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The condition of the section of the former Nestles site designated to Aldi supermarket, on the corner of Fay and S. Fourth Streets as of May 8, 2017.

ALDI Confirms Fulton Store Will Prevail Despite Contractor Abandoning Demolition

May 8, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

A representative of the global supermarket chain, Aldi, has confirmed that the impending store location in Fulton will prevail despite the city’s demolition contractor backing out of the commitment to demolish the former Nestles site in its entirety. “We will still pursue the Fulton, NY location with plans for a grand opening in late fall,” said Aldi representative Aaron Sumida, Tully Division Vice President.

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Greene Point Marina in Sandy Pond is one of the areas in Oswego County experiencing lake flooding. Photo courtesy of Dale Currier.

Oswego County Continues Flood Mitigation Efforts

May 8, 2017 Contributor

A Lake Ontario flood warning remains in effect for Oswego County until 11 p.m. Monday (May 8) due to wind conditions. West-northwest winds are expected to continue pushing Lake Ontario’s waters onto the shoreline causing significant flooding as well as beach and coastline erosion. The Oswego County Emergency Management Office is working closely with the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services and Office of Emergency Management as well as local municipalities to monitor the situation and coordinate lake flooding mitigation efforts.

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Chamber and City of Oswego Seek Input From Small Businesses

May 8, 2017 Contributor

The Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce and the city of Oswego have partnered to provide a platform for small business owners to share their thoughts on how the city can support and enhance opportunities for growth. Listening sessions will be held on May 22 and
23 in the Mayor’s Conference Room at City Hall.

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Fulton Sixth Graders Write About Hometown Hero

May 7, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Sixth graders across the Fulton City School District recently completed a mini unit on Medal of Honor recipients and they were surprised to learn that a native Fultonian earned that medal on June 6 1944. Carlton W. Barrett was born and raised in Fulton and joined the Army in 1940. On D-Day, he found himself on the beaches of Normandy, France, under withering fire in conditions reminiscent of the opening scene of Saving Private Ryan.

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Oswego County Offers Tips For People Affected by Recent Flooding

May 7, 2017 Contributor

Oswego County is included in a state of emergency that was issued by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo recently due to flooding along the Lake Ontario shoreline. The Oswego County Health Department cautions people to be aware of the location of their private wells or septic systems in proximity to these floodwaters.

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Rabid Bat Found in Albion; Cat Must be Quarantined for Six Months

May 5, 2017 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department reported today (May 5) that a bat has tested positive for rabies in the town of Albion. As a result of its exposure to the rabid bat, a house cat which had not been vaccinated must be placed in quarantine for six months. This is the second case of rabies confirmed in the past week and the third this year in Oswego County.

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Linda DeMassi To Run For Oswego’s Second Ward Council Seat

May 5, 2017 Contributor

Lifelong Oswego resident Linda DeMassi has announced she will run for a seat on the city of Oswego Common Council representing the Second Ward. “As a lifelong Oswego resident, I am committed to the success of our city. I’ve always had a desire to be involved and to serve my neighbors and local community,” said DeMassi.

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Write-In Votes to Determine Vacancy on Fulton School Board

May 5, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

With the public hearing complete and the budget newsletter delivered, the final step in the budget process is narrowed down to the public vote for registered voters of the district scheduled for May 16 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. For the first time, only one polling location will serve the entire Fulton community. Eligible voters can cast their vote at the Fulton War Memorial, 609 W. Broadway. Voters will see multiple propositions on the ballot in addition to the 2017-18 proposed budget. Three open seats on the FCSD Board of Education will be voted upon. However, only the names of the two nominating petitions received will appear on the ballot in order of how they were drawn.

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Oswego Teen Facing Larceny Charges Following Several Overnight Thefts From Vehicles

May 4, 2017 Steve Yablonski

State Police charged an 18-year-old Oswego man with nine counts of Petit Larceny following larcenies from vehicles in the towns of Oswego, Scriba and Palermo. On May 1, State Police in Fulton located and charged the teen with nine counts of Petit Larceny, a class “A” misdemeanor, following an investigation.

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Series Of Volunteer Foster Homes Helps Animals

May 4, 2017 Submitted article

“They’re the kindest people around,” said Kelly Rainville, an Oswego resident. “If they can help an animal, they will.” The Oswego County Humane Society, a not-for-profit corporation located at 29 W. Seneca St. in Oswego, doesn’t operate like a normal animal shelter. Instead, the organization is a series of volunteer foster homes that care for an animal until they are adopted. Rainville has fostered animals through the Oswego County Humane Society since last August. She said she has had a good experience with the organization and thinks the foster system works.

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