EDITOR’S NOTE: This article contains description of domestic violence and abuse. This story is the second in a four-part series. While this project is meant to be a resource for those affected by abuse and violence, the various coordinated community initiatives from the Victims Assistance Ce… Read More ⇒
BOSTON, MASS. - Command Senior Chief Angela Collins, a native of Altmar, checked on board USS Constitution to serve as the senior enlisted advisor, Feb 12. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO – Five ticket holders for this year’s “Bundle of Bucks” Charity Raffle had their ticket numbers drawn as part of the special “Early Bird” drawing. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The executive director of Neighbors of Watertown thinks that the proposed downtown business district would have been approved last year without a major issue. Read More ⇒
A jaw-dropping report last month in the Journal Nature reported that many species of sharks are at the point of no return. Read More ⇒
NORFOLK — The Norwood Police Department has joined with the Norfolk Police Department and St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office for a program that alerts Norwood-Norfolk Central School officials to any incident that may have impacted a student at home. Read More ⇒
NORFOLK — Work has started on the Norwood-Norfolk Central School District’s $9.1 million capital project that was approved by voters, 118-11, last October. Read More ⇒
ROCHESTER — The following local residents made the dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology for the 2020 fall semester. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — The Oswego County Salvation Army Corps is able to offer the Food Sense program. Any residents of the Oswego area who would like to stretch their food dollars may order March Food Sense packages until noon on Thursday, March 12. All Oswego-area residents may use the program. There ar… Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The nursing home that’s part of the county-owned Lewis County Health System had people calling, frustrated with their inability to connect with their loved ones and convinced they weren’t being told what was “really” going on in the facility. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Runnings, a Minnesota-based home, farm and outdoor department store, is coming to the old Kmart on outer Arsenal Street. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — A $1.5 million appropriation for the Seaway International Bridge is included in the 591-page House Democratic COVID relief bill in response to the revenue reductions caused by the coronavirus. Read More ⇒
CANTON — A school board vacancy timed with budget and capital project discussions underway this month prompted Canton Central School District to make a temporary appointment until voters name new board members this spring. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Samaritan Medical Center has announced its acquisition of the assets of Northern Radiology Imaging, a local radiology practice with a long-standing presence in the community. Read More ⇒
BEAVER FALLS, Penn. — Samuel Parsons from Pennellville was named to Geneva College’s dean’s list for the fall 2020 semester. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — In late November the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization to use monoclonal antibodies in the outpatient setting with people who have mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms, and who are at high risk of progressing to severe disease, hospitalization or… Read More ⇒
CANTON — St. Lawrence University on Thursday announced updated plans for spring commencement, now scheduled for April 11. Read More ⇒
ALBANY — The U.S. Department of Education has denied a request from the state Education Department to forego state assessments this year, but they are offering some flexibility in the administration of the tests. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — What started locally with just a Facebook page and an Amazon wishlist has grown into a social movement spanning the tri-county area and beyond. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — COVID-19 surges at the Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley earlier this month are now reflecting dozens of recoveries and fewer new active cases. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Education is like gardening, according to a SUNY Canton chemistry faculty member. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Clarkson University alumna Abeer Al Bawab is one of only 12 recipients worldwide of the IUPAC 2021 Distinguished Women in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering award. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Clarkson University President Tony Collins has been named Chair of the Association of Independent Technological Universities. The AITU is an organization of leading private American technological universities and colleges whose mission is to play a vital role in securing the future… Read More ⇒
FULTON — Melissa Keller, CPA, has been promoted to senior vice president and chief financial officer, it was announced by Michael Pollock, Fulton Savings Bank president and CEO. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — The free transportation program for residents who need a ride to COVID-19 testing and vaccination appointments within the county has been expanded to include Saturdays. Transportation is now available Monday through Saturday between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. Read More ⇒
MANSFIELD, Penn. — Ryan Morrissette of Pulaski has been named to the fall 2020 dean’s list at Mansfield University. Read More ⇒
LERAY — LeRoy Burnham says he’s gone through a lot to get his store opened in the former Barbalich’s Market since he bought the property five years ago. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Since 2001, the Watertown City School District has inducted 51 individuals into its Distinguished Alumni Hall of Achievement. Nine more inductees were announced Tuesday night. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — No deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported Wednesday in the tri-county area as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 93 across the region. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — With additional coronavirus vaccine doses having arrived this week in St. Lawrence County, new clinics are now scheduled. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — Mayor Billy Barlow announced that the city will host a second round of the “Buy One Get One” program to incentivize residents to shop locally and support small businesses in Oswego. Read More ⇒
PHOENIX — Emerson J. Dillon Middle School honored Gold and Silver Star students for the second marking period. Students are awarded a Gold Star for achieving a quarterly report card average of 90.0 or higher. A Silver Star is earned for a quarterly report card average of 85.0 to 89.99. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — Members of the Fulton Sunrise Rotary Club handmade Valentine’s Day cards for every resident at Seneca Hill Manor. With visitation still being restricted the residents were appreciative of the handcrafted cards. Read More ⇒
ONEONTA — Morgan Foland, of Brewerton, was one of 315 SUNY Oneonta students who earned provost’s list honors for the fall 2020 semester. Read More ⇒
HAMMOND — Brandon LaRock was a devoted son and caretaker for his mother. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The region’s economy would also get a boost from spin-off business generated by construction of a proposed solar panel manufacturing plant near the Watertown International Airport. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A motivational speaker since he was 19 years old, Michael L. Nelson, known as “The Motivator,” has made it his mission to inspire as many people as he can with his words and keys for success. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — One contractor will handle two separate roofing projects this summer as part of the Massena Central School District’s $49.6 million capital project. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — At Oswego Middle School, the spotlight character trait for the month of December was generosity and the school honored a dozen students who showcased that trait and kindness toward others while making the OMS community a better place, even virtually. Read More ⇒
MEXICO — Heavy equipment repair and operation students are partnering with the Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation’s operations and maintenance department to prep and install a new sidewalk on CiTi’s main campus. Read More ⇒
LOUDONVILLE — Miranda Gilbert of Oswego and Rose Wilson of West Monroe were named to the dean’s list for the fall 2020 semester at Siena College. Read More ⇒
NNY students on president’s list at JCC Read More ⇒
LOUISVILLE — The town of Louisville has acquired the Massena Country Club with plans to operate it as a public golf course. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The 2020 North Country Goes Green Irish Festival was the first large public event in the area to fall victim to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s canceled again this year, but some students will see green once again because of the perseverance and planning of festival organizers. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Real estate developer Jacob “Jake” Johnson is involved in yet another downtown acquisition, this time a commercial building at 101-105 Public Square. Read More ⇒
NORFOLK — Basketball and hockey practices began Monday in the Norwood-Norfolk Central School District following Board of Education approval of the district’s winter sports safety plan. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — One death from COVID-19 complications was reported Monday in St. Lawrence County as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 86 across the tri-county region. Read More ⇒
FULTON — Oswego County residents aged 60 and older will receive a chocolate chip cookie baking kit with their grab and go meal on Feb. 24 through 26. Read More ⇒
FULTON — Employees from AmeriCU Credit Union recently assisted Catholic Charities of Oswego County in reorganizing their thrift store as a Community Day project so that the store can soon re-open to the public. Read More ⇒
HANNIBAL — Three Hannibal Central School District students have advanced to the state level of a national art contest as a result of their original and creative artwork. Read More ⇒
Americans may still have to wear masks in 2022, the country’s leading infectious disease expert said Sunday, though he said life could resume a semblance of normalcy by the fall or winter. Read More ⇒
