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RaiderNet Is Back For The New School Year!

September 19, 2018 Contributor

Today’s News: Do students sleep enough?; Spirit Week off to a great start; Sports updates from football, cheerleading, boys soccer and volleyball; and more in today’s edition of The Raider – written by students in the GR Bodley Journalism Club and Journalism class. And, don’t forget that you can submit pictures to the yearbook at #grbyb or by e-mailing them to [email protected]

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Syracuse Man Charged With Violating An Order Of Protection

September 19, 2018 Site Administrator

State Police arrested Chad Chapman, 33, from Syracuse, for Criminal Contempt 1st degree, a class “E” felony and Harassment 2nd degree, a violation, following a domestic incident that occurred Sunday in the Village Green Community parking lot. He is accused of violating an Oswego County Family Court Order of Protection during a altercation with the protected party.

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Schumer and Gillibrand Announce $95,362 For Williamstown VFD

September 19, 2018 Contributor

The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and will be used to replace 15 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) devices, which help firefighters breathe clean air. The department’s current SCBAs are 18 years old.

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Emotions Run High As Neighborhood Battles Against House ‘Unfit for Occupancy’

September 19, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

An entire first ward neighborhood took a stand at Tuesday’s (Sept 18) regular meeting of the Fulton Common Council. One by one, neighbors of West Second Street South in Fulton addressed their pressing concerns with one troublesome house in their area. They detailed the drastic loss of quality of life in their neighborhood, all alleged to stem from one property: an owner-occupied multi-family unit that has been without water and power for months.

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The Fort Ontario National Landmark Committee will sponsor a rally Nov. 12 to generate support for elevating Fort Ontario and the Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter Museum to National Monument status.

Katko Applauds Senate Passage Of Fort Ontario Legislation, Urges President To Sign Into Law

September 18, 2018 Site Administrator

Following unanimous passage in the U.S. Senate this evening of The Fort Ontario Study Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation introduced in the House by U.S. Rep. John Katko, the Congressman released the following statement: “Fort Ontario and Safe Haven National Refugee Shelter are treasures in our community, and testament to the important role of Central New York in our nation’s history. The Fort Ontario Study Act has been among my top priorities since coming to Congress in 2015,” said Katko.

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Former Granby Animal Control Officer Arrested For Animal Cruelty

September 18, 2018 Contributor

State Police arrested Samantha J. Rizzo, 46, from 64 Country Lane, Fulton, for Animal Cruelty (Agriculture and Markets Law § 353), a class “A” misdemeanor. On June 8, 2018, State Police responded to an animal abuse case in the town of Hannibal.

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Oswego Daily News

Car-House Crash, Fire Still Under Investigation; Names Released

September 18, 2018 Steve Yablonski

The occupants of the 2001 Buick were Ronald C. Canfield Jr, Amanda R. Long, William J. Crowe and Katie A. Grant. The occupants of the 2016 Ford Focus were Charles Alton II and Charles Alton III. The occupants of residence damaged by the fire were identified as Barbara and Mark Dennison.

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Make Sure You’re Protected Financially During Preparedness Month

September 18, 2018 Contributor

“National Preparedness Month is a good time to check your insurance coverage and make sure you have enough emergency funds in the event of a large-scale emergency or disaster,” said Dale A. Currier, director of the Oswego County Emergency Management Office.

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A sign announcing the city's overnight parking ban in previous years

Oswego Councilors Seek Input On Winter Parking Policy

September 17, 2018 Steve Yablonski

It’s a problem nearly as old as Oswego itself. Where can someone park during the Port City’s winters? At Monday night’s Planning and Development Committee meeting, councilors discussed ways to “enhance winter parking permit process and associated fees,” according to committee chair Ron Tesoriero.

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Fire Strikes Oswego Home

September 17, 2018 Contributor

Oswego firefighters made quick work of a fire in a single-family home on Lyon Street, on the city’s east side, just after 11 p.m. on Sunday. Two adults and three children were able to escape the flames thanks to working smoke detectors. No injuries were reported.

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