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Fulton Board of Ed Considering Options After Hayden Resigns

December 18, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

The Fulton Board of Education has discussed each of three options to replace a recently resigned board member, leaving a split decision. Last week, board member Paula Hayden submitted a formal resignation letter effective immediately, as board president David Cordone cited personal reasons necessitating her to step aside. Hayden had been a board member since her election to the position in May 2016. Her term would expire in June of 2019. The remaining six board members considered each of three options recommended by the district’s law firm and the New York State School Board Association.

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Early Morning Crash in Tully Injures Fulton Man

December 18, 2017 Contributor

State Police in Lafayette are investigating an accident that occurred on Interstate 81 in the town of Tully. The investigation has revealed that at approximately 7 a.m. today (Dec. 18), a 2002 Chevrolet Propane delivery truck, operated by James P. Fyffe, 54, from Fulton, was traveling southbound on I-81 when he exited the west shoulder of the roadway and struck a tree.

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Bank Robbery Suspect Apprehended

December 18, 2017 Contributor

On December 16, at approximately 9:22 a.m., a bank robbery was reported at Fulton Savings Bank, 219 County Route 57, in the town of Schroeppel. Shortly thereafter, a Village of Phoenix Police Officer observed the suspect vehicle and stopped the vehicle, ultimately apprehending the suspect.

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Friends of History Crowns Parade of Trees 2017 Winners

December 18, 2017 Contributor

The Parade of Trees for 2017 is in the history books and if by chance you missed it this year, you missed a great one. We had 14 trees in total and you would think with that number, there would be a duplicates but that wasn’t the case. Each of the trees was as unique and imaginative as an individual snowflake as it falls to Earth.

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Oswego Woman Trains For Cross-Country Benefit Sojourn

December 17, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Kristine Gillingham owns Joslin Farms and Bakery in Oswego. “It is my busy season for Italian cookies and goat milk lotion,” she said. However, in the back of her mind, she’s making big plans for the coming year. “I have always had a dream of walking across the United States, from Oswego to Washington DC and then on to Crater Lake in Oregon. I have always dreamed of going to Crater Lake. To me it’s serenity; the most beautiful place,” she said. Her journey will help raise funds and awareness for youngsters suffering from epilepsy.

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Syracuse Man Facing Felony Charges Following Two-County Pursuit

December 17, 2017 Contributor

On Saturday, December 16, Syracuse Police received a report of a stolen silver Volkswagen Passat. The vehicle information was broadcast to all Onondaga County police agencies to be on the lookout for the stolen vehicle. At approximately 4 p.m., a State Trooper observed the vehicle on Oswego Road in Clay and attempted to stop the vehicle. The vehicle failed to stop and continued northbound on Oswego Road.

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College Community Ensures Happy Holiday For Hundreds Of Children

December 16, 2017 Intern

Christmas is a time of heartfelt giving and the SUNY Oswego community has continued this tradition by holding its 30th annual SUNY Oswego Toy Drive to support local families. College volunteers have worked with the Oswego County Department of Social Services for the past three decades to help provide Christmas gifts to low-income families.

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E-Cigarettes Now Banned from Indoor Public Places in NYS

December 15, 2017 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department is reminding residents that the use of electronic cigarettes is now banned indoors everywhere that smoking tobacco products are prohibited in New York. A law extending the ban was signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo in October and took effect Nov. 21.

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Veteran legislator Jack Proud of Mexico makes a point at his final county meeting Thursday night.

Legislators Approve 2018 County Budget

December 14, 2017 Steve Yablonski

After a brief discussion and a handful of amendments, the Oswego County Legislature adopted the 2018 budget Thursday night. The generic tax rate comes out to be $7.70 per thousand, the same as it was for 2017 and 2016.

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Preparations Begin for January Regents Exams

December 14, 2017 Contributor

Today’s News: Canned Food Drive Winners Announced; Career Day Planning Begins; Library Club Expanding With Opportunities; and more in today’s edition of The Raider – written by students in the GR Bodley Journalism Club and Journalism class.

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