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Fulton ‘Wages War’ on Negligent Landlords

July 4, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

The Fulton Common Council held a workshop last week to prepare for an impending war against negligent landlords throughout the city. Mayor Ronald Woodward Sr. and administrative assistant to the Mayor, Kathy Trowbridge led the meeting with five of the city’s common councilors in what Trowbridge referred to as a “pep rally” to ensure all councilors were aware of city-wide expectations and how to enforce them. Emphasizing that the crack down will target negligent landlords, Trowbridge said the goal is to aggressively pursue landlords that are considered “repeat offenders” that do not adhere to the city’s code and charter. “Our homeowners deserve this. Our city deserves to be better than this. We do respect the many good landlords but we know the bad ones and we’re coming after you,” Trowbridge warned.

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Waldron’s Furniture Offers Discount to FBB Participants

July 4, 2018 Contributor

Waldron’s Furniture are the Fulton Block Builders (FBB) newest supporter. In addition to the discounts already being given by Burkes Home Supply, ACE Northern, Ontario Orchards and Lakeside Roofing and Siding – Waldron’s Furniture is now offering 15% off of all indoor and outdoor furniture.

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Fulton Schools, Cayuga Community College and Oswego County Workforce Development Board To Offer New Opportunity For Students

July 3, 2018 Site Administrator

This fall, 25 ninth grade students in the Fulton City School District will participate in the Fulton Early College High School Program, a learning community offering students access to college courses and a college culture. Along with a curriculum developed by FCSD and Cayuga, the program offers services such as tutoring, financial aid counseling, workplace visits and possible internships.

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Fulton Block Builders Issues First Check of 2018

June 28, 2018 Contributor

The first Fulton Block Builder check is presented to the Stoutenger’s. Angela and Keith Stoutenger are the first of 220 homeowners in the city of Fulton to receive their Fulton Block Builder (FBB) check in 2018. The couple has completed over $10,000.00 worth of exterior enhancements to their property, and Angela has taken on the responsibilities of the Block Leader.

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Fulton Teen Facing Sex Abuse Charge

June 28, 2018 Site Administrator

The arrest stems from the investigation into an incident that occurred between May – June 2018. He allegedly engaged in sexual contact with the victim being less than 11 years of age at a town of Granby residence.

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Fulton Proposes Moratorium on Used Car Lots

June 26, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

The public hearing will garner community input regarding city official’s proposal to enforce a temporary moratorium on used car sale lots. If passed, the moratorium would prevent any new businesses entering the city for the purpose of opening a used car lot for a period of one year.

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Fulton Family YMCA Hires Oswego County Native As New CEO

June 26, 2018 Site Administrator

The Fulton Family YMCA announces the hiring of Oswego County native Shonna Sargent, regional program director of the YMCA of Greater Louisville’s Northeast Family YMCA branch, as its new chief executive officer. Board of Directors President Kelly Niccoli made the announcement today (June 26). Sargent was chosen after a nationwide search to lead the agency.

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Fulton Teen Charged With Rape

June 25, 2018 Site Administrator

The arrest stems from the investigation into an incident that occurred during the summer months of 2017. She allegedly engaged in sexual contact with the victim being less than 17 years of age while at a town of Hastings residence.

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Fulton Class of 2018 Includes 93-Year-Old Veteran, Teen Undergoing Chemotherapy

June 24, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

Along with G. Ray Bodley High School seniors, a 93-year-old war veteran and a senior staying at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital while undergoing chemotherapy treatment are among Fulton’s class of 2018 graduates. Fulton City School District administration first presented World War II veteran Norman Smith with an honorary high school diploma at a ceremony at St. Luke’s Nursing Home. Administration then brought a surprise ceremony to Alicia Carroll, a G. Ray Bodley honor student graduating with a Regents Diploma with advanced designation who was unable to walk at graduation due to chemotherapy treatment at Golisano Children’s Hospital in Syracuse.

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The last day as a high schooler also served as the last day of chemotherapy treatment for Alicia Carroll, who received a special, bedside GRB graduation ceremony at Golisano Children’s Hospital in Syracuse.

Fulton Takes Graduation Ceremony To Golisano Children’s Hospital

June 24, 2018 Submitted article

“After high school, chemo was a piece of cake.” That message that was found atop of Alicia Carroll’s graduation cap also served as a reminder for her to never give up when things are tough. Her battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma may have stopped her from walking across the stage this weekend with her fellow G. Ray Bodley High School Class of 2018 graduates, but it has never held her back in becoming successful.

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