MASSENA — The Massena Hospital Auxiliary will be celebrating a milestone in April. Read More ⇒Massena Hospital Auxiliary celebrating 70 years of service since 1953 organization
Dear Aggie: My dog hurt his paw the other day and there were no vets available! What should I do in an emergency? Read More ⇒DearAggie: Injured pooch
Yesterday we finished up with the rest of the beef. My husband Joe, son Joseph, and sons-in-law Tim and Dustin had dressed two beefs on March 11—that was the day we heard Aunt Lovina passed away. We waited to start on ours until we were back from Ohio. Dustin and Loretta split half of their … Read More ⇒Lovina: Lovina remembers Aunt Lovina
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MASSENA — Because of continuing capital project work in the Massena Central High School auditorium, the theater department won’t be able to present its annual spring musical. Read More ⇒Massena Central High School theater department staging ‘Musical Revue 2023’
HARRISVILLE — The long-awaited production of “Disney’s Frozen JR.” will take to the Harrisville Central School stage at the end of the month. Read More ⇒‘Frozen JR.’ Coming to Harrisville stage
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CLAYTON — The village’s annual Spring Boat Show takes place this weekend, and it’s expected to bring thousands of visitors to the area. Read More ⇒Clayton boat show gears up for weekend
You’re getting to the gym regularly. Meeting your friends for a walk around the block. Maybe aerobics class is your go-to exercise. But is your exercise program the best for your heart health? Read More ⇒Is your exercise program heart-healthy?
In 1993, the Clinton administration signed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, an international treaty that extends to children the rights to associate with whom they please and have access to all forms of media, among other head-scratchers. Thankfully, as of March 2023… Read More ⇒Rosemond’s bill of rights for children
Cleaning the house once a week is part of my DNA from my mother’s side. She cleaned once a week, her mother cleaned once a week, and I have always cleaned once a week. Read More ⇒No longer swept up in a cleaning frenzy
Parenting is hard. You give all you’ve got to love your children and make sure they’re safe and thriving. You may not be sleeping well. You haven’t had time to yourself. You miss being with other adults. Read More ⇒Is it OK to need to take a break from my kids?
When the pandemic locked down America three years ago, Eric Hailey, 41, saw for the first time how much his wife, Carla, did to support their family. Read More ⇒Dads pick up the slack post-pandemic (but moms still do most of the work)
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MIAMI — Mecca McCain remembers being as young as 11 when she first began cutting herself with a steak knife hidden in her bedroom. Read More ⇒She went from a ‘dark period’ in high school to preaching about suicide prevention
WATERTOWN — Becky Leon knew she had to do something when her basement became full of merchandise on pallets that she acquired through online liquidation auctions. Read More ⇒Discount store The Pallet Place opens in downtown Watertown
LOWVILLE — Lowville Academy and Central School career and technical education students are working to take products from the tree to the consumer. Read More ⇒Mobile sugar shanty teaching business lessons
CLAYTON — The Cerow Recreation Park Arena was the place to be Saturday as the 33rd Annual White’s Lumber Home Show took center stage. Read More ⇒Annual home show boasts something for everyone
In honor of National Ranch Dressing Day, the Brooklyn-based Van Leeuwen Ice Cream company announced a partnership with Hidden Valley Ranch to release a specialty flavor. Read More ⇒Head to Walmart for Hidden Valley Ranch ice cream
ALBANY — State legislators are considering a new tax on streaming entertainment to support mass transit infrastructure, as well as a 25-cent package delivery fee and a surcharge on ride-hailing services. Read More ⇒Assembly Republicans oppose new state tax on streaming services, ride sharing, online deliveries
OSWEGO COUNTY - In honor of National Nutrition Month, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County (CCE Oswego) will hold its first informational event of 2023 for the public to learn more about the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). This event will be held at 2 p.m. on… Read More ⇒“March” into spring with EFNEP
OSWEGO - The city of Oswego, Oswego City County Youth Bureau, PJC Contracting, Tuts Hair Pyramid, and Lou Anne Rucynski-Coleman will host an Easter Bunny drive along on Saturday, April 1. The Easter Bunny will be escorted through various streets in the city of Oswego for kids to see and get … Read More ⇒Easter Bunny Drive Along on Saturday, April 1
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LAS VEGAS — Visitors to Las Vegas are getting younger and more diverse, according to a study released Tuesday by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Read More ⇒Study: Vegas visitors getting younger, more diverse
Create radiant memories with an epic adventure trip. Here are five to consider. Read More ⇒Five other adventures for your bucket list
Paris, Rome, New York, Venice: According to data from Virtuoso, a global network of travel advisers, the most-booked cities for 2023 contain few surprises. Read More ⇒Visiting Denmark is a worthy alternative to bucket list Europe
BRANSON, Mo. — Kirk Elmquist wants Missouri golfers to know how lucky they are. Read More ⇒Branson is ‘world-class destination’ for golf getaway
LOWVILLE — As a result of recent warm temperatures and rain anticipated over the next few days the town/village winter ice skating program at the Forest Park Pavilion at the Lewis County Fairgrounds has ended for the 2022-2023 season. Read More ⇒Skating in Lowville ends season
LOWVILLE — As a result of recent warm temperatures and rain anticipated over the next few days the town/village winter ice skating program at the Forest Park Pavilion at the Lewis County Fairgrounds has ended for the 2022-2023 season. Read More ⇒Skating in Lowville continues weather permitting
OSWEGO - The Oswego Players, Inc. are accepting one-act scripts for the Donald J. McCann Memorial Playwriting Contest until Thursday, June 15. Read More ⇒Submit scripts to playwriting contest
SYRACUSE — Monster Jam, featuring drivers and their 12,000-pound monster trucks in competitions of speed and skill, returns to the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday, April 8. Read More ⇒Monster (truck) Jam returning to Syracuse on April 8
WATERTOWN — The comic relief on display at Watertown High School as students rehearse for their annual musical has been greeted with enthusiasm. Read More ⇒Macabre musical brings sense of fun to WHS stage for 4 shows
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WATERTOWN — Billy Beez, with its maze of twisting slides, trampolines and climbing tubes, has opened at the Salmon Run Mall. Read More ⇒Billy Beez opens in Salmon Run Mall
FORT DRUM — Fort Drum and 10th Mountain Division leaders signed the Month of the Military Child Proclamation at the Commons on Tuesday, recognizing youths as integral members of the armed forces community and applauding their strength and resilience. Read More ⇒Fort Drum leaders sign proclamation making April Month of the Military Child
Something just feels right about Kiefer Sutherland being in the center of a tense hourlong TV drama series. Read More ⇒‘Rabbit Hole’ benefits from Kiefer Sutherland, but series is uneven
OSWEGO COUNTY - Reggie Harris and Greg Greenway brings the “Deeper Than The Skin” musical presentation, in song and story, to the Music Hall main stage, McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 25. Prior to the concert, the public is invited to a “Meet &… Read More ⇒Oswego Music Hall welcomes Reggie Harris and Greg Greenway to the main stage March 25
DEFERIET — A former Catholic church in the village is being resurrected with the hope of bringing businesses to the community. Read More ⇒Woodworker opening shop in former St. Rita’s church in Deferiet
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LOWVILLE — The town of Lowville will not allow the annual Snirt Run slated for April 22 to include its roads. Read More ⇒Town of Lowville questions Snirt Run insurance, blocks road use
New York state residents may soon be required to pay more for streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Spotify and Audible. Read More ⇒N.Y. lawmakers propose tax on streaming services like Netflix, Spotify
Anxiety is the most common psychological disorder affecting adults in the U.S. In older people, it’s associated with considerable distress as well as ill health, diminished quality of life, and elevated rates of disability. Read More ⇒Seniors with anxiety frequently don’t get help. Here’s why
A new report from the CDC is warning parents about the dangers of certain bacteria that have been found in breast pumps. At least two infants in the U.S. were infected by the bacteria Cronobacter sazkazakii. Although the bacteria is rare, it can lead to “severe and often fatal meningitis and… Read More ⇒What to know about bacteria found in formula, breast pumps
I love dishes. I realize some people do not love dishes and cannot relate. Read More ⇒Serving up delicious memories
“What have I done to cause my 18-month-old son to reject me?” asks a new dad. Whenever he tries to hold his son, feed, dress or change him, the child puts up great resistance and screams hysterically for his mother. Read More ⇒Toddler’s reaction to dad is bump in the road
WATERTOWN — The notion that everyone is a little Irish on St. Patrick’s Day rang true throughout the weekend with the 35th North Country Goes Green Irish Festival. Read More ⇒That’s a wrap – Irish Festival concludes
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It’s maple season in the north country and sugar shanties welcomed visitors to observe the syrup making process first hand over the weekend. Events will continue next weekend as well. Admission is free. Read More ⇒Visitors tap into Maple Weekend fun
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation on Thursday announced changes to reservations at DEC campgrounds for the upcoming season, including new same-day reservations to help add flexibility and ease to last-minute bookings, according to a press release from the agency. Read More ⇒DEC making changes to campground reservations
WATERTOWN — The St. Lawrence Seaway opens for its 65th navigation season on Wednesday and soon the sights of ocean-going vessels and “lakers” cruising up and down the river will be routine scenes and welcome for many winter-weary eyes. Read More ⇒‘Seaway Queens’ book explores classic ships and waves of the future