Community
Abigail Burgess Named to President’s List at Bob Jones University
The President’s List recognizes students who earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester.
Month: December 2017
Community
Operation Reindeer Brings Holiday Spirit To Mexico Volunteers
Hundreds of local children will have a very Merry Christmas, thanks, in part, to dozens of Mexico High School volunteers who helped pack donation bags for dozens of families.
Community
‘The Voice’ Contestant Sings For Fairgrieve Elementary Students
As soon as he was introduced by Principal Jean Sampsell, scores of students erupted in cheer as they recognized the singer from the popular music reality television show.
Community
Mexico Elementary Has Music, Diversity Lessons
While they learned about Australian culture and music, Mexico Elementary School students also received character trait education during the recent “Didgeridoo Down Under” performance. The students in grades kindergarten through four filed into the cafeteria to find several life lessons and surprises in the interactive show.
Community
Riley Elementary Students Offer Holiday Cheer At Concert
The crowd packed the Ralph Fraust Theatre of the Performing Arts at Oswego High School to hear Christmas classics and joyous tunes from several chorus, band and orchestra performances.
Community
Mexico Middle School Abuzz With Spelling Bee Contestants
T-r-u-c-u-l-e-n-t-l-y. That was the word student Autumn Warring spelled correctly to win the Mexico Middle School spelling bee after she edged out 14 competitors in the final MMS rounds held recently in the auditorium.
Fulton Daily News
Fulton Board of Ed Considering Options After Hayden Resigns
The Fulton Board of Education has discussed each of three options to replace a recently resigned board member, leaving a split decision. Last week, board member Paula Hayden submitted a formal resignation letter effective immediately, as board president David Cordone cited personal reasons necessitating her to step aside. Hayden had been a board member since her election to the position in May 2016. Her term would expire in June of 2019. The remaining six board members considered each of three options recommended by the district’s law firm and the New York State School Board Association.
Allanson Glanville Tappan Funeral Home
Ellen G. Ridgway, 92
Ellen G. Ridgway, 92, of Richland, former Phoenix, NY,
resident, passed away Sunday Dec. 17, 2017, at Oswego Hospital after a short illness.
Foster Funeral Home
Marilyn Murrell, 74
Marilyn Murrell, 74, of Fulton, passed away at Oswego Hospital on Saturday December 16, 2017.
Fulton Daily News
Early Morning Crash in Tully Injures Fulton Man
State Police in Lafayette are investigating an accident that occurred on Interstate 81 in the town of Tully. The investigation has revealed that at approximately 7 a.m. today (Dec. 18), a 2002 Chevrolet Propane delivery truck, operated by James P. Fyffe, 54, from Fulton, was traveling southbound on I-81 when he exited the west shoulder of the roadway and struck a tree.