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Fulton Honors Veterans, Recognizes 2017 Veteran of the Year

November 11, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

The Fulton Veterans Council, headed by President Garry Visconti, led a well attended Veterans Day ceremony in the city of Fulton. Dozens of community residents, local elected officials, law enforcement, and veterans themselves braved the chilly winds off the Oswego River as they stood around the many flags that fly with pride at Veterans Park. The crowd then relocated to a local luncheon to recognize 2017 Veteran of the Year, Larry Macner.

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Arrests Announced In Fulton Burglary

November 11, 2016 Steve Yablonski

On Thursday (November 10), Fulton Police responded to a reported residential burglary at approximately 1:37 p.m. on South Eleventh Street in the city. One suspect, Dominique Loomis, was apprehended and a second fled into a wooded area. The second suspect, Michael Carroll, was later located and apprehended.

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County Schedules Pair of Public Hearings

November 11, 2016 Steve Yablonski

Both have to do with money. The first will allow the public to weigh in regarding potential salary hikes, from 2017 through 2020, for three county officials. The other gives taxpayers a chance to sound off on the tentative 2017 county budget.

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Jan Hrdlicka (front center) holds a Chinook salmon on the Oswego River. Looking on are Olaf Jochmann, back left and Capt. Kevin Davis, right. (Photos courtesy of Catch the Drift guide service Capt. Kevin Davis and Chasin' Tail Adventures guide service Capt. Andy Bliss.)

German Anglers love Oswego County Fishing Experience

November 10, 2016 Contributor

Several local businesses recently partnered with the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning and I Love New York to host a team of German businesses who are interested in bringing visitors to Oswego County. The fishing familiarization tour was organized by the New York State Division of Tourism to attract Germans who would like to fish while on vacation in the U.S.

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Fulton Police Investigating Burglary

November 10, 2016 Steve Yablonski

Fulton Police are currently investigating a residential burglary that was reported at approximately 1:37 p.m. today (Nov. 10) on South Eleventh Street in the city of Fulton. One suspect was apprehended and a second fled into a wooded area. That suspect was taken into custody later.

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Upstate Energy Jobs Coalition Lauds Governor For CES, Saving Upstate Nuclear Plants

November 10, 2016 Contributor

The Upstate Energy Jobs Coalition, a group representing more than 130 community, education and labor leaders throughout upstate and Central New York, sent a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo applauding his leadership, together with the Public Service Commission, in adopting the Clean Energy Standard.

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A Look Back at the Presidential Election

November 10, 2016 Contributor

Today’s News: the return of Joseph Trepasso; Opinions on the new president and hats in school, too; new policy for “Red Sheets” 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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Fulton Prepares for Holiday Season with Two Mayoral Proclamations

November 9, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

City officials have recognized both the Salvation Army Kettle Drive season as well as the Community Thanksgiving Dinner Day at the most recent regular meeting of the Fulton Common Council.

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Donations & Volunteers Needed: 11th Annual Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner

November 9, 2016 Contributor

Financial donations and volunteer help are needed for this year’s Community Thanksgiving Dinner to be held on Thursday, November 24 from noon until 2:00 p.m. at First United Church of Fulton at 33 South Third Street in Fulton.

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Election 2016 Results: Presidential, NYS and Oswego County

November 9, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

By now you’re all aware, Donald Trump has won the historic 2016 presidential race to become the United States’ new president-elect. While the 45th President of the United States was a very publicized and some would say “entertaining” race, there were many other seats in United States government up for grabs including federal, state and local races. So, what happened in New York State and even more specifically, Oswego County?

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