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New Tradition Brings Graduating Seniors Back to Where It All Began

June 24, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

A new tradition began this year as the G. Ray Bodley graduating class of 2016 traveled back to the elementary school where they began their education and walked the halls in their cap and gown. Besides taking a stroll down memory lane, the graduates were surrounded by young elementary students watching in awe as their older classmates exemplified their future. The young students lined the halls, awaiting high fives and hugs from the graduating seniors and in some cases, getting the first glimpse at the anticipated final outcome of the many years of schooling that are yet to come.

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Community Hears Possible Benefits of National Marine Sanctuary for Lake Ontario

June 23, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

Community leaders and members of the public gathered to hear of the many possible benefits of establishing a National Marine Sanctuary for a southeastern portion of Lake Ontario. The presentation came from Jeff Grey, superintendent of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Michigan, the model for what Lake Ontario’s NMS would be based on. County Administrator Phil Church, who also serves as chairman on the National Marine Sanctuary Task Force, explained the unique opportunity the area has been given as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is accepting nominations to add new National Marine Sanctuaries around the world.

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Holy Education Center? Nope – Just a Rumor

June 22, 2016 Steve Yablonski

Dr. Dean Goewey, Oswego City School District Superintendent, dispelled several rumors at this week’s board of education meeting – including one claiming the Education Center had been purchased by a church. The district is attempting to sell the building. However, Dr. Goewey said no school building will be closed and sold.

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Canalview Bridge Walk Highlights New Signs, Promotes Physical Activity

June 22, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

More than 90 people showed up to the Canalview Bridge Walk event with at least 60 of those people walking the 1.8-mile trail across Fulton’s bridges and through some of the city’s historic downtown area. A collaboration between Oswego County Opportunities, Fulton Footpaths and the city of Fulton, the event allowed the public to walk the Canalview Bridge trail showcasing new permanent signs marking the paved trail.

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Fulton Woman Facing Felony Charge After WalMart Theft

June 22, 2016 Contributor

Investigation at the scene revealed Carrie F. Dalton, 36, from 408 S. Fourth St., Fulton, allegedly concealed several unpaid items in a shopping cart under shopping bags containing paid items.

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Oswego District, OCTA Ink New Deal

June 21, 2016 Steve Yablonski

The Oswego City School District and the Oswego Classroom Teachers Association agreed on a new one-year contract late Tuesday. The deal includes a wage freeze, Superintendent Dr. Dean Goewey announced at the school board meeting Tuesday night. “Never in the history of our district have we had all four collective bargaining agreements ratified before the expiration of those contracts,” he said. “Never before in the history of our district have all four agreements been settled with salary freezes for all members.”

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Oswego School District, Supporters Continue to Rally for Sports Programs

June 21, 2016 Steve Yablonski

Maybe it’s not first-and-goal for the drive to restore sports in the Oswego City School District, but the effort received a huge boost Tuesday from Senator Patty Ritchie. She announced a $150,000 special grant to help rescue the sports programs that were slashed by the district in the budget process. David Gryczka, Director of P.E. and Athletics, updated the school board Tuesday night regarding the fundraising under way to help restore the sports programs.

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Fulton Man Accused Of Threatening Party-Goers With A Knife

June 21, 2016 Contributor

On June 18, at approximately 8:28 p.m., State Police responded to a report of a fight involving a knife at a party on Senior Avenue in Granby. Following investigation, Daryl Chetney stands accused of removing a knife from his pocket and threatening to harm family members with it during an argument.

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Fulton Man Charged With Felony DWI Following Traffic Stop

June 21, 2016 Contributor

On June 17, at approximately 6:23 p.m., State Police observed a speeding vehicle on State Route 48 in the town of Granby. As troopers attempted to stop the vehicle, it turned into a driveway at 4 Water Run Drive. Investigation at the scene revealed the operator, Fredrick M. Tomski, 52, of the same address, was intoxicated, police said.

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Oswego Teen Charged With DWI, Obstructing Governmental Administration

June 21, 2016 Contributor

On Sunday June 19, at approximately 4:45 a.m., State Police stopped a vehicle operating erratically on State Route 104 in the town of Oswego. Investigation at the scene revealed the operator, 19-year-old Esther B. Rubinow from 98 E. Mohawk Street Oswego, was intoxicated, police said.

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