Articles by Mikayla Kemp

Oswego Daily News

Student, Administration Outlook on Mexico High School Student Protest

April 18, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

More than 160 students gathered outside of Mexico High School this morning in protest of their right to wear bandannas during spirit week. The protest was more significant than bandannas themselves, however. This year, students opted together to wear bandannas made in remembrance of their late classmate, Hunter Fox who passed away earlier this school year. A student claims roughly 30 students received in-school suspension as a result of wearing the bandannas. Read the full article for more student details and Principal Donald Root’s response.

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Fulton Daily News

Sixth Graders Grill Assemblyman Barclay at Mock Press Conference

April 15, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

No questions were off limits as the sixth grade students of Volney Elementary dressed the part to hold a mock press conference for NYS Assemblyman Will Barclay. Barclay, representing the 120th district in the New York State Assembly stood before the sea of young press and tackled the questions they presented on a variety of different subjects.

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Fulton Daily News

Last Chance to Mark Your Calendar, Parent University Coming to FJHS

April 14, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

The FCSD and Fulton Community School send a final reminder to all parents and families in the Fulton community to attend the second annual Parent University being held Saturday, April 16 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Fulton Junior High School. The event, including all activities throughout the day, transportation and food provided is free to all participants. In it’s second year, Parent University is pleased to announce special guest speaker, Chick Moorman, a nationally recognized keynote speaker.

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Fulton Daily News

Fulton Officials Accept Aid for Bridge Repair, Pay Railroad Company

April 13, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

Fulton officials discussed increased federal aid for two city bridge repair projects during regular business at Tuesday’s (April 5) council meeting. The council unanimously authorized and approved increased funding for rehabilitation projects for both the North Sixth Street bridge over CSX railway and the Oneida Street bridge over the Oswego River.

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Fulton Daily News

OCO Raises $20,000 While Celebrating Being ‘Fifty and Fabulous’

April 13, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

The theme for this year’s annual Bowl-A-Fun OCO Fundraiser: “Fifty and Fabulous.” With George Hoffman from The Dinosaur 95.3 as emcee for the day, the event kicked off at Lakeview Lanes and provided food, drinks, cake, live entertainment, raffles and lots of fun. Different from previous years, the bowlers only competed in one flight of bowling and while the second flight usually competes, OCO instead hosted a 50th anniversary celebration open to the public who picked up a free ticket ahead of time.

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Fulton Daily News

Fulton Officials Approve Final School Budget

April 12, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

The Fulton City School District Board of Education unanimously approved the school’s final $70,336,500 budget for the 2016-2017 school year, a 2.47% increase from the current budget. The final budget approved by unanimous vote of the Board of Education also allowed for FCSD to replace retirements, lower primary sections class sizes to approximately 20 students per grade level section (kindergarten through second grade), maintain all current FTE positions from the current school year, and maintain all current educational programs, services and opportunities all while using less reserves than previous years.

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Fulton Daily News

Fulton Council Tables Response to Public Hearing

April 12, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

At its regular meeting in March, the Fulton Common Council advertised for a public hearing to be held the following month in regards to amending the city’s non-conforming use law. Such amendment meant that rather than restoring a home to single-family occupancy after 12 months of being vacant, as is required by current law, the council would treat each residence on an individual basis and vote whether it was able to remain zoned as a multi-family home or be restored to single-family residency. After looking into the matter further, Mayor Ronald L. Woodward reconsidered his initial opinion and has decided to table the council’s response.

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Chamber Spotlight: A Touch of Grace Inspirational & Everyday Gifts

April 11, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

A lifetime Oswego resident, Tricia Buck was given the opportunity to take over ownership for a downtown store she worked at part-time. Leaving her 19 year career, Buck purchased what is now A Touch of Grace Inspirational and Everyday Gifts in August 2015 and never looked back. “I just love being able to promote positivity,” Buck said of owning her local business. “This is a store that is able to bring in anyone who has never experienced anything Christian without being pushy. Whether you’re looking for something to fulfill a religious need or not, I love being able to supply people with the things they need and want.”

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Fulton Daily News

Katko and Panel of Local Leaders Host Conversation on Heroin, Synthetic Drug Abuse

April 6, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

U.S. Congressman, John Katko visited Fulton recently to address a local and nationwide epidemic, the use and abuse of heroin, opioids and synthetic drugs. Katko, representing the 24th Congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives was joined by a panel of local leaders, experts, and personal victims to the effects of addiction.

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