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Fulton Family Hosts Community Egg Hunt for Second Year

April 18, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

For the second year, a Fulton family has taken the initiative to host an Easter egg hunt for children in the Fulton community. Last year, Robert Zentner, 26, and Char Zentner, 20, noticed that there was not anything for the kids to do in the Fulton community to celebrate Easter. Together, they decided to change that. The day before Easter, (April 15) the Zentners hosted their second Easter egg hunt event at Van Buren Park for all kids in the community.

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Happening Around Fulton: Family Video Relocates, Auto Zone Moves In

April 15, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

If you’ve been traveling around the city of Fulton lately, you may have noticed a few changes. While the former building that housed Family Video is under construction, it has been confirmed that Auto Zone will be moving in. Family Video has relocated to 165 S. Second St.

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Dinner with a Cause: Fajita Grill Fundraiser Night to Benefit MounTimPossible

April 13, 2017 Contributor

Looking for something exciting to do on your Spring Break? Come join Tim Conners also known as Tim Possible on Monday, April 17 between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Fajita Grill in Fulton located at 451 S. Second Street for the MounTimPossible Fundraiser.

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Police Asking For Assistance With Investigation

April 13, 2017 Contributor

Anyone traveling in the area of the Broadway Bridge between 11:30 p.m. on Saturday April 8, through 2 a.m. on Sunday April 9, is asked to call the Fulton Police Department at 598-2008 or 598-2007.

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Bodley’s FBLA Brings Home Seven Awards

April 13, 2017 Contributor

Today’s News: Visiting Author Shares Powerful Message; Hat Pilot Continues; Remembering The Titanic; 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 BOE Adopts 2017-18 Budget Following Increased State Aid

April 12, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

The Fulton Board of Education unanimously adopted a $70,782,921 budget for the 2017-2018 school year with the six present board member’s votes in favor. In it’s adopted form, the budget shows a 0.63% increase in spending from last year with a 1.34% decrease in the tax levy, resulting in lower taxes for property owners within the district. “I think it’s a fair budget,” said FCSD superintendent, Brian Pulvino.

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Police ID Body Found In River; Death Considered ‘Suspicious’

April 12, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

The Fulton Police Department has identified the body found in the Oswego River on Sunday, April 09, as 39-year-old Amber Neivel from New Haven, NY. Her death is considered suspicious and the investigation is ongoing at this time.

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Fulton Family Hosts Community Easter Egg Hunt

April 11, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

Char and Rob Zenter had the vision to host a fun Easter event for the Fulton community. Their vision is becoming a reality on Saturday, April 15. The event is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday (April 15) at VanBuren Park, located on VanBuren and North Sixth Street.

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Fulton Block Builders Complete Fundraising Match for $100,000 Grant

April 11, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

“Local businesses have taken the Fulton Block Builders over their fundraising goal! Kenwell Corporation, Mimi’s Diner, Eastern Shore Associates, Patterson Warehousing, and Bellinger Auto Sales & Service have all donated to the Fulton Block Builders, collectively putting FBB over our goal,” said Linda Eagan, FBB Administrative Director. Realizing the goal meant matching a $100,000 commitment from the Richard S. Shineman Foundation to jump start the grassroots organization in its first year.

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Police investigating body found in Oswego River

April 9, 2017 Steve Yablonski

A white middle aged female, between 5’5”-5’7” tall, medium length blonde hair, and hazel eyes, wearing a tan skirt, black and white striped shirt and a black peacoat style jacket was recovered from the water.

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