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Fulton Family YMCA Hires Oswego County Native As New CEO

June 26, 2018 Site Administrator

The Fulton Family YMCA announces the hiring of Oswego County native Shonna Sargent, regional program director of the YMCA of Greater Louisville’s Northeast Family YMCA branch, as its new chief executive officer. Board of Directors President Kelly Niccoli made the announcement today (June 26). Sargent was chosen after a nationwide search to lead the agency.

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Harborfest Updates Venues for 2018

June 26, 2018 Site Administrator

“It has come to my attention that there have been some rumors floating around about there being only one venue at Harborfest. That is, of course, not true,” Amber Canbek, PR/Media Marketing Coordinator, said. ” There are three venues this year, instead of the five we’ve had in previous years.” Bands that were in River Walk have been rescheduled at different parks with different times.

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Oswego County Agencies Will Receive $2 Million to Develop Anti-Poverty Programs

June 25, 2018 Contributor

Oswego County Legislature Chairman Shane Broadwell announced that several local organizations will receive millions of dollars in assistance to help overcome poverty over the next five years through Upstate Revitalization Initiative grants.

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Fulton Teen Charged With Rape

June 25, 2018 Site Administrator

The arrest stems from the investigation into an incident that occurred during the summer months of 2017. She allegedly engaged in sexual contact with the victim being less than 17 years of age while at a town of Hastings residence.

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Fulton Class of 2018 Includes 93-Year-Old Veteran, Teen Undergoing Chemotherapy

June 24, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

Along with G. Ray Bodley High School seniors, a 93-year-old war veteran and a senior staying at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital while undergoing chemotherapy treatment are among Fulton’s class of 2018 graduates. Fulton City School District administration first presented World War II veteran Norman Smith with an honorary high school diploma at a ceremony at St. Luke’s Nursing Home. Administration then brought a surprise ceremony to Alicia Carroll, a G. Ray Bodley honor student graduating with a Regents Diploma with advanced designation who was unable to walk at graduation due to chemotherapy treatment at Golisano Children’s Hospital in Syracuse.

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The last day as a high schooler also served as the last day of chemotherapy treatment for Alicia Carroll, who received a special, bedside GRB graduation ceremony at Golisano Children’s Hospital in Syracuse.

Fulton Takes Graduation Ceremony To Golisano Children’s Hospital

June 24, 2018 Submitted article

“After high school, chemo was a piece of cake.” That message that was found atop of Alicia Carroll’s graduation cap also served as a reminder for her to never give up when things are tough. Her battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma may have stopped her from walking across the stage this weekend with her fellow G. Ray Bodley High School Class of 2018 graduates, but it has never held her back in becoming successful.

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Oswego High School Class of 2018 Told: ‘Dream Small’

June 23, 2018 Steve Yablonski

“To dream small requires us to suppress the need to always look ahead. It feels very counterintuitive, especially at this stage in our lives. But, dreaming small is to consciously decide to value immediate moments as they occur, so you can glean the most from them,” explained salutatorian Danielle DelConte said. “However, allowing yourself to be consumed by the pursuit of a big dream often means missing out on life as it is meant to be experienced.”

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Oswego resident Norman Smith, a 93-year-old WWII veteran, beams with pride as he was presented an honorary high school diploma from Fulton City School District Superintendent Brian Pulvino, left, and G. Ray Bodley High School Principal Donna Parkhurst.

Fulton School District Provides Honorary Diploma to WWII Veteran

June 22, 2018 Submitted article

Former Fulton City School District student Norman Smith has waited his entire 93.5 years of life to fulfill a dream: graduating high school. FCSD Superintendent Brian Pulvino and G. Ray Bodley High School Principal Donna Parkhurst were proud to present Smith with an honorary diploma the day before GRB’s very own graduation.

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Mayor Barlow Announces $75,000 To Paint Oswego Lighthouse; Unveils Marker

June 21, 2018 Steve Yablonski

Standing on the south deck of the Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse, Mayor Billy Barlow announced today (June 21) $75,000 in funding from the city of Oswego’s New York State LWRP grant award in 2016 to fund an exterior paint job for the landmark in the Oswego Harbor. He also helped unveil an historic marker at the lighthouse

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Domestic Dispute Leads To Multiple Charges

June 21, 2018 Site Administrator

On 6/20/18 at 8:49 a.m., Anthony L. Feliciano, 23, of 38 Birch Lane, Bldg. 41C, Oswego, was arrested for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, 5th degree, a class A misdemeanor, following the investigation into a domestic dispute that occurred in the town of Scriba.

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