ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo raised the possibility Saturday of implementing additional heightened COVID-19 restrictions in New York as new cases, hospitalizations and deaths steadily increase as the pandemic rages with double-digit infection rates in more than 25 U.S. states and territories. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The National Weather Service in Buffalo issued a high wind warning Saturday for Jefferson and Lewis counties, which is set to take effect Sunday morning. The governor’s office has echoed the weather service’s warning, directing state agencies to prepare for high winds and potenti… Read More ⇒
Lewis County logged eight new cases of the novel coronavirus Saturday, which brings the county’s total number of confirmed cases since March to 235. The additional cases are at home in isolation.
WATERTOWN — The tri-county region logged another 33 cases of COVID-19 to its growing total Friday, with St. Lawrence County again logging the most — 14.
LOWVILLE — Lewis County officials revealed Friday that 11 COVID-19 cases in the county are linked to a Halloween party, which in turn has affected those associated with students at Copenhagen Middle School. Because of this, the school has switched to a remote learning model until next Friday.
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WATERTOWN — The tri-county region logged another 33 cases of COVID-19 to its growing total Friday, with St. Lawrence County again logging the most — 14. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Lewis County officials revealed Friday that 11 COVID-19 cases in the county are linked to a Halloween party, which in turn has affected those associated with students at Copenhagen Middle School. Because of this, the school has switched to a remote learning model until next Friday. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Bowling has always been part of Patricia Call’s life, even at age 90. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The Lewis County Health System COVID-19 drive-thru testing site is moving for the winter to the Maple Ridge Center beginning next week. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — An anticipated decline in counties’ sales tax revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic have not been felt as deeply in the north country as other regions of the state. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The city’s second full-time judge position will go unfilled while city officials wait to hear from the state whether it will be eliminated. Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — Zack L. Sullivan, stationed at Fort Drum, paddles back to shore at the Madison Barracks Marina in Sackets Harbor as the sun sets behind him on Nov. 9. Read More ⇒
EDWARDS — State police on Friday afternoon confirmed to the Times that the Tuesday investigation at an Edwards property was part of the eight-year search for Colin W. Gillis. Read More ⇒
President Trump threatened Friday to deprive New Yorkers of COVID-19 vaccinations until Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo drops his demand for an independent efficacy review — but the outgoing commander-in-chief failed to mention he likely won’t be in charge once it’s time to distribute the cure. Read More ⇒
ATLANTA — Joe Biden led Democrats in flipping Georgia for the first time in nearly three decades as voters rendered their verdict on President Donald Trump’s four years in office. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Citing a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases, along with a declaration of a state of emergency in St. Lawrence County, Massena Public Library officials have reverted back to Phase 3 of their reopening plan, meaning no in-person visits for browsing and computer usage. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — All in-person jury trials in the state will again be suspended starting Monday due to “adverse trends” in the coronavirus transmission rates. Read More ⇒
Local officials cast doubt Friday they will enforce the state’s new COVID-19 regulation limiting gatherings in private residences to 10 people — one of several new virus rules that went into effect Friday night, beginning a nighttime curfew for bars, gyms and restaurants to curb the spread o… Read More ⇒
MASSENA — A longtime member of the Massena Central School Board of Education died in December 2018, but the remembrance of his service to the district lives on thanks to a plaque and tree that were dedicated to him on the John Story Trail. Read More ⇒
MORLEY — Ed Foote, bottom, hands Bruce Taylor a board Thursday as the two carpenters build a roof on a commercial property at the intersection of County Routes 14 and 27. Read More ⇒
PARISHVILLE — Randy L. Martin, 52, of Parishville, was charged by state police Sunday with aggravated driving while intoxicated following a one-car crash at about 3:45 p.m. at the intersection of Route 72 and Sinclair Road. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Samaritan Health received notice Thursday that two long-term care employees, one of whom provides direct resident care, have tested positive for COVID-19. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A Calcium man was arrested by city police Friday for allegedly being in possession of a loaded sawed-off 12 gauge shotgun. Read More ⇒
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is advancing plans to auction drilling rights in the U.S. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge before the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, who has vowed to block oil exploration in the rugged Alaska wilderness. Read More ⇒
Fifteen Asia-Pacific nations including China aim to clinch the world’s largest free-trade agreement this weekend. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — All Potsdam Central School District students are shifting to remote learning until Nov. 30 and possibly longer after district officials learned that one positive COVID-19 case and two suspected cases may affect many students and staff. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — In anticipation of approaching winter weather, Samaritan Medical Center is changing its drive-up COVID-19 testing site to a location more suitable for the long-term, effective Monday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — At the end of a day that saw more than 50 indicted and thousands of dollars worth of drugs and cash seized, the city police chief and county sheriff had two things in common: It was the largest and most successful drug bust in their careers, and it was concerning that the majorit… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The coronavirus isn’t taking all the Fa-la-la-la out of Watertown’s holiday parade this year. Read More ⇒
ALBANY — Cashless tolling on the Thruway is here, and more than a month ahead of schedule. Read More ⇒
OGDENSURG — City Manager Stephen P. Jellie recommended eliminating the position of the city comptroller and reducing his own salary Thursday during the first of six 2021 budget work sessions planned for November. Read More ⇒
CLARE — For the second year in a row, the Adirondack Council has petitioned for a judicial review in state Supreme Court of a local all-terrain vehicle law passed by the town of Clare. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The investigation into the fire that leveled the Rainbow Motel on Route 12 on Monday is still ongoing. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — About 350,000 Ring brand video doorbells are being recalled this week, coming after reports that the cameras were catching on fire. Read More ⇒
SARANAC LAKE — A Trudeau Institute collaborator is leading a clinical trial for a COVID-19 vaccine that is so far showing 90% effectiveness. Read More ⇒
ALBANY — Members of the state’s Independent Redistricting Commission put procedural plans in motion Thursday to redraw district lines for elected state and congressional legislative offices. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — About 15 years ago, the city developed some green space adjacent to the hydroelectric plant on Marble Street into a park that features a baseball field, a pavilion, restrooms and walking and biking trails. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Michael J. Earl, 30, 311 Walker Ave., was charged by city police with endangering the welfare of a child after police say a child crawled out a second-story window and onto the roof, all while allegedly under his supervision. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Billie Jo Planty, 40, of Potsdam, was charged by St. Lawrence County sheriff’s deputies Sunday with petit larceny. The charge stems from a complaint alleging Mr. Planty stole various items from the Potsdam Walmart, 7494 Route 11. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The tri-county region logged another 37 cases of COVID-19 to its growing total Thursday, with St. Lawrence County logging the most — 23. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — After 30 years, School Daze — the Arsenal Street store popular with teachers and parents looking for school supplies — is coming to an end. Read More ⇒







