On December 1, with the official countdown to Christmas underway, the city of Fulton held its annual tree lighting event to kick off the “most wonderful time of the year.” Families bundled up to watch the large tree across from City Hall be lit up in colorful lights by none other than Santa and Mrs. Claus while free donuts, popcorn, and hot chocolate played a part in keeping guests warm.
Today’s News: Bowling Season Preview; New Class at G.R.B; Petal Pals Delivers; Boys Basketball Preview; and more in today’s edition of The Raider – written by students in the GR Bodley Journalism Club and Journalism class.
The Friends of History located at 177 S. First Street, Fulton, is proud to announce the beginning of the Christmas season with the Parade of Trees 2016. This year starting with a open house on Nov 27 from 1:30 until 4 p.m.
At its current state, the proposed 2017 Fulton city budget shows no increase in the tax rate, standing at $20.51 per $1,000 of assessed value. A pubic hearing on the proposed 2017 budget has been scheduled to take place on Dec 6 following the public comment portion of the regular common council meeting beginning at 7 p.m. in the Municipal Building, located at 141 S. First St.
Today’s News: Major Blizzard Hits G.R.B. and Beyond; America Can’t Let Hate ‘Trump’ Love; Girls’ Basketball Season Preview; CSI Comes to O.C.A.Y. League Event; and more in today’s edition of The Raider – written by students in the GR Bodley Journalism Club and Journalism class.
The Fulton Common Council recently heard public input, though minimal, on two separate resolutions. One was in regards to the budget process. The other dealt with parking/storing recreational vehicles.
Expedition courses at NOLS take students of all ages into remote wilderness areas where instructors teach students technical outdoor skills, leadership, and environmental ethics.
Despite the quickly approaching winter weather, a large focus looms in Fulton on Lake Neatahwanta, the city’s “little lake by the big lake.” The focus redeveloped after a “polar plunge” event initially arranged by a volunteer organization to encourage people to plunge into Lake Neatahwanta has been canceled due to concerns that arose on the current safety status of the lake.
The Fulton Common Council unanimously passed a tentative agreement with one of three labor unions that represent the city of Fulton. The agreement with the CSEA allowed no increase in wages for the year 2015, a one time $500 increase for each employee in the year 2016, and a two-percent increase for each employee in the year 2017.
Today’s News: Year of Change for Swimmers; Senior Class Update; Change at Bodley’s Library; Looking Back at Fall Sports 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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