WATERTOWN — With the United Way of Northern New York recently awarded a $35,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to focus on fighting food insecurity in the north country, the organization has hired a new employee who will focus on creating a Food Policy Council. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — In hopes of easing the pressures of health care staffing shortages that New York has been experiencing since before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Iroquois Healthcare Association will be offering virtual job fairs for different regions, including the north country. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — With the Sept. 27 deadline looming for the New York mandate that all health care workers, including staff at hospitals and long-term care facilities, be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19, some health care workers face a difficult decision. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Though Samaritan Health implemented a wage increase last month to fill over 400 vacancies, it is now contending not only with a general staffing shortage but with prospective employees withdrawing over the mandated COVID-19 vaccine. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Terry E. Freeman, lead counselor for Watertown City School District grades 7 through 12, now based at Case Middle School, has been recognized by the Yale Office of Undergraduate Admissions as a recipient of the 2021 Yale Educator Award. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A message of perseverance and resilience will be brought to Jefferson Community College this weekend by those who have had their mettle tested in battle and were changed, but not defeated. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Laying in a hospital bed at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in 2017, dying of liver failure with a septic knife wound in his hip, Grant D. Robinson was confronted with his mortality. Still, he wanted to leave to go get high. Read More ⇒
FULTON - The city of Fulton has announced a transformational project at Foster Park. In collaboration with Fulton Sunrise Rotary, the city helped provide data to support a grant submission by the local Rotarian group. The city received notice in mid August that the grant was awarded to Fulto… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the United Way of Northern New York will be hosting two fundraising events this fall. On Sept. 18 and Oct. 2, teams of 10 will gather to pull a 55,000-pound Renzi Foodservice semi-truck for the fastest time in the name of raising money to help … Read More ⇒
City of Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow announced a POW/MIA Recognition Day - Remembrance Ceremony and Watchfire Event, will be held on Sept. 17, at the Fort Ontario State Historic Site. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event. The watchfire will begin at dark, and the event will kick off at… Read More ⇒
Ashley Nicole Murtha and Gabriel Andrew May, Watertown, announce their engagement. Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — In the spring of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic threw everyone for a loop, including teachers, students and school administrators. Read More ⇒
MEXICO - Mexico’s Annual 5K Cider Run and Kids Fun Run will take place Sunday, Sept. 19. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — An additional staff member of Samaritan Keep Home had tested positive for COVID-19, according to an update sent out Friday morning by Samaritan. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — In less than three weeks, a new vaccine mandate for health care workers could drastically change the landscape of health care not only in the north country, but across the state. Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — Addressing a shared recommendation made by school and community stakeholder groups, the Sackets Harbor Central School District is beginning the process of turning the dream of an outdoor classroom into a reality. This will be the district’s only designated outdoor learning s… Read More ⇒
Terry and Cora Lee (Jones) Robinson, Lisbon, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Aug. 25. They were honored at a family dinner hosted by their children. Read More ⇒
CENTRAL SQUARE - The public is invited to attend the 9/11 Remembrance at 9:11 a.m. on Sept. 11. The event will be held at Goettel Community Park, 755 N. Main St., and is sponosred by the Central Square American Legion Post 915. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Nonprofits serving tri-county residents are invited to apply for up to $49,500 in funding through five Northern New York Community Foundation grant opportunities now accepting proposals. Read More ⇒
FULTON - Mayor Michaels announced a fall 2021 “Fulton Forward Beautification Blitz” in collaboration with Carpenters Local 277. The project will help clean up and beautify various areas of the city. In the months of September through November, local members of the union will work throughout … Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Standing hand in hand with her mother outside of the school she will most likely attend next year, a young girl anxiously waits for her older sister with a bouquet of flowers in hand ready to greet her Tuesday afternoon. Read More ⇒
SCRIBA - The United Baptist Church of Scriba will hold their morning service outdoors in their pavilion behind the church building at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12. The Praise Band, and the group, Lost & Found, will lead the singing. Pastor Colon Wright will give the morning message. Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — After starting on a new business venture amid the COVID-19 pandemic last year, and now celebrating one year in business, one thing has become clear for the owners of Chrissy Beanz Bakery: community is key. Read More ⇒
CLEVELAND - The village of Cleveland invites local organizations and the community to the 20th Annual 9/11 Service of Remembrance on Saturday, Sept. 11. Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — When it comes to cleaning gravestones, the biggest thing to remember is to do no damage. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - City of Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow, announced, the city will hold a morning of events commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the United States of America. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Hospital stays can be nerve-wracking experiences for even the most seasoned patients, let alone children. In an effort to better the stays of local children, the Samaritan Medical Center Foundation recently received a donation of 100 Medi Teddy® IV bag covers from Susan “Sue” Pow… Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — What started out years ago as a block party in a parking lot in Watertown has turned into something greater; and with that comes the need for a larger space. This year, the much anticipated Brew York Festival will make its return, after a year’s hiatus due to COVID, in a new… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Watertown City School District open houses that were scheduled for Wednesday have been cancelled due to Jefferson County now being designated a COVID-19 “High/Red” zone by the Centers for Disease Control. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Midday Monday, with the sun shining down on the campus, Jefferson Community College students returning for the first day of fall semester, as well as those coming to campus for the first time, sat outside between classes enjoying the weather or caught up with friends in the Jules… Read More ⇒
CLAYTON — What started as a family walk over ten years ago on Grindstone Island has turned into an annual tradition that will continue on Sunday, Sept. 12. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The American Legion Army & Navy Post 61 is set to host a 20th anniversary event in remembrance of 9/11 on Saturday, Sept. 11 beginning at 9:30 a.m. Read More ⇒
MEXICO - The Mexicali Quilt Guild is a very active guild in the Mexico area in spite of COVID-19 in 2020-2021. This organization last year provided quilts to the children in need in the Mexico area through our Operation Reindeer Project. Brandon, pastor at the Lycoming Methodist Church, last… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Those who enter Jefferson Community College’s campus from Coffeen Street may be surprised to find a new traffic safety measure when they arrive on campus — a roundabout has been installed outside of the residence hall known as East Hall. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — School districts across the north country are joining hundreds of districts nationwide in a lawsuit being brought against JUUL Labs, Inc., alleging that the company, the largest seller of e-cigarettes in the United States, fraudulently and intentionally marketed their products to… Read More ⇒
HENDERSON — Henderson Harbor will host its first Summer Fest from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday at the Henderson Historical and Recreation Park. The event will feature food and drink, live music, local authors, crafters, vendors and more. Read More ⇒
CLAYTON — John and Jackie Donovan, Clayton, celebrated their 50th anniversary with family and friends on Sunday, Aug. 22, with an open house. Read More ⇒
