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Fulton Fire Department Thanks Community Supporters

January 30, 2019 Mikayla Kemp

With the implementation of the Community Risk Reduction (CRR) initiative, Fulton Fire Department reached out to community stakeholders for help in achieving their overall goal: “to reduce the risk of fire, rescue, and medical events in our community by being involved, relevant, and engaged,” Chief Eiffe said. With strong response, the largest financial support as of yet came as a $5,000 donation from Pathfinder Bank.

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Fulton Taco Bell Officially Opens

January 16, 2019 Mikayla Kemp

Taco Tuesday came on a Wednesday in Fulton as residents are flocking to the city’s newest restaurant, Taco Bell, having officially opened today (Jan. 16.) A ribbon cutting ceremony declared the Tex-Mex style fast-food chain officially open for business and customers did not delay as lines formed as early as 9 a.m.

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Fulton Varsity Basketball Hosts “Knee High Night” January 8

January 7, 2019 Mikayla Kemp

The Fulton varsity basketball program is hosting a “Knee High Night” for members of the local youth basketball program. On Tuesday, January 8 both Fulton varsity teams- boys and girls- will play home games at G. Ray Bodley High School.

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Ninth graders celebrate their first time walking into the high school as freshmen.

FCSD Revs Up School Security with Armoured One Training

December 17, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

Fulton City School District is taking measures to ensure that student safety remains a top priority. Armoured One, a school security SWAT Team based company out of Syracuse presented a Level One training to every member of the Fulton City School District staff and faculty. The three-hour presentation is intended to empower school employees to respond to an active shooter or safety threat situation by following the “mindset of a survivor.”

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Fulton Taxes Steady, Sewer Rate Increases; 2019 Budget Passes

December 12, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

FULTON, NY – The Fulton Common Council unanimously passed a $16,775,050 budget that held tax rates steady at roughly $20.50 per $1,000 of assessed value. Fulton Mayor Ronald Woodward Sr. said he and members of […]

A Winter Wonderland: Fulton’s 15th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

December 7, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

A light flurry of snow created the perfect winter wonderland while Fulton kicked off the holiday season at the 15th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Jubilee. Each year, the event features Santa’s arrival on a Fulton fire truck to lead an exuberant crowd in a countdown to light the city’s official Christmas tree.

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Fulton Police Department Raises $2,960 From No Shave November

December 3, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

All members of the Fulton Police Department participated in the month-long fundraiser event known as “No Shave November.” In total, FPD raised $2,960 to be split amongst three cancer support organizations that hit close to home.

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Fulton Wrestling Holds First Ever Hall of Fame Induction

November 28, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

The longstanding winning tradition that is Fulton Wrestling recently began what will become another yearly tradition. Former Fulton wrestlers of all ages gathered together to honor the first inductees into the Fulton Wrestling Hall of Fame at its inaugural ceremony.

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Code Change Allows Fulton Taxi Company to Expand

November 14, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

A public hearing allowed a change to city code to permit the expansion of a Fulton based taxi company. By amending the city code chapter entitled “Zoning,” city officials have opted to add taxi cab companies as permissible properties zoned commercial or manufacturing.

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Fulton Gears Up For Season of Giving

November 14, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

Mayor Ronald Woodward Sr. has declared Community Thanksgiving Dinner Day as well as Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Fund Drive Season in the city of Fulton.

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