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Evacuations and drills pared near nuke plants

by Palladium-Times 05.16.2012

Without fanfare, the nation’s nuclear power regulators have overhauled community emergency planning for the first time in more than three decades, requiring fewer exercises for major accidents and recommending that fewer people be evacuated right away.

County turns to volunteers for help battling invasive species

by Palladium-Times 05.16.2012

OSWEGO — Dick and Naneen Drosse spent years watching from their home in Minetto as the water chestnut invaded the Oswego River. Each year the persistent invasive species returned and multiplied. Mechanical harvesting and chemical treatments helped co…

Audit scrutinizes financial practices in Orwell

by Palladium-Times 05.16.2012

ORWELL — Auditors from the New York State Comptroller’s Office advised town officials in Orwell that it was time to do some long-term financial planning and reduce the unreasonable level of surplus money in the general and highway funds.

Wear It! Oswego celebrates National Safe Boating Week

by Palladium-Times 05.16.2012

OSWEGO — The Wear It! Oswego campaign will celebrate National Safe Boating Week May 19-25 by placing “Life Jackets Save Lives” banners throughout the city of Oswego and at the Oswego County Public Safety Building.

A healthy outpouring of support for Dr. Walker

by Palladium-Times 05.16.2012

By JANET REBEOR-DEXTER jdexter@palltimes.com   OSWEGO — As the dais filled with national, state and local dignitaries and relatives of Dr. Mary Walker on Saturday, patriotic medleys filled the air and a light breeze rippled through the array of U.S….

SUNY Oswego student wins scholarships to study in Germany

by Palladium-Times 05.16.2012

OSWEGO — The German Academic Exchange Service has awarded SUNY Oswego student Elizabeth de Reeder two scholarships to study in Germany for a year, starting in July.

Budgets pass in all Oswego County schools

by Palladium-Times 05.16.2012

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Oswego budget passes

by Palladium-Times 05.16.2012

OSWEGO — Voters in the Oswego City School District voiced their approval for the work of the administration and board of education during Tuesday’s election, with overwhelming support for the 2012-13 budget and spending propositions.

Pulaski board explores axing its police force

by Palladium-Times 05.16.2012

PULASKI — The future of the Village of Pulaski Police Department is uncertain.

Fulton voters give school budget a stamp of approval

by Palladium-Times 05.16.2012

FULTON — The approximately $62.4 million budget proposed for the Fulton City School District in 2012-13 was greeted with support by community members Tuesday night, as the spending plan passed by a vote of 753-468.

Felony charges leveled against convicted rapist

by Palladium-Times 05.16.2012

OSWEGO — An Oswego man convicted of rape in 2004 is facing multiple felony charges after failing to report his change of address to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services within 10 days of moving.

School of Education work to highlight college’s summer projects

by Palladium-Times 05.15.2012

OSWEGO — Summer construction at SUNY Oswego will feature the kickoff of a $17.2 million project to connect and put a welcoming face on the School of Education’s two buildings and to renovate Park Hall, the second-oldest structure on campus.

Woman jailed after robbery attempt at Bosco & Geers

by Palladium-Times 05.15.2012

STAFF REPORTS editorial@palltimes.com OSWEGO — A reported robbery at Bosco & Geers in Oswego on Wednesday has led to the arrest of a city resident.

‘Rejuvenated’ Pawlewicz seeks another term on BOE

by Palladium-Times 05.15.2012

By AARON CURTIS acurtis@palltimes.com FULTON — After a one-year hiatus from the Fulton City School District Board of Education, former board member Dan Pawlewicz said he is rejuvenated and ready to get back to work.

Postal carriers aim to Stamp out Hunger

by Palladium-Times 05.15.2012

By KEN STURTZ Staff Writer Thousands of letter carriers across the country will be helping the National Letter Carriers Association with the annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive today.