Kelly Furgison and Peter Kilcer met in 2016, when they were both working at Indian River High School. It was a memorable day, Kelly said, because it was a series of short conversations throughout the school day that started the beginning of a laughter-filled relationship. Read More ⇒
To hell with presents. The best part of any holiday is the pastries. Read More ⇒
The holidays are a time for giving. For those who are in need, a warm holiday meal can mean the world, but who provides them locally? Read More ⇒
The Watertown Family YMCA’s 5K run has become as much of a Thanksgiving tradition as turkey, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. Read More ⇒
The holiday season is approaching, and its time to start thinking about your families next holiday photo shoot. Read More ⇒
Just like luxury cars, our bodies and brains function best when given the best fuel. Eating foods rich with vitamins and minerals nourishes the brain and body and can also help to protect it. Read More ⇒
It’s no secret that children who skip breakfast typically have more difficulty staying alert and concentrating during the first few hours of the school day. Read More ⇒
The Community Performance Series will return to in-person performances this fall at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music. Read More ⇒
As we settle in from the carefree days of summer into the beautiful season of fall, I find that I need some added structure and direction. I love a good schedule and I love a good plan. I have found that during the summer months I feel less inclined to keep any type of a schedule or plan. Th… Read More ⇒
There are plenty of benefits to drinking healthy, nutritious cold pressed juices, and Rooted Juice Bar & Cafe in Clayton can offer some of the best around. Read More ⇒
It is almost a requirement that every gentrified or gentrifying neighborhood have at least one farm-to-table eatery. Contrary to what it seems, however, these restaurants are nothing new. Rather, it’s old–as old as dining itself. Read More ⇒
While the past year and a half has been challenging, it has also taught us many life lessons. For most, it’s shown us the importance of being grateful—and not sweating the small stuff. Speaking from experience, I can tell you a bride planning her wedding through COVID knows this better than … Read More ⇒
Saying “I Do” just got easier, at least from this foodie’s perspective. Read More ⇒
Whether it’s finding the perfect dress –or tux–or the thought of being surrounded by friends and family for a day of happiness, there’s no shortage of things to look forward to and be excited about when it comes to weddings. Read More ⇒
“And you really live by the river? What a jolly life!” –an excerpt from The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame Read More ⇒
The timbers of the abandoned railroad trestle over McCarn Creek are decaying and the concrete moss-covered. The span is fenced off for a reason, as rusty fasteners and the general decay indicate crossing it is not the best idea. Read More ⇒
For the past 129 years, the family that owns White’s Lumber has been in the home improvement business. Read More ⇒
Among the things we learn to appreciate more as we grow older is a beautiful waterfront view. One of those views is currently available for purchase along with a sprawling 11 acres of wooded land and a meticulously renovated 3,000–square–foot home along the St. Lawrence River. Read More ⇒
In our wonderful country, I love that I get to make decisions that best suit me and my family. I love that I have choices. I love that I have freedom. What I do not love is the constant feeling of being judged by others for my decisions or my choices… although I am keenly aware that I am jud… Read More ⇒
New York is home to 28 drive-in theaters, the largest number of drive-in theaters in any state, three of which are located in Northern New York. Read More ⇒
Those planning to golf in the north country: you have some decisions to make. Read More ⇒
I first met The Sweetest Occasion blogger, Cyd Converse when she first moved back to the north country a few years ago. I was interviewing her for our series ‘Made In Northern New York’ on ABC50 and we instantly clicked. When I showed up to the interview – she was, at least, eight months pre… Read More ⇒
Ready for a foodie adventure through a historic village? From foodie delights to shopping and even a military museum, the village of Lowville offers a unique opportunity to satisfy your food cravings while still exploring what a small village has to offer. Read More ⇒
Northern and Central New York have incredible zoo destinations, filled with family-friendly fun. You might even learn something about your favorite animals along the way! Read More ⇒
Each and every day a new woman becomes a mother for the first time or all over again. Being a mother changes a person’s life in dramatic ways. Read More ⇒
In anticipation of the 2021 growing season, spring is the perfect time to plan and plant. From fruit trees and shrubbery to vegetables and flowers to add color and life to your garden, instructive materials are available to help you along the way in cultivating your green thumb. Read More ⇒
For Patrick “Monkey” Chirico, life would be mundane without expression through mixed-media art. Read More ⇒
The quality of a meal is important, although sometimes how we get there can offer another element of excitement to a great meal. Read More ⇒
For over two decades, the Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) has been focused on land and water preservation in the Crooked Creek watershed between Alexandria Bay and Chippewa Bay. Read More ⇒
I first met The Sweetest Occasion blogger, Cyd Converse when she first moved back to the north country a few years ago. I was interviewing her for our series ‘Made In Northern New York’ on ABC50 and we instantly clicked. When I showed up to the interview – she was, at least, eight months pre… Read More ⇒
A whole year and three season changes since the COVID-19 pandemic hold of the north country, “normal” is different. “Normal” is scary. Read More ⇒
Sweeping global pandemic aside, winters can be tough in a variety of ways, from individuals feeling more isolated and experiencing symptoms aligning with seasonal affective disorder due to lack of sunlight, to getting less exercise, not prioritizing self-care, and falling into unhealthy eati… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — When Katie Schoeneman opened Sweet Hello Bridal and Formal Co., she wanted to offer her clients a unique, well-appointed experience. Read More ⇒
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By: Sarah V. Compo, Owner and Operator Lovely Day Event Services Read More ⇒
Getting outside in nature has served me well through the pandemic and into the fall. I now wake up early and get outside and walk most mornings. Of course, this is part of my workout but being in nature has provided me with so much more. I have found time to be grateful for a body that m… Read More ⇒
