Obituaries
Leonard A. Spaziani, 80
Leonard A. Spaziani, of Fulton, died Sunday, January 10, 2010 surrounded by family at the age of 80 after a long illness.
Fulton
Fulton Daily News
Schumer Vows To Fight For Birds Eye Plant, Jobs
It’s been a mainstay in Fulton for years, and Sen. Charles Schumer today (Jan. 11) told workers at the Birds Eye plant that he’d do everything he could to make sure it stays that way. There has been no indication one way or the other what the new owner’s plans might be, according to Eduardo Jofre, business representative for Local 1822 of Workers United at the Fulton plant.
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ICM, Inc. to Use its Retrofit Experience with Sunoco to Retrofit Idled Ethanol Plant in Fulton, NY
ICM, Inc. announced today that it has signed a contract with Sunoco, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of petroleum and petrochemical products, to retrofit an existing, but idled ethanol plant in Fulton. Sunoco’s plant is the largest ethanol manufacturing facility in the northeastern U.S., and is strategically located to supply Sunoco’s retail gasoline network with ethanol as blending component; Sunoco purchased the idled facility in 2009.
Fulton Daily News
Sen. Schumer To Hold Worker Rally At Birds Eye
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer is expected in Fulton Monday afternoon to hold a rally with workers at the Birds Eye plant.
The food processing plant’s future is uncertain after Birds Eye was sold to Pinnacle Foods, which is, in turn, owned by an investment company, Blackstone Group.
Community
OCO Bowl-A-Fun Set April 10
On April 10, Oswego County Opportunities will host its ninth annual Bowl-A-Fun at Lakeview Lanes.
Community
Lanigan Holiday Concert Strikes A Merry Chord
The weather outside may have been frightful, but the music was most delightful at Lanigan Elementary School as they celebrated the holiday season with family and friends at their annual Holiday Concert.
Community
Y-Body Cardio/Cuts Offered at Fulton Family YMCA
The Fulton Family YMCA welcomes Jennifer Parish who comes to the Fulton Family YMCA as one of our newest certified fitness instructors. Jennifer brings with her 10 years of training and experience and offers a lot of energy to our members and non-members.
Fulton Daily News
Oswego Industries Is Hiring To Meet New Federal Contracts
Business is about to boom at Oswego Industries, and it couldn’t be happening at a better time.
Oswego Industries had to cut down its payroll as work evaporated. Some people with disabilities stopped coming; others kept working but without pay. “There are a lot of people on our floor who haven’t had work in longer than we’d like,” Crowley said.
[The story has been updated with several clarifications.]
Sports
Fulton Wins Canastota Wrestling Tourney; Phoenix Close In Second
Fulton won just one match in the finals of the Canastota tournament this past weekend, but the team’s overall performance was good enough to make it the team winner. Phoenix, bolstered by several strong performances in the finals, was a very close second. See a gallery of photos contributed by wrestling parent Michele Earl.
A View of History
A View of History: Class Reunion
Here’s part of the G. Ray Bodley Class Fulton High School Class of 1950, at their 50th reunion. This year will mark 60 years since high school, and archivist Tom Tryniski has another photo of the rest of the class, and their yearbook pictures. As always, visit Tom’s website, FultonHistory.com.