Kindergarten Royal Parade Highlights Granby Elementary
Kindergarten pupils at Granby Elementary became a royal procession as part of a classroom study on kings and queens. Students Trent Morrison and Javante Ramacus from Jessica Frost's class led the hallway parade amid smiling classmates and teachers.
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Blood Drive at Oswego Hospital Thursday
Oswego Hospital hosts an American Red Cross blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lower level conference room. Public and hospital employees are invited to donate a pint. appointments via 349-5586. walk-ins welcome.
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NY Assembly Proposes Hikes in Minimum Wage
The Assembly Democrats call for staged rises in New York’s minimum wage over three years, with higher rates for NYC area. Statewide base would reach 9 by next year, then 10.50 in 2017 and 12.60 in 2019. Tipped wages would rise similarly, with NYC area targets at 12.50 in 2017 and 15 by 2019.
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Debate over Midtown Plaza redevelopment at Oswego council
Oswego city officials and residents clashed at the Common Council meeting over selling the Midtown Plaza parking garage and a proposed mixed use redevelopment. Speakers charged poor planning and housing shifts toward low to mid income, while officials said rumors and misinformation hinder understanding of a plan that includes retail plus affordable and market rate housing on prime East Side real estate. The initial project, estimated near 25 million, stalled after businessman George Broadwell sued the city and Midtown Plaza owners Sutton Real Estate.
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Mexico teen receives personalized ATV wish from Make-A-Wish
Alyssa David of Mexico, ill with a life threatening gastrointestinal disorder, celebrated her 14th birthday by receiving a personalized Arctic Cat ATV. Make-A-Wish volunteer Terry Baum recalled Alyssa’s quiet strength and excitement as she learned the gift was painted sparkly gray with her name. The process required a wait until she turned 14 due to New York state ATV age rules, and the team funded a single ATV after originally considering two. Alyssa completed a safety course with her mother before the surprise presentation at a birthday dinner, and her family emphasized their outdoors connection and excitement for the gift.
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Fulton woman sentenced on rape charge in Oswego County
Judge Donald Todd gave Lori A. Manwaring a Fulton resident six years of probation after pleading guilty to third degree attempted rape dated to 2013 and 2014. The sentence bans access to places children gather but allows limited interactions with her grandchildren with school drop off at the entrance only.
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OCSD Sees Uncertain State Aid Amid Budget Talks
Oswego City School District Superintendent Ben Halsey briefed the Board on budget building with scenario plans as state aid remains unclear until April 1. He noted the need to consider best and worst cases while keeping reserve funds intact and warned about possible pay period strain for the $85 million budget. Negotiations on the Nine Mile Point PILOT agreement continue amid confidentiality constraints.
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