Community
Fresh Food Distribution Announced
On Aug. 11, the Emergency Services Program of Catholic Charities of Oswego County, in cooperation with the Food Bank of Central New York, will sponsor a fresh food distribution.
Fulton
Fulton Daily News
Police Use Taser to Subdue Man Who Struggled With Police Officer
Police say they had to use a Taser to subdue a man who was involved in an alleged family fight that had turned physical. The man was tased when he charged at officers, Fulton Police say.
Fulton Daily News
Merging Churches May Buy Former Holy Family Church
The leaders of a soon-to-merge church say they’re waiting on final approval to buy the former Holy Family Church in Fulton.
Pastors Abel Searor, of Beyond Borders Church of God of Fulton and Lawrence Falco of Full Gospel Church of God of Baldwinsville say their offer has been presented by the Catholic Diocese of Syracuse to the Vatican for approval.
Arts and Entertainment
Jazz Guitar Great Sparks Returns To Jazz Fest
One of the highlights of last year’s Jazz Fest, the legendary jazz guitarist, Melvin Sparks, the originator of soul jazz, old school acid jazz, and barbecue funk jazz, will return to ignite Fulton’s Jazz Fest with another electrifying performance on Aug. 14.
Community
Fulton Police Department To Distribute Bicycle Helmets At Farmers’ Market
This Saturday, the Fulton Police Department’s Bicycle Patrol Unit will be on hand at the Fulton Farmers’ Market from 9 a.m. to noon to distribute and properly fit free bicycle helmets for children.
Community
OCO, BOCES To Facilitate Training Workshop Tonight
Oswego County Opportunities, in partnership with BOCES’ Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention & Services, will host a special workshop tonight to help educate and train individuals who work with or provide services to parents.
Foster Funeral Home
Evelyn J. Upson, 89
Evelyn J. Upson, 89, of Fulton passed away Saturday at Sunrise Nursing Home in Oswego.
Foster Funeral Home
Santo T. Scardella, 87
Santo T. Scardella, 87, of Syracuse, passed away Monday at Loretto, Syracuse.
Community
Fulton School Mentoring Goes On A Scavenger Hunt
Members of the Fulton School Mentoring Program had the opportunity to take part in a community scavenger hunt.
Community
Garden Program Growing At Mills Apartments
Director of Catholic Charities of Oswego County’s Emergency Services Program Helen Hoefer and Mills Apartments’ resident services coordinator Ann Casey work in the vegetable garden at the Mills Apartments in Fulton.