ALBANY — Educators must invest historic levels of state aid to bolster services and programs for elementary school students, including earlier, more efficient screenings for learning disabilities and mental health issues, education leaders said Wednesday. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Frary Funeral Homes and Cremation Services is holding a grand opening of its newest funeral home from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in Massena. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Watertown City School District Superintendent Patricia B. LaBarr on Tuesday announced that Case Middle School administration had been alerted to a social media post on Instagram that raised safety concerns. Read More ⇒
The United Way of Northern New York has announced the availability of Emergency Food and Shelter Program awards for two phases in St. Lawrence County totaling more than $145,000 in federal funds. Read More ⇒
NASHVILLE, TENN. - Austin Raabe of Fulton (13069) qualified for the fall 2021 dean’s list at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. Read More ⇒
PHOENIX - Three John C. Birdlebough (JCB) High School students recently combined for 12 awards in the CNY Scholastic Art Awards program. Read More ⇒
Phoenix - The Phoenix Rural Cemetery Association is looking for new members to join their board. The association meets twice a year. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — Following the Monday ruling by a Long Island judge deeming the statewide mask mandate is unenforceable and a violation of state law, the Carthage Central School District issued a statement that the wearing of masks is still required. Read More ⇒
COXSACKIE — The first COVID-related death at Greene Correctional Facility in Coxsackie was confirmed by state officials Tuesday at the same time the prison had the highest number of positive cases in the state incarceration system. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A state Supreme Court judge’s ruling Monday that the state’s mask mandate is unconstitutional appeared to do little to resolve the question of whether — or for how much longer — children need to be masked while in school. Read More ⇒
CHAMPION — The Jefferson County Planning Board on Tuesday reviewed plans for a new Stewart’s Shop that would replace the existing store in Great Bend at the corner of routes 3 and 26. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — An Ogdensburg company was awarded $300,000 from the Northern New York Power Proceeds program during Tuesday’s meeting of the New York Power Authority Board of Trustees. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — As the nation sees a shortage of medical first responders, Jefferson County is forming a first-ever EMS academy weeks shorter than normal and free for students. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The city hopes to resolve some stormwater runoff issues that are causing headaches for the expansion at the Renzi Foodservice facility in the City Center Industrial Park on South Bellew Avenue. Read More ⇒
LOS ANGELES — The controversial SAT exam will move to an all-digital format with shorter, more concise content that is expected to better prevent cheating and widen access to an exam that is coming under growing scrutiny as a gatekeeper in the college application process. Read More ⇒
Pfizer Inc. said it is starting a study of a COVID-19 vaccine that targets the omicron variant, exploring its use in previously vaccinated younger and middle-aged adults as well as those who haven’t received another coronavirus shot. Read More ⇒
PHOENIX - Two Phoenix graduates recently returned to John C. Birdlebough High School (JCB) for a lesson in teamwork and to discuss their careers in the armed forces. Read More ⇒
HANNIBAL - Two Hannibal High School students’ photographs earned awards and will be featured in this year’s CNY Scholastic Art Show. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO – The Manor at Seneca Hill makes starting a career in healthcare easy with on-the-job training and a paid certification program. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM - Andrew Hyde of Fulton, recently graduated from SUNY Potsdam’s Law Enforcement Training Institute. Read More ⇒
CANTON - SUNY Canton recognizes approximately 600 students for earning a spot on the president’s list during the fall 2021 semester. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Building on a track record of success, SUNY Oswego’s master of business administration (MBA) programs recently secured more distinguished national recognition through the Princeton Review and from the MBA specialty site Poets and Quants. Read More ⇒
The Calf Scholarship Award Program application is now available. Applications are due by March 15, 2022. Read More ⇒
LONG LAKE — Winter irruptive species will be the focus of a weekend of birding events in the central Adirondacks. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The businessman planning to build a solar panel manufacturing plant near the airport says he has arranged all the project’s financing and is ready to transport 115,000 pieces of equipment from a dismantled plant in Oregon. Read More ⇒
The North Country Poor People’s Campaign will rally at local hospitals on Sunday to advocate for health care as a basic right. Read More ⇒
ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission will take public comments on Wednesday on changes in gas delivery rates and practices proposed by Liberty Utilities that would increase an average residential bill by approximately 18%. Read More ⇒
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a major challenge to race-based affirmative action in the nation’s college and universities, setting the stage for another long-sought win for conservatives. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — According to auditors from the state Comptroller’s office, the Watertown City School District didn’t always follow its procurement policies for seeking competition in areas where competitive bidding isn’t required. Read More ⇒
FULTON - The Good Guys Barber Shop in Fulton certainly lives up to its name. John heads there for hair cuts on a regular basis with support from staff at Oswego Industries. At his last appointment, staff realized he was in the advertising for Oswego Industries’ recent gift card raffle in December. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO – Empathy is the human connection to patient care and on Friday, Jan. 7, at The Center for Wound Healing at Oswego Health, as staff earned their Master Caster Certification through the TCC-EZ Master Caster Education Program, they volunteered to each wear a cast for a day, to experienc… Read More ⇒
OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Traffic Safety Board recognized six members of various Oswego County law enforcement agencies as ‘Traffic Safety Champions’ of 2021. This recognition highlights their efforts in working to help keep communities safe. Read More ⇒
MANCHESTER, NH - The following students were named to Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) fall 2021 president’s list: Read More ⇒
Syracuse — Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer, is bringing a brick-and-mortar store to the Destiny USA mall in Syracuse. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — The Potsdam Food Co-op is planning to use $1,659,000 from the village’s 2019 Downtown Revitalization Initiative award to move to Market Street and open a new store more than twice the size of the existing location. Read More ⇒
CHAMPION — The town’s zoning board could decide the fate of a new Stewart’s Shop that would replace the existing store in Great Bend at the corner of routes 3 and 26. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — A Massena Central School Board member says he’s not happy with new protocols regarding the school’s role in contact tracing and quarantining and the impact it could potentially have on a student’s education. Read More ⇒
Although 5G cellular networks have been established throughout the north country, some of them are not yet active, and not everyone can access what is turned on. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The St. Lawrence County Youth Bureau and the Office for the Aging have begun their second annual Valentine’s Day card drive to benefit the county’s older adults.. Read More ⇒
Just as concerns about the omicron variant helped reverse rising gas prices — a bit — in December, now the growing sense that infection rates have peaked is pushing prices back up. Read More ⇒
Canada is now one of the top buyers of U.S. corn as cattle ranchers scour for grain to feed their animals. Dry conditions zapped as much as 40% of western Canada’s grain output last year, sending prices for barley and other crops to all-time highs and leaving a dearth of feed for the nation’… Read More ⇒
Syracuse — Downtown Syracuse will soon get its first independent bookstore in 30 years. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Oswego City School District (OCSD) recently honored its coaches during the New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s (NYSPHSAA) Coaches Appreciation Days. Read More ⇒
LATHAM - Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the state of New York, announced the recent promotion of members of the New York Air National Guard’s 174th Attack Wing in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Promotions include: Read More ⇒
Fulton, NY – The Oswego County Federal Credit Union continued its tradition of hosting the annual Christmas dinner for Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) residential programs. In an effort to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines Oswego County FCU CEO Bill Carhart, OCO Development Coordinator Bridget… Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Adolescence can be a challenging time. Many struggle with issues such as depression, peer pressure, bullying, personal and family relationships, and academic pressure. For some, these may lead to alcohol and substance use. Read More ⇒
LEWISBURG, Pa. - Victoria Hall of Phoenix was named to Bucknell University fall 2021 dean’s list Read More ⇒
President Joe Biden pleaded Friday for Congress to pass $52 billion in funding for semiconductor chip production amid an ongoing shortage that’s driving up prices of cars, tech and other consumer goods. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The Massena Central School District’s food service manager says that, despite challenges with purchasing, staffing, the pandemic and an ongoing capital project, the district’s food service program held its own. Read More ⇒
