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Fulton Sixth Graders Write About Hometown Hero

May 7, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Sixth graders across the Fulton City School District recently completed a mini unit on Medal of Honor recipients and they were surprised to learn that a native Fultonian earned that medal on June 6 1944. Carlton W. Barrett was born and raised in Fulton and joined the Army in 1940. On D-Day, he found himself on the beaches of Normandy, France, under withering fire in conditions reminiscent of the opening scene of Saving Private Ryan.

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Robert Cronk – A Home Town Hero

May 23, 2011 Contributor

The Town Board of the town of Oswego, recently recognized Robert Cronk’s heroism by designating him a Home Town Hero.

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Civil War Hero Exhibit Set At Marine Museum

February 26, 2011 Contributor

The H. Lee White Marine Museum will be hosting the unveiling of the “Civil War Hero” exhibit, relating to Captain James Lee and U.S. Sloop of War, Kearsarge on March 8 at 6:30 p.m.

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Puppy Rescuer To Be Cited By Red Cross

November 29, 2010 Steve Yablonski

Earlier this summer, when news spread of how Rachel Dean had rescued a pit bull after his jaw was almost completely torn off, support for the puppy poured in from all over. Rachel said she didn’t expect any sort of recognition for her actions. But, the Red Cross thought otherwise.

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OCO Physician Dr. Desravines Is A Healthcare Hero

June 16, 2008 Contributor

When Dr. Marie-Jeanne Desravines moved to Central New York in 2001 she intended to begin her medical career with a two-year commitment to caring for patients at Oswego County OpportunitiesÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢ health centers. […]