OSWEGO – With record high temperatures forecasted for this coming weekend, it is clear the summer is finally here! The Oswego County Humane Society wants to remind everyone that furry friends feel temperatures differently than humans do—and during summer months, they can easily get too hot f… Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — Sometimes to make new things, you have to destroy old things. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — A retired law enforcement officer with 22 years of experience under his belt has been appointed the new Massena Central School District school resource officer. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — A Massena taxi company representative has asked village trustees to allow him to raise his rates during the night and put another cab on the road so he can cover his expenses. But trustees say they’d like to see something in writing first before making any decision. Read More ⇒
MEXICO - The Mexico Academy and Central School Board of Education meeting schedule for 2019/2020 Read More ⇒
AMBOY - The Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center will present a public program at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30 (rain date, 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 31). Participants will walk through the woodlands and wetlands of the center to explore the world of salamanders with naturalist Pat Carney. … Read More ⇒
MEXICO - Children can eat breakfast and lunch for free throughout the summer at the Mexico High School cafeteria. Read More ⇒
PULASKI - The Friends of the Pulaski Public Library are once again sponsoring the library’s annual book sale from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday, July 26, and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, July 27. More information can be found on booksalefinder.com, the library a… Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — From early Tuesday morning, empty chairs, blankets and other place holders lined streets in the village in anticipation of the county’s biggest parade, after “the voice of the fair” and the iconic Cheese Auction officially set the 199th Lewis County Fair into motion. Read More ⇒
DEXTER — General Brown Central School District students will have two head teachers in the classroom this fall, with the implementation of a new educational model: integrated co-teaching. Read More ⇒
WHITE PLAINS — The state Economic Development Power Allocation Board has recommended that a Lowville facility continue to receive an allocation of 2,476 kilowatts of ReCharge NY Power. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - The Dunsmoor family of Oswego hopes to help youth in the community by establishing the Garrett Dunsmoor Memorial Foundation. Read More ⇒
Kelly Baxter was 36 years old and had just moved to Illinois with her 41-year-old husband, Ted, when he suffered a disabling stroke that derailed his high-powered career in international finance. It derailed her life as well. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Developer Michael E. Lundy hopes to begin building new homes for two businesses in his upcoming agribusiness park in a few weeks now that he has received another required approval from local officials. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — A bill that was signed into law by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo this year will have an impact on 10 Massena Central School District students. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Massena Central School District Superintendent Patrick Brady says the district fared well in completing goals for the 2018-19 school year, and now it’s time to prepare what they’ll tackle in the year ahead. Read More ⇒
To bridge the gap between behavioral and physical health services, MVP Health Care will be fully managing behavioral health care for its New York members starting in 2020. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The focus right now for the Massena Central School District’s proposed capital project are the roofs of their buildings. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The Massena Central School District will see a significant drop in the cost of liability insurance, following a request for proposal that helped the district leverage a lower rate. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN – The Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization, in collaboration with the Workforce Development Institute, is starting its 2019 Medical Academy of Sciences and Health (MASH) Camp sessions tomorrow. Read More ⇒
The outdoor outfitter Herb Philipson’s may be sold by July 24 to the highest bidder through voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. Read More ⇒
Spectrum can stay in New York now that the state approved a settlement deal from its parent company. Read More ⇒
State University of New York at Fredonia President Virginia S. Horvath announced that approximately 1,615 students have been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2019 semester. Dean’s list students have earned a grade point average of at least 3.30 or higher for that semester out of a pos… Read More ⇒
I have never tried psychedelic drugs, but I imagine the experience is a lot like drinking a Starbucks Frappuccino. Strange sensations, unnatural colors, increased heart rate, heightened emotions, paranoia: It’s all there in that plastic cup, the three or four times a year the brand introduce… Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — John and Dawn (Jones) Miller, Snell Road, will celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 12. Read More ⇒
The following property sales were recorded in Jefferson County clerk’s office July 1: Read More ⇒
“Hi, my name is Diamond. I am a 1-year old female domestic short hair. I am a sweet little girl and love to cuddle. I am a bit of a chunky butt and love any kind of table scrap, so watch your food. The staff loves me here but really wants me to get a furever home so I can get all the love I … Read More ⇒
Stacey, a single mother, was getting 30 hours a week when she first started working at a big-box store in the Bay Area, in early 2015. But her hours had grown erratic by the time we interviewed her, a few months later: 20 hours one week, 12 the next, then 12 again, and then only eight. The f… Read More ⇒
Social Security is committed to protecting your personal information. We urge you to always be cautious and to avoid providing sensitive information such as your Social Security number (SSN) or bank account information to unknown people over the phone or internet. Read More ⇒
ADAMS — The fourth annual Kirk Steele Memorial 5K was hosted Saturday by the South Jefferson Rescue Squad Inc. Read More ⇒
PHOENIX - With the hazy days of summer comes an opportunity to get out of work and school mode and just let those peaceful, creative moments shine across the day’s path of possibility. One place geared up to usher in options for all ages throughout the summer is the Phoenix Public Library – … Read More ⇒
CENTRAL SQUARE - The Central Square School District Board of Education (BOE) has released its meeting schedule for the 2019-2020 school year. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Both sides say they’re happy now that the United Steelworkers have ratified a new three-year master contract with Arconic following a day of voting on Thursday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Pianos have dwindled, many guitar racks are empty, but the music will not fade once North Country Music on Arsenal Street shutters after July 31. It will merely change tunes. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Lunches will cost a little bit more when Massena Central School students return in the fall. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — With the minimum wage rising in December, so are the rates for substitutes in the Massena Central School District. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The remains of the former biomass energy facility and its 46 acre property in Lyonsdale will be handed over to the Lewis County Industrial Development Agency, a result of the current owner nearly defaulting on the final payment in lieu of taxes, or PILOT. Read More ⇒
Members of the Class of 2019 received their diplomas May 19 at Colgate University’s 198th Commencement. Colgate Alumnus Antonio Delgado, U.S. Representative for the 19th Congressional District of New York, delivered the keynote address. Read More ⇒
Kristin Lindboe, Phoenix, has been named to the president’s honor roll with a 4.00 GPA for the spring 2019 semester at Bismarck State College. Read More ⇒
Brittney Olson, Oswego, graduated with a Master of Science in Library Science (MSLS) degree in information and library science during May commencement ceremonies at Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Read More ⇒
Jefferson Community College (JCC) has named the following students to the 2019 spring semester president’s and dean’s lists. The students named to the president’s list earned a grade point average of 3.6 to 4.0 out of a possible 4.0. The students named to the dean’s list earned a grade point… Read More ⇒
GRANBY - Granby Elementary students who have shown their classroom teachers a love of learning throughout the 2018-2019 school year were recently recognized during a school assembly in front of their peers. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Students in Sheri Dafoe’s second-grade classroom at Charles E. Riley Elementary School recently became published poets. Read More ⇒
HANNIBAL - For former Hannibal High School valedictorian Olivia Cacchione and salutatorian Liam Mason, their recent college graduation was a remarkable case of déjà vu. Read More ⇒
MINETTO - Several Minetto Elementary sixth-graders can already start building their work-based resume. Read More ⇒
HANNIBAL - The Hannibal Chapter of Dollars for Scholars presented scholarships to Hannibal High School seniors at the annual awards ceremony held at Hannibal High School. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Oswego High School (OHS) students were recently afforded the opportunity to receive over $1.2 million in scholarships, if they decide to take advantage of the dozens of honors earned during the recent OHS academic awards ceremony. Read More ⇒
