COPENHAGEN — ’Tis the busy season at Simmons Tree Farm in Copenhagen. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — City Council members on Monday night informally agreed on establishing a six-month, citywide moratorium on illuminated billboards. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — It may have been a frigid Saturday night, but that didn’t stop a large crowd from enjoying the Massena Downtown Spirit of Christmas Tree Lighting. Read More ⇒
A garlic and citrus feed supplement that lowers the greenhouse gases burped out by cows is giving farmers the chance to become global carbon traders. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Oswego Harborfest wouldn’t be possible without the variety of vendors that participate in one of the Northeast largest festivals. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO COUNTY – A group of health and human service providers and educators recently formed the Oswego County Trauma Informed Collaborative following their completion of a seven-month course of study. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Rows of colorful yarn and fibers, more than 50 flavors of Sno-Balls and 20-and-counting flavors of juices and smoothies characterize just a few of Canton’s Main Street retailers. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — In light of the recent numbers of fatal opioid overdoses in Jefferson County, community agencies are banding together to face the crisis and remind the public of the many services they offer. Read More ⇒
MEXICO - The Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Oswego County will hold their annual meeting at 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at Stefano’s Pizzeria and Restaurant in Mexico. Read More ⇒
SYRACUSE - The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to be the lifeline for patients in need this holiday season by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. While helping to save lives is likely motivation enough, those who come out to give until Dec. 18 will also receive a $5 Am… Read More ⇒
FULTON - The Fulton Lions Club’s second and final “Lions Loot” sweepstakes early bird drawing will be drawn at the Feb. 6 board meeting. A total of five names will be drawn for the prize of $100 each. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO – Twelve not-for-profit organizations received grant awards totaling $593,000 from the Richard S. Shineman Foundation at its November board meeting in the last of three 2019 grant rounds. All funded projects reach a wide range of people in Oswego County. As with previous grant rounds,… Read More ⇒
I’ve done it and you probably have, too: looked at a neighbor or friend who seemed to be in roughly the same financial bracket and wondered, “How do they do it?” Read More ⇒
Daniel and Debra Yancey announce the engagement of their son, Marcus Yancey, Endicott, to Morgan Macey, Vestal. Read More ⇒
As legacy media companies like Comcast enter the video streaming wars, a new survey suggests that price-sensitive consumers are still willing to spend much more to watch movies and shows online. Read More ⇒
Q: My son finally found his perfect job in a high-pressure, professional customer-service role, where he has gotten kudos from his customers and co-workers. Read More ⇒
BOMBAY — Solar project developers will be charged $10 for every $100,000 of their projects’ costs or per kilowatt hour –– whichever is more –– under a new schedule of building permit fees adopted recently by the Town Board. Read More ⇒
MALONE — “I retired and I said, ‘Well this is boring, let’s do something.’” Read More ⇒
GLEN PARK — The Paws4Potter “Howliday” Bazaar, a fundraising event to benefit both Paws4Potter and the National Canine Cancer Foundation, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Glen Park Fire Department, 630 Main St. Read More ⇒
MEXICO - Martha Sturtz is a very busy woman. Between selling real estate, serving on the board of Oswego County Opportunities, or visiting nursing homes as part of a dog therapy program, it’s amazing this retired school teacher has a moment left to run the Mexico Food Bank, and yet she’s hon… Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - The SUNY Oswego planetarium will explore “The Winter Constellations” at 7 p.m. every Sunday (except Dec. 29) during December. Read More ⇒
FULTON - Parents of Special Children, a Fulton-based nonprofit agency that supports children and families with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, has announced its new location at 7 Morrill Place, Fulton. The organization is sharing space with Oswego Industries, Inc. and recentl… Read More ⇒
LYONS FALLS — The Adirondack Community Chorus will present “Son of God,” a Christmas concert, at 4 p.m. Dec. 15 at Forest Presbyterian Church. Read More ⇒
Brownville United Methodist Church Memory and Honor Names Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Free hotdogs and pizza, petting zoo and gifts from Santa Claus will be offered at the ’Tis the Season: a Day of Giving event from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at State St. Market, 454 State St. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Despite snowy conditions, the 73rd annual Old Newsboys fundraiser surpassed the goal of $15,000 for this year, and donations are still expected to continue coming in through the month. Read More ⇒
CENTRAL SQUARE - Better Together Community and North Shore Community choruses will be joined by Dance Craze for two free performances of “A World of Christmas” for the public on upcoming Sundays. A 4 p.m. performance will be held at the Central Square Community Church this Sunday, Dec. 8 wit… Read More ⇒
OSWEGO – DuFore’s Jewelers is once again serving as a shining example of a community-minded small business by continuing the annual tradition of donating a diamond ring to be raffled in support of the United Way of Greater Oswego County’s Annual Campaign. Read More ⇒
BALMAT — The discovery of a new payload of zinc has resulted in previously laid off miners returning to work at Empire State Mines. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Economic development organizations in Lewis County are on the cusp of many changes in the next few months, starting with some significant upward shifts for current Industrial Development Agency staff members. Read More ⇒
CANTON — For the second Monday in a row, St. Lawrence County legislators spent nearly an hour discussing the viability and liability of installing two temporary bridges on the seasonal Jones Road in Hopkinton which will span the west branch of the St. Regis River. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Beverage distributor Eagle Beverage will receive a tax deal to mitigate the cost of building a new facility at an upcoming agribusiness park, which will replace its existing one in the town of Pamelia. Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — Hosted by Wreaths for Veterans, the third annual wreath laying ceremony will take place at the Sackets Harbor Military Cemetery beginning at 11 a.m. Dec. 14. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Applications are being accepted for the next Medical Academy of Sciences and Health (MASH) Camp, which will be held Feb. 18-20, 2020. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Vacant since this summer, the former Concentrix call center will become the home of the Watertown YMCA’s new community center. Read More ⇒
CENTRAL SQUARE - The 72nd Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony for the village of Central Square will be held at 5 p.m. on Dec. 8 at Goettel Community Park. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - The H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego will host the annual Christmas at Sea Open House from 1-4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8. Come and celebrate the holiday season in Oswego’s Historic Maritime District, located on the West First Street Pier. Read More ⇒
BOWEN’s CORNERS - The annual holiday bazaar at the Bowen’s Corners United Methodist Church will be held Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 7. The event will feature crafts, a bake sale and candy sale, a sale of gently used holiday items, and a luncheon. Bazaar hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — For the 39th consecutive year, the Pratt Northam Foundation invites nonprofits delivering services to people living between Boonville and Carthage to apply for Workership Grants. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Shoppers can buy denim jeans with “Watertown” on the label of a local entrepreneur’s own brand, which are offered at her new Franklin Street clothing store. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — With a parking lot grabbing all the recent headlines, developer Michael E. Lundy says he’s on course with redeveloping the historic golf course he bought last year at Thompson Park. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson Community College has once again been recognized as a Best for Vets college by the Military Times. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — In keeping with tradition, on Friday the downstairs breakroom of the Watertown Daily Times will turn into the headquarters of the Old Newsboys Day effort to raise funds for the Salvation Army. Read More ⇒
CAPE VINCENT — Cape Vincent will observe the lighting of the lighthouse on Tibbets Point Road on Friday. Hosted by Christmas in the Cape, the event will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with refreshments and entertainment, followed by the lighting ceremony at 6. Read More ⇒
New York hemp growers and product manufacturers may find it easier to obtain financing from banks after federal agencies clarified that doing so is legal and provided guidance Tuesday. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The fifth annual Tastes and Talents of the North Country Holiday Show will open at noon Friday at the former Bon-Ton in the St. Lawrence Centre Mall in Massena, as a two-day pop-up department store featuring regional craft, food, wine and small businesses. Read More ⇒
FORT DRUM — On Giving Tuesday, Fort Drum and its surrounding communities came together in support of the inaugural Giving Tuesday Military Edition, which aimed to inspire one million acts of kindness worldwide. Read More ⇒
