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MounTimPossible Can Drive Underway at Can-A-Lot Too

July 6, 2017 Contributor

Sometimes, when the message is just right, a little inspiration can go a long way. That was the case when local author, inspirational speaker, and entrepreneur Tim Conners came in to speak to a room of students at the Fulton Junior High School in May, just days before embarking on a quest to climb Mount Kilamanjaro. Inspired by Conners’ message and his determination to make a difference, the students wanted to show their support.

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Fulton Man, Dog, Killed In Schroeppel Crash

July 6, 2017 Contributor

A Fulton man and his dog died Wednesday in a crash on Route 12. A motorcycle, operated by 53-year-old Robert Lightenfield of Fulton, collided head-on with another vehicle at about 7:09 p.m., according to State Police.

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City Declares Former Nestle Site An ‘Imminent Danger’

July 6, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

The Fulton Common Council declared the former Nestles site located at 555 S. Fourth St. “an imminent danger” at a regular meeting held Wednesday. After a long demolition process plagued with several interruptions, few buildings remain standing on the 24-acre site with piles of debris left scattered about. Mayor Ronald Woodward Sr. said structurally compromised buildings and remaining asbestos are main contributors to the decision to declare the site a danger. With the approval of this resolution, the current contractor on site, Rowlee Construction, will be authorized to remain on site and continue working under the current contract.

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Fulton Save-A-Lot Hosts Grand Re-Opening Under New Ownership

July 6, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

The Save-A-Lot store located at 364 West First Street in Fulton is hosting a grand re-opening event. Re-opening as a locally owned grocery store by the previous owner of Hannibal’s former long running local grocery store the Village Market IGA, Jim Mirabito along with his wife, Cindy and daughter, Whitney remain dedicated to providing quality products with excellent customer service at affordable prices. Saturday, July 8, the Fulton Save-A-Lot will officially be honored under the Mirabito’s ownership with a ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled to commence at 11 a.m.

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Three Board members are sworn in on Wednesday. From right to left: Brian Chetney, Brandon Lagoe and Sam Tripp.

Oswego School Board Names Officers For 2017-18 School Year

July 5, 2017 Steve Yablonski

A year after they were sworn in as new Oswego school board members, Aimee Callen and James Bell took the oath of office again – this time as the new leaders of the board. In a brief reorganizational meeting July 5, the Oswego school board appointed its slate of officers for the 2017-2018 school year and swore in new members Brian Chetney and Brandon Lagoe and returning veteran Sam Tripp.

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Michaud Residential Health Services in Fulton to Close in the Face of Insurmountable Financial Challenges

July 5, 2017 Contributor

Officials at Michaud Residential Health Services, an eighty-nine bed nursing home located in the city of Fulton announced that they are pursuing a plan to cease operations and close within the year. The New York State Department of Health has reviewed and approved a comprehensive plan of closure submitted on behalf of Michaud Residential Health Services. The Department of Health approved plan of closure includes a targeted closing date on or about October 1, 2017.

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The Nina and Pinta head to Oswego a few years ago for a previous festival. They will return later this month. (OCT file photo)

Tall Ships Event Request Sails To Council

July 4, 2017 Steve Yablonski

A request regarding the Festival of Ships event floated to the full council for consideration. At Monday’s Physical Services Committee meeting, Justin Rudgick, Community Development Director, introduced the request from Mercedes Niess of the Maritime Museum regarding the tall ship event to be held on July 21-23, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the West First Street Pier. “It’s a fantastic event,” Rudgick told the committee.

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Jesse Corfield, a 2014 SUNY Oswego graduate, is among a select group of U.S. citizens chosen to teach abroad in the upcoming academic year through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Starting in February, he plans to teach English at a university in Brazil under the prestigious program. He is shown with some of his students during a recent Peace Corps teaching assignment in Albania.

World-Traveling SUNY Oswego Alumnus Earns Prestigious Fulbright

July 4, 2017 Contributor

SUNY Oswego alumnus Jesse Corfield plans to continue his dedication to education and international service through teaching English in Brazil via the prestigious U.S. Fulbright Student Program. The 2014 graduate with a Spanish major and linguistics minor is a Fulbright finalist, a candidate who has been offered a Fulbright U.S. Student grant, contingent upon host country approvals, medical clearance and submission of all required grant documents.

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Councilor John Gosek, left, presents his proposal Monday night. Looking on are councilors Nate Emmons, center, and Robert Corradino.

Ban On Using Glyphosate On City Owned Property Tabled

July 3, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Assistant City Attorney Tom Reynolds, on behalf of Councilor John Gosek, requested discussion regarding a proposed local law regarding the restriction of the use of herbicides that contain glyphosate on city owned property. The purpose of the law is to protect the public health, Reynolds explained. However, the committee tabled the plan in order to further discuss it.

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Oswego County Legislators Act to Preserve Jobs at Nuclear Plants

July 3, 2017 Contributor

The Oswego County Legislature continues to advocate for the region’s nuclear power industry and at its June meeting urged defeat of measures in the state Assembly and Senate that would repeal the Clean Energy Standard. The state Legislature has adjourned for the season without acting on the bills. However, members of the Oswego County Legislature are concerned the issue could re-surface when the state Legislature re-convenes.

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