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McDonald’s Celebrating Local Public Safety Officials

October 13, 2017 Contributor

The McDonald’s on South 4th Street in Fulton is celebrating two events with members of the Fulton Fire Department and Fulton Police Department. On Saturday, October 14th from 11a.m.-1p.m., their friends with the Fulton Fire Department & Fulton Police Department will be set up and families will have a chance to get an up close and personal look at a fire engine in the McDonald’s parking lot. On Tuesday, October 17th from 9a.m. to 11a.m., the Fulton McDonald’s will be hosting a “Meet the Chiefs” breakfast where neighbors can meet David Eiffe, the new Fulton Fire Chief and Assistant Chief Shane Laws and learn about their plans for the future.

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Women’s Center To Build Awareness Of Domestic Violence With Take Back The Night

October 13, 2017 Contributor

The SUNY Oswego Women’s Center will host the 35th annual Take Back the Night at 6 p.m. Oct. 24, to raise awareness of domestic violence. The Take Back the Night march brings attention to violence, including sexual assault and domestic violence, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A rally with guest speakers will precede the march.

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Suzanne Stout, representing We the People of Oswego Indivisible, attended Thursday's legislature meeting to invite the lawmakers to a town hall event on Oct. 17.

Legislators Invited To Town Hall Meeting To Discuss Issues

October 12, 2017 Steve Yablonski

At the close of Thursday’s meeting, members of the Oswego County Legislature were invited to attend a non-partisan town hall event. Suzanne Stout, representing We the People of Oswego Indivisible, said the event, scheduled for 7 p.m. on October 17, would take place in the Legislative Chamber on the fourth floor of the County Office Building, 46 E. Bridge St. “We are a non-partisan group and we are trying to educate ourselves and the public about issues that face Oswego County,” she explained.

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Temporary Water Outage Set October 16 In Oswego

October 12, 2017 Contributor

There will be a Water Outage on State Route 48 (West River Road). The affected areas will be from Burden Drive to the south city limit. The water will be turned off at 9 a.m. and will be back on by 6 p.m.

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It’s ‘Almost’ Time for Quirk’s Fall Play Premiere

October 12, 2017 Contributor

Today’s News: New Seminar Class for Freshmen, Sophomores; Emotional Night for Girls Soccer; STEM Opportunities are Growing for Students, Teachers Fulton Salutatorian Breaks Into the World of Stand-Up Comedy; 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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It was a packed house at Tuesday’s joint hearing on 2017 Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River flooding.

Lawmakers, Shoreline Residents Hear Insights On Record High Water

October 11, 2017 Contributor

In front of an auditorium full of local shoreline home and business owners Tuesday night, Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Senator Patty Ritchie and Senate Environmental Conservation Committee Chair Senator Tom O’Mara, along with Assemblymen Will Barclay and Bob Oaks came together for a Joint Hearing on 2017 Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Flooding.

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West Monroe Horse Diagnosed with EEE; Residents Urged to Remain Vigilant

October 11, 2017 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department reported today that a horse in West Monroe tested positive for the EEE virus in the state lab. The horse was seen by a veterinarian and euthanized on September 28. Oswego County Public Health Director Jiancheng Huang said horses are very susceptible to mosquito-borne diseases if they are not vaccinated.

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Man Found in Possession of Drugs, Handgun

October 11, 2017 Contributor

A caller advised a vehicle had left the scene prior to police arrival. A patrol unit in the area located the vehicle and executed a vehicle and traffic stop on Gilbert Street. During the course of the investigation, a handgun was reportedly recovered. A subsequent search of the occupants discovered the backseat passenger, Shaheim Brown, to be in possession of several different controlled substances, according to police.

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Fulton Amid Knights of Columbus Week 2017

October 11, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

As the Saint Joseph’s Council No. 254, Knights of Columbus of Fulton, New York celebrate its 120th anniversary and the Saint Joseph’s Assembly No. 748, Knights of Columbus of Fulton, New York celebrate its 107th anniversary, city officials have declared October 9-15, 2017 as Knights of Columbus Week.

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Oswego County Community Foundation Presents Grant Award to Friends of Great Bear

October 11, 2017 Contributor

Friends of Great Bear, trail stewards for Great Bear Springs Recreation Area, is pleased to announce that the group is the recipient of a 2017 $4,200 grant from “The Emerick Fund, a component of the Oswego County Community Foundation.” The grant is for the repair and improvement of a popular and well used trail section at Great Bear.

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