We didn’t hit 100 degrees today. But, we did break a record. At 11 a.m. Thursday, the mercurcy reached 93 degrees and tied the record high set in 1994. By noon it was 95 degrees and we had a new record. The last time it was this hot was Aug. 14, 2002 when the mercury hit 97 degrees.
Oswego Mayor Randy Bateman and the members of the Common Council have announced that the fees for public and family swim will be waived at the Gallagher Pool, located at Fort Ontario, for this weekend, commencing today, July 21. It will continue through Sunday, July 24, due to the extreme heat conditions. Also, the sprinklers located in Franklin Square (West Park), Kingsford Park and Oak Hill Park will be on continuously from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. during these same dates.
OK, the question today isn’t whether we’ll get any rain or not. The question on everyone’s minds is: Will we reach 100 degrees?
Those most at risk for heat-related illness are young children and the elderly. Oswego Hospital offers some suggestions to protect you from heatstroke, dehydration, and sunburn.
Hot town, summer in the city. Will we see 100 degrees this week? Wait and see.
The Oswego school board has interceded on behalf of a building principal and his battle with the State Education Department and a former Oswego school superintendent. David Fischer (superintendent from January 2005 to June 2008), is asking the state to revoke Dean Goewey’s teaching and administrator licenses. Tuesday night, the Oswego school board passed a resolution asking the state to dismiss the proceedings.
Atreyu Dominic Sprague was born in Oswego Hospital on July 17, 2011.
Baylee Lynn Denny was born in Oswego Hospital on July 18, 2011.
Things should be cooler today – lower 80s instead of upper 80s But, will there be any more showers?
Hannah Jane Petrie was born in Oswego Hospital on July 17, 2011.
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