WADDINGTON — Waddington Town Supervisor Alex V. Hammond will be taking a leave of absence, effective July 10, due to being called to active service by the Army National Guard. Read More ⇒
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- Waddington supervisor taking leave of absence for National Guard duty
- Five St. Lawrence County school districts offering free summer meals
- Dexter bridge named in honor of fallen police chief
- Blotter: Weekend Watertown city police activity
- Waiting for a text that never came: Family remembers Oswego County man police say was killed by neighbor
BROWNVILLE — New York State Police are looking for a missing 15-year-old Brownville girl who was last seen Saturday. Read More ⇒
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WATERTOWN — The Jefferson County Public Health Service has scheduled two COVID-19 vaccination clinics this week for children ages 6 months to 5 years old.
AKWESASNE — The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe has deactivated the Emergency Operations Center, though Tribal Health Services will continue to issue public health advisories.
Battling muskie decline, researchers release tens of thousands of young fish into St. Lawrence River
CLAYTON — For nearly 40 years, scientists at the Thousand Islands Biological Station have been studying and helping to preserve the numbers of muskellunge fish in the St. Lawrence River. Read More ⇒
A fireworks display illuminated the St. Lawrence River in the vicinity of Boldt Castle on Monday night. Read More ⇒
DEXTER — The 14-year-old boy who was hit by a truck on Liberty Street last Tuesday has died. Read More ⇒
Hundreds crowd the street by the Norwood Village Green to watch the annual Fourth of July parade. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The state has reversed an earlier decision that required food trucks to install expensive fire safety equipment to operate at farmers markets and fairs. Read More ⇒
MORRISTOWN — Rick W. Johnson was one of hundreds lining Morristown’s Main Street watching the various floats and marching bands walk by as the community celebrated Independence Day. Read More ⇒
SARANAC LAKE — Members of the Adirondack Diversity Initiative on Saturday, after reviewing body camera footage from the shooting of a Black man who was holding a knife by a Saranac Lake Village Police officer on Wednesday, said they “do not believe it was a racially motivated incident.” Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County Community College’s proposed 2022-23 budget, presented during a recent meeting of the county’s Finance and Rules Committee, features increased tuition rates, a 2% increase in funding from the county and more than $7 million from the fund balance. Read More ⇒
CANTON — St. Lawrence County legislators passed a resolution during last week’s Finance Committee meeting authorizing a contract with the St. Lawrence Health Initiative for the state’s Public Health Corps Fellowship Program. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The city plans to borrow $3 million to pay for a project to correct issues with two contaminants at its water treatment plant. Read More ⇒
Q: Why am I seeing brands of baby formula I’ve never heard of, and are they safe? Read More ⇒
People lined both sides of Humphrey Road in the hamlet of Champion for the annual Old Home Day parade Monday. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Village officials are working to address what Department of Public Works Superintendent Marty G. Miller called a “pretty significant leak” in a water main that crosses the Raquette River near Springs Park. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Volunteer Transportation Center launched Mobility Management May 1 in an effort to improve access to transportation in Jefferson County. Read More ⇒
LYONS FALLS — The Falls Festival held Saturday, which began with a freedom run and walk, included a parade through the village that ended at Riverside Park. Read More ⇒
CHIPPEWA BAY — Antique boats and hydroplanes, as well as classic cars, will be on display July 16 at the Chippewa Bay Maritime Museum. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — Assistant Fire Chief Kenneth Stull has been appointed Ogdensburg’s acting fire chief. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Village trustees said a resident in the Kent Street and Alvern Avenue area has asked them to consider removing a stop sign at the corner of the four-way intersection, a move he said could make the area safer for pedestrians and children. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The 2021-22 school year has just ended, but Massena Central School District officials are already focusing on next year and beyond. Read More ⇒
CAPE VINCENT — The Concert on the Green summer concert series got underway Saturday with a performance by classical guitarist Gary Walts. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Construction site safety is so important there is an entire industry forged around it. When people climb steep ladders 350 nearly vertical feet inside a gradually tapering metal tube while carrying at least 30 pounds of gear, the tighter the safety practices are, the better. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — At 4 p.m. Friday, the first 30-passenger Contour Airlines jet took off from the Ogdensburg International Airport, marking a 27-month commitment of 12 flights a week to Philadelphia. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Youth Philanthropy Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation recently awarded $20,000 in grants to five nonprofit organizations. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Taco Bell on Arsenal Street will be the third local fast food restaurant adding another drive-thru window in response to changing market patterns following the pandemic. Read More ⇒
MORRISTOWN — Sitting at a table at the Morristown Fire Hall on a rainy Wednesday morning, Terry E. James, of Avon, concentrated as she painted a wooden board. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — New York’s public library system is encouraging students to engage in summer reading activities with this year’s “Oceans of Possibilities” theme. At the conclusion of the summer program, participants will receive acknowledgment for their involvement and achievements. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — The city is emphasizing the use of 911 emergency reporting in situations requiring emergency assistance from police, fire and emergency medical services. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Stretching out on a lawn or unfolding a lawn chair, listening to live music out in the fresh air — summer concerts offer a special kind of warm weather entertainment. In Lewis County this year, there are more than ever before through two free concert series in local parks. Read More ⇒