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Fulton Proclaims Oct. 10-16 Knights of Columbus Week

September 22, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

Mayor Ronald Woodward Sr. and the Fulton Common Council officially proclaimed the week of October 10-16 as Knights of Columbus Week in the city of Fulton. The proclamation comes as Saint Josephs Council, No. 254, Knights of Columbus in Fulton, New York acknowledges its anniversary of 119 years since chartered in August 1, 1987 and Saint Josephs Assembly, No. 748, Knights of Columbus in Fulton, New York acknowledges its anniversary of 106 years since being chartered on August 1, 1910.

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Fulton Daily News

Senator Ritchie’s Senior Health and Wellness Fair Draws Big Crowd

September 21, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

State Senator Patty Ritchie hosted a senior health and wellness fair at the Fulton Ice Arena that brought in more than 500 seniors from all over Oswego County. Seniors had the opportunity to speak with dozens of exhibitors, get a free flu shot, and enjoy a free lunch prepared by local CiTi culinary students and free live entertainment.

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Oswego Daily News

Katko Urges Prompt Review of Entergy-Exelon Agreement to Ensure FitzPatrick Remains Operational

September 21, 2016 Contributor

In letters sent to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, U.S. Rep. John Katko urged the federal decisionmakers to review the pending agreement to transfer ownership and management of the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Plant in Scriba from Entergy Corp. to Exelon.

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Oswego Daily News

Oswego County Ranked in Top 10 for Logistics by National Publication

September 21, 2016 Contributor

Business Facilities magazine recently ranked Oswego County tenth in the top 10 logistics leaders across the U.S. in its 12th annual rankings report. The rankings were based on “the locations which have tremendous assets serving all modes of transportation: air, land, water and rail.”

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Stephen Waite Jr. and his wife, Christine, celebrate their 25th anniversary today (Sept. 21) and see a bright future after he received a heart transplant.
Oswego Daily News

Oswego Man Gets 2nd Chance At Life Thanks To Generous Organ Donor

September 21, 2016 Contributor

Cardiac surgeons at the University of Rochester’s Medicine’s Strong Memorial Hospital recently performed a 200th heart transplant surgery, providing a 48-year-old father a second chance on life. Transplant surgeons performed the six-hour life-saving procedure Aug. 24 and Stephen Waite Jr. of Oswego is recovering at Strong Memorial Hospital.

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Getting dirty at Oswego Speedway.
Oswego Daily News

‘Steel Palace’ Prepares For Super Dirt Week

September 20, 2016 Contributor

In one of the more unique “ribbon cutting” ceremonies, two huge dump trucks today (Sept. 20) poured tons of clay on the front stretch of the Oswego Speedway. Even though the clay hadn’t been placed on the front stretch until today’s official “dumping of the clay,” the remainder of the track had its first layers of the new surface laid down recently; while outside the track work continues on new camping areas.

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Mayor William Barlow explains his reasoning behind proposing a large hike in the rental permit fee.
Oswego Daily News

Committee Discusses Rental Fee Hike, Takes No Action

September 19, 2016 Steve Yablonski

Mayor William Barlow proposed increasing the rental permit fee in the city of Oswego to $150 for a three-year period, five times more expensive than the current $30 fee. It will help support the Code Enforcement Department and improve the quality of life in Oswego’s neighborhoods, he said. However, some detractors argue the opposite will happen. Landlords will not want to spend money on repairs after paying more for the permits, they said. And, it will likely cause landlords to raise the rent they charge, they added.

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