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Elected Officials, Community Saddened By Another Fulton Business Loss

July 9, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

The sudden announcement from Michaud Residential Health Services to cease operations for the 89-bed nursing home in Fulton marks yet another substantial business loss for the city. Though on a slightly smaller scale, the closing of Michaud follows the loss of several other Fulton businesses including the former Nestle factory that shut its doors in 2003 outing 467 employees, Miller Brewing that closed in 1994 putting 920 employees out of work, Birds Eye Foods that shut down in 2011 leaving 280 workers unemployed, and the closing of A.L. Lee Memorial Hospital in 2009 which promptly switched to a medical health facility ran by Oswego Health though the transition was able to absorb many jobs. At Michaud, 139 full- and part-time jobs will be lost with the closure.

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Fulton Resident Wins USA-Taekwondo National Championship

July 7, 2017 Submitted article

On July 3, Fulton resident John W. McEachen competed in the 2017 USA-Taekwondo National Championships, which were held at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan. He won his two sparring matches in the 40-49 year – 68 kg Black Belt sparring division with scores of 18-8 and 13-8, and won a gold medal.

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Police: Man Allegedly Kidnapped, Raped Woman

July 7, 2017 Contributor

On July 6, Oswego City Police investigators arrested 45-year-old Bruce D. Williams of Oswego, following an investigation into a domestic incident. It is alleged that from July 1, at about 1 p.m., to July 4, at about 7 a.m., while at the defendant’s residence, Williams held an adult female victim, with whom he was familiar, against her will. He allegedly struck her and also raped her.

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Governor Announces More Than $23 Million To Pave Nearly 150 Miles Of Roads Across CNY

July 7, 2017 Contributor

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Thursday announced $23.5 million for projects to pave and repair 146.9 lane miles of state roads across Central New York this summer and fall. The infrastructure investment, which complements “Central NY Rising” – the region’s successful strategy to grow the economy and create new opportunities – includes projects in Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga and Oswego counties. The projects will be completed this year.

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Winning Projects For Oswego’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative Announced

July 6, 2017 Steve Yablonski

As Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul announced the winning projects for Oswego’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative, she paused and apologized for taking so long. But, “there’s a lot of progress going on here!” she quickly added. State, local agencies will collaborate with Regional Economic Development Council to revitalize downtown, modernize infrastructure and boost the local economy. Speaking at the Children’s Museum of Oswego today (July 6), Hochul officially proclaimed the winning projects selected for the Port City as part of the state’s $100 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative.

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Victims Identified In Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-81

July 6, 2017 Steve Yablonski

UPDATE: On Wednesday at 11:38 p.m., A 2015 Western Star milk tanker operated by 38-year-old Charles T. Howard III, from Watertown, was traveling northbound on I-81 when he swerved to avoid striking deer on the highway. A 2002 Mercury Sable, operated by Corey E. Moore, 50, from Canton, was traveling north on I-81 when he was unable to avoid striking the tanker. Moore, along with two passengers in the vehicle, Gregg P. Williams, 58, from De Kalb Junction, NY, and Roderick C. Cota, 63, from Norwood, NY, were all pronounced deceased at the scene. Shortly thereafter, a 2011 Subaru, operated by Moon John Kim, 52, from Ellicott City, Maryland, was also traveling north on I-81 when he struck the same tanker. He too was pronounced dead at the scene.

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MounTimPossible Can Drive Underway at Can-A-Lot Too

July 6, 2017 Contributor

Sometimes, when the message is just right, a little inspiration can go a long way. That was the case when local author, inspirational speaker, and entrepreneur Tim Conners came in to speak to a room of students at the Fulton Junior High School in May, just days before embarking on a quest to climb Mount Kilamanjaro. Inspired by Conners’ message and his determination to make a difference, the students wanted to show their support.

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Fulton Man, Dog, Killed In Schroeppel Crash

July 6, 2017 Contributor

A Fulton man and his dog died Wednesday in a crash on Route 12. A motorcycle, operated by 53-year-old Robert Lightenfield of Fulton, collided head-on with another vehicle at about 7:09 p.m., according to State Police.

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City Declares Former Nestle Site An ‘Imminent Danger’

July 6, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

The Fulton Common Council declared the former Nestles site located at 555 S. Fourth St. “an imminent danger” at a regular meeting held Wednesday. After a long demolition process plagued with several interruptions, few buildings remain standing on the 24-acre site with piles of debris left scattered about. Mayor Ronald Woodward Sr. said structurally compromised buildings and remaining asbestos are main contributors to the decision to declare the site a danger. With the approval of this resolution, the current contractor on site, Rowlee Construction, will be authorized to remain on site and continue working under the current contract.

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Fulton Save-A-Lot Hosts Grand Re-Opening Under New Ownership

July 6, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

The Save-A-Lot store located at 364 West First Street in Fulton is hosting a grand re-opening event. Re-opening as a locally owned grocery store by the previous owner of Hannibal’s former long running local grocery store the Village Market IGA, Jim Mirabito along with his wife, Cindy and daughter, Whitney remain dedicated to providing quality products with excellent customer service at affordable prices. Saturday, July 8, the Fulton Save-A-Lot will officially be honored under the Mirabito’s ownership with a ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled to commence at 11 a.m.

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