POTSDAM — The threat of extinction has fallen upon the Potsdam Kiwanis Club after three decades of serving children and their families throughout the community. Read More ⇒
MEXICO - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County has announced that the 2019 Annual Oswego County Holiday Farmers Market will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, as part of the “Christmas in Mexico” festivities. The community is invited to visit the market to find great holiday gifts, decora… Read More ⇒
OSWEGO – The next “Stepping On” Balance and Falls Prevention workshop, designed to help participants improve balance and avoid falls starts on Monday, Nov. 4 at Bishop’s Commons in Oswego. Read More ⇒
VOLNEY - Because several students at Volney Elementary School exhibited curiosity throughout the month of September, they were recently honored with role model awards during a school assembly. Read More ⇒
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County is offering the program “Creating Wildflower Meadows in the Landscape” at 6 p.m. Thursday at the extension office, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Nancy A. Hay, a tenured teacher for the Gouverneur School District, who was fired on Oct. 22, 2018, for misconduct, immoral conduct and insubordination, will not be getting her job back. Read More ⇒
LAFARGEVILLE — A public hearing about a tentative tax deal for a Toronto solar developer Friday morning drew less than a dozen people, but spurred almost two hours of discussion. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Workplace apprenticeships were discussed during Friday morning’s Jefferson Community College Jefferson-Lewis Industry Roundtable for Healthcare and Technology at the Renaissance Room of the Ramada Inn in Watertown. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - The Oswego Middle School (OMS) has sought the community’s support to obtain free materials for various academic programs for seventh- and eighth-grade students. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson Community College will hold an Open House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 25 on the Coffeen Street campus. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — In an effort to put a sense of “community giving back into Christmas” Margaret “Midge” Cleland, deputy clerk for the town of Wilna, has initiated, with the town council’s blessings, a project to decorate the town office lobby while helping local nonprofits. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — North country manufacturers displayed the tools and tricks of their trade to students interested in the industry Thursday for Manufacturing Day. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Revenue from the Lewis County solar array has covered about 59% of the county’s electricity bill over the past 15 months, and this is just the beginning. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Some towns around Massena are throwing their support behind a referendum that will be on the Election Day ballot, asking voters to allow Massena Memorial Hospital’s assets to be sold to St. Lawrence Health System. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Runners and walkers will be doing their part on Sunday to help out the local food pantries in Massena. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The Massena Town Council is exploring plans to create a plan similar to a 401(k) retirement plan that could be used to entice new members and retain current members of the Massena Rescue Squad. Read More ⇒
HANNIBAL - The Harlem Wizards will bring their unique blend of entertainment, and basketball skills to Hannibal High School on Oct. 24 as they take on the schools’ coaches, teachers and other staff in a fun-filled basketball exhibition beginning at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Hannibal Sports … Read More ⇒
ALTMAR - Every fall, Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust (THTLT) brings land owners, volunteers, and supporters together to celebrate the years’ hard work and accomplishments at the annual dinner and silent auction. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — SUNY Empire State College has expanded its 29-year partnership with Fort Drum to increase the number of available upper-level courses and in-seat classes and meet the needs of the Fort Drum community. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Like a mother doting over her child, Rosemarie Rivezzi paced through the winds of a blustery Wednesday afternoon, looking over the recently completed Ives Park play area that was her brainchild in 2016. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — It looks like Jefferson Community College President Dr. Ty A. Stone won’t be leaving the school for the time being. Read More ⇒
FULTON – In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Cancer Services Program of the North Country is raising awareness about the importance of mammograms for the early detection of breast cancer. The mission of the Cancer Services Program is to ensure that women without health insur… Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Officials from throughout Oswego County gathered Oct. 10 to kick off what will be a big step in providing treatment for behavioral and mental health in the county. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The day after Christmas last year, Cindie O’Hare received a call from her son’s girlfriend telling her that he was in the emergency room for a mass in his brain. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Shawn Hartford celebrated his birthday on Saturday, but there was another celebration waiting in the wings — the announcement that he had been named Fireman of the Year for the Massena Volunteer Fire Department. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — A benefit hockey tournament returns to the Massena Arena starting Friday. The Massena Memorial Foundation’s 10th annual “Droppin’ the Gloves on Cancer” women’s and co-ed hockey tournament runs from Friday to Sunday to raise money in support of cancer initiatives in the north country. Read More ⇒
MEXICO - Months of intensive academic work and dedication paid dividends for six adult education students who recently graduated from the Center for Career and Community Education’s (CCCE) dental assisting program. Read More ⇒
LATHAM - Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Read More ⇒
HANNIBAL - Students across the Hannibal Central School District (HCSD) were well prepared to begin the new year after attending recent orientation sessions and meet-the-teacher activities. Read More ⇒
MEXICO - Students enrolled in the Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation’s Summer Edge program recently participated in a service-learning project that benefited the community. Read More ⇒
Julie Ludwig-Landy of Pulaski was among 721 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during the summer commencement ceremony Aug. 17 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Read More ⇒
FULTON – More than 40 volunteers and several local businesses donated their time and talents and displayed the true spirit of the United Way’s “Day of Caring.” This event demonstrates that volunteerism generates positive relationships between businesses, human service agencies, and community… Read More ⇒
Michelle Scott of Oswego was recently named to the Columbia College dean’s list for the summer semester (April-August 2019). Scott attends school at the Hancock Field campus. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Lewis County residents will be asked to share their views on the state-wide program that offers a financing stream for “energy upgrades” to commercial, multifamily residential and nonprofit properties, in a public hearing before the Board of Legislators makes their decision about … Read More ⇒
SANDY CREEK - In preparation for the first day of pre-K, Sandy Creek Central School District held an orientation week for students and parents. Read More ⇒
PARISH - To ensure a smooth transition from the elementary school to the junior/senior high school, Altmar-Parish-Williamstown seventh-graders attended orientation night prior to opening day. Read More ⇒
FULTON - Students and employees returning for the fall semester at Cayuga Community College’s Fulton Campus will find a new addition that expectant mothers and mothers with new born babies will be excited to see. Thanks to a grant from the Rural Health Network of Oswego County, Cayuga Commun… Read More ⇒
FULTON - Fulton City School District (FCSD) staff members welcomed the 2019-2020 school year with a reenergization about new opportunities in a new school year. Read More ⇒
FULTON - G. Ray Bodley High School (GRB) students and staff members recently kicked off their spirit Week as they welcomed guest speaker John Buck to share the local history related to Native American ties to the school and community. Read More ⇒
Victor Straub, of Central Square, graduated from Fort Lewis College in April 2019. Straub graduated with a degree in English. Read More ⇒
A poor diet and lack of exercise can lead to diabetes. But your height could also be a factor, according to a new report. Read More ⇒
FULTON - G. Ray Bodley High School (GRB) freshmen are going to have a super year. Read More ⇒
FULTON - The excitement and magic of storytelling could be heard through guest Jim McKenna’s voice and seen on the faces of Fairgreive Elementary School students during a recent storytelling adventure. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO COUNTY - Type 1 diabetes (T1D) Oswego County is gearing up for the first of its kind forum represented by all ages of children and adults who live with or love someone with type 1 diabetes. The forum to be held on Nov. 6 at the CiTi BOCES in Mexico is the beginning of a series of pane… Read More ⇒
FULTON - The recent Lanigan Elementary School block party and open house were huge successes, thanks to the teams of supporters who made the activities possible. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - New York Sea Grant has recently been announced as part of a three-year, $1 million, multi-state Great Lakes Aquaculture Collaborative project designed to help Great Lakes states respond to consumer demand for freshwater fish and a $14 billion national seafood trade deficit identifie… Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Human Concerns, Inc. will accept applications for its annual distribution of Thanksgiving Dinner Baskets through Nov. 15. Baskets will be picked-up from 9 a.m.-noon on Monday, Nov. 25 by those who have registered. Read More ⇒
SANDY CREEK - Sandy Creek Elementary students will notice a vibrantly colored Buddy Bench near the playground this year in memory of former student Cara Snyder. Read More ⇒
