Through a donation from the Fulton SUNOCO Ethanol plant, the FFD was able to purchase a new fire fighting vent saw, rechargeable hand lights and a new set of Iron’s (axe/halligan) all to be placed on the departments newly acquired 1998 Pierce 100′ Platform ladder truck.
The official grand re-opening of the Fulton Save-A-Lot store under new ownership drew a large crowd to showcase the store’s many updates. “It’s cleaner, brighter, our produce section has been updated and expanded. Now when you walk in, it just kind of jumps out at you,” said new owner and Fulton native Jim Mirabito, whose family is well known in the grocery business. Jim, acquiring ownership alongside his wife, Cindy and daughter, Whitney, have made several changes to the store that improve the customer experience. Though the Fulton Save-A-Lot store is a new venture for the Mirabito family, the grocery business is an utterly familiar part of their lives.
To improve health and safety at Voorhees Park, it was spruced up this week by Block-Builder neighbors, city council members Norman Foster and Larry Macner, and the City Parks Department. A new Dog Waste Station was added near the center sidewalk as a convenience to dog-walkers. Enjoy beautiful Voorhees Park bordered by South Fourth and South Third streets and Buffalo and Academy streets, and join Oswego County Federal Credit Union for “Movie Night at Voorhees” on Wednesday, July 26.
Fulton Block Builders awarded the first $10,000 and the city of Fulton has profited from $31,000 in improvements – by residents – to their properties! The work of residents in the city is starting to be seen on streets all around Fulton. What was once only a plan and talk among neighbors is now translating into improvements throughout the city. Nineteen properties, thus far, have completed their “Street Appeal” and received their Fulton Block Builder checks.
The sudden announcement from Michaud Residential Health Services to cease operations for the 89-bed nursing home in Fulton marks yet another substantial business loss for the city. Though on a slightly smaller scale, the closing of Michaud follows the loss of several other Fulton businesses including the former Nestle factory that shut its doors in 2003 outing 467 employees, Miller Brewing that closed in 1994 putting 920 employees out of work, Birds Eye Foods that shut down in 2011 leaving 280 workers unemployed, and the closing of A.L. Lee Memorial Hospital in 2009 which promptly switched to a medical health facility ran by Oswego Health though the transition was able to absorb many jobs. At Michaud, 139 full- and part-time jobs will be lost with the closure.
On July 3, Fulton resident John W. McEachen competed in the 2017 USA-Taekwondo National Championships, which were held at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan. He won his two sparring matches in the 40-49 year – 68 kg Black Belt sparring division with scores of 18-8 and 13-8, and won a gold medal.
Sometimes, when the message is just right, a little inspiration can go a long way. That was the case when local author, inspirational speaker, and entrepreneur Tim Conners came in to speak to a room of students at the Fulton Junior High School in May, just days before embarking on a quest to climb Mount Kilamanjaro. Inspired by Conners’ message and his determination to make a difference, the students wanted to show their support.
A Fulton man and his dog died Wednesday in a crash on Route 12. A motorcycle, operated by 53-year-old Robert Lightenfield of Fulton, collided head-on with another vehicle at about 7:09 p.m., according to State Police.
The Fulton Common Council declared the former Nestles site located at 555 S. Fourth St. “an imminent danger” at a regular meeting held Wednesday. After a long demolition process plagued with several interruptions, few buildings remain standing on the 24-acre site with piles of debris left scattered about. Mayor Ronald Woodward Sr. said structurally compromised buildings and remaining asbestos are main contributors to the decision to declare the site a danger. With the approval of this resolution, the current contractor on site, Rowlee Construction, will be authorized to remain on site and continue working under the current contract.
The Save-A-Lot store located at 364 West First Street in Fulton is hosting a grand re-opening event. Re-opening as a locally owned grocery store by the previous owner of Hannibal’s former long running local grocery store the Village Market IGA, Jim Mirabito along with his wife, Cindy and daughter, Whitney remain dedicated to providing quality products with excellent customer service at affordable prices. Saturday, July 8, the Fulton Save-A-Lot will officially be honored under the Mirabito’s ownership with a ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled to commence at 11 a.m.
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