WATERTOWN — On an unseasonably warm, sunny and windy Sunday, Thompson Park came alive for the last day of the Snowtown USA winter festival. Read More ⇒Snowtown USA wraps up with surprisingly sunny weather
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- Snowtown USA wraps up with surprisingly sunny weather
- PHOTOS: Cardboard sled competition in Canton
- State Division of Cemeteries assists with repair of damaged grave markers
- New year brings new goals and reflection on last year’s accomplishment for Lewis County
- Mayor criticizes lack of appraisal, inspection after electrical issues found at Watertown Golf Club
WATERTOWN — The debate over the controversial purchase of the Watertown Golf Club continues after some electrical issues were discovered last week in the clubhouse’s basement. Read More ⇒Mayor criticizes lack of appraisal, inspection after electrical issues found at Watertown Golf Club
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently was hospitalized for something unrelated, but during my treatment, I was given a transesophageal echocardiogram that recorded a hole in my heart. The care team at the hospital where I was being treated said there are no ways to close or repair the hole. Is that t…
Gov. Kathleen Hochul, who wants to remove fossil fuels from buildings to fight climate change, unveiled proposed legislation Wednesday that lays out details and answers a question many have asked: What about cooking with gas? Read More ⇒Hochul’s all-electric building plan would ban gas stoves only in new builds
MADRID -- A fire Saturday destroyed this home at 3037 State Route 310. Read More ⇒Fire destroys Madrid home
CANTON — First Person on NCPR is a radio interview program, a column and a podcast. Starting next week, First Person’s varied elements will be known as North Words. Read More ⇒NCPR interview show, podcast and column renamed North Words
WATERTOWN — Losing a pet is hard enough, let alone losing your pet, best friend, and coworker all in one, which is what Watertown police officer Michael M. Maney is being forced to deal with after his beloved German Shepherd Nico died last week. Read More ⇒Officer Maney remembers Watertown Police K-9 partner Nico after loss
CARTHAGE — Preparations are in the works for the Feb. 11 Carthage Area Chamber of Commerce Winterfest. Read More ⇒Carthage Winterfest returns Saturday
LOWVILLE — As much of the north country “warmed up” to the single-digits below zero on Saturday morning after being down to 30 below zero overnight in many locations, intrepid north country residents — and some visitors — simply thawed out their pipes, let their cars idle longer, bundled up … Read More ⇒Winter warriors shrug off bitter cold for weekend of fun in the snow
WATERTOWN — Precious C. Atkinson, 34, of Mill Street in Watertown, was charged by city police on Thursday with criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, fourth-degree criminal mischief, and second-degree harassment. Read More ⇒Blotter: Recent Watertown Police activity
WATERTOWN — Blocks of snow arranged around the 10th Mountain Division memorial in Thompson Park are being carefully sculpted by frozen artists. Read More ⇒On an icy day, hardy snow sculptors at work in Thompson Park
CANTON — The Seaway Valley Prevention Council hosted a youth summit featuring nine of its Reality Check students from Canton Central School District. Read More ⇒Canton students participate in youth summit with Seaway Valley Prevention Council
Football fans can rejoice: Wings and guacamole are plentiful and affordable again. Read More ⇒Wings and guacamole are cheaper in time for Super Bowl
MASSENA — The Massena Central School District is moving forward to create a plan to implement diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies and practices in the district. Read More ⇒Massena Central School District moving forward with diversity, equity and inclusion policies, practices
CARTHAGE — Carthage Area Hospital is introducing a six-week wellness series led by a registered dietitian with a focus on nutritional, physical and mental wellness. The series will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the Carthage Free Library, 412 Budd St., and will continue for t… Read More ⇒Nourish a healthier you with “Wellness Boost”
President Joe Biden is flying into Syracuse this morning on Air Force One for a personal visit. Read More ⇒Biden visit delays flights at Syracuse airport
LOUISVILLE — State police have released the names of the two drivers who collided last weekend, resulting in the deaths of six people. A 2013 Chevrolet Express bus was traveling on Route 37 when a Penske rental truck, a 2021 Freightliner, crossed the center line and collided near Coles Creek. Read More ⇒State police ID two drivers from Louisville crash that killed 6
POTSDAM — The Clarkson University women’s hockey team survived a rough ending to defeat Cornell 2-1 in an ECAC Hockey game Friday night at Cheel Arena. Read More ⇒College women’s hockey: Clarkson battles to end for key victory against Cornell
WATERTOWN — The cold is here. While the temperature never poked above zero Friday, it dipped into frigid territory overnight. The forecast calls for continued warming throughout the weekend, with a high of 21 Saturday and a high of 38 degrees Sunday, with possible rain by afternoon. Read More ⇒Frigid temperatures overnight have bottomed out, warming expected through Sunday
Dear EarthTalk: The Endangered Species Act has been around for four decades. How successful has it been in protecting and restoring threatened and endangered species? Read More ⇒Assessing successes, failures of the Endangered Species Act at 50
NORFOLK — With two emergency days left until the end of the school year, Norwood-Norfolk Central School officials are exploring the potential use of remote learning days when school is closed because of weather conditions. Read More ⇒Norwood-Norfolk Central School officials looking at potential use of remote learning days
POTSDAM — St. Lawrence County Court Judge Gregory P. Storie has recused himself from the murder case against Michael J. Snow. Read More ⇒Judge Storie recuses himself from SUNY Potsdam murder case; new judge appointed
WATERTOWN — Cold temperatures didn’t stop Gerald and Lisa Martinez from enjoying the opening ceremonies of SnowTown USA at Dry Hill on Friday night, the first festival in two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More ⇒SnowTown USA kicks off with opening ceremonies on Dry Hill