CANTON — The state’s plan to impose stricter limits on lead poisoning levels is expected to stretch financial and manpower resources for St. Lawrence County’s Public Health Department. Read More ⇒
FULTON - The Oswego County New Horizons Band, a 40 piece senior’s band, will hold a free concert at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 19, at the Fulton Church of the Nazarene at 914 Utica St., Fulton. Read More ⇒
SYRACUSE — The American Poolplayers Association Juniors League at Brick House Billiards is supposed to be in the midst of a break period, but its growing popularity among upstart area youth players like Curtis Girard and Ava Lucas has required the addition of an ongoing summer session. Read More ⇒
SUNY Oswego professor Scott Roby was in Florida near the Kennedy Space Center to watch the Apollo 11 spacecraft lift off on its journey to the moon. Read More ⇒
ALBANY - Fishermen are being urged to follow some simple steps during trout and salmon fishing trips this summer. Read More ⇒
The Mexico Historical Society will present Yours, For the Oppressed” a play produced by Siena College, from Albany at Mexico Point Park, at 2 p.m. on July 20. Read More ⇒
SUNY Oswego’s planetarium in the Richard S. Shineman Center for Science, Engineering and Innovation will celebrate the “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” of the Apollo 11 mission and moon landing with multiple daily shows July 19-21. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — Schedules for the Oswego State University fall sports teams were recently released. Read More ⇒
NEW HAVEN - New Haven seniors will go to Blackhead Mountain Lodge for a German dinner and sightseeing through the area. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - The Art Association of Oswego holds Art with Coffee and Art with Juice workshops every Saturday. At every workshop a different art form will be taught including; drawing, painting, collage, print making and more. All materials are supplied. Read More ⇒
CLAYTON — Environmental advocacy group Save the River has called for intermittent shutdowns of shipping on the St. Lawrence Seaway to help provide relief for shoreline residents from widespread flooding. Read More ⇒
Middle-aged women are not having a lot of sex and the ones who are aren’t writing home about it. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — City police on Monday charged Devinmichael Edward-Robert Merritt, 24, of 661 Factory St., Apt. 21, Watertown, with fourth-degree criminal mischief. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Several agencies have teamed up to launch the St. Lawrence Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, a project designed to help area businesses reach long-term goals and increase their profits. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Convicted child rapist Mark A. Hartle was denied a motion filed in St. Lawrence County Court seeking to have his conviction vacated based upon allegations of ineffective assistance of counsel and newly discovered evidence denied. Read More ⇒
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed a bill Wednesday that extends a number of labor rights to farmworkers for the first time in New York state. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — Sometimes to make new things, you have to destroy old things. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — A retired law enforcement officer with 22 years of experience under his belt has been appointed the new Massena Central School District school resource officer. Read More ⇒
BOSTON — Dangerously hot temperatures are expected to spread across the Central and Eastern United States through the weekend, with temperatures soaring above 100 degrees in the hardest-hit places, the National Weather Service has warned. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A Watertown man who’s losing his High Street home to back taxes might be able to keep it. Read More ⇒
FORT DRUM — Six hundred New York Army National Guard soldiers from across the state head to Fort Drum this weekend for a command post exercise that runs until the end of the month. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — A joint meeting between village and town officials that had been scheduled for Thursday has been rescheduled for 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Massena Town Hall. Read More ⇒
TURIN — The B. Elizabeth Strong Memorial Library once again hosted the nationally recognized Catskill Puppet Theatre on Friday as it made its way to the French Festival in Cape Vincent. Read More ⇒
HARRISVILLE — Smoke seen early and a quick response time by the Volunteer Fire Department averted a fire tragedy at Harrisville Central School on Tuesday. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — A Massena taxi company representative has asked village trustees to allow him to raise his rates during the night and put another cab on the road so he can cover his expenses. But trustees say they’d like to see something in writing first before making any decision. Read More ⇒
Public should take precautions – high heat and humidity forecast this weekend Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — The Can-Am Surf Rock Jam featuring seven surf rock artists from all over the U.S. and Canada, might be the Seaway Festival event working hardest to stick to this year’s theme of Surfin’ the St. Lawrence. Read More ⇒
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik voted against a House resolution that condemned President Donald Trump’s recent tweets and statements as racist attacks on four progressive congresswomen of color. Read More ⇒
NEW YORK - Joaquín Archivaldo Guzmán Loera, the notorious drug lord known as “El Chapo,” whose dramatic prison escapes fed his legend as an untouchable kingpin running the world’s largest narcotics trafficking group, was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison. Read More ⇒
RUTLAND — A Bronx man was charged with misdemeanor second-degree criminal impersonation by state police following an incident at 11:18 a.m. Tuesday. Read More ⇒
THERESA — A Fort Drum man was charged with misdemeanor third-degree assault by state police at 2:55 a.m. on Wednesday. Read More ⇒
There is a widespread power outage in the city of Oswego and Scriba areas. Read More ⇒
BEAVER FALLS — After months of fundraising, grant writing and social media pleas, the Beaver Falls Beach has its first fully funded operating budget in years thanks to a final donation made by the landlord. Read More ⇒
DENMARK — A Carthage man was charged with five counts of misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child by state police on July 4. Read More ⇒
LOWVILE — A convicted rapist, who had been granted a sentencing delay to receive visits from his new wife in county jail, was sentenced to state prison by Judge Daniel R. King in Lewis County Court on Friday. Read More ⇒
Wright’s Landing Marina in Oswego will reopen July 18. Read More ⇒
A fairly long discussion arose at the July 11 Oswego County Legislature meeting about approving an intermunicipal agreement with the city of Oswego concerning upgrades to the Legends Field Complex. Read More ⇒
FORT DRUM — Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Read More ⇒
MEXICO - The Mexico Academy and Central School Board of Education meeting schedule for 2019/2020 Read More ⇒
CENTRAL SQUARE - The Central Square Concerts in the Park (presented by Project Bloom) has announced that Timeline will perform from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24 at Goettel Community Park in Central Square. This is free concert is being sponsored by Fulton Savings Bank. Read More ⇒
AMBOY - The Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center will present a public program at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30 (rain date, 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 31). Participants will walk through the woodlands and wetlands of the center to explore the world of salamanders with naturalist Pat Carney. … Read More ⇒
MEXICO - Children can eat breakfast and lunch for free throughout the summer at the Mexico High School cafeteria. Read More ⇒
PULASKI - The Friends of the Pulaski Public Library are once again sponsoring the library’s annual book sale from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday, July 26, and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, July 27. More information can be found on booksalefinder.com, the library a… Read More ⇒
At 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18 The Harmony Katz Barbershop Chorus returns to the Pennellville United Methodist Church for a free performance. An offering will be taken to benefit the Food Bank of Central NY. Refreshments will be available in the fellowship hall following the program. Read More ⇒
The long-standing boys lacrosse rivalry between the Oswego and Fulton high school communities will look to add another wrinkle during the annual Oswego Harborfest weekend. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - The Art Association of Oswego (AAO) will a new Focus Class as part of their Art For YOUth program. The class will run for four weeks, meeting once a week, and are open to children ages eight to 12. The total cost of the class is $30 per child, which includes $25 for tuition and $5 f… Read More ⇒
HENDERSON HARBOR — The fifth annual Christmas in July celebration will take place July 26-28. Read More ⇒
It all started in 1992 with the vision of Matador alumnus, Bill Whaley and a suggestion by then Pulaski High School Band Director, Jeff Manwaring. Jeff had put together a successful alumni band in the APW school district in 1990. When Bill began student teaching in the Pulaski High School in… Read More ⇒
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Facing intense pressure to resign, Gov. Ricardo A. Rosselló addressed Puerto Rico on Tuesday, the morning after tumultuous street protests shook the capital of San Juan, and refused to step down despite what he acknowledged was widespread public discontent. Read More ⇒
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Tuesday escalated its pressure on the United States to cancel a joint military drill with South Korea scheduled for next month, warning that it could scuttle efforts to resume dialogue with Washington and even prompt the North to resume nuclear and long-ra… Read More ⇒