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Congressman John Katko discusses the progress of his effort to elevate Safe Haven and Fort Ontario to national park status.

Katko: Safe Haven Progressing Toward National Park Status

June 30, 2016 Steve Yablonski

“I am so proud of (Safe Haven). It is one of the great pieces of Jewish heritage in this country, and indeed the world,” Congressman Katko said. “When I was in Israel last year, I mentioned it to some of the folks in the Israeli Cabinet and they were really fascinated by it.” Fort Ontario and Safe Haven are “a great jewel of our area,” he added. His efforts to raise the site to national park status continue to move forward.

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Granby Man Arrested In Drug Investigation

June 30, 2016 Contributor

Charles Clew of Granby was arrested today (June 30), following an on-going joint drug investigation by the City of Fulton Police Department and Oswego County Drug Task Force. During the course of the investigation a search warrant was executed and Clew was found to allegedly be in possession of a large quantity of heroin and 13 prescription pills classified as a schedule two narcotic.

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Patrick Park Revamp Underway

June 30, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

Patrick Park on Frawley Drive in Fulton is beginning the steps to a much needed revamp. With the guidance of Parks and Recreation Superintendent, Barry Ostrander and employees, the park is in the beginning stages of installing state certified safety material for landing zones to then be able to hang swings. Donald Patrick Jr., councilman of the third ward in which the park is located has taken a personal, proactive approach to raising funds to complete the project.

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Fulton Officials Anxiously Await Results of DRI Application

June 30, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

City officials are anxiously awaiting the results of who will win the $10 million in state funding up for grabs for one municipality in the region. The city submitted its Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) application at the end of May as one of four communities in the CNY region to submit a proposal for the grant, including the closest contender coming from Fulton’s neighboring city, Oswego.

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Firefighters Urge Caution Near Fireworks on Independence Day

June 30, 2016 Contributor

Independence Day, unfortunately, is one of the busiest days of the year for firefighters. According to the National Fire Protection Association, more fires are reported on the Fourth of July than on any other day of the year, and two out of five are fireworks-related incidents. Oswego Fire Department Chief Jeff McCrobie advises that the best way to enjoy fireworks and prevent injury is to watch a professional show.

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Fulton One of Six in NYS to Participate in Dual Enrollment Experiment

June 29, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

The Fulton Board of Education heard about the district’s distinct opportunity to participate in a “cutting edge” experiment designated to only six school districts in New York State. Partnering with Cayuga Community College, FCSD is moving forward with the Dual Enrollment Experimental Site Initiative as the U.S. Department of Education pairs 44 colleges throughout the country with low-income high school students eligible for PELL grant funding for college courses to start working earlier toward the completion of a degree program. FCSD specifically has initially targeted 35 Bodley High School students that would be eligible for PELL grant funds to complete a minimum of 12 credit hours through courses at CCC Fulton Campus while also enrolled and earning the necessary credits at GRB.

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CMOO Launches Build, Play, Grow Campaign

June 29, 2016 Contributor

A two-story Cloud Climber, water table, aluminum factory and other familiar sites are about to become a reality in the heart of Oswego. The Children’s Museum of Oswego (CMOO) is kicking off its Build, Play, Grow Campaign this week with more than $275,000 in gifts and pledges already received. CMOO is also pleased to announce its leadership team for the campaign

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Pictured on the staircase from left are: Ed Wavle (Volney Town Board), Naneen Drosse, Margaret Bocsor, Mary Arnold, Peggy Hotaling, Kelvin Kio (Volney Town Board) and Dennis MacVittie.

Stone Staircase Erected At Great Bear Springs

June 29, 2016 Contributor

Friends of Great Bear is pleased to announce the completion of a natural stone staircase near the historic Oswego Canal guard lock at Great Bear Springs Recreation Area. The stone steps replace a steep eroded hillside trail connection. A grant was awarded from the Oswego County Community Foundation to help fund the construction of the stairs.

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Fulton District Eyes Implementation of a School-Based Health Clinic

June 29, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

The Fulton City School District Board of Education heard of the benefits and possibility of implementing a NYS school-based health clinic in one of the district’s elementary schools. Though still in it’s infancy stages, the CNY Leadership Development Program, made up of Jon Fasulo, Angela Ferlito, Matt Kimpland, Ami LaDue, Nate Murray, Dan Stadtmiller and Kelly Stadtmiller have thoroughly examined the needs and desires for a school-based health clinic within the district. “This is something we would really like to do,” said executive director of instruction and assessment, Betsy Conners.

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Phoenix Man Sentenced 3-9 Years in Prison for Manslaughter

June 28, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

The Phoenix man responsible for fatally stabbing Fulton man, Sean D. Leonard, 23 in October was sentenced today (June 28) to serve three to nine years in prison. Markee L. Cathcart, 20 of Phoenix had previously submitted a guilty plea to the charge of manslaughter in the second degree as part of a plea deal proposing a sentence certain.

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