Tacky Sweater Contest at Leighton School
Leighton Elementary students hosted a Tacky Sweater Contest before Christmas break with six student winners, three boys and three girls, receiving gift cards of $10, $5, or $2.50 by place. Two staff winners were also chosen. first place went to Mrs. Leonard for creativity and second to Mrs. Turtura for the holiday tree concept.
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Local Sports Brief Highlights Watching Efforts
A compact sports blurb notes local teams in action with brief scores and upcoming games. Key figures and venues are named, capturing the week’s competitive pace and community sports interest.
Nestlé foreclosure set for February court review
Fulton moves toward tax foreclosure of the former Nestlé plant at Fourth and Fay streets after its 2003 closure as the nation’s oldest chocolate factory. A New York State Supreme Court judge will handle the case on February 19 as the city seeks to settle tax obligations and decide next actions for the site.
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Van Buren to lead Oswego council in 2015
OSWEGO The Common Council voted for new leadership on Monday with Eric Van Buren R 6th Ward elected president and Shawn Walker R 4th Ward picked for vice president Van Buren who served as vice president for 2014 said he was very honored his comrades and colleagues decided to elect him to the council s top spot I look forward to working with Shawn and the council said Van Buren and continuing the progress we ve made over the last few years Former president Ron Kaplewicz R 7th Ward who held the presiding position did not return to comment
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Wrongfully convicted man dies after years of release
Daniel Gristwood, who received more than 7 million dollars from New York after a wrongful conviction, died Saturday of lung cancer at age 48. His brother, Jerry Gristwood, said the case overturned nine years ago and that most of the award would go to trusts for his five children.
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Oswego County mortgage tax expected to be tabled
Oswego County officials and leaders anticipate tabling a proposed local mortgage tax of 25 cents per $100 at today's 2 p.m. legislature meeting. Realtors argued the tax would hurt home sales in Oswego County, while officials say more research is needed before a state approval is required. County Clerk Backus sided with support, as lawmakers weigh impacts and feasibility.
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Oswego County
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Oswego Reform Caucus renames leader Kunzwiler for 2015
The Independent Reform Caucus of the Oswego County Legislature re elected Legislator Michael Kunzwiler to lead the minority for the 2015 session. Doug Malone was chosen as minority whip and Kunzwiler, also chairman of the county Democratic Committee, praised the caucus as a strong group focused on taxpayers.
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