Fulton News

Oswego County flow control lawsuit discussion leads to outburst

Oswego County flow control lawsuit discussion leads to outburst

by Carol Thompson A judgment against Oswego County for legal fees to be paid in a lawsuit challenging the county’s flow control lawsuit brought about some debate and an outburst from the plaintiff who was sitting in the audience. During Thursday’s meeting, the legislature voted to pay Jeff Holbrook $65,214 as ordered by the court.(…)

Spencer Ludington seeks county judicial seat

by Carol Thompson Fulton City Court Judge Spencer Ludington is seeking the support of Republicans to run for the Oswego County Surrogate Court judicial position being vacated by Judge John Elliott, who is expected to retire this year. Elliott was elected to a new term two years ago, however, he has reached the mandatory retirement(…)

Fulton City Republican Committee endorses Spencer Ludington, Ann Buerkle

by Andrew Henderson The Fulton City Republican Committee recently endorsed Fulton City Court Judge Spencer Ludington for Surrogate Court judge, Congresswoman Ann Buerkle for the newly formed 24th District, and Wendy Long for United States Senate. The endorsement for Ludington was unanimous, according to committee Chairman Jim Myers said. “Judge Ludington has our full support(…)

Arrests made in Sunday’s armed robbery in Schroeppel

by Andrew Henderson Oswego County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 19-year-old Phoenix resident and a 16-year-old Fulton resident in connection with Sunday’s armed robbery of a Schroeppel gasoline station. Early Sunday morning, members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office responded to an armed robbery complaint at the FasTrac gas station, located at 234 N.Y.S. Rte. 264(…)

Chamber of commerce opens new office in downtown Fulton

by Andrew Henderson The Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce recently opened a new office in the City of Fulton. Located at 12 Canal View Mall, the office offers a more visible appearance within the community, said chamber Executive Director Beth Hilton. “The new office allows us to provide expanded and enhanced services to the Fulton(…)

Nutrition collaboration brings community vegetable garden to Fulton housing complex

Nutrition collaboration brings community vegetable garden to Fulton housing complex

The Nutrition Collaboration of Oswego County is offering residents of Fulton’s Pathfinder Courts/Gilberts Grove housing complex, along with any Fulton city resident, the opportunity to enjoy fresh vegetables, herbs and flowers right from their own garden. Working in conjunction with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County and the City of Fulton, the Nutrition Collaboration of(…)

Police: Watch out for school buses

by Andrew Henderson Members of the Fulton Police Department will join other law-enforcement officers around the state in Operation Safe Stop — a school bus safety initiative set for Wednesday, April 18. During Operation Safe Stop, police officers in marked patrol units will be enforcing the New York State Traffic Law, which requires all vehicles(…)