Chris Todd, left, unveils his plan at the Oswego BOE meeting. From left are board members: James Bell, Mike McLaughlin and Aimee Callen.
Oswego Daily News

BOCES Leader Urges Districts ‘Stop Adapting, Start Evolving’

“Adapting means we cut or we trade this for that. We tend to be bartering within our own districts. We’re adapting to the situation and there’s not a lot of value added there. All we’re really doing is trying to make sure we’re putting out the best program we can for kids,” he explained. “What I’m proposing – it’s an out there thought – is we stop adapting and we start evolving. Evolution is adapting with some value added.” He proposes doing a large regionalized study looking at programs and program equity; try to do our best looking at fiscal projections.

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Fulton Daily News

Fulton Speedway Races Past The $20,000 Mark Raised For Children’s Miracle Network, Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital

A few years ago former Fulton Speedway competitor Joe Buske, and his family came up with the idea to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network that is very near and dear to them. They chose the Fulton Speedway to put their idea in motion. Through the kindness and generosity of the great fans and race teams at the Fulton Speedway over the years, by the end of the 2016 racing season more than $20,000 has been raised for the Children’s Miracle Network.

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Fulton Daily News

Update: Former Nestles Demolition Continues, Amended Contract with Aldi

The former Nestles site that has stood in Fulton for more than a century has seen another demolition milestone as the overpass connecting buildings on opposite sides of Fay Street has been removed. “I’ve walked miles over that ramp,” said former Nestles employee, Joanne Weaver.

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Fulton Daily News

Brewerton Man charged with Attempted Robbery of a Hardware store in Oswego County

On Friday, State Police responded to a reported armed robbery in progress at the Parish Hardware store located at 2695 E. Main St., in the village of Parish. The investigation revealed a man had entered the store, walked up to a cashier and demanded money from the cash drawer. The clerk stated he refused to give the suspect the money after noticing the suspect was holding a toy gun.

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Fulton Daily News

Hastings Woman Charged With Driving While Intoxicated Following Crash

Investigation at the scene revealed that Kaleena G. Brown, 33, from 16 Baratier Road, Hastings, had lost control of her vehicle and exited the roadway striking an earth embankment and a mailbox. Troopers further determined she was allegedly intoxicated and was in possession of marijuana.

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Oswego Daily News

New 680 Area Code Overlay Will Require Callers to Use Area Code for All Local Calls

Oswego County E-911 director Michael Allen reminds residents that a new 680 area code overlay is being added to the geographic area served by the 315 area code. Because more than one area code will serve the same geographic area, Central New York residents who have a 315 or 680 phone number will need to enter the area code for all calls – including calls within the same area code. The new calling procedure will be required for all calls beginning Feb. 11, 2017.

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