TURIN — While many people live by the “if you build it, they will come” philosophy, one Long Island-turned-Turin-based entrepreneur adopted an “if you let them try, they will buy” approach that has paid off. Read More ⇒
CENTRAL SQUARE - The Central Square/Hastings recreation program is in search of a new recreation director. The program now in its 73rd year provides youth with safe summertime recreation. The program this year is set to run at 9 a.m.-noon, Monday through Friday from July 6-31. Read More ⇒
WEST HENRIETTA, NY – Patients fighting cancer need more blood than patients fighting any other disease, using nearly one-quarter of the nation’s blood supply. That’s why this February, the American Red Cross and the American Cancer Society have teamed up to encourage people across the countr… Read More ⇒
The following property sales were recorded in Jefferson County clerk’s office Feb. 10: Read More ⇒
The following property sales were recorded in St. Lawrence County clerk’s office Sept. 20, 2020: Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — About 100 people came to hear local cardiologist Dr. Mirza Ashraf talk about the causes, prevention and treatment of heart disease on Wednesday at the Elks Lodge. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Looking back at the past 116 years since the Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library was completed, with all the grandeur of the building and its interior, patrons may be surprised to find the most checked-out book of the past 20 years is part of a manga series written and illustrated… Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Mayor Billy Barlow announced recently the Oswego Bookmobile has secured a $124,611 grant through New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Alliance for Economic Inclusion Anti-Poverty Initiative with assistance from the city of Oswego. The funding is allocated as one of central New Yor… Read More ⇒
OSWEGO COUNTY - T1D (type 1 diabetes) Oswego County will host a program titled “Snack & Chat” at 6 p.m. on March 4 at CiTi BOCES in Mexico. The program is geared towards children and parents/adults focusing on simple snack prep as well as a Q&A with healthcare and nutrition professionals. Read More ⇒
DEPAUVILLE — The second in this winter’s series of nature talks offered by Depauville Free Library and the Indian River Lakes Conservancy is on Feb. 29 when Laurie W. Rush, cultural resources manager at Fort Drum, will present, “Pathways Through Time: Native Americans and Early Europeans of … Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has awarded a $477,326 grant to SUNY Potsdam biology professor Glenn Johnson to support efforts to enhance nesting habitats for the Blanding’s turtle, which is a New York state threatened species. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — The Oswego County Health Department reports that two raccoons recently tested positive for rabies in Oswego County. A man is being treated for post-rabies exposure after being attacked by a raccoon in the town of Oswego. In a separate incident, a raccoon in the Town of Granby tested… Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Every fall, Massena Central High School student-athletes venture out into the community to rake leaves for the elderly and help with their fall cleanup. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Massena village trustees have passed a resolution that calls on state officials to make amendments to New York’s criminal justice reforms. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The Massena Electric Department continues to add to its safety record. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — A safety officer from the Jefferson-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services and a state Department of Labor representative were scheduled to visit the Massena Central School District this week as part of the district’s efforts to address concerns about air quality issues. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Sweet Margaret has a new location and the decor is as colorful as the desserts Margaret Chang serves at her 2 Main St., boutique-style shop. Read More ⇒
CLEVELAND – Perhaps two old NY Lotto slogans sum it up best. “All you need is a dollar and a dream” and “Hey, you never know.” Read More ⇒
PHOENIX – I really don’t remember my ninth birthday. I’m sure it was very nice. It always was. It was my grandfather’s birthday too. I probably got new underwear. I always got new underwear. Every birthday. In my 20s and 30s I was still getting new underwear. And never once did I say to my p… Read More ⇒
BOONVILLE — In the final act marking the end of an era, everything remaining inside the Hulbert House will be auctioned on Saturday except one crucial set of items. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Beginning next month, children ages 5 and under living in the city will begin receiving free books, thanks to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and the North Country Library System’s new affiliation with the global program. Read More ⇒
PHOENIX - Miracle of miracles, the fandom of local artists, events and venues have so far picked favorites of Phoenix in the ongoing rounds underway for selection in the Syracuse Music Awards 2020 (SAMMYS awards). Noted as the “People’s Choice” awards, and currently in the SAMMYS ‘Final Four… Read More ⇒
CANTON — North American cases of the novel coronavirus are now being tracked by SUNY Canton students. Read More ⇒
SANDY CREEK - The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) chapter from Sandy Creek recently ran a four-week donation drive to help animals in Oswego County. Read More ⇒
MEXICO - The top 10 seniors in the Mexico High School Class of 2020 have been unveiled. Read More ⇒
FULTON - Walmart seeks to create value in the communities around the world where they operate; strengthening them through local grants and supporting programs that help them thrive. “We support and invest in communities through local giving by supporting programs that strengthen community co… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — New York State assemblymen were joined by veterans and community members Wednesday afternoon to urge Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo to restore millions of dollars cut in the proposed 2021 state budget — money meant to be used to provide needed services for veterans. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — The North Country Children’s Museum, 10 Raymond St., has added a new component to its Construction Zone Exhibit this month. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — There was some fowl play in the village of Massena in 2019. Read More ⇒
HAYS, KAN. – Catherine C. Prouty, of Pennellville, was among the 921 who completed associate, bachelor’s or graduate degrees at Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kan., in the fall 2019 semester. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Oswego Middle School seventh- and eighth-grade students were recently honored because they achieved either honor roll or high honor roll for the second marking period of the 2019-2020 school year. Read More ⇒
CENTRAL SQUARE - Students from the Paul V. Moore High School DECA chapter attended the Region 9 DECA competition at LeMoyne College and earned numerous awards. Competing against over 450 students from around the CNY region, the district has announced that the following students placed in the… Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Fitzhugh Park Elementary (FPS) staff members are adding a little color to the school, thanks to the help of families engaged in the bonding power of art. Read More ⇒
MEXICO – It’s easy to have faith and optimism when you don’t need either. Thirty feet of solid metal blew off the top of Will Comley’s silo Saturday night, Feb. 15, and he still has both. Read More ⇒
CANTON — When Aaron Likens was 20 years old, his dad accompanied him to a doctor’s appointment after reading a Parade article about Asperger syndrome. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Massena Central School administrators have submitted their wish list for the district’s 2020-21 budget, and one item will definitely be filled — a request for a Committee on Preschool Education special education teacher and five teacher assistants for a new Committee on Preschool E… Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Massena Central School Superintendent Patrick Brady wants to fix an issue that’s keeping siblings from riding together on the bus — the distance between their home and school. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The Massena Central School District’s Policy Committee has tweaked the district’s dress code policy to address concerns by a school board member about the use of stoles and cords at graduation. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO – Bishop’s Commons at St. Luke welcomes Liane Benedict to their next “Learn and Lunch” event from noon-1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27. Read More ⇒
BOSTON, MASS. - Sydney Havens, a native of Central Square, has been named to the Emerson College dean’s list for the fall 2019 semester. Read More ⇒
PHOENIX - The Michael A. Maroun (MAM) Elementary School gymnasium recently transformed into an island where students were tasked to outwit, outplay and outlast their opponents in a game of survivor. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO – St. Francis Commons in Oswego will host an educational program presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter etitled, “Dementia Conversations”, from 1-2 p.m. on Monday, March 2. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — It’s not a surefire thing, but if New York ever divided into two states, the Massena Central School District would be closing its doors. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — A former Massena Central School Board member has returned to the board, but only for a short stint. Read More ⇒
U.S. officials said early Monday that 14 American passengers evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan had tested positive for the new coronavirus, but were allowed on flights to military bases in California and Texas. Read More ⇒
