Fulton Daily News
Weather Notebook For August 1, 2011
July ended a bit wetter than normal. August is starting out dry.
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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
Hundreds March In Annual Children’s Parade
The parade, from West Park to Breitbeck, drew several hundred participants, from infants to teen-agers. Many of them were dressed in English attire, highlighting the cultural component of the 2011 festival – “England.” “The children’s parade, that’s what makes Harborfest. It’s all about the children and families,” said Harborfest Board of Directors President John Scardella.
Fulton Daily News
Fulton Police Make Drug Arrest
A Fulton man was charged Friday with felony drug and weapons possession charges. Fulton Police say the department’s investigation into drug sales in the area led to apartment 6 at 16 W. Eleventh St. in […]
Oswego Daily News
Two Pools Of Mosquitoes Test Positive For EEE In West Monroe, Palermo
The Oswego County Health Department reported that the eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus was found in two pools of mosquitoes collected during the week of July 15. One sample was collected at Toad Harbor/Big Bay Swamp in West Monroe and the second was taken from the northeast section of the Town of Palermo.
Fulton Daily News
Hannibal Schools Reinstates 2 Positions, Modified Sports
Hannibal’s Board of Education is restoring two jobs it had reduced, and will commit to a full year of modified sports. At a recent meeting, the board decided to use savings from a change of […]
Fulton Daily News
Weather Notebook For July 29, 2011
Harborfest was rain-free Thursday night. Saturday and Sunday look nice. It’s today that is a bit “iffy.”
Oswego Daily News
Harborfest 2011 Opens In Port City
Nearly idyllic weather greeted the large crowd at Thursday night’s opening of Harborfest #24. There were a few clouds; but other than that everything went like a well-oiled machine – thanks in large part to The Machine performing Pink Floyd.
Fulton Daily News
Owens, Canadian MP Tell Security Services to Change Lake and River Border Policy or They Will Try to Force Change
North Country Congressman Bill Owens is working to eliminate a new problem that’s threatening tourism and recreational boating on Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Owens (D-Plattsburgh) and Canadian Member of Parliament Gordon Brown […]
Fulton Daily News
Oswego County’s Jobless Rate Rises Again; Is State’s 3rd Highest
Unemployment in Oswego County shot back up in June after several months of declines.
The jobless rate rose half a percentage point from May to June, to 9.9%. It was 10.2% a year ago.