Fulton County Area News

09/11/2025

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY ISSUED FOR NORTHERN FULTON COUNTY, HAMILTON COUNTY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations a light glaze to less than a tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Northern Warren, Northern Washington, Hamilton, Northern Fulton, and Northern Herkimer Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

07/11/2025

STEFANIK HAS ANNOUNCED RUN FOR GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK

"Kathy Hochul is the Worst Governor in America. Under her failed leadership, New York is the most unaffordable state in the nation with the highest taxes, highest energy, utilities, rent, and grocery bills. When New Yorkers were looking for leadership from our Governor, she bent the knee to the raging Defund the Police, Tax Hiking Communist causing catastrophe for New York families.

I am running for Governor to make New York affordable and safe FOR ALL.

Democrats, Republicans, and Independents will unify to save our state."

It’s time to:
FIRE HOCHUL.
SAVE NEW YORK.🗽🇺🇸

DONATE HERE:
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07/11/2025

Need your snowblower serviced? Call a trusted professional. Somers Small Engine Repair is on McKay Road in Perth.

06/11/2025

CONVOY SHAPING UP FOR 11/29:
State Fire is now on the RSVP list. Also confirmed are Gloversville Police Chief Mike Garavelli, Montgomery County Sheriff Jeff Smith, Fulton County Sheriff Rich Giardino and several fire crews including Canajoharie, Florida and Broadalbin firefighters. The convoy is open to the public. Entry is at least one new unwrapped toy per vehicle. For more information:

https://facebook.com/events/s/salvation-army-toy-drive-emerg/1134220491965335/

06/11/2025

Visit our good friends at the Broadalbin Diner. Congratulations to Owner Amanda Lee on one of our favorite local restaurants!

06/11/2025

THIS YEAR'S CONVOY IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. JOIN US!

Our department will be participating in this great event again this year.

We will be collecting new unwrapped toys on the following Tuesdays from 6:30pm-8:30pm at our station:

November 11, 18, 25

You can also drop off toys at the Canajoharie Village Office M-Th 8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm

06/11/2025

CONVOY SET FOR 11/29 STARTING AT FMCC, TRAVELING NY RTE 30A

Our department is participating in this convoy. If anyone would like to donate a toy we will be taking donations every Tuesday through November 25th at Station 1 6252 STHWY 30 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, or contact us and we can make arrangements to pick it up.

06/11/2025

Collection boxes for the 9th Annual Christmas Toy Drive of Fulton and Montgomery Counties are now being distributed. The effort seeks new unwrapped toys to aid the holiday mission of the Salvation Army. Boxes are being distributed courtesy of The Romano Acro Dance Academy of Johnstown. The effort is being overseen by the Project Coordinator Jessica Romano at (518) 775-7517. Seen photographed recently is Kim Phelps of the Meco Volunteer Fire Company in the Town of Johnstown.

CONVOY SET TO HELP SUPPORT TOY DRIVE:
A large convoy is planned for Saturday November 29th starting at 10 am at FMCC in Montgomery County before heading to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. The convoy is open to all. All vehicles are asked to provide one new unwrapped toy to be collected by youth volunteers with The Romano Acro Dance Academy.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1134220491965335/

05/11/2025

🎁 Fulton County Sheriff’s Department Leading the 2025 Salvation Army Toy Drive 🎁

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Richard C. Giardino, proudly kicked off the 2025 Salvation Army Toy Drive this week — joining forces with the Romano Acro Dance Elite Dancers to deliver toy collection boxes throughout Fulton and Montgomery Counties.

Each year, the Sheriff’s Department plays a vital role in organizing and powering this incredible community initiative, helping ensure every child in our local area can experience the joy of the holidays. With the help of our local youth and volunteer teams, donation boxes will be placed in schools, businesses, and community spaces across the counties.

All toys collected through this effort will stay within our community — directly benefiting families in need this holiday season.

A heartfelt thank you to Sheriff Giardino and the entire Fulton County Sheriff’s Department for their continued leadership, compassion, and commitment to serving others. Together, with the help of the Romano Acro Dance Elite Team, we are spreading kindness, one toy at a time. ❤️🎄

05/11/2025

Tree crews are staged in the Town of Johnstown as seen this afternoon in advance of a High Wind Warning in effect tonight for the entire area. Related details remain published on our page.

© Image by Bill Trojan / Fulton County Area News

05/11/2025

⚠️ HIGH WIND WARNING ISSUED ⚠️

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR AREAS INCLUDING FULTON, MONTGOMERY, HERKIMER AND SARATOGA COUNTIES FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Mohawk Valley, Greater Capital District, southern VT, western Massachusetts, and northern and eastern Catskills.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered to widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A line of showers and isolated thunderstorms will rapidly track across the region from west to east this evening. Winds will quickly shift to the northwest and strengthen. While the strongest winds will likely only last for a short window (2 to 4 hours) tonight, these winds will be capable of damage including downed trees/limbs and power lines. Gusty winds will continue through the early morning hours on Thursday but will gradually weaken.

PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for blowing debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.