WATERTOWN — Featuring colorful and creative offerings, the North Country Festival of Trees kicked off the holiday season Friday, offering an online tree auction and in-person tree viewing until Dec. 4 at the former Bon-Ton store in the Salmon Run Mall, 21073 Salmon Run Mall Loop. Read More ⇒
SYRACUSE — Due to an ongoing shortage of nurses, Upstate University Hospital has reduced its number of staffed beds to maintain balance between managing high patient volumes and availability of staff. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — What has become a Thanksgiving tradition for many families in the community — with some traveling from across the country for the morning event — the Watertown Family YMCA’s Turkey Run returned in full force Thursday morning. Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — The Sackets branch of Watertown Savings Bank is spearheading an outdoor gear drive to benefit the Sackets Harbor Central School’s backpack program. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — As those volunteering with the local Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving meal service were hard at work Thursday either making deliveries or packaging orders, Grace Nichols, 6, was put in charge of assembling containers of cubed cheese and grapes after helping out with stuffing and cra… Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — While the holiday season is a time for giving, it can also be the most challenging time of year for low- or fixed-income families, especially as costs continue to rise. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Come Monday, some local health systems could see even more limited workforces as those with previously approved religious exemptions to the state’s vaccination mandate are given limited options: show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or face termination. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Seeking to give back to his community after returning to Watertown in 2019, Grant D. Robinson has embarked on a new journey to help those in recovery. Read More ⇒
ROCHESTER — After Franz Matthew Heldwein was sexually assaulted his freshman year of college, his drinking took off. Read More ⇒
ADAMS CENTER — After taking over a closed eatery with no prior restaurant experience last year, the couple behind Beese’s Depot Café will soon celebrate a successful first year in business. Read More ⇒
PHILADELPHIA — Indian River Central School District residents had the opportunity Tuesday to vote on additional funding for the district’s $41 million capital project, coming on the heels of increased labor and material costs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — From playful pup to a K-9 with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, K-9 Abel’s story has spread near and far, selling thousands of copies worldwide and raising funds to help protect fellow dogs in the line of service. Read More ⇒
Following a request from U.S. Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand, new Frequently Asked Questions have been issued by the U.S. Department of Education on using emergency relief funds to address the nationwide bus driver shortage. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A North Country Festival of Trees will once again kick off the holiday season in the north country, offering an online tree auction and in-person tree viewing from Nov. 26 to Dec. 4 at the former Bon-Ton store in the Salmon Run Mall, 21073 Salmon Run Mall Loop. Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — In a recent letter to residents of the Village of Sackets Harbor and the town of Hounsfield, the Sackets Harbor Fire Company requested donations for its 2021 Ambulance Fund Drive. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — In an update to families Wednesday evening, Samaritan Health announced the death of another Keep Home resident, bringing the total to nine resident deaths due to the COVID-19 outbreak first announced on Oct. 16. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Formed in January of 2020 in affiliation with the larger international organization and charity known as -HappyPeriod, -HappyPeriod North Country started locally with just a Facebook page and an Amazon wishlist and has grown into a social movement spanning the tri-county area and… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Year after year, the stories of local north country families impacted by Children’s Miracle Network are shared during a radiothon to raise money for the organization to continue the work it does in the area. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Established on Nov. 7, 1961, Jefferson Community College was the area’s first institution of higher education and remains the only college with physical campus facilities within a 50-mile radius of Watertown. Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — The village’s only grocery store closed its doors in February 2019, and after being vacant for nearly three years, the doors of the market location will open once more to customers come January. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Mr. and Mrs. Steve D. Robinson, Watertown observed their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 6. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — While acknowledging that the COVID-19 pandemic affects many things, including attendance, the Watertown City School District is looking to start community conversation and take action regarding chronic absenteeism within the district. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The United Way of Northern New York has finished reviewing 2022 grant applications from organizations dedicated to improving communities and has awarded funding to 33 out of 37 programs, with funding totaling $420,000. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Samaritan has announced that it has received notice of four additional Keep Home residents testing positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to 108 positive cases since the most recent outbreak was reported on Oct. 16. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Lowville Academy and Central School District had a heightened police presence Friday after receiving reports Thursday night of threats made against the district and two faculty members. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Sitting in the studio of the Border 106.7 in the Community Broadcasters building on Wealtha Avenue Wednesday afternoon, radio personality and DJ John “Johnny” M. Spezzano spoke to his listeners during the second day of the three-day Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Recent reports indicate that the community will see at least consistent, if not higher, numbers of COVID positive residents over the next few weeks. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The LEAD Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation has launched its year-end LEAD Philanthropy Challenge to support the tri-county region. The council is restarting its LEAD Holiday Giving Fund at the Foundation and providing a matching challenge, so each gift to the … Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — In an update to families Tuesday afternoon, Samaritan Health announced that it has received notice of 20 additional Keep Home residents testing positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to 104 positive residents from this current outbreak. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — What started out as an idea for a Saturday craft fair has blossomed into an inclusive arts space and welcoming venue to bring color, music — and whatever else can be dreamed up — to the East Side of the city. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A longtime leader of the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority, Russell I. Wilcox, has established a new, permanent scholarship at the Northern New York Community Foundation to help Bridge Authority employees and their families as they pursue their educations. Read More ⇒
Murray and Sharon Collette celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Oct. 7/ Read More ⇒
RODMAN — A simple shower accessory may have helped save the life of Jaime R. Benner-Clemons. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Though organizations can’t seem to agree on whether breast self-exams should be recommended to women of any age, they are unified in the idea that women should be familiar with how their breasts normally look and feel and should report any changes to their health care providers. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Samaritan Health announced Oct. 16 it had received notice there had been an outbreak of COVID-19 at Samaritan Keep Home and that at the time, 13 residents were COVID positive. Roughly a week and a half later, the total number of positive residents has shot to 62, and the facility… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — City police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 20-year-old woman. Read More ⇒
DEXTER — With a new school year well underway, many north country school districts are still struggling to find bus drivers, both full-time and substitutes, which adds to the stress of operating schools amid a global pandemic. Many districts are offering sign-on bonuses and competitive wages… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Samaritan Medical Center and the Fort Drum OB/GYN clinic jointly voiced their recommendation Tuesday that individuals across all reproductive stages — including those who would like to get pregnant, are currently pregnant, or are breastfeeding — receive a COVID vaccination to hel… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Before injuries occurred due to old playground equipment, the Watertown City School District said in 2019 it was taking steps to make necessary updates to three elementary school playgrounds in the district: Ohio, Starbuck, and Knickerbocker. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Darcy L. Wilson and Robert A. Burns were married at 3 p.m. on Sept. 25 in Daytona Beach, Fla. Read More ⇒
