WATERTOWN — The shooting outside of Club Rio that left five people injured last year would have been a logistical nightmare for law enforcement and the district attorney’s office under controversial criminal justice reform that’s going into effect on Jan. 1. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — More than 50 first responders volunteered their time Saturday to take kids shopping at Walmart for the 17th Shop with a Cop program. Read More ⇒
HARRISVILLE — It has been a busy year of change and adjustments since Harrisville became a hamlet. Now, the only pieces of the puzzle left to put in place for the former village’s absorption into the town of Diana involve rewriting former village laws. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — One hundred years ago, in December of 1919, J. L. Bedford, 506 Dimmick St., knew a good business opportunity when he saw one. Read More ⇒
Yes, William Shatner is a multi-award-winning actor, director, producer, writer and musician. Read More ⇒
The “papers” of political and social activist Abbie Hoffman have been acquired by a research center in Texas and among the trove of documents, photographs, memos and F.B.I. surveillance reports are some tips on how to live life. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Town Board members on Tuesday night discussed how they can take the steps to join other municipalities in the switch to LED streetlights. Read More ⇒
CANTON — St. Lawrence County lawmakers Monday were asked to pass a resolution of support for a request by innovative motor maker LC Drives for $50 million in state aid. Read More ⇒
DEPAUVILLE — Jeffrey T. Garnsey stood with his ailing pig Boris, which had a life-threatening fever, at Cornell University Hospital for Animals two weeks ago when he received something that would help support his entire furry family and boost his animal sanctuary: a nonprofit designation. Read More ⇒
GLENS FALLS — When Rep. Elise Stefanik ran for reelection in 2016, observers here dubbed her “the tightrope walker” for the way she delicately tiptoed around the question of Donald Trump. Read More ⇒
CROGHAN — After years of false hopes and furtive inquiries, the historic Basselin House in Croghan is being purchased by a local native determined to restore the mansion’s greatness and come “home” to stay. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — A half-cup mercury spill found Friday morning on the basement floor of the city’s westside water treatment plant has been cleaned up, Oswego Fire Department Chief Randall Griffin said Friday evening. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Covering 4,365 square feet, with two drive-thru lanes and 30 parking spaces, the site plan for the proposed McDonald’s restaurant for the village of Canton will be returned to developers with St. Lawrence County Planning Department recommendations. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Local graduates of the “Getting Ahead in a Just Getting By World” program were recognized Thursday night at the Watertown Urban Mission for the work they did in four census areas for the Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative (ESPRI) State Opioid Response (SOR) Community Survey. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — The village’s first Local Planning Committee meeting for the Downtown Revitalization Initiative is happening Tuesday and the public’s involvement in the development of the Strategic Investment Plan that will guide the investment of the $9.7 million award in transformative downtown … Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Individuals who have made an impact in the Massena community were recognized Thursday evening during the Greater Massena Chamber of Commerce’s 87th annual awards dinner, dubbed as “Winter Wonderland” this year. Read More ⇒
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D, may be spending much of the new year explaining how he was caught off-guard by a $6.1 billion hole looming in his next state budget, caused mostly by rising Medicaid costs. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — With a degree in social work from a college in Tanzania’s former capital, Dar es Salaam, Shangwe Simile is eager to come and volunteer as an intern at the Watertown Urban Mission in order to gain practical and professional experience. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — More than 220 children will be receiving some Christmas joy this year thanks to United Steelworkers Local 420-A. Read More ⇒
WASHINGTON — The House Judiciary Committee on Friday quickly approved two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump accusing him of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Read More ⇒
Local Boy Scouts who earned the rank of Eagle Scout this year executed service projects equaling more than $90,000 in value to communities across Jefferson and Lewis counties over the past few years. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A Second Amendment advocacy group is going to bat for a truck driver who said his rights were violated when his firearm was confiscated at an entrance to Fort Drum last month. Read More ⇒
CANTON — In anticipation of what is going to be “a game changer” in Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s proposals for bail and discovery reform in his suggested 2020 budget, three St. Lawrence County Department heads are looking to have jobs created in their offices to deal with what they said will be a … Read More ⇒
Kathleen G. Carr, age 61, resident of Albion for most of her l…
MASSENA — Darrel P. Paquin, 72, of 36 Windsor Road, peacefully…
