Opinion

When I found out on March 28 that Mayor Ron Woodward was not seeking re-election, I went to see him. His reasons are his business. I just wanted him to know I always respected him and would support him.

At the May full legislative meeting the Majority Caucus passed a resolution asking the State to amend State law 3 regarding the Residency Requirement for Hiring Road Patrol, Corrections Officers, and S.R.O.
This if passed at the State level will open up the Test for all other Counties residents to apply and receive a job in Oswego County.

Recently many have read in the media how the city of Fulton Common Council voted to drain Sharps Pond at Rowlee Beach.

We at Oswego County Opportunities extend a sincere thank you the sponsors, volunteers, and bowlers that made our “May the Fourth Be with You’ Bowl-A-Fun such a memorable and successful event. The enthusiasm of our volunteers and our bowlers made it more than a fun day of bowling.

The Friends of the Oswego Library respectfully asks the citizens ofthe Oswego City School District to support the Oswego S.D. Public Library by visiting their polling locations on May 21 and voting yes for the library budget.

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!Everyone I’m sure has heard this phrase, but that isn’t true in the Oswego County Legislature Chambers. At a Legislative meeting in February a motion was made on the Legislative floor, the motion was seconded and voted on.

Over the years Fulton has had a number of follies, the first one that comes to most natives of Fulton happened in the early ‘70s.That is when they tore old Fulton down for urban development.People are still talking about it to this day.

Some may be surprised to learn that in New York State the minimum tanning age is 18. This is thanks to Governor Cuomo signing a law 2018 prohibiting the use of indoor tanning booths for anyone younger than the age of 18 regardless of parental consent.

Earth Day is observed on April 22 and many people will be taking part in Earth Day activities over the next several days. The Oswego County Green Team encourages residents to celebrate Earth Day year-round, and help keep Oswego County clean and green.