The debate over a Native American mascot for Fulton’s sports teams got a full airing recently and RaiderNet Daily was on hand for all of it. Also today, see photos from a U.S. Navy rock band’s appearance at the high school, see award-winning photos, get the latest sports news and more.
Fulton’s Board of Education meets tonight. The board will discuss its budget for next school year, will hear an update on the district-wide construction project, consider approving two new high school courses, and more.
You can read the entire Board of Education meeting agenda at this link (pdf).
The investigation is continuing into the late-morning crash that injured two residents of 516 Highland St. in Fulton
The annual storytelling competition will be underway soon, but it will go on without G. Ray Bodley High School. Also today, a fire drill empties the school and the weekend’s sports roundup.
Hannibal came together this past weekend for Winterfest, a weekend of outdoors activities designed to make the best of the harshest weather of the year. Lots of folks showed up for a variety of contests, food and music.
Click inside to see a gallery of photos from a few of Sunday’s events.
When the weather outside turns frightful, the people of Hannibal go outdoors. Hannibal Winterfest takes place this weekend at Kenney Middle School and the Hannibal Municipal Building next door. Human dogsled races, as you see in the photo above, are only part of the fun. There are lots of outdoor events and indoor events for those who need a break from the weather. Click inside to see the entire schedule of events.
A volunteer firefighter in Phoenix has been arrested and accused of stealing cans of gasoline from the fire department.
Matthew J. Fratello, 25, of 22 Maplehurst Dr., Phoenix was charged by Phoenix village police with two misdemeanors: petit larceny and criminal possession of stolen property. He was released on an appearance ticket and has resigned from the fire department.
Today’s RaiderNet Daily is so big we had to cut it into two big slices — 9 pages of news from inside G. Ray Bodley High School. Tops today — a look inside the new play as rehearsals get underway. Also, a full preview of upcoming playoff and Section III sports action, Super Bowl picks, commentary and more.
Fulton Police cleared up a nearly year-old case of stolen checks with three arrests this week.
The department alleges that on February 24, 2009, someone stole the personal checks of another person. Within a month, six of the stolen checks had been cashed at local banks.
Brewer stepped down from the County Legislature at the end of 2009, completing a 30 year career in public service.
“Clayton is truly a people person, giving equal care and attention to everyone,” said former Fulton Common Council member Bob Weston, speaking on behalf of the council.
It took Fulton Police nearly a year, but this week, they arrested a Fulton man for allegedly giving beer to people under 21 years old.
Movie Gallery’s outlets in Oswego County will not be affected, at least initially, by the company’s move to close nearly one third of its stores.
The company, which owns the Movie Gallery and Hollywood Video rental store chains, and the Game Crazy videogame chain, filed for bankruptcy protection from its creditors late Tuesday in a Virginia federal court.
As Junior Prom time approaches, there’s confusion among members of the class…and some frustration that few juniors are helping out. Also today, senior sendoffs are on tap for the hockey, dance and girls basketball teams, while the boys swim team posted personal bests on its senior night. And, a Super Bowl preview.
A spur trail that runs along Route 3 as it enters from the west and ends at Lake Neatahwanta has been closed for several years. But the trail will reopen next week for three days to accommodate The Great Eastern Whiteout. It could be open full-time soon, something snowmobile enthusiasts want.
The Fulton District Wide Storytelling Festival was held and storytellers from throughout the district showcased their talents in telling a wide variety of stories. Participants told a folktale, fairytale, myth, legend, tall tale or fable. The stories ranged from spooky legends to hilarious tales and many had a useful moral attached that provided a bit [...]
Parents: Get your social life back on track! Go out “guilt-free” and have fun knowing that your children are not just waiting for you by the TV — but are having fun too!
Community News
The following students are on the Dean’s List for their outstanding academic achievement for the Fall 2009 semester from the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering at Binghamton University, State University of New York.
The criteria for the Dean’s Honors list is a minimum grade point average of 3.5.
Christopher Marnell Mohr — Pennellville
Joseph T. Troia — [...]
Your Milestones
Happy New Year to all of our readers in the tri-county region!
While our Richland facility is closed until April, the society is still active with Friday afternoon hours at the Barclay Court House in Pulaski (2nd floor over DMV, 2pm until 5) or by appointment. We got off to a rocky start following our [...]
