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Fulton Block Builders Is Now Accepting Applications for the 2017 Block Challenge

March 1, 2017 Contributor

The Fulton Block Builders (FBB) has announced details for the 2017 Block Challenge, a program that offers matching funds to each participating home owner up to $1,000 (dollar-for-dollar match) to put towards exterior home improvements. The program encourages and rewards neighborhood groups to work together in an effort to reinvest in their own communities. Block Challenge Grant, Pre-Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2017. Look to see if your neighborhood is in one of the Target Areas.

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Career Day Ahead For Bodley Students

March 1, 2017 Contributor

Today’s News: Final Run for Girls’ Basketball; Raider Swimmers Make a Splash at Sectionals; Rivalries Add a New Dimension; 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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LWRP Meeting Sparks Conversation Regarding Development of Fulton’s Waterways

March 1, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

A productive second public meeting regarding the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program currently being developed to enhance Fulton’s waterfronts left community members optimistic of the city’s future.

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Cold Case Tuesday: Troop D Continues To Investigate 35-Year-Old Homicide

February 28, 2017 Steve Yablonski

The New York State Police continue to investigate the 1980 murder of 28-year-old Stephen Forbes. On July 11, 1980, Forbes of the Village Green Apartments in Baldwinsville, was reported missing by family members. Forbes was a business partner in the “Novel -T Shirt Store” on Route 48, Phoenix.

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Mayor Barlow Announces His Selection of Randy Griffin as Next Oswego Fire Chief

February 28, 2017 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow is pleased to announce the appointment of Randy Griffin as the next Fire Chief for the City of Oswego Fire Department. Griffin will take over the Oswego Fire Department on March 31. Mayor Barlow also announced that Assistant Fire Chief John Chawgo will serve as acting chief in the interim.

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Congressman John Katko, The Citizen Share Live Interview

February 27, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

Daily newspaper covering Cayuga County and surrounding areas, The Citizen joined with Congressman John Katko for a live interview on Facebook this morning (Feb 27.) Republican U.S. Representative of the 24th Congressional District covering all of Cayuga, Onondaga, and Wayne counties and the western portion of Oswego County, Katko answered questions submitted to The Citizen from residents in local areas.

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Gary Thibodeau’s Quest For New Trial Continues

February 27, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Gary Thibodeau’s request to have his conviction overturned and receive a new trial was heard this morning (Feb. 27) in an Appeals Court. Thibodeau was convicted in 1995 of kidnapping Heidi Allen from the convenience store she was working at on Easter Sunday morning in 1994. Two years ago, a judge denied his request.

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NYSAC County Government Institute graduates pose following their graduation ceremony Jan. 31 in Albany. From left are NYSAC President William Cherry, Oswego County Legislator Terry Wilbur, Orleans County Legislator Ken DeRoller, Monroe County Legislator George Hebert, Chemung County Legislator Paul Collins, Genesee County Assistant Manager Matthew Landers, and NYSAC Executive Director Stephen Acquario.

Legislator Wilbur Receives Honors for Completing County Government Institute

February 27, 2017 Contributor

Oswego County Legislator Terry Wilbur, District 21, Hannibal, was recently honored by the New York State Association of Counties for graduating from the NYSAC County Government Institute. The ceremony was held at the NYSAC Legislative Conference in Albany.

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Tobacco Free Network, Reality Check Youth Advocates Met with State Lawmakers on Tobacco

February 27, 2017 Submitted article

New York State Tobacco Control Programs have been proven to reduce youth smoking and help current smokers quit, which saves lives and millions of state tax dollars. However, higher rates of smoking persist among individuals with less than a high school education (22.4%), income less than $25,000 a year (22.2%) and those with poor mental health (27.2%).

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