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The Fulton Democrat is the oldest business in Fulton County, having been established in 1855. We will be posting updated content every day from what to expect in the weeks edition, to what your city council will be doing, to Throw Back Thursdays! You can also post or email me about any leads or content YOU as the reader would be interested in!

Happy Paper Tuesday! It's the first of September, but it feels more like the 1st of July. It's another hot day outside, ...
09/01/2026

Happy Paper Tuesday! It's the first of September, but it feels more like the 1st of July. It's another hot day outside, making it a great day to find a cool spot and relax with your paper.
As you stay cool, you'll enjoy reading about the new Spoon River Mussel statues, a new 4-H hall of famer, scarecrows in Lewistown, and our tribute to Dolly.
All this and more can be found in this week's Fulton Democrat paper, sure to keep you cool. Available now at newsstands, online, or home delivery.

Highlights from Lewistown's 2nd Annual Edgar Lee Masters Day. Photo credit to Lisa Welker. Thank you Lisa, for the amaz...
08/27/2026

Highlights from Lewistown's 2nd Annual Edgar Lee Masters Day. Photo credit to Lisa Welker. Thank you Lisa, for the amazing photos!

Highlights from Lewistown's 2nd Annual Edgar Lee Masters Day Cemetery Walk. Photo credit to Lisa Welker. Thank you, Lisa...
08/27/2026

Highlights from Lewistown's 2nd Annual Edgar Lee Masters Day Cemetery Walk. Photo credit to Lisa Welker. Thank you, Lisa!

Happy Paper Day, everyone! Tuesdays are always great, out with the old news and in with the new news. But before we sta...
08/25/2026

Happy Paper Day, everyone! Tuesdays are always great, out with the old news and in with the new news.
But before we start next week's edition this week, let's look back at last week in this week's editionšŸ˜µā€šŸ’«You'll find about Masters Day Success, Fulton County continues flood cleanup, area sports previews, and Scenic Drive puts it in high gear for October.
All this and more await you in this week's Fulton Democrat. Available now online, at newsstands, or by home delivery.

Happy Paper Tuesday!To all our friends in Fulton County, we hope you weren't too heavily impacted by the flooding from t...
08/18/2026

Happy Paper Tuesday!
To all our friends in Fulton County, we hope you weren't too heavily impacted by the flooding from the weekend.
In this week's edition of the Fulton Democrat, we look at the historic rainfall that led to widespread flooding and the area's response to it.
It's Mussel time as we prepare for the official unveiling of the Mussel Trail statue, and itā€™s also back-to-school season in Fulton County.
All this and more can be found in this week's Fulton Democrat, available now at newsstands, online, or through home delivery.

It's Paper Tuesday at The Fulton Democrat, and it's always exciting to open a fresh bundle of papers. In this week's edi...
08/11/2026

It's Paper Tuesday at The Fulton Democrat, and it's always exciting to open a fresh bundle of papers. In this week's edition, you'll find stories about Cuba's Soldier and Sailor Reunion, the Friendship Festival moving forward, Miles of Smiles, and Canton is becoming a Mural City. All this and more can be found in this week's fresh edition of The Fulton Democrat, available now at newsstands, online, or through home delivery.

Happy Paper Tuesday, and happy anniversary to all of you! While it may not be your anniversary, it is ours, and weā€™re ha...
08/04/2026

Happy Paper Tuesday, and happy anniversary to all of you! While it may not be your anniversary, it is ours, and weā€™re happy to share the day with you. It has been exactly two years since we took over the papers. Although the journey has been challenging, we are grateful to be here and thankful that you are here with us.
In this week's anniversary edition, you'll find a complete wrap-up of last week's St. Jude Run and the incredible amount of money that was raised. Additionally, Canton's Friendship Festival crowns a new queen, Soldiers and Sailors reunion scheduled, as well as a high-speed chase that ended in an arrest. All this and more can be found in this week's Fulton Democrat, available now in newstands, online, or home delivery.

Happy HOT Paper Tuesday to you all! With the high heat indices, it may seem hotter than it is, but you'll feel cooler wh...
07/28/2026

Happy HOT Paper Tuesday to you all! With the high heat indices, it may seem hotter than it is, but you'll feel cooler when you get your paper.
In this week's COOL paper, you'll chill out with a new Fulton County Queen, a cool chance to be on TV, the Last Days of Summer, and the St.Jude Runners are lacing up their shoes for a great cause. All this and more to COOL you off in this week's Fulton Democrat, available now in newstands, online, or home delivery.

The Fulton County Fair is in full swing, so be sure to stop by and check it out! Tonight (July 22nd), the Grandstand eve...
07/22/2026

The Fulton County Fair is in full swing, so be sure to stop by and check it out! Tonight (July 22nd), the Grandstand event features the Rodeo, with calf scrambles starting at 7 PM. Also, keep an eye out for this year's 2026 Miss Fulton County Fair Queen, Caroline Spangler! Congratulations, Caroline! We hope to see you all at the fair!

Good paper Tuesday to you all. The weather today is much more bearable than last week, but itā€™s still hot, and with the ...
07/21/2026

Good paper Tuesday to you all. The weather today is much more bearable than last week, but itā€™s still hot, and with the wildfire smoke, the best advice is to only go out to get your paper. In this week's hot but not smoky paper, you'll find out all about Fairview's Homecoming, what's going on at the Fulton County Fair, SRC names new female president, and Ultimate Garth took over the Plaza with his Friends in Low Places. All this and more is waiting for you in The Fulton Democrat available now in newsstands, online or home delivery.

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