WATERTOWN — A deadly scourge has seen a noticeable drop this year in Jefferson County. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — In an effort to prepare military dependents for the coming school year, Operation Homefront brought the Back-to-School Brigade to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7227 to distribute backpacks and school supplies Thursday to pre-registered military families. Read More ⇒
Statistics in a new report from the State Comptroller’s Office highlight the ongoing strength of the north country’s agriculture industry when compared to other areas of the state. Read More ⇒
HANNIBAL - The United Methodist Church of Hannibal Center/South Hannibal will hold a Grandparent’s Day chicken barbecue from noon until sold out on Sunday, Sept. 8. Read More ⇒
PULASKI - The Sandy Pond Sportsmen’s Association will hold a wild game dinner from noon-5 p.m. on Sept. 28. The cost of the all-you-can-eat dinner is $12 per person. Read More ⇒
MEXICO - Students at the Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation’s (CiTi) summer school program have learned all about how fun it is to read. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Two AmeriCorp members helped at Oswego Harborfest again this year. The mission of the Oswego AmeriCorps program is to serve county youth by providing nutrition education, fitness activities, management of volunteers who work with youth, and housing services for economically disadvan… Read More ⇒
ALTMAR - The Ricard Grange, 1184 County Route 30 in Altmar, will hold its annual community picnic on Sunday, Aug. 25. Lunch will begin at 1 p.m. with the “Family Band”, The Ingersolls playing at 2 p.m. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Last year’s Celebrities Sync for Pediatric Cancer was so successful, it is being done again this year. Read More ⇒
HANNIBAL - Nancy Wenzel, of Hannibal, was the owner of the winning duck in Hannibal Dollars for Scholars annual “Ducks Over the Dam” race. Wenzel won the $1,000 prize. The timing was perfect for her as she had been unable to work for several months due to an injury. A total of 53 additional … Read More ⇒
LIVERPOOL - With many regular donors delaying giving to take final summer vacations and prepare for school to start, the American Red Cross has an emergency need for blood and platelet donations to help end a summer blood shortage. Read More ⇒
Adelphi University has announced their spring 2019 dean’s list. The dean’s list comprises full-time students-registered for 12 or more credits-who have completed at least nine graded credits and achieved a GPA of 3.5 or above for the semester. Read More ⇒
The Great New York State Fair kicked off Wednesday at the state fairgrounds in Geddes, just west of Syracuse. The 13-day event includes numerous rides, games and food vendors. People can also see and touch farm animals from across the state, and even talk to the farmers about the animals. Th… Read More ⇒
A 1913 runabout with original equipment, country singer Alan Jackson’s 1955 cruiser called Flat Top, the 1929 Chris-Craft Sedan Topper, a Mullins Steel Sea Eagle and more vessels spanning 100 years of recreational boating will be featured in the new Maritime Heritage showcase through Sept. 2… Read More ⇒
The Friends of Flower Memorial Library are seeking donations for their annual fall book sale, which will begin Oct. 26 and run for 12 days. Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — A successful harvest for forage involves mapping out a flexible strategy that considers changing crop and weather conditions. Joe Lawrence from Pro-Dairy will lead a Corn Harvest Silage Strategy workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 3 at Robbins Family Grain and North Harbor Dairy… Read More ⇒
Everblooming and bush habit, are not two adjectives or descriptors you would ever expect to give a sunflower, but that has all changed. It’s called Suncredible Yellow and botanically speaking it is a Helianthus hybrid. Read More ⇒
ALEXANDRIA BAY — The United Parcel Service store in the Price Chopper Plaza has opened, bringing new life to one of the vacant storefronts in the complex. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — After hearing a passenger’s concerns regarding the sterile area at the Massena International Airport, a local business has stepped forward to help improve the accommodations. Read More ⇒
CENTRAL SQUARE - Paulie’s Super Siblings is conducting its first bowling tournament fundraiser at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 at Green Acres Lanes, Central Square. Read More ⇒
CENTRAL SQUARE - Hits for Hope will be stepping up to bat for veterans in and around Oswego County during its sixth annual softball and dinner fundraiser next month. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO – The next “Stepping On” balance and falls prevention workshop, designed to help participants improve balance and avoid falls starts on Monday, Sept. 9. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - From 1-3 p.m. on Aug. 25 100 new children shoes and socks will be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis. Children must be present and sizes available are toddler 10 to youth 8. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO COUNTY – Community members are preventing type 2 diabetes together with the PreventT2 lifestyle change program offered by Oswego Health and the Oswego County Health Department. Guided by trained lifestyle coaches, groups of participants are learning the skills they need to make lastin… Read More ⇒
OSWEGO COUNTY - The U.S. Route 11 bridge over the Oneida River connecting Oswego County and Onondaga County is set to be replaced in 2021. Read More ⇒
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers anticipates that water levels across the Great Lakes, including Lake Ontario, will decline, but remain higher than average for the remainder of the year. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The new 80-room Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites is scheduled to open Monday in the University Plaza. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The Massena Town Council wants voters to have a say in the sale of Massena Memorial Hospital to St. Lawrence Health System. Read More ⇒
HAMMOND — The St. Lawrence County Public Health Department is advising that people and animals avoid contact with blue-green algae blooms that have been visually identified in Black Lake. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Alcoa has offered the United Steelworkers another proposal after the union rejected the last contract offer. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - The Port of Oswego Container Service has been designated a Marine Highway Project/Marine Highway Route by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration. Read More ⇒
CROGHAN - From 9-11 a.m. on Sept. 7 a maple tubing workshop will be held at Pierce’s Sugar Spigot, 11601 State Route 812, Croghan, will include an update on maple industry research funded by the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP). Cost is $5 per farm; r… Read More ⇒
PULASKI - The Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund recently awarded $28,376 in grants to nonprofit organizations serving the greater Pulaski area. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Rice Creek Associates will present a program all about bats. This program begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 at Rice Creek Field Station, Thompson Road in Oswego. Read More ⇒
HANNIBAL - Although school is out for the summer, that didn’t stop 75 Hannibal Central School District students from engaging in a weeklong STEM learning opportunity. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Although its fourth-quarter sales-tax figure was smaller than last year, the village of Massena’s total sales tax revenue for the fiscal year was over its budgeted number. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO – US Navy veteran Clayton “Jack” Wise was honored recently for his service to the country when he received a “Quilt of Valor”, during a ceremony at Bishop’s Commons in Oswego. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County health officials remind residents that vaccine-preventable diseases are still a threat to people’s health. While, thanks to vaccines, many serious diseases are no longer common in the United States, these diseases still exist and can spread when people aren’t va… Read More ⇒
MEXICO - Students from a trio Oswego County schools were honored recently at a ceremony by Central New York manufacturers and business partners. Read More ⇒
FULTON – For survivors of child abuse Aug. 14 marked the beginning of new legislation that has the power to provide child victims some much needed relief. The NYS Child Victims Act opens a one year window beginning Aug. 14 that allows child abuse survivors up to age 55 to file civil suits ag… Read More ⇒
FULTON - CNY Community Arts Center hosted their first cardboard challenge based on the story of Caine’s Arcade and the global movement that grew from his inspiring story. The event was held on Saturday, July 20 and though the turnout was small, a few children took the challenge to use their … Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Massena Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer David J. Bender says Massena Memorial Hospital’s financial state is reminiscent of a similar situation at Gouverneur Hospital, but on a larger scale, and St. Lawrence Health System has stepped in both times to offer assistance. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Watertown Downtown Business Association and Small Business Development Center are seeking nominations for the 2019 Downtown Business of the Year Award. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Dr. Jonathan R. Oliva began his celebratory remarks about Samaritan Medical Center’s new Center for Women and Children Tuesday by emphasizing how it improved its previous shortfalls. Read More ⇒