WATERTOWN — It is not too late to receive a $10,000 grant for small businesses in the city that were hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — The Oswego County Veterans’ Service Agency is still accepting nominations for the 2021 Oswego County Veteran of the Year Award. Submissions will be collected until Friday, July 30. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — Many volunteers have stepped up to join Oswego County in ongoing battle against the coronavirus. Retired nurse Marygrace Fronk, RN, is honored for her foresight and initiative. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — The recent renovations to the Oswego’s Wright’s Landing Marina will undoubtedly make it a summer destination. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — During the summer months, The Church of the Resurrection and Human Concerns, will work together to assist Blessings in a Backpack in the distribution of foods to area students. Read More ⇒
NEW HAVEN — The New Haven Seniors’ Club will meet at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 26, at the New Haven Fire Hall. Bring a dish to pass and a place setting. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Renzi Food Service is about to embark on a major expansion at its facility in the City Center Industrial Park on South Bellew Avenue. Read More ⇒
Drought is withering crops on both sides of the U.S.-Canadian border, prompting farmers to take the rare measure of baling up their wheat and barley stems to sell as hay. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — The Oswego County Health Department will hold three COVID-19 vaccination clinics next week. Read More ⇒
DARIEN, Ill. — An official ceremony of promotion from colonel to brigadier general for a United States Army Corps of Engineers, United States Army Reserve officer, will take place at Fort Ontario State Historic Site at 1 E. Fourth St., Oswego, on July 24. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — SUNY Oswego’s Division of Extended Learning has announced dates for Summer STEAM Camp for children ages seven to 14, starting in early August. Read More ⇒
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of senators is closing in on a $579 billion infrastructure deal after agreeing to pay for it in part by delaying a costly Trump-era Medicare regulation, but the group doesn’t expect to announce details until at least Monday. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The village at the heart of the St. Lawrence County seat wants to hear from its constituents about recreational marijuana dispensaries under the state’s Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act. Read More ⇒
MADRID — Groups of students from the Police Activities League of Massena and Richville Library Summer Program spent their Thursday learning about the Civil War at Fort Tribute, a Civil War-era historical interpretive center at the St. Lawrence Power & Equipment Museum in Madrid. Read More ⇒
The websites of several major U.S. companies were temporarily down for many users Thursday in a widespread internet outage. Read More ⇒
LISBON — Five staff members from Lisbon Beach and Campground were honored by the Lisbon Town Board for helping a child that was stuck in a swing set. Read More ⇒
HEUVELTON — This summer, all Heuvelton Central School students will have someone to talk to about their mental health if the need arises. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — The 3 Seasons will be reopening in August after being closed from COVID-19 with the shop’s newest gift basket addition, “Over the Moon.” Read More ⇒
The New York State HPV Coalition applauds the Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center Pediatrics team for their efforts to reduce cancer risk and other HPV-related diseases through increased vaccinations of adolescents in the Capital Region. Read More ⇒
Dylan Pratt, of Ogdensburg and Forth Worth, Texas, graduated from U.S. Marine Corps boot camp in Camp Pendleton, Calif., on June 3. He had enlisted on Feb. 22. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center’s Physical Therapy Clinic at the Canton Health Center, 39 W. Main St., Suite 2, Canton, is expanding the hours to Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — During his time as a politics faculty member at SUNY Potsdam, Dr. John Massaro became known for his unconventional college courses — even drawing national attention for his semester-long class exploring political themes in the music of Bruce Springsteen. Read More ⇒
FULTON — Oswego Industries Inc., a Fulton-based nonprofit agency that supports children and adults with developmental disabilities, recognized Executive Director Laurie Davis for 25 years of service. Read More ⇒
VOLNEY — The Oswego County Solid Waste Department will sponsor a free paper shredding event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Bristol Hill Landfill, 3125 Route 3, Volney. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — With roots traced back to 1856, NBT Bank is a true business leader and community advocate as they recently contributed $15,000 to the Caring for Our Community, Right at Home, The Campaign for Oswego Health. Read More ⇒
PULASKI — During its July 12 meeting, the village board enacted a local law establishing a tree committee. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — The Oswego County Health Department will hold its next rabies clinic from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 28 at the Granby Town Highway Garage on 820 County Route 8, Granby. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County Public Health Service officials are urging people to continue taking all necessary measures to prevent the spread of diseases, even as COVID-19 infection rates remain low. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Even though free public COVID-19 testing came to a sudden and unexpected halt in Lewis County two weeks ago, Public Health leadership is working to organize funding to get that back online and to put more programs and personnel in place. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A Community Bank branch in the village will only be providing drive-thru services beginning at the end of the month. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson Community College has again been designated a Best for Vets College by Military Times. The college has received this distinction each year since 2017. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — State Sen. Joseph A. Griffo, R-Rome, presented New York State Senate Commendation Awards to three exemplary St. Lawrence County women Tuesday afternoon at the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce. Read More ⇒
HENDERSON — Though the day started out a bit iffy in terms of weather, the skies cleared and the sun shone Wednesday afternoon, just in time for a Great Lakes Education Workshop aimed at educating teachers about various topics and resources available for their classrooms. Read More ⇒
PHOENIX — The Schroeppel Historical Society announced the return of the fresh blueberry and bake sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 24. Read More ⇒
MEXICO — Assistant Superintendent for Personnel Mark LaFountain is retiring after nearly 40 years in the education system, 25 of those years spent at the Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation (CiTi). Read More ⇒
SYRACUSE — While donors across the country have rolled up a sleeve to give this summer, the need for blood and platelets remains crucial for patients relying on lifesaving transfusions. The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage and donors of all blood types — esp… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Two City Council members are accusing Mayor Jeffrey M. Smith of failing to share pertinent information about a funding request that was submitted by Hospice of Jefferson County for a planned expansion project. Read More ⇒
FORT DRUM — Fort Drum recently received U.S. Department of Defense approval to locate a STARBASE Academy on post for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics — or STEM — education. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jacob Ploch was at a bar on Public Square last week when he started to sing at his table. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Armed with bagged lunches, backpacks filled with supplies, and knowledge of available resources, volunteers and professionals alike will take to the streets Thursday in an effort to combat homelessness locally. Read More ⇒
GOUVERNEUR — The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce and the county Industrial Development Agency are hosting a third Nature and Networking event this week. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — An increase in members of the Sacred Heart Foundation and donors to the nonprofit organization has resulted in a record amount of monetary awards for its seminarian scholarship program. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — SUNY Oswego recently recognized Oswego County residents as high academic achievers on its president’s list and deans’ list for the spring 2021 semester. Read More ⇒
ROCHESTER — Nazareth College undergraduate students earned their degrees at the 94th annual commencement ceremony that took place at the Golisano Training Center on the Nazareth College campus on May 15. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — While COVID-19 has altered many routines, changes did not stop one ongoing tradition — SUNY Oswego student-run WNYO 88.9 FM and WTOP-10 TV earning awards. Read More ⇒
SCRANTON, Pa. — Sean P. Smith, of Central Square, was among more than 1,875 students named to The University of Scranton’s dean’s list for the 2021 spring semester. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — The United Way of Greater Oswego County resource development director Kate Davis Pitsley recently met with Novelis representatives to accept a major sponsorship for the upcoming 26th annual golf tournament. Read More ⇒
BUFFALO — Anthony Yost, of Mexico, was named to the Canisius College accounting honor roll for the spring 2021 semester. To qualify for the accounting honor roll, accounting students must attain a grade point average of 3.2 or higher in at least two accounting courses taken concurrently. Read More ⇒
MEXICO — On July 1, a completion ceremony was held at the Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation (CiTi) for six dental assisting graduates. Read More ⇒
