WATERTOWN — A state prison inmate charged with murdering a fellow inmate at Cape Vincent Correctional Facility in June 2018 was found guilty Wednesday of first-degree manslaughter. Read More ⇒
In a revealing yet circular impeachment hearing, Gordon Sondland, ambassador to the European Union, testified Wednesday that President Donald Trump clearly did quid pro quo in his dealings with Ukraine, and that many officials — including Vice President Mike Pence — knew about it. Read More ⇒
ADAMS — The Quebec developer behind what could be the largest solar project in Jefferson County plans to erect another, smaller, one in southern Jefferson County. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — City Council will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting at 7 p.m., Nov. 25, to consider changing the city charter to make it more difficult to fire the city manager. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The public will get a chance to say what it thinks about plans for a controversial parking lot that the owner of Watertown Golf Club will create in Thompson Park. Read More ⇒
Kicking off the second week of public hearings of the impeachment inquiry, two White House experts testified Tuesday morning that President Donald Trump’s conduct with Ukraine was “inappropriate” and “unusual.” Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — No one was injured after a pickup truck hit a parked vehicle and then rolled over Tuesday night. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Massena Memorial Hospital’s operating budget for the first quarter of 2020 could potentially show a loss of $806,000, according to Chief Financial Officer Patrick Facteau. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — A longtime member of St. John’s Episcopal Church was ordained to the priesthood and installed as the church’s new rector during ceremonies on Saturday afternoon. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Dozens of residents eager to learn about a Quebec developer’s commercial solar project, possibly the largest proposed in Jefferson County, spoke with representatives during open houses Tuesday. Read More ⇒
QUEENSBURY — Democratic NY-21 candidate Tedra Cobb criticized U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, as a Washington insider who cares more about her corporate donors and helping other candidates than her constituents. Read More ⇒
MADRID — Three people are in custody following a meth lab bust at a County Route 14 residence by St. Lawrence County sheriff’s deputies. Read More ⇒
October unemployment rates in three north country counties spiked by at least half a percentage point from the same time last year. Read More ⇒
Congresswoman Elise M. Stefanik again questioned witnesses in the third installment of impeachment hearings on Tuesday, focusing on Joe Biden’s son and the United States giving aide to Ukraine. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The new owner of the Jreck Subs franchise says he is committed to enhancing the company’s brand that has been known throughout the north country for more than 50 years. Read More ⇒
PAMELIA — A K9 unit tracked a wanted fugitive after he fled from police moments before a traffic stop on Monday. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG – The City Council voted, Monday night, to ratify the last of five union contracts that were set to expire on Dec. 31. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — City Council members took no action on Monday night on a one-year, citywide moratorium on illuminated billboards. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Thompson Park zoo is getting some immediate financial help from the city. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The owner of Emerald Acres Town Homes is in hot water with public lenders after neglecting for month to make payments toward hundreds of thousands of dollars of debt. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Prospective tiny home buyers have until Dec. 2 to deliver a sealed bid to Canton Central School. Read More ⇒
CANTON — In a last-minute addition to St. Lawrence University’s 17th annual North Country Symposium, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., announced her $50 billion Rebuild Rural America Act, which she said would prioritize federal investment for rural communities and small towns across the state. Read More ⇒
BALDWINSVILLE — A Central Square elementary school principal was killed Monday morning when he was struck by garbage truck. Read More ⇒
Adam White said his hands would have been shaking a little more had he known the deer he was aiming at was a 14-point buck. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Following an unscheduled visit to St. Lawrence University where she announced her proposed $50 billion Rebuild Rural America Act, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY, addressed issues surrounding the status of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement or “USMCA,” the Trump impeachmen… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Surrounded by twinkling holiday lights and decorations at Spokes Craft Beer & Tapas on Monday evening, the Northern New York Community Foundation’s LEAD Council gathered for the announcement of the results of the first LEAD Fantasy Philanthropy Challenge. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A Quebec solar developer will host multiple open houses on Tuesday and Wednesday for its proposed 120-megawatt project in the towns of Watertown and Hounsfield. Read More ⇒
WORTH — A write-in candidate has unseated a longtime supervisor after receiving more votes in the general election. Read More ⇒
CANTON — U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., was welcomed with applause Monday morning at St. Lawrence University’s 17th annual North Country Symposium, where she announced her $50 billion Rebuild Rural America Act,. St. Lawrence County IDA CFO Patrick J. Kelly said, if passed, the potenti… Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Massena Central High School saw a small increase in graduation rates in 2018-19, and a larger decrease in the number of dropouts. Read More ⇒
