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Council To Consider Requests For Use Of Public Space

June 19, 2008 Steve Yablonski

Among the requests sent to the full council for consideration were use of Breitbeck Park for the Novelis 10K Run and use of parking spaces on West Second Street for a fund-raiser breakfast for the United Way’s Success by 6 program.

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Former Legislators Sue Local Newspaper, Reporter

June 18, 2008 Nicole Reome

Two former Oswego County legislators are suing a Fulton-based newspaper, claiming that the paper slanted articles to favor the promotion of a county employee who was involved in a relationship with one of the paper’s reporters.

To read the entire complaint, click HERE.

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Council Approves New Law For Outdoor Fires With Fewer Fees

June 18, 2008 Nicole Reome

The Fulton Common Council approved a set of rules that will allow most residents to obtain a permit to have recreational fireplaces in their yards this year. Ultimately, those permits will be made available without the fees that were originally proposed.

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ItÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s Official: Hannibal Seals Spending Plan For 2008-09

June 18, 2008 Nicole Reome

The results are official. Hannibal Central School District’s $25 million budget was approved at the polls Tuesday by 52 votes. Based on Tuesday’s results, Superintendent Michael DiFabio said that he learned a lesson this year about the importance of telling residents how important it is to get out and vote.

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AG CuomoÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s Community Partnership Initiative Brings College Loan Awareness To Oswego

June 18, 2008 Contributor

Assistant Attorney General Carolyn Fast met with members of the Oswego Rotary Club on Tuesday as part of Attorney General Andrew M. CuomoÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s groundbreaking statewide educational initiative alerting families to pitfalls and new protections regarding the student loan industry.

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Oswego Welcomes Grande Mariner

June 18, 2008 Contributor

Fred Crisafulli, director of Tourism for the city of Oswego, recently welcomed visitors from aboard the Grande Mariner.

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Marilyn Rowsey Dirk Elected NY State President Of DUV

June 18, 2008 Contributor

At theÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â 117th convention for the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Oswego’s Marilyn Rowsey DirkÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â had the honor and priviledge to be chosen president for the state of New York.

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Izyk Receives $150,000 ROTC Scholarship

June 18, 2008 Contributor

Oswego High School senior Austin Izyk was awarded with a five-year ROTC Scholarship.

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MenÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s Health Fair Set June 21 At Hospital

June 18, 2008 Contributor

A.L. Lee Memorial Hospital is hosting a MenÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s Health Fair June 21, from 11 a.m. ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬Å“ 2 p.m. in Conference Room A and adjacent areas.

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Harborfest Offers Sneak Preview Of 2008 Programming

June 17, 2008 Contributor

HarborfestÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s Programming Committee and GS Steamers are giving you the chance to plan ahead for this yearÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s festival.

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