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Fulton Fire Department Thanks Community Supporters

January 30, 2019 Mikayla Kemp

With the implementation of the Community Risk Reduction (CRR) initiative, Fulton Fire Department reached out to community stakeholders for help in achieving their overall goal: “to reduce the risk of fire, rescue, and medical events in our community by being involved, relevant, and engaged,” Chief Eiffe said. With strong response, the largest financial support as of yet came as a $5,000 donation from Pathfinder Bank.

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Oswego Daily News

Castaloop USA Becomes Port Of Oswego Authority Partner

January 30, 2019 Site Administrator

The board of Directors for the Oswego Port Authority and Castaloop USA Inc. are pleased to announce today (January 30) a strategic alliance in the Port of Oswego’s continued growth and commitment to service the Greater Northern New York region.

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FCSD: Threat to High School Not Credible

January 30, 2019 Mikayla Kemp

Principal Donna Parkhurst said a threatening Facebook post on a personal page of one of the district’s students was brought to the attention of school officials. Ultimately, law enforcement determined the student did not have the intent nor the ability to cause harm to students, staff, or the school community, she continued.

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Oswego Daily News

Council Approves Reduction In Oswego’s Sewer Rates

January 29, 2019 Steve Yablonski

Flat rate users will see a $200 annual reduction in the city sewer bill starting this year. Councilors also acted on several other items at Monday’s meeting

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Developer Irked Over Picket At Cahill Building

January 29, 2019 Steve Yablonski

Local businessman/developer Anthony Pauldine is upset. And, Monday night, he told the Common Council so. Developing and restoring buildings in his hometown is “intensely satisfying” and is his “passion,” he told the councilors. He was upset over a picket at the Cahill Building, which he had renovated.

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Kingsford Teacher Models Respect For Others, Aims To Donate Kidney

January 29, 2019 Submitted article

Kingsford Park Elementary students were recently celebrated because they have shown respectfulness throughout the month of January, but it was a generous display of respect outside of the classroom that made kindergarten teacher Robin Tryon a school hero.

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Oswego Daily News

Shineman Foundation, Oswego County Fund Free Online Job Prep Courses

January 28, 2019 Contributor

Oswego County residents can get free job skills training online as part of “Skill-Up Oswego County 2.0,” an initiative of the Oswego County Workforce Development Board. The online classes are funded by a grant from the Richard S. Shineman Foundation and by the Oswego County Department of Social Services.

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Troopers Investigate Head-On Crash

January 27, 2019 Site Administrator

State Police are investigating a two-vehicle head-on crash that occurred at approximately 5 p.m. Sunday (January 27) on County Route 10 in the town of Schroeppel. The victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said. The investigation is continuing.

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Fulton Legislator Won’t Seek Re-Election

January 25, 2019 Steve Yablonski

During my campaign for election to the Oswego County Legislature in the 25th District in 2013, I made promises to the voters. (That included) to put a 3-term limit on myself.

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Oswego Daily News

Port City’s Credit Rating Upgraded

January 25, 2019 Site Administrator

Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow announced today (January 25) that the city of Oswego’s credit rating is being upgraded from A2 to A1, reflecting a strong and improving financial position, supported by conservative budgeting, new fiscal policies, a positive economic outlook and steady tax base growth.

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