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Neighbors of ‘Problem House’ Offered Insight From City Officials

September 27, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

Last week, an entire first ward neighborhood came together to express fear for their safety and frustration in their dropping quality of life, allegedly stemming from a “problem house” in their neighborhood. In response, Fulton Police Chief Orlo Green III and FPD Investigator Stephen Lunn joined Mayor Ronald Woodward Sr. and members of the Fulton Common Council to address misinformation and answer questions from neighbors in the West Second Street and Phillips Street area. The house in question, 102 W. Second St., is an owner-occupied multi-family property.

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POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony Brings Special Announcement from One Fulton Family

September 22, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

On this National POW/MIA Recognition Day 2018 (Sept 21,) the Fulton Veterans Council hosted a remembrance ceremony for all Prisoners of War (POW) and Missing in Action (MIA) service members as well as all victims of September 11, 2001. As speakers took to the podium one by one to pay tribute to all POW/MIA service members, a special guest in the audience was preparing to deliver some positive news.

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Fighting for Fulton: New Codes Target Landlords, Complaints Multiply

September 20, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

New codes targeting non-owner occupied rental properties will set regulations that allow only curtains or blinds to be hung in windows (no blankets, towels, etc.,) matching exterior paint and siding, and proper storage of garbage receptacales, among many others.

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RaiderNet Is Back For The New School Year!

September 19, 2018 Contributor

Today’s News: Do students sleep enough?; Spirit Week off to a great start; Sports updates from football, cheerleading, boys soccer and volleyball; and more in today’s edition of The Raider – written by students in the GR Bodley Journalism Club and Journalism class. And, don’t forget that you can submit pictures to the yearbook at #grbyb or by e-mailing them to [email protected]

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Emotions Run High As Neighborhood Battles Against House ‘Unfit for Occupancy’

September 19, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

An entire first ward neighborhood took a stand at Tuesday’s (Sept 18) regular meeting of the Fulton Common Council. One by one, neighbors of West Second Street South in Fulton addressed their pressing concerns with one troublesome house in their area. They detailed the drastic loss of quality of life in their neighborhood, all alleged to stem from one property: an owner-occupied multi-family unit that has been without water and power for months.

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Former Granby Animal Control Officer Arrested For Animal Cruelty

September 18, 2018 Contributor

State Police arrested Samantha J. Rizzo, 46, from 64 Country Lane, Fulton, for Animal Cruelty (Agriculture and Markets Law § 353), a class “A” misdemeanor. On June 8, 2018, State Police responded to an animal abuse case in the town of Hannibal.

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September 8's run highlighted Parents of Special Children. Leroy Collins is joined by Theresa Familo, director, and reps from Life Matters and POSC. Some friends heard about the runs and wanted to participate, Collins said. "They loved to run for that cause. I think there’s about 30 people that contacted me that heard about it and want to run in Mexico," he added.

Fulton Man Runs For Life – 5K At A Time

September 16, 2018 Steve Yablonski

For Leroy Collins, life matters. And recently, he’s been running all over to drive home that message. “I started running 5Ks to bring awareness to the not-for-profit organization in different cities that do great work, but have limited resources,” he said. His efforts help bring attention to organizations that help fight homelessness, hunger, abuse and those that support education, cancer research, ALS research and others.

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DeWitt Murder-Robbery Suspect Arrested in Fulton

September 16, 2018 Site Administrator

A Syracuse man who allegedly killed two Chili’s Restaurant workers during a robbery at the Shoppingtown Plaza, DeWitt, business on Saturday was reportedly captured and arrested early today in Fulton. William D. Wood Jr., 32, was arrested at about 1 a.m., according to a report by the DeWitt Police Department.

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Residents Weigh In at Fulton’s Fifth Ward Neighborhood Watch Meeting

September 14, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

Following several cries for help in restoring neighborhoods and ensuring security for homeowners, Fulton’s fifth ward has taken action by forming a neighborhood watch. After bringing to light homeowner concerns at recent common council meetings including suspicious activity in neighborhoods, suspected drug use, and negligent properties, fifth ward councilor Dennis Merlino set up a meeting to form a neighborhood watch program.

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Car Chase, Crash Results in Volney House Fire

September 13, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

UPDATED Friday 7 AM
Six people have been transported to area hospitals following a car chase that resulted in a house fire, according to Oswego County 911 dispatch. A car chase beginning in the city of Fulton was called in at approximately 10:05 p.m. on Thursday, Sept 13. Some time later, 911 dispatch was alerted that the car had crashed and caught fire.

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