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Oswego County’s First Social Adult Day Care To Open In Fulton

August 4, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

Adults age 65 or older will find a new social setting available in Fulton through Oswego County’s first social adult day care program, The Cornerstone Club as part of St. Luke’s Family of Caring. Located at 808 W. Broadway Suite A, The Cornerstone Club anticipates opening on August 14 pending completed final phases of construction. The Cornerstone Club will offer socialization opportunities, supervision, daily activities, and health and nutrition monitoring to any senior over the age of 65-years-old suffering from a physical or cognitive impairment on a case-by-case basis.

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Fulton Officials Seek Bids for Demolition at Former Nestle Site

July 28, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

The 24-acre former Nestle site in Fulton will see continued demolition as city officials have unanimously approved a resolution to advertise for bids on the project. All sealed bids submitted to the city clerk/chamberlain on or before August 18 up to 2 p.m. will be a lump sum amount for the demolition of the remaining buildings on the site including buildings #2, #4A, #58, #60, #63, and #70 and will include evidence of the contractor’s qualifications to complete the work. Bid documents specify the successful bidder must be ready and able to begin work by August 31 with a 60 day completion timeline for demolition of buildings #2 and #4a that line State Route 481 and completed demolition of the remaining buildings by December 31.

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State Police Seek Public Assistance With Identifying Suspect

July 26, 2017 Steve Yablonski

State Police in Fulton are investigating two larceny incidents committed by a white man, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a thin build. The suspect was seen operating a silver Nissan pickup truck. State Police in Fulton are asking for assistance in identifying the pictured male and vehicle.

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Cayuga Community College Announces New Head Of Fulton Campus

July 25, 2017 Contributor

Cayuga Community College announces the addition of a new associate vice president and dean of the Fulton Campus, Keiko Kimura, Ed.D. Dr. Kimura will oversee the branch campus in Fulton, as well as college-wide responsibility for the Offices of Assessment, Institutional Research, Library, and Center for Academic Success.

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Rally to ‘Save Michaud’ Brought Concerned Elected Officials, Community Members

July 18, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

After the sudden announcement of the intended closure of Michaud Residential Health Services in Fulton, the community banded together to show their support of the residents and employees that will be impacted. Organizer Marc Holliday said 113 jobs are on the line with the intended closure, though some of those staff members have been offered employment opportunities with St. Luke’s, the owner of Michaud whose CEO Terry Gorman cited financial struggles as the reason for closure. 65 residents, he continued, are forced to relocate to other accommodating facilities, some local and some not.

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Cordone Named BOE President Sixth Year In A Row

July 18, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

The annual reorganization meeting named the president, vice president and clerk of the Fulton City School District Board of Education. For the sixth consecutive year, David Cordone was nominated and ultimately chosen to serve as board president. “I am humbled by the unanimous support from my Board colleagues. It is a privilege and pleasure to serve my community and the students and staff of the Fulton City School District,” Cordone said.

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FFD Purchases Tools Through SUNOCO Donation

July 15, 2017 Contributor

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.

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Updated Save-A-Lot Packs A Crowd For Grand Re-Opening

July 14, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

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.

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Volunteers Improve Fulton’s Voorhees Park

July 13, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

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.

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Nineteen Fulton Properties Complete Home Improvements Through FBB

July 12, 2017 Contributor

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.

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