WATERTOWN — In response to a challenge set forth by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Rotary International, the Watertown Rotary Club is once again raising donations for the Rotary Foundation to pay for polio vaccinations in an effort to eradicate the disease. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Tug Hill Recreation Guide is newly updated and available cost-free. The guides has more than 25 trail maps for hiking, biking, running, skiing and snowshoeing. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — February is National Heart Month so as part of its Community Engagement Series, Carthage Area Hospital will be hosting the annual Heart Luncheon. The event is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Carthage Elks Lodge, 511 Fulton St. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — About 30 students at Case Middle School took turns Friday passing a ball of yarn back and forth, each holding on to a piece of it until they were connected in a web. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO COUNTY - The Oswego County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), a division of SUNY Oswego’s Office of Business and Community Relations, welcomes SUNY Oswego’s Rice Creek Field Station as a new volunteer station. RSVP volunteer recruitment for the station is now underway. Curre… Read More ⇒
SANDY CREEK – Charlene Cole, 71, historian for the town and village of Sandy Creek and the village of Lacona, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 1. She wrote a column for this paper for 20 years. Now she, who turned to so many old books and newspapers in her extensive research will be remembered … Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — New Yorkers deciding between political parties are running out of time to change their political affiliations in order to be able to vote in the upcoming primary elections. Read More ⇒
WEST MONROE - The West Monroe Volunteer Fire Department will hold its next pancake breakfast at its fire station from 8 a.m.-noon on Sunday, Feb. 16. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - The “Make It Happen 20K Race Series” committee is gearing up for the third annual series adding a competitive walk to the event that recently awarded top runners only at the conclusion of the four events. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — With the sun shining and spirits high, Jefferson County SPCA staff and students in the Veterinary Practices program at Jefferson-Lewis BOCES set off on a day full of spaying and neutering a small portion of the area’s feral cat population. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Amid growing concern over the novel coronavirus, influenza has been running rampant throughout the state, and Jefferson County is no exception. Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — Those who live in the Sackets Harbor Central School District and have a child who will be 5 years old before Dec. 1 and who will be entering kindergarten in the fall are asked to contact the school by calling (315) 646-1029 and selecting Main Office. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — An undisclosed number of individuals in Jefferson County are being monitored to see if they display symptoms of the novel coronavirus after having recently traveled to China. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — As the minutes ticked by in the wee hours of the morning following the death of Michelle Brown, her family, gathered at Samaritan Medical Center to say goodbye, had a life changing decision to make. Read More ⇒
CHAUMONT — The Lyme Central School District Board of Education will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Lyme Central School Library for a regular monthly meeting. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Scholarship applications are now being accepted by the Northern New York Community Foundation from students across the tri-county area who plan to enroll this coming fall as freshmen. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - The “Make It Happen 20K Race Series” committee announced the opening of the series website to assist community with updates, information and registration links. By visiting www.makeithappenoswego.com, people will find information about the series, sponsors, results, and most importa… Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — Narcotics were discovered to be missing at Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Monday morning, officials said. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — On a chilly December afternoon, much to her surprise, Allison F. Gorham was announced as the recipient of the 68th annual Israel A. Shapiro Citizenship Award. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Despite inclement weather that cancelled classes and evening activities at Jefferson Community College, students and professors gathered in the auditorium of the Jules Center on Thursday to hear civil rights activist Tafeni L. English speak. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Communities and nonprofit organizations can now apply for 2020’s Community Development and Environmental Improvement Program for projects that benefit the economy, communities and the environment. Read More ⇒
FULTON – Oswego County Workforce New York offers a free Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE) workshop from 11 a.m.- noon on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 200 N. Second St., Fulton. The event provides information to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) ben… Read More ⇒
SYRACUSE - From 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and New York Sea Grant will offer youth ages 10 to 17 the boater safety course required from them to legally operate a motorboat or personal watercraft on waters in New York. The training will be held at the 2… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson Community College has launched a new associate in science degree program in healthcare management. Read More ⇒
PULASKI - For those without access to a vehicle, traveling to locations in Oswego County can be a difficult task. Members of the Oswego County Transportation Advisory Committee, Pulaski Assisting Local Seniors (PALS) and the Pulaski Community Services Task Force (PCSTF) have been working to … Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — On Super Bowl Sunday, while many across the nation were preparing for food- and football-centered parties, the Concordia Lutheran Church of Watertown hosted its annual Chili Cook-off in conjunction with the national Souper Bowl of Caring. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Winners have been announced for the 21st annual North Country Chili Cook-Off held Saturday. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — After 14 years as Carthage Free Library director, Linda McCullough has decided to start a new chapter in her life. Read More ⇒
BROWNVILLE — The General Brown Central School District Board of Education will meet on Monday at the Brownville Glen Park Elementary School. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. This will be the regular monthly meeting. Read More ⇒
PHILADELPHIA — On Monday morning, a small group of Indian River students gathered in the high school’s theater lobby, along with some staff members, to unveil a new creation: a collection box for the school district’s new 1 Million Pennies Project. Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — In an effort to bring patrons with similar interests together and unite them in the fun of needlework, Chrissy Beanz Bakery and the Hay Memorial Library are partnering to offer a new knitting group where all are welcome. Read More ⇒
The following property sales were recorded in Jefferson County clerk’s office Jan. 21: Read More ⇒
The following property sales were recorded in St. Lawrence County clerk’s office Sept. 4, 2019: Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The 2019 #giveNNY campaign raised a record $24,375 to support nonprofits in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties thanks to gifts from more than 115 individuals, families and businesses, and a matching grant from the Northern New York Community Foundation. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Kristine Maloney began her first day as the new director of the Jefferson County Probation Department Friday morning, replacing former director Martin Morrison, who recently retired from the position. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - The Oswego County Tourism Office is compiling information for its 2020 “Summer/Fall Events” brochure. Events that take place between May 1 and Oct. 31 will be posted on the Visit Oswego County website and listed in the calendar print brochure, which is widely distributed at travel a… Read More ⇒
PHOENIX - As winter sets in, Central New Yorkers always look for ways to pass the frigid time, both inside and outside four walls. One new idea launched this season in Phoenix is a chance to “Find the Firebird 2020” and win $1,000! Brought forward by Phoenix Chorus and Drama Booster Club mem… Read More ⇒
SANDY CREEK – It seems the quest for bigger, better, faster, cheaper never ends. It affects just about every business in every country and involves every facet of life. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation is extending the deadline to Feb. 28 for Jefferson County nonprofits to submit grant proposals to the Jefferson Economic Development Fund of the NNYCF. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — After a local oral surgeon created a Facebook fundraiser in the hopes of raising some money for his friend and employee who had received a poor prognosis, it went “viral” and was shared hundreds of times, with people from five different countries donating to the cause. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — For the 2020 CNY Scholastic Art Awards, the largest annual art competition in America, thousands of creative students across Central New York and the north country submitted their best pieces of artwork for judging. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The Lowville chapter of Lions International took the opportunity during the ceremony presenting the keys to a van to the Lowville Food Pantry to honor one of the contributors. The Lions presented Robert Sturtz, owner of Slack Chemicals, with the Uplinger Award. Read More ⇒
NNY students on president’s list at Jefferson Community College Read More ⇒
North country students on dean’s list at Jefferson Community College Read More ⇒
