An identified Korean War casualty has found his final resting place in his hometown of Fulton 66 years after his death. Cpl. Joseph Trepasso was welcomed back to his hometown by a veteran motorcade with dozens of people lining the streets in his honor throughout the entire route beginning in Syracuse.
Join the Friends of History in Fulton as they host a far out party to “Remember the ’60s” on Friday, November 4, at Tavern on the Lock located at 24 S. First St.
Roughly 40 people took turns searching out anything paranormal that hides in the dark, eerie corners of the historic Fulton buildings that are home to the public library and the John Wells Pratt House Museum. A non-profit paranormal activity team based in Auburn, Soul Searchers has returned to these two Fulton buildings for the second year, again finding considerable evidence of paranormal activity in both buildings during preliminary investigations, said Soul Searchers founder, Shawn DiBello.
Longley Brothers Dodge recently made a donation for the total amount of $1800 to four Fulton youth sports organizations.
The Fulton Fire Department responded to the former Nestles site to assist in extinguishing a small fire from the overpass connecting two buildings on site.
An external auditor recently summarized the Fulton City School District audit findings which were then relayed to the Board of Education at Tuesday’s (Oct 25) regular meeting. The audit showed that the revenues of the district exceeded the expenditures for the 2015-16 school budget, resulting in an operational surplus just over $518,000 allowing school officials to replenish district’s reserves and fund balances.
The Fulton Board of Education was honored during School Board Recognition Week which is observed each year by more than 700 school districts throughout New York State, according to a resolution passed at Tuesday’s regular meeting. Superintendent Pulvino took a moment to also recognize another group of professionals within the district, school principals.
October 21 marks National Mammography Day. Have you scheduled your yearly mammogram yet? Thanks to funding from State Senator Patty Ritchie, Oswego Health will offer free screenings for women over the age of 40 who have been unable to receive a mammogram due to financial restriction.
The Fulton Common Council unanimously approved the proposed increase in the city’s water, sewer, garbage, and base water rates and also unanimously approved the increase for treatment of leachate and septage hauler disposal rates. Mayor Ronald Woodward Sr. and Commissioner of Public Works Charles Smith Jr. presented the proposed rates as well as background information and numerous graphs before opening a public hearing.
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