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Governor Cuomo Deploys State Resources To Prepare For Lake Effect Snowstorm

December 7, 2016 Steve Yablonski

Governor Andrew Cuomo today (Dec. 7) directed the Office of Emergency Management, State Police, the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, the Office of Fire Prevention and Control, the Department of Transportation and the Thruway Authority to enhance monitoring and prepare to deploy resources for lake effect snow that will impact parts of Western and Northern New York into Central New York and the Mohawk Valley through Saturday morning.

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Raider Wrestlers Take 22-Day Challenge

December 7, 2016 Contributor

Today’s News: Symphoria Coming to GRB; Update on Hats in School; Lights on the Lake Visit; Opinion – Police Brutality; Area All-State Festival; and a lot more in today’s edition of The Raider – written by students in the GR Bodley Journalism Club and Journalism class.

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Fulton Common Council Approves 2017 Budget

December 7, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

The Fulton Common Council unanimously approved the proposed 2017 city budget after brief input during a public hearing held on Tuesday, December 6.

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Oswego Ed Center Sale Possible Next Summer

December 6, 2016 Steve Yablonski

The Oswego Education Center’s move into a section of Leighton Elementary School is getting closer to becoming a reality. With the Education Center up for sale, and potential buyers kicking the tires, district officials are getting things in place to facilitate the move, according to Dr. Dean Goewey, superintendent.

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Nine Mile Point Unit 2 Returns to Full Power

December 6, 2016 Contributor

Operators returned Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station Unit 2 to full power earlier today (Dec. 6), following a maintenance outage that started on November 24.

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Richard Kaulfuss, Oswego Town supervisor, makes a point at Monday's committee meeting.

Sewer Connection Debate Dominates Committee Meeting

December 5, 2016 Steve Yablonski

A tentative agreement between the city and town of Oswego regarding connecting the Ontario Heights Sewer District into the Oswego City sewer system was heavily debated at Monday night’s Administrative Services Committee. However, after nearly two hours of talk, the issue remains unresolved. The committee took no action.

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Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold at Pulaski Byrne Dairy

December 5, 2016 Steve Yablonski

The New York Lottery today (Dec. 5) announced a top prize winning ticket for the December 4 TAKE 5 drawing was sold at Byrne Dairy at 3739 Route 13 in Pulaski. The winning ticket is worth $19,393.50.

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Now’s the Time to Get Your Flu Shot

December 5, 2016 Contributor

After November, when you see signs that advertise: “Get Your Flu Vaccine Here,” you might think, “Isn’t it too late for that?” However, the Oswego County Health Department advises that as long as flu viruses are spreading, it’s not too late to get a vaccine to protect yourself and your loved ones.

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Sheneya Wilson, who will earn her MBA and bachelor's degrees in accounting at SUNY Oswego in December, will start as an external auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers next year. Here she discusses her current activities with School of Business Dean Richard Skolnik. More than 500 SUNY Oswego students are eligible to take part in Commencement activities on Dec. 17.

SUNY Oswego December Graduates Prepared For Next Steps

December 4, 2016 Contributor

More than 500 SUNY Oswego students are eligible to take part in Dec. 17 Commencement ceremonies, ready to take Oswego experiences and preparation into their plans. SUNY Oswego’s December Commencement will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, in the Marano Campus Center convocation hall and arena.

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‘Tunes’ Supports Toys for Tots

December 4, 2016 Steve Yablonski

Toys For Tots of Oswego County will hold its annual Tunes For Tots this month. The event will take place December 14 at The American Foundry, 246 W. Seneca St. from 5 to 10 p.m. Toys For Tots’ sole purpose is to provide brand new unwrapped, non-violent toys and new books to the many children of the community.

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