At a time when the thought of holiday crowds might be more frightening than festive, Target is introducing a new safety measure: reservations. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The executive director of the Business Development Corporation for a Greater Massena has submitted a budget proposal to the town that’s 25% lower than last year’s budget. Read More ⇒
CROGHAN — To allow for more opportunities to obtain food, the Croghan Food Pantry has become affiliated with the Lowville Food Pantry. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The St. Lawrence County Public Health Department reported Friday there were 27 known active cases of COVID-19 being tracked in the county. Read More ⇒
Pope Francis named U.S. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory as the first African American cardinal, elevating a key voice for racial justice to the body that will elect the next head of the Catholic Church. Read More ⇒
SYRACUSE — Everyone has their eyes on this year’s flu season, which is predicted to collide with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC and other health agencies are already issuing strong recommendations to the public to get their flu shot as early as possible. Read More ⇒
FULTON — Oswego County Opportunities Developmentally Disabled Services has announced the opening of its newest Independent Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRA) house in Hannibal. Read More ⇒
FULTON — Oswego Industries, a non-profit based in Fulton that supports people with disabilities, is observing National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) this October. The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability employment issues an… Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — SUNY Oswego’s SEFA (State Employees Federated Appeal) and the United Way of Greater Oswego County are teaming up with the Oswego Elks Lodge as a dropoff point for this year’s holiday toy, food and pet supply drive. Read More ⇒
Rice Creek, Canal Forest Restoration Project offering trees to public, seeking help collecting seeds
OSWEGO — A partnership between SUNY Oswego’s Rice Creek Field Station and the Canal Forest Restoration Project (CFRP) is on a mission to restore native tree species to New York state’s canal region seeks help from the public in receiving and planting trees, as well as collecting specific seeds. Read More ⇒
2020 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCrew 4x4: Good things in small packages? Read More ⇒
Q: I own a 2005 Corvette in southern Nevada and never drive the car when it’s above 110 F. I am afraid I could damage the car because the coolant temperature can reach 218 to 220 degrees in stop-and-go traffic. I think that is too high but I’m not an expert. At outside temperatures below 100… Read More ⇒
Under the Trump administration, few industries have been singled out for scorn and threats from the White House as much as automakers. But even if President Donald Trump’s re-election bid falls short in November, American car companies have a much bigger constituent to answer to: their own r… Read More ⇒
Nissan is poised to challenge a couple of America’s bestselling vehicles when the new 2021 Rogue compact SUV arrives in dealerships in October. Read More ⇒
U.S. new home starts increased in September on a sharp gain in single-family house construction while building permits climbed, indicating residential building had plenty of momentum at the end of the third quarter. Read More ⇒
Tom Fallenstein is on a mission to “help save Halloween.” Read More ⇒
When you know a tiny bit about something, you can walk around in a fog that throws your finances for a total loop. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — On any given year, ghosts, goblins and ghouls interact with princesses, superheroes and rock stars for one night only: Halloween. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — Halloween came a few days early in Ogdensburg. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — After a successful two-year run at the Massena Country Club, Eyland’s restaurant has opened at the Quality Inn in downtown Massena. Read More ⇒
CANTON — A New York Times bestselling author will discuss her latest essay collection about the “dynamics of haunting and obsession” at SUNY Canton’s next virtual Living Writers Series event. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Two new major scholarship endowments established at SUNY Potsdam will provide much-needed financial support for students for years to come. Pamela Michne Fox ‘59 has just finalized a historic gift to her alma mater of more than $1 million — the largest gift in the College’s history… Read More ⇒
DEXTER — For the past 30 years, funeral director Richard “Dick” W. Stevenson was ready at a moment’s notice to help a grieving family during that most difficult time when they lost a loved one. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center is joining with the AIDS Institute to promote PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) Aware Week, a public education campaign with activities across New York State, on Oct. 25-31. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Research shows that the number of people who have had their annual health screenings this year is down significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Missed screenings could lead to delays in discovering cancer and a higher rate of death. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Lewis County COVID-19 numbers continue to spike as 15 more cases were confirmed Saturday by Public Health. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — A waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is allowing school districts to continue serving meals at no charge to all students until June 30, 2021, the end of the 2020-21 school year. Read More ⇒
PHILADELPHIA — At the Indian River Central School District’s Board of Education meeting Thursday evening, members in attendance were presented with a summary of findings from the district’s independent financial audit conducted by Bowers & Company in Watertown. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — Human Concerns, Inc. will accept applications for its annual distribution of Thanksgiving Dinner Baskets through Friday, Nov. 13. Register Monday through Friday between noon and 3 p.m. at the Human Concerns food pantry, located at 85 E. Fourth St., Oswego. Households of two or more … Read More ⇒
CENTRAL SQUARE — The First Baptist Church is located at 701 N. Main St., Central Square. There are holding the following events: Read More ⇒
SYRACUSE — The Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter will present Becoming a Concrete Caregiver, a free, multisession online program, as part of its celebration of National Family Caregivers Month in November. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Tug Hill Commission will host two training sessions for planning and zoning board members, to help them meet their annual four hour training requirement. Read More ⇒
Concert tickets in your stocking and a travel itinerary under the tree? No way: It’s 2020, and stuff is back in style. Read More ⇒
PYRITES — Holding a photograph of St. Paul’s Oratory as he sat inside the Canton Municipal Building Wednesday, 102-year-old Frank J. White’s eyes narrowed. Read More ⇒
The tri-county region confirmed 24 new coronavirus cases Friday, propelling the area’s recent spike in cases over the last few days even higher. Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — When the COVID-19 pandemic shut schools, playgrounds were closed along with them, cutting off a well-used avenue for kids to expend their energy and exercise outside. In Sackets Harbor, now that the playground has opened along with the school, there’s an effort underway to a… Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Lewis County Public Health is advising people who patronized three restaurants earlier this month that they may have been exposed to COVID-19. Read More ⇒
BEAVER FALLS — Beaver River Central will be moving all grade levels to a remote learning model for two weeks beginning Monday following a recent localized cluster of positive COVID-19 cases within the district. Read More ⇒
Mattel rose as much as 11 percent in early trading Friday after third-quarter results shattered expectations, lifted by consumers snapping up Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels toys during the pandemic. Read More ⇒
Coca-Cola on Thursday said it is dropping half its drink brands, most of them sold outside the United States. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson Community College received confirmation Friday that one of its students has tested positive for COVID-19. Read More ⇒
PARISH — In keeping up with tradition, Altmar-Parish-Williamstown High School Student Government members will host the 34th Annual Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner from 4-5:30 p.m. Nov. 19 in front of the junior-senior high school. Read More ⇒
CONSTATNTIA — Every Monday from Oct. 14 until it snows the town of Constantia and the village of Cleveland Highway Departments will pick up leaves. The leaves must be by the roadside in a wind row or pile. Do not bag the leaves. Read More ⇒
HEUVELTON — As the video began circulating on Facebook and police agencies’ phones started ringing off the hook, Jolen R. Pike was already in her car, driving to where it was filmed — right where the dog was bound in duct tape and drop-kicked across the room as its tail wagged — to rescue th… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — North Country Library System is currently collecting Christmas cards that will be sent to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, Meals on Wheels and senior housing in Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, and Oswego counties. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The Small Business Administration has released updated guidance and forms to streamline the forgiveness process for Paycheck Protection Program loans. Read More ⇒
ALBANY — Central and Northern New Yorkers have a chance to to spread holiday cheer to members of our military through the “Christmas Cards for Our Troops” program. Read More ⇒
CANTON — St. Lawrence University alumna, Hilary Ayn Valentine, Class of 1989, has designated her recent $3 million gift to the University endowment as the means to launch the new Center for Career Excellence. Read More ⇒
