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Fulton Issues Drinking Water Warning, Boil Water Advisory for Specific Location

February 15, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

Due to a 16th water main break near Canalview Mall on State Route 481 the water pressure at your home or business has been dramatically reduced and you probably have low pressure or no water at the present time. Therefore, the City of Fulton is issuing this precautionary boil water advisory to those affected on Rte. 481 between East Broadway and Utica streets and two buildings on Academy Street. The water main break has been isolated to a very small area and will remain so until adequate repairs are made. Read more for additional information, tips, and resources to contact.

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Talk Continues Regarding Top Graduate Recognition and Graduation Location

February 15, 2018 Contributor

Today’s News: Five Wrestlers Become Section III Champions; Time for Teen Dating Violence Awareness; Mimi’s Drive-In is Fulton Hotspot; and more in today’s edition of The Raider – written by students in the GR Bodley Journalism Club and Journalism class.

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Fulton Native Supports One Of The Navy’s Most Versatile Combat Ships

February 13, 2018 Steve Yablonski

A 2011 G. Ray Bodley High School graduate and Fulton native is serving in the U.S. Navy as part of the staff aboard Littoral Ship Squadron One, supporting one of the country’s most versatile combat ships. Petty Officer 2nd Class Thomas Butler is an information systems technician serving in N6 at Littoral Ship Squadron One in San Diego.
An information systems technician is responsible for keeping the ship’s communications, networks and computer systems up and running.

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Water Main Break Closes Portion of Route 481 in Fulton

February 12, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

A water main break today (Feb. 12) has closed traffic in both directions on State Route 481 from Rochester Street to Oneida Street in Fulton. As crews are on scene, resolution to the issue can be expected by tomorrow (Feb. 13) morning, DPW Commissioner Charles Smith III said. Anyone traveling in this area can expect to take an alternate route.

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FBLA Takes Home 15 Awards

February 9, 2018 Contributor

Today’s News: Dozens of Classes Featured at Course Fair; The Yearbook Needs Your Pictures; Boys’ Bowling Team Rolls onto States; and more in today’s edition of The Raider – written by students in the GR Bodley Journalism Club and Journalism class.

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Public Hearing to Address Ban of Chickens in City Limits, Several Other Proposals

February 8, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

The Fulton Common Council announced a public hearing to be held at the next regular meeting addressing several proposals. The public will have the opportunity to weigh in on six separate proposals. Two proposals are relative to raising animals within city limits as city officials look to amend Chapter 475 “Property Conservation” by adding chickens to the list of animals prohibited from living within city limits. “If we don’t have chickens, we wouldn’t have to worry about them running on the sidewalk,” Mayor Ronald Woodward Sr. said. Several other proposals will be up for discussion.

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You Can Help: Fulton’s Ice Rink Competes for $150,000 Prize

February 7, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

The Fulton Recreation Center has entered the Kraft Hockeyville contest for the chance to win $150,000 in rink upgrades and the opportunity to host a pre-season NHL game. The contest relies heavily on community support, utilizing a Community Rally Page for members of the community to earn rally points toward scoring in the judging phase of the contest. Until March 11, community members are able to garner “Rally Points” by writing stories, adding pictures and videos, writing a note, reacting to others posts, or sharing Fulton’s Rally Page on Twitter.

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Fulton Council Tackles Busy Agenda

February 7, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

The Fulton Common Council quickly moved through a busy agenda at Tuesday’s (Feb. 6) regular meeting including a resolution of respect, property sale, requests for proposals, several appointments, and the winning bid announcement for the construction of the city’s new salt storage shed. Boy Scout Troop 715 attended the meeting in order to earn merit badges, bringing several young faces to the meeting.

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Fulton Area Home Show Returns in April

February 7, 2018 Contributor

Booths and exhibits from building suppliers, home repair specialists, and financial institutions will fill the Fulton War Memorial for the tenth time when the Fulton Area Home Show returns on Saturday, April 7, 2018. A true sign of spring, the free home show is an opportunity for local homeowners and potential homebuyers to get a glimpse of the many services available for buying, selling, renovating, and sprucing up a home. The show runs from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. featuring a variety of different vendors from financial institutions offering help on mortgages to contractors and suppliers offering ideas on improvements.

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Fulton Block Builders Learn from Successes of Oswego Renaissance Association, 2018 Starts Strong

February 6, 2018 Contributor

Recently Fulton Block Builder (FBB) volunteers sat down to meet with the Oswego Renaissance Association founders Paul Stewart and Steve Phillips. FBB volunteers came with a list of questions for Paul and Steve, who graciously took time to answer each one. They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and FBB administrative director Linda Eagan and the FBB volunteers are anxious to imitate ORA’s achievements. The Fulton Block Builders 2018 season has begun with huge support and interest.

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