles over a four-day period in an effort to help kids.

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Fulton Performance Scores Showing Gains, Officials Say

July 14, 2008 Nicole Reome

Fulton city school district continues to work on initiatives to raise performance levels in English/language arts and math to meet the standards set by the state of New York. While gains have been made, officials say the district continues to press forward.

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Youth Court’s Newest Members Ready To Take The Bench

July 14, 2008 Steve Yablonski

The newest members of Youth Court trained all last week before taking their bar exam. The will officially be sworn in during a ceremony in the near future.

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Geitner Named Director of Student Support Programs

July 11, 2008 Contributor

During the recent meeting of the Fulton Board of Education, Fulton Junior High School Assistant Principal Geri Geitner was appointed to the position of Director of Student Support Programs. Geitner will begin her new responsibilities once the search for a new assistant principal is complete.

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Oswego School Board Meets Tuesday

July 11, 2008 Contributor

The Oswego City School District Board of Education will meet Tuesday at the Oswego High School Ralph M. Faust Theatre for the Performing Arts.

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County Supports State Efforts For Property-Tax Relief

July 11, 2008 Nicole Reome

Oswego County has officially lent its support to the findings of the state Commission on Property Tax Relief and has urged the state legislature to examine those findings and follow through with sound recommendations for property tax relief in New York State.

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County Lifts Sales-Tax Cap On Gasoline Sales

July 11, 2008 Nicole Reome

Though the decision was not unanimous, Oswego County lawmakers decided Thursday to lift a two-year-old sales-tax cap on gasoline. Now, officials are waiting for the revenue stream that is anticipated once the change goes into effect.

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Committee Approves Merchants’ Request For Downtown Event

July 11, 2008 Steve Yablonski

A group of business owners wants to have a two-piece band perform in Civic Plaza during Harborfest to attract more people downtown. The full council will consider the request Monday night.

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Meet Cedar! –
Oswego County Announces New Accelerant Detection K-9

May 22, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Fire Coordinator’s Office welcomes Cedar, its new accelerant detection K-9, to its team. Cedar is a three-year-old English yellow lab who started helping with fire investigations earlier this month. [...]
State Police Investigate Fatal House Fire In Richland

May 22, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The New York State Police are investigating a fatal residential structure fire that occurred on May 21, 2026, at approximately 4:26 a.m. at 870 County Route 41 in the town of Richland. [...]
Mexico Central School District Budget Vote Results

May 20, 2026

Proposition 1: The Budget Yes: 382 No: 194 Proposition 2: Student Transport Vehicles Yes: 420 No: 157 Board of Election (Elect 3, three-year terms) Amanda McIntyre: 445 Darlene Upcraft: 435 Kevin L. Gates: 393 Holly [...]