WATERTOWN — The public health services of Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties are joining with Jefferson Community College’s Center for Community Studies to survey residents regarding COVID-19 impacts. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Nearly three years ago, retired Fort Drum soldier Roman Espinoza and his wife saw a story about “Blessing Boxes” on the NBC News with Lester Holt. Seeing that the boxes were similar to the “Little Free Libraries” that had become popular nationwide, but with nonperishable food ite… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation has announced $30,000 in initial grants to support nonprofit and civic organizations working to meet the needs of hundreds of north country residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — In Mark Uebler’s kitchen in Evans Mills, along with the typical appliances one can expect, there are currently three 3-D printers and a laptop taking up the table. Read More ⇒
What I am doing indoors is school work and watching movies. My two brothers are also doing school work and playing video games. My step dad is working in EMS and watching the news. My mom is doing college work and taking care of us. My dad is working at the paper mill and taking care of my d… Read More ⇒
The following property sales were recorded in St. Lawrence County clerk’s office Oct. 23, 2019: Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — With five confirmed COVID-19 cases in Jefferson County as of Friday, Samaritan Medical Center has plans in place to surge bed capacity if needed, and currently has more ventilators on hand than are needed at present. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — In the face of widespread school closures, the Watertown City School District has been working to continue to provide students with instruction to the best of its ability. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO COUNTY - Oswego County Fire Coordinator Donald Forbes reminds county residents of the annual statewide ban on all open burning which is in effect during the high fire-risk period of March 16 through May 14. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The third and fourth positive COVID-19 cases in Jefferson County were confirmed Thursday by LabCorp laboratory, including a Samaritan Medical Center employee. Read More ⇒
Fulton Block Builders suspends in-person meetings and all fundraising, but block challenges continue
FULTON - Fulton Block Builders (FBB) goal is to build community by bringing people together one block at a time. However, during these tumultuous COVID-19 times, community building must happen differently for FBB. A key aspect of the FBB program is neighbors getting together but FBB coordina… Read More ⇒
CLEVELAND - After consulting with the Oswego County Health Department and the Child Care & Development Council, Vanderkamp in Cleveland will offer the Kountry Klub, an emergency program to assist families where parents must work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — On Tuesday night, a mother of five posted a simple request to a local Facebook page for village residents asking for the locations of homes displaying bears in the windows for passing children to see, hoping to take her youngest son out on a “bear hunt” the following day for… Read More ⇒
MALONE — Franklin County officials had planned to spend more than $470,000 in the coming year to attract potential visitors, and it recently turned over the management of its tourism promotion efforts to the Franklin County Local Development Corp. in hopes of bolstering tourist visits. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic halting many operations around the world, the Urban Mission had no choice but to close its Impossible Dream Thrift Store on St. Patrick’s Day, thereby temporarily shutting the door on its largest source of independent income. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The United Way of Northern New York is providing needed items to partnering nonprofits and communities throughout the tri-county area. Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — With people self-quarantining at home for their safety and the safety of others, many are starting to feel helpless in the face of COVID-19; but the ‘Lockdown in Sackets Harbor’ Facebook group is looking to change that. Read More ⇒
BROWNVILLE — The village of Brownville will be having a meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at the village office to discuss the budget and other business. Read More ⇒
Meagan E. Daymont and Bruce D. Reynolds, Carthage, announce their engagement. Read More ⇒
The following property sales were recorded in Jefferson County clerk’s office March 9: Read More ⇒
The following property sales were recorded in St. Lawrence County clerk’s office Oct. 16, 2019: Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Last month, more than 130 Community Bank N.A. branches joined together to host a food drive in honor of National Canned Food Month with the goal of collecting 5,000 items for local food pantries and food banks. In total, participating branches collected 12,290 non-perishable item… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — In accordance with the release of new Department of Health guidelines and in an effort to protect staff, patients and the community, Samaritan will adhere to strict visitation restrictions until the transmission of COVID-19 is no longer such a threat, with routine visiting suspen… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The North Country Family Health Center’s school-based health centers at Watertown High School and at North Elementary will be open to all students enrolled in the Watertown School District for medical and/or behavioral health services from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Read More ⇒
CENTRAL SQUARE - MIA (Most Interesting Age) group is offering a variety of trips. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — The village’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative Local Planning Committee held its fourth meeting Tuesday night, but did so in a teleconference format amid state orders that individuals practice social distancing to prevent potential spread of the COVID-19 virus. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation is activating $1.25 million in emergency funding to support health and hunger relief organizations on the frontlines of the coronavirus (COVID-19) response. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - The Children’s Board of Oswego, New York, Inc. is seeking nominations for the 2020 Unsung Hero Award. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO – The Richard S. Shineman Foundation is launching its first annual Nonprofit Education and Training (N.E.T.) Series in 2020. Due to the overwhelming success of two pilot workshops the foundation offered in 2019, its board of directors recognized the need and desire for professional de… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — With approval from the state Department of Health, Samaritan Medical Center has opened an appointment only, drive-up testing site for COVID-19. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Effective immediately and until further notice, all parks and recreation facilities in the city are closed to the public. This includes all playgrounds, as well as the skate park and basketball and tennis courts. Read More ⇒
SYRACUSE — In recognition of National Poison Prevention Week, the Upstate New York Poison Center is reminding people to program their phones with the poison center phone number, 1-800-222-1222, and remember this year’s theme: “Keep Your Family Safe” from a medication mishap. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Effective Thursday, Samaritan Family Health Centers in Cape Vincent, Lacona and Sackets Harbor will temporarily close. Until further notice, patients will be seen at the larger nearby health centers in Clayton, Adams and LeRay. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — In an attempt to help “flatten the curve” of the spread of COVID-19, effective immediately, Jefferson Community College employees that can work from home will be able to do so. Read More ⇒
ALEXANDRIA BAY – In accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Department of Health, River Hospital is instituting visitor restrictions and screening protocols like many community hospitals in the north country. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO COUNTY - Do you live in Oswego County and have children under age 13? Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The five emergency medical service providers that were deployed to Westchester County have returned to the north country and are now entering into a voluntary 72-hour self-isolation. Read More ⇒
FULTON - Hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), is an invasive forest pest that kills hemlock trees. This past week, Robert Smith and Brittney Rogers, the Early Detection Team for the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species (SLELO PRISM), visited the Great Bear Spr… Read More ⇒
FULTON - At the February meeting of the Fulton Amateur Radio Club, John Darling, K2QQY, presented a program recounting the history of the club over the past 60 years. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Multiple scholarships are available for high school seniors throughout Oswego County who are interested in pursuing a degree in the fields of facility management, building maintenance, construction trades or construction management. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — The next meeting of the Workforce Development Board of Oswego County will be held at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18 at the SUNY Oswego Business Resource Center, 121 E. First St., Oswego. Read More ⇒
Meagan E. Daymont and Bruce D. Reynolds, Carthage, announce their engagement. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A 155-foot tall building, some rope and the power of gravity. Read More ⇒
