by Leon Archer The final week is here, and I’m not talking about the elections – thank goodness they are behind us as I write this! As of today, we are one week away from the opening of gun season for deer in the Southern Tier. It’s hard to believe, but the DEC figures show(…)
by Rob Tetro The Fulton, Phoenix and Mexico boys cross country teams took part in the Section III Class B Championship Meet Nov. 3 at Vernon-Verona-Sherrill High School. The meet featured 157 athletes from 17 different schools. Even though Westhill-Ludden won the event, Fulton, Phoenix and Mexico represented their schools with pride. Fulton and Mexico(…)
Fall is just around the corner, which means Oswego County farmers are busy harvesting their bounty of fruits, vegetables and meats. It also means planning is underway for the third annual Oswego County Harvest Dinner, which will take place Friday, Oct. 12. The dinner will showcase the diversity of agriculture in Oswego County by featuring(…)
Three pieces of artwork by SUNY Oswego students are among the 14 works of art by students from the 64-campus SUNY system that will hang in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Washington, D.C., office, Cuomo and SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher recently announced. Two photographic prints by Ryan Schultz of Greene, a senior broadcasting major and graphic(…)
by Rob Tetro The Phoenix boys varsity basketball team lost its first game of the season when it took on Marcellus Dec. 18. Following a decent start, Marcellus jumped out to an early lead. Unfortunately for the Firebirds, they were never really able to overcome the early deficit as Marcellus cruised to a 62-47 win.(…)
by Andrew Henderson Seven Oswego County municipalities, businesses, and not-for-profit agencies have been awarded state funding through Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council program. Central New York and Northern New York were named “Top Performers” — taking home prizes of $93.8 million for 73 projects and $90.2 million for 82 projects respectively. “Once again,(…)
Chester J. Narewski, 98, of Fulton, died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013 at Michaud Residential Health Services in Fulton. Born in Solvay, he was a life resident of Fulton. He retired as the plant manager of Armstrong World Industries in Volney. He was a member of the Fulton Lions Club, St. Michael’s Club, Pathfinder Fish and(…)
Faye M. Axtell, 81, of Hannibal died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013. Born in Fulton, she was a long time resident of the Hannibal area. A devoted homemaker, she enjoyed cooking, camping, being outdoors and the time she spent with her family. She was a member of the Martville United Methodist Church and Oswego Elks Auxiliary.(…)
by Pastor David Grey “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” — Isaiah 9:6. This is that wonderful time of year when we(…)
by Dan Farfaglia The 2012-3013 Fulton Wrestling season is now under way. A major change took place with the varsity team over the last year with the resignation of long time coach Mike Conners. Western New York native Chris Stalker was hired as his replacement over the summer and has quickly immersed himself with the(…)
