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Common milkweed, a plant native to New York State, makes an attractive addition to local gardens. The Oswego County EMC is encouraging residents to use native plants around their homes and to participate in letter cleanups during Earth Week, April 18 to 24.

Oswego County EMC Announces Plans for Earth Week April 18 – 24

April 5, 2016 Contributor

“Earth Week is a time for county residents to participate in litter and debris cleanups and other environmentally themed activities in their communities,” said Tim Carroll, EMC chairman. “Since the original Earth Day was celebrated in the United States on April 22, 1970, that date has become a worldwide day for individuals, groups, schools and organizations to demonstrate a commitment to environmental stewardship.”

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Heathe Jones makes a point about how events benefit the city. Looking on at left is Anne Backer who's planning the Mugs and Motors event for this summer.

Committee Paves The Way To Continue ‘Mugs and Motors’

April 4, 2016 Steve Yablonski

On Monday night, the Physical Services Committee gave a favorable recommendation to a business owner’s request for use of public space. However, just how much financial support the city should give this and other events was the topic of a lengthy debate. While some say the businesses should foot the bill for their events, others maintain that since the events benefit the city, the city should offer some support.

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Fulton Area Home Show Ties into Revitalization of City

April 4, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

The War Memorial filled quickly on Saturday (April 2) with vendors, home owners and prospective home buyers to enjoy the Fulton Area Home Show as put on by the city’s Community Development Agency. The annual event took a year off last year for budgetary reasons, said Executive Director of the Fulton CDA, Joseph Fiumara, but the event returned this year with more than 40 vendors from the Fulton area to cover all aspects of home owning and home improvement. Due to sponsorship from Burke’s Home Center of Fulton and Oswego and Fulton Savings Bank, Fiumara says they were able to break even on the event this year and at this point feel it is feasible to continue the event next year.

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Scriba Man Arrested Following Neighbor Dispute

April 4, 2016 Contributor

At about 7:38 a.m. today (April 4), State Police responded to a criminal mischief complaint on Middle Road in the town of Scriba. Investigation at the scene revealed Mark E. Gloska, 34, of Middle Road, allegedly deflated the tires on two of his neighbors’ vehicles, damaging them, following a dispute overnight.

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State Police Arrest Central Square Man Following Six-Week Investigation

April 4, 2016 Contributor

On February 24, at 9:05 p.m., State Police in Hastings responded to a domestic dispute on County Route 12 in the town of Hastings. Investigation at the scene revealed Timothy A. Scott II, 29, of Central Square, had allegedly pushed, hit and choked a female victim until she lost consciousness in front of her two children.

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Liverpool Man Charged With DWI In Fulton

April 4, 2016 Contributor

On April 1, at approximately 12:26 p.m., State Police stopped a vehicle in the city of Fulton for a traffic violation. Investigation at the scene revealed the operator, Gregory A. Seeley, 52, of Liverpool, was allegedly intoxicated.

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Hannibal Man Charged With Forcibly Touching Victim

April 4, 2016 Contributor

On April 1, at approximately 1:02 p.m., State Police responded to a report of a forcible touching incident in Granby. Following an investigation, troopers and the State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested Richard L. Burdick, 71, of Hannibal, and charged him with Forcible Touching, a class “A” misdemeanor.

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Mexico Woman Arrested Following Domestic Dispute

April 4, 2016 Contributor

On April 1, at approximately 11:30 a.m., State Police responded to a domestic dispute in Volney. Investigation at the scene revealed that Cassandra L. West, 30, of Mexico, allegedly broke a window of the victim’s residence during the course of an argument.

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Big Wins for Raider Lacrosse

April 4, 2016 Contributor

Today’s News: Softball gets snowed out and the SU women are headed to the title game in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.

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Oswego County Develops Interactive Trail Map

April 3, 2016 Contributor

With more than 40,000 acres of public land filled with wooded terrain, trails, lakes, streams and ponds, Oswego County offers endless opportunities for hiking, walking, fishing, and outdoor recreation throughout the 12 months of the year. Residents and visitors can now plan their trip and track their progress on a new interactive trail map developed by the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning.

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