Doug Hoffman conceded defeat on Tuesday but predicted he won’t lose in 2010.

You heard that right: The Conservative Party candidate for Congress this year will run again next year. “I promise to help restore our nation’s faith in elected officials when we win,” he said in a letter posted on his website.

Last week we cast our vote. In a non-presidential election, voter turnout is historically lower, however, no less important. It’s here that we decide who will represent us to decide how taxpayer dollars are spent and determine public policy. To be able to vote in an election is a right our forefathers fought for and is just one more reason we should be mindful and appreciative of our veterans this week.

Democrat Dan Knopp beat Republican John Hansen, 221-94.  Knopp takes the seat being vacated by Alderman David Guyer.  Knopp had served on the Common Council.  He was appointed to fill an unexpired term but lost to Guyer in 2007.

Three Aldermen, including longtime 3rd Ward member Bob Weston, chose not to run for new terms.  Two of the three replacements are set, while the outcome of one race remains in limbo.

One of the County Legislature’s most outspoken members of the minority caucus lost his seat Tuesday.  A leader of the majority Republican caucus may lose his seat as well.  And voters sent four other new faces to the Legislature in one of the more dramatic nights of change for that body.

Voters returned all five of the incumbents to the Oswego Common Council. They will be joined by two newcomers, according to Tuesday night’s unofficial vote totals.

The first independent poll in more than a week on the race for Congress finds that what appears to be true is true: Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman has pulled into a virtual tie with Democratic candidate Bill Owens, with just days left before voters decide.

Yesterday, it was Democratic candidate for Congress Bill Owens in Oswego County.  Today, it’s surging Conservative candidate Doug Hoffman.

Hoffman holds two events today in Fulton.

Oswego County Election Commissioners Donald Wart and William Scriber announced today that voters in five election districts will report to new locations on Election Day, Nov. 3.

The Committee is proud to announce the endorsement of Judy O’Connor Walsh for Legislator of the 21st District,, Dan Mahaney for Highway Superintendent and Adam Labanoski for Town Justice..

The Fulton District Wide Storytelling Festival was held and storytellers from throughout the district showcased their talents in telling a wide variety of stories. Participants told a folktale, fairytale, myth, legend, tall tale or fable. The stories ranged from spooky legends to hilarious tales and many had a useful moral attached that provided a bit [...]

Parents: Get your social life back on track! Go out “guilt-free” and have fun knowing that your children are not just waiting for you by the TV — but are having fun too!

Happy New Year to all of our readers in the tri-county region!
While our Richland facility is closed until April, the society is still active with Friday afternoon hours at the Barclay Court House in Pulaski (2nd floor over DMV, 2pm until 5) or by appointment. We got off to a rocky start following our [...]