Today’s News: Students Receive Scholarships for Academic Excellence; Spring Clean-Up Looking for Volunteers; Sophomore Students to Host Clothing Drive; Spring Break Full of Fun and Learning; and more in today’s edition of The Raider – written by students in the GR Bodley Journalism Club and Journalism class.
A representative of the global supermarket chain, Aldi, has confirmed that the impending store location in Fulton will prevail despite the city’s demolition contractor backing out of the commitment to demolish the former Nestles site in its entirety. “We will still pursue the Fulton, NY location with plans for a grand opening in late fall,” said Aldi representative Aaron Sumida, Tully Division Vice President.
Sixth graders across the Fulton City School District recently completed a mini unit on Medal of Honor recipients and they were surprised to learn that a native Fultonian earned that medal on June 6 1944. Carlton W. Barrett was born and raised in Fulton and joined the Army in 1940. On D-Day, he found himself on the beaches of Normandy, France, under withering fire in conditions reminiscent of the opening scene of Saving Private Ryan.
With the public hearing complete and the budget newsletter delivered, the final step in the budget process is narrowed down to the public vote for registered voters of the district scheduled for May 16 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. For the first time, only one polling location will serve the entire Fulton community. Eligible voters can cast their vote at the Fulton War Memorial, 609 W. Broadway. Voters will see multiple propositions on the ballot in addition to the 2017-18 proposed budget. Three open seats on the FCSD Board of Education will be voted upon. However, only the names of the two nominating petitions received will appear on the ballot in order of how they were drawn.
U.S. Rep. John Katko today (May 3) announced that, with his support, the Volney Volunteer Fire Corporation has received $39,810 in federal funding to purchase equipment critical to providing reliable breathing air for firefighters. The funding was provided through the Assistance to Firefighters program, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Today’s News: Freshmen Receive Playwright Award; Alumni to Join Band at End-of-Year Concert; Prom Fever is Upon Us; Wrestlers Travel to the Netherlands and Beyond; and more in today’s edition of The Raider – written by students in the GR Bodley Journalism Club and Journalism class.
Oswego County Opportunities sent out an S.O.S, and its plea for help was heard. In its seventeenth year, the annual OCO Bowl-A-Fun bowling tournament fundraiser at Lakeview Lanes was designated to help a program that recently lost federal funding leaving risk of closure. A crucial part of the Homeless Services offered through OCO, the future has been jeopardized for the Runaway and Homeless Youth Shelter that houses youth in need of safe lodging, after federal funding for the program was cut. Quickly springing into action, the OCO Bowl-A-Fun planning committee decided to use the annual fundraiser event as an S.O.S., developing a “Save Our Shelter” theme.
While National Prescription Take-Back Day (April 29) serves as a pressing reminder, the MedSafe medication disposal service in Phoenix operates daily to lessen the availability of unused prescription medications. It serves to allow Phoenix and neighboring community residents the opportunity to safely and anonymously deposit any unused prescription medication at any time for safe disposal.
The Oneida Street bridge over the Oswego River in Fulton is expected to see a rehabilitation period beginning at the end of May, according to city officials. The Fulton Common Council unanimously accepted a bid on Tuesday (April 25) of $1,888,597.95 from Vector Construction Corporation to complete the project, the lowest bid received out of four. At the same time, the council also advertised to accept bids for the rehabilitation of the North Sixth Street bridge over CSX in Fulton, located between Kimball Avenue and Clark Street.
Today’s News: AP Exams Begin Next Week; Students Headed to SUNY Drama Festival; STEAM Showcase Tonight; Scholarship Applications Available 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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