Grace has found the perfect way to keep cool this summer – swim softly but carry a big stick.
After a slight reprieve over the weekend, the heat and humidity will sneak back in this week. Today’s high will be in the mid-80s. It will ‘cool’ off to about 80 Tuesday before temperatures shoot back up to the mid and upper 80s later this week. Don’t be surprised if we hit 90 again.
There is plenty going on at Building 30 in Fort Ontario Park. The Art Association of Oswego and their co-tenants, the Oswego Players, have some upcoming shows and other events. Both groups would like to see more activity outside as well. The building is in need of much repair.
For safety reasons police announce that certain traffic changes, such as restricted parking on certain streets, and the closing of both the Bridge Street Bridge and the Utica Street Bridge to vehicular traffic immediately following the Saturday night fireworks display will be in effect.
The Oswego County Health Department reported that the Eastern equine encephalitis virus was found in a pool of mosquitoes collected on Toad Harbor Road in West Monroe.
The Oswego VA Outpatient Clinic celebrated the official opening of its new location Thursday. A large crowd, the majority veterans, was on hand for the ceremony and ribbon cutting at the 437 State Route 104E, Oswego, facility. They will provide service for around 2,200 veterans.
Vets today will surgically repair the jaw of the pit bull puppy surrendered recently to employees at Absolute Auto and Audio in Fulton by a customer. “The jaw was literally hanging from the dog’s head; only held on by skin and some tissue. The bones were completely severed off the dog,†according to its rescuers.
The New York State Department of Transportation reviewed its five-year plan for projects in Oswego County at a public meeting on Wednesday in the Legislative Chambers of the County Office Building.
John Dunsmoor was named board VP. The board also continues to discuss the possibility of redistricting and/or reconfiguration.
As the heat and humidity continues to rise, so does the chance of health problems. Local health professionals offer some tips to keep you cool and safe.
Monday’s high was the first time it has hit 90 degrees since Aug. 17, 2009. The city swimming pool and Lake Ontario were popular spots for man and beast to cool off. The mercury may stay above 90 for the next few days.
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