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In the front row, from left are: Patti Laraby, Carol LaSala, Colleen O’Neill, Jillian Shaver, Nichol Dwyer, Mary Mitchell and Cheryl Nevius Rogers. In the back row, from left are: Senator Patty Ritchie, Ann Adams, Aileen Martin, Sherry Stone, Sarah Sugden, Marlinda LaValley, Susan Duffy, Hilary Davis, Catherine Gill, Megan Klosner, Mary Farley and Judith Van Kennen.

Central and Northern New Yorkers Honored for Contributions to Their Communities

April 8, 2016 Contributor

State Senator Patty Ritchie recognized 22 local “Women of Distinction” for their contributions to our region at a special ceremony held Thursday at the historic Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library in Watertown. “This year’s honorees represent such a wide variety of talents and accomplishments, everyone from educators and community volunteers to individuals in public service and entrepreneurs,” said Senator Ritchie.

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Fulton Well Represented at All-County Chorus

April 8, 2016 Contributor

Today’s News: A girls’ basketball fundraiser, and entertainment news are in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.

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Adult Prom to Benefit Suicide Prevention in Oswego County

April 8, 2016 Contributor

Cre8 Studios and Friends of Oswego are back at it again and this time they are helping to raise awareness for suicide prevention in Oswego County. Adult Prom, which will take place on April 16 at The American Foundry, will benefit Suicide Awareness Voices of Education Central New York. SAVE is a local non-profit that is dedicated to the prevention of suicide and is also a member of the National Council for Suicide Prevention.

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March 2016 Was Warmer, Drier Than Average

April 7, 2016 Steve Yablonski

March 2016 was a lot warmer than average and just a bit drier, according to Bill Gregway, local observer for the National Weather Service. The average temperature 5.6 degrees above average. Precipitation came in 0.60-inch below average. Snowfall for March was 16.3 inches below average. And, through the end of March, total snowfall stands at 72.9 inches. That is 73.6 inches below average.

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Fulton Man Arrested For Larceny From WalMart

April 7, 2016 Contributor

On March 5 State Police responded to WalMart in Granby for a report of a larceny. Asset protection members on scene advised State Police a male subject had loaded multiple items into a shopping cart and left the store without rendering payment, and provided security footage of the incident. The man was identified as Scott E. Brien, 45, of Fulton, police said.

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Annual Oswego County SAFE Fair To Be Held April 24

April 7, 2016 Contributor

This year’s SAFE Fair will be held again at the Oswego Elks Lodge at 132 W. Fifth St. Plan to spend the afternoon with us on April 24 from noon to 5 p.m. This is a free family event, held annually by the VOW Foundation.

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Bodley Departments Join Forces To Bring The STEAM

April 7, 2016 Contributor

Today’s News: A look at the sports scene, some weather predictions and more in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily

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Oswego St. Baldrick’s Fundraisers surpass Half-Million Dollar Mark

April 7, 2016 Contributor

More than 125 volunteers will “Brave the Shave” this Sunday as they raise money to beat childhood cancers at this year’s 10th annual S. Baldrick’s Day in Oswego County. With more than $30,000 showing on this year’s website, the ten-year total of donations raised at Oswego events is more than $510,000.

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Katko and Panel of Local Leaders Host Conversation on Heroin, Synthetic Drug Abuse

April 6, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

U.S. Congressman, John Katko visited Fulton recently to address a local and nationwide epidemic, the use and abuse of heroin, opioids and synthetic drugs. Katko, representing the 24th Congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives was joined by a panel of local leaders, experts, and personal victims to the effects of addiction.

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Hannibal Man Facing Multiple Charges Following Traffic Stop

April 6, 2016 Contributor

At about 10:05 a.m. today State Police stopped a vehicle on State Route 690 in VanBuren for a traffic violation. The operator wasn’t able to provide identification and gave a name and date of birth. Investigation at the scene revealed he had provided a false name and date of birth, and he was positively identified as Thomas Simmons, of Hannibal, police said. Further investigation revealed he was also allegedly in possession of heroin.

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