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Weather Notebook For August 23, 2011
More sunshine ahead. Do you really believe summer’s almost over?
Oswego Approves 2012 Spending Plan
There is no property tax increase. However, the sewer fee will take a big jump as the city looks to make the water and sewer service self-sufficient in 2012 as mandated under the consent decree.
Oswego County Aerial Spray Is Postponed
The Oswego County Health Department postponed its plans to spray an area of central Oswego County today (Aug. 22) because of weather conditions. Weather permitting, the department will resume aerial spraying Tuesday evening, Aug. 23.
Hannibal Schools Fixing What State Audit Found Wrong
Hannibal’s interim Superintendent of Schools believes the district will soon be “in good shape” with the state’s recommendations to fix problems found in an audit.
The audit from the Office of the State Comptroller asked two questions: Did the district have procedures to make sure it was buying goods and services in the least expensive way, and did it have adequate control of its fuel inventories?
Both answers came back: No.
Weather Notebook For August 22, 2011
Looks like the big rain is behind us. Some nice weather is moving in for a while.
College Students: Don’t Forget Your Tooth Brush!
Many of the first-year college students are leaving home for the first time. We asked current college students what necessary items they have found themselves without most often in order to help students be more ready for move-in day.
Oswego County Aerial Spray Is Postponed to Monday
The Oswego County Health Department postponed its plans to spray an area of central Oswego County today because of rain. Weather permitting, the department will resume aerial spraying Monday evening, Aug. 22. In order for spraying to be effective, foliage needs to be relatively dry and the weather should be rain-free for at least 30 minutes after the pesticide is applied.
Aerial Spray of Toad Harbor Completed Saturday Evening
Aerial spraying of the Toad Harbor / Big Bay Swamp area on the north shore of Oneida Lake was completed between 7 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20.
UPDATE: Sunday’s scheduled spraying has been postponed due to rainy weather. Details here.
Oswego Man Facing Rape Charge
Police located the suspect in a Mexico motel room along with the victim. Further investigation determined that at approximately 3:56 a.m. on Friday, he had arrived at the victim’s residence in the city of Oswego, where he had engaged in sexual intercourse with the victim by forcible compulsion.

