Oswego Daily News
November 2011 Was ‘A Pretty Nice Month’
It wound up as the third warmest November on record since 1854. There was very little snow and the rainfall was below average, despite some heavy showers late in the month.
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Oswego Daily News
Growing Season Comes To A Halt Locally
An average growing season lasts from April 22 through Oct. 22. We were 6 days above average this year.
Oswego Daily News
Oswego Schools Return To Life for 2011-12 Year
It was a bit rainy and cold on Wednesday, prompting one teen to exclaim, “What happened to summer!?” Opening day of the 2011 – 12 school year quickly warmed up as returning students exchanged hugs and high-fives at all the schools in the district as friends were reunited after the hot and humid summer.
Oswego Daily News
August 2011 Had Pretty Average Weather
“All in all, it was pretty close to average overall,” said Bill Gregway, local observer for the National Weather Service.
Oswego Daily News
July Was One Of The Warmest On Record
The average temperature last month was 74.0 degrees. That is 3.2 degrees warmer than normal. “That makes it the seventh warmest July since 1845,” according to Bill Gregway, local observer for the National Weather Service. “Last July wound up number six; it was 74.1.”
Oswego Daily News
Harborfest 24 In The Books – Countdown Starts For 25th Anniversary In 2012
Harborfest drew to a close on Sunday after four days of music, foods and various other activities filling up the streets of the Port City. Harborfest Executive Director Tom Van Schaack was pleased that the weather maintained favorable throughout the weekend. “There was good weather most of the week, except for a little rain on Friday morning. Otherwise, it was nice days for a change. We had nice weather Thursday and Friday night for the concerts and last night for the fireworks,” Van Schaack said.
Oswego Daily News
OHS Class Of 2011 Embarks On Rest Of Their Life
“We look at commencement as a beginning,” said OHS Principal Brian Hartwell. “It doesn’t mean we’re going to forget old friendships but you look forward to the rest of your life and you start to live your life. It’s exciting; it really is exciting.” The speakers told the class to never forget the friends they made in high school – but to also go out into the world and make new friends and achieve great things.
Oswego Daily News
Oswego County Starts Off 2011 On Solid Financial Ground
Although the Oswego County Legislature hasn’t increased the average property tax rate since 2004, county government is financially prepared to protect taxpayers during budget challenges in the months to come.
Community
Dorothy Fresch: Hannibal’s 2011 Woman Of The Year
Barry Leeman, chair of the Oswego County Legislature and Terry Wilbur, legislator of District 21, presented Mrs. Fresch with a certificate of recognition. She also received a plaque from the Hannibal Free Library, sponsor of the Woman of the Year Award.
Oswego Daily News
Monday’s Warmth Was Record-Breaking
The high of 78 degrees Monday broke a record that has stood since 1945.
