State Senator Patty Ritchie has announced she has secured $50,000 to be used for upgrades at Phoenix Memorial Park. “When we invest in maintaining and improving public spaces like Phoenix Memorial Park, we’re investing in the future of our local communities,” said Senator Ritchie.
The Fulton Public Library has announced the presentation date of its 2015 Memoir Project, a writing program designed to preserve memories of significant events in Fulton history. The presentation will take place September 23 at 6:30 p.m. and will be held in the Cayuga Community College’s Fulton Campus Community Events Center.
On September 3, at approximately 8:28 p.m., Fulton Police were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident near the intersection of State Route 3 and State Route 481 in the city of Fulton. Through the investigation it was found that two vehicles were involved in the accident and the suspect vehicle had left the scene.
Friends of History is no stranger to keeping Fulton’s history alive and well. Recently, they brought back to Fulton the great-grandson and family of James Hunter, one of the original founders of the historic Hunter Arms Company in Fulton. During the annual Hunter Arms Homecoming Weekend, Jim Hunter accompanied by his wife, Teri, their sons, Jace and Rob, as well as Jace’s expecting wife, Megan, came to Fulton to celebrate their family history with collectors and enthusiasts of their iconic family product. Jim’s great-grandfather, James Hunter, along with his five brothers, bought the L.C. Smith gun manufacturing company out of Syracuse and built a factory for production in Fulton.
Mark your calendars – Wednesday (August 26) calls for a meal at Mimi’s, 201 North Second St., Fulton. For everyone that presents a coupon to their waitress on Wednesday, Mimi’s will donate ten percent of the total bill to Friends of History.
The investigation revealed Scott J. O’Connor, 48, from Pennellville, was operating a 1997 Honda motorcycle southbound on Route 481 when he lost control of his motorcycle after rounding a curve. O’Connor was transported to Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse, by Mentor Ambulance. He is listed in serious condition, according to State Police.
The arrest stems from the investigation into incidents that occurred at a village of Central Square residence where he engaged in acts of sexual intercourse with the victim who was less than 13 years of age between October 2010 and June 2013, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
To recognize Donna Fountain for her contributions to the HCSD during her tenure, the community is invited to attend a reception prior to the Aug. 12 board of education meeting.
While it may look like your ordinary lemonade stand, it’s much more than that. This lemonade stand is serving life lessons along with a cold cup of fresh lemonade. The children working the stand are known as the “Little Difference Makers.” These Little Difference Makers select a local cause and donate all their earnings to that cause each week. This week, The Little Difference Makers were able to donate $368.24 to the Francis House in honor of former Mayor of Phoenix, Tony Fratto.
The difference they make for their community is anything but little.
The KEYS Program and the Oswego County Quarter Midget Club invite you to join them for the first ever “Miles of Smiles Track Walk” on August 22 from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Oswego County Quarter Midget track at 37 Howard Road in Fulton. They will walk 10 laps on the track to create one mile of smiles for kids battling cancer. There will be fun for the whole family with race cars on display, a driver autograph session, great music, and awards for the teams who raise the most funds.
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