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The Campaign for Whiskey Island and Northern Great Bear – a Community Success

October 6, 2017 Contributor

Friends of Great Bear and Central New York Land Trust announce the success of the campaign for Whiskey Island and Northern Great Bear, thanks to the local community who worked to preserve this land for recreation and conservation. On September 29, 130 acres of Great Bear Springs Recreation Area in Volney was transferred from private ownership to the nonprofit CNY Land Trust. The CNYLT will in turn transfer the land to the town of Volney to keep as part of Great Bear.

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Comedian Lucas Bohn Benefit To Boost Fulton Arts Project

October 5, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Lucas Bohn has always been “very interested in comedy.” On Saturday he’ll use his talents to benefit the Fulton’s Future Project to build a better future through the arts. CNY Arts Center will host the national touring comedian at the Oasis at Thunder Island for “an evening of fun and celebration.” Assemblyman Will Barclay will serve as honorary chairperson. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Bohn is set to hit the stage at 8 p.m.

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Raider Pride on Display during Action-Packed Homecoming

October 5, 2017 Contributor

Today’s News: Families Enjoy Block Party, Open House; New Addition to Fulton Athletics; Travel Experiences Shared at LOTE Club; Football Says Goodbye to Seniors; 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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The Litwik Street and Bakeman Street groups join together to design, pay for and erect a new sign in their neighborhood

Fulton Block Builders Work Together to Design, Purchase Neighborhood Sign

October 4, 2017 Contributor

Working closely with the City of Fulton, Fulton Fire Department, and National Grid along with the guidance of third ward councilman Don Patrick, the Litwik Street and Bakeman Street groups designed a “Welcome to our Neighborhood” sign to be erected where the streets intersect.

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RaiderNet Is Back For Another School Year

September 28, 2017 Contributor

Today’s News: New Spirit Week schedule boosts #RaiderPride; Teachers do the learning during Shadowing Event; Boys’ soccer off to good start; 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 Candidates React to Primary, Absentees Change Race Results

September 25, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

Unofficial results for local primary elections left some races tight for elected officials relative to Fulton on either the city’s Common Council or the Oswego County Legislature. In one instance, the results have since changed. The 25th Legislative District representing a portion of Fulton on the Oswego County Legislature showed an initial unofficial count for a Conservative race of six votes for candidate Marc Holliday and four votes for incumbent Frank Castiglia Jr. Oswego County Board of Elections officials have confirmed that absentee ballots tallied last week have the two at a deadlock, both receiving seven votes.

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Fulton Man Killed In Early Morning Crash In Lysander

September 24, 2017 Contributor

At approximately 6 a.m., Troopers responded to Lamson Road, east of Smokey Hollow Road, in Lysander for a one-vehicle crash. The investigation revealed a 2009 Chevrolet Impala, operated by Joseph B. Donhauser, 22, from Fulton, was located off the northbound shoulder of the roadway where it struck a tree. Donhauser was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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City of Fulton, Police Department Reach Contract Agreement

September 20, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

The city of Fulton and the Fulton Police Benevolent Association representing the Fulton Police Department have reached a mutual agreement for a five-year contract. Negotiations have been ongoing between the two parties since the previous contract expired on December 31, 2014. The current contract will be effective retroactive to the day following the previous contract’s expiration, January 1, 2015. Read the full article for details on the contract agreement.

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Cause of Fulton Structure Fire Under Investigation

September 20, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

Firefighters were on scene for nearly 12 hours Tuesday (September 19) as they battled a commercial structure fire in Fulton. Fulton Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 807 S. First St. within three minutes of the call received at 6:50 a.m. The scene was entirely cleared at approximately 6:30 p.m., according to FFD Assistant Chief Shane Laws.

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Commercial Fire Shuts Down State Route 481 in Fulton

September 19, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

Crews are on scene battling a commercial fire at the Prime Auto used car dealership in Fulton at 807 South First Street. Located at the southern entrance to the city, State Route 481 has been shut down to all traffic in the area. Local police are on scene detouring vehicles off of State Route 481 at the southern entrance to the city and around the fire from the north end on Fay Street. Travelers are advised to avoid the area.

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