CANTON — As New York pushes to meet renewable energy targets set by the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, a proposed 240-megawatt solar project in the town of Canton is forging ahead with a plan to be operational by 2025. Read More ⇒
CHICAGO — Blair Rohrbach, 37, laughs a little when she tells her story. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — It is not too late to receive a $10,000 grant for small businesses in the city that were hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A Port Leyden man charged with drunk driving allegedly caused damage to the Public Safety Building resulting in an additional charge. Read More ⇒
Each year, more than 1,000 students from about 90 countries spend a year in the United States thanks to the American Field Service. Read More ⇒
Companies across Europe are stepping up price hikes to cope with mounting cost pressure and business disruption, adding to the alarm bells about an inflation spike that could spell trouble for the economy. Read More ⇒
Even as tourists return to popular destinations, a new report says nearly 500,000 hotel jobs lost in the United States during the pandemic will not return this year. Read More ⇒
CANTON — A fleet of electric scooters may one day roll through Canton. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — With the goals of raising addiction awareness and funds for both a scholarship and services to help those in need, a new tournament is set to be held next month. Read More ⇒
HOUNSFIELD — A passenger in a pickup truck is in critical condition after it appears he was ejected and then thrown through a barn wall during a rollover crash Friday on County Route 62. Read More ⇒
BOYLSTON — The Winona Forest Recreation Association hosts its annual Deer Fly Trail Run/Walk on Saturday, Aug. 28. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — The Oswego County Veterans’ Service Agency is still accepting nominations for the 2021 Oswego County Veteran of the Year Award. Submissions will be collected until Friday, July 30. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — Mayor Billy Barlow announced that the Children’s Museum of Oswego received a $15,000 grant to be used to update signage, add outdoor interactive components and assist with building repairs. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — Many volunteers have stepped up to join Oswego County in ongoing battle against the coronavirus. Retired nurse Marygrace Fronk, RN, is honored for her foresight and initiative. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — The recent renovations to the Oswego’s Wright’s Landing Marina will undoubtedly make it a summer destination. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — During the summer months, The Church of the Resurrection and Human Concerns, will work together to assist Blessings in a Backpack in the distribution of foods to area students. Read More ⇒
NEW HAVEN — The New Haven Seniors’ Club will meet at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 26, at the New Haven Fire Hall. Bring a dish to pass and a place setting. Read More ⇒
PULASKI — Artists are invited to submit their art to this year’s Hooked on the Salmon River juried and themed show at the Salmon River Fine Arts Center. Read More ⇒
FORT DRUM — When he first arrived in the north country, Col. James J. Zacchino Jr., the installation’s new garrison commander, played soccer as a 13-year-old Thousand Islands school student in 1986. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Renzi Food Service is about to embark on a major expansion at its facility in the City Center Industrial Park on South Bellew Avenue. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — As a youngster and an adult fished from the end of a dock, shortly after a boat had been launched from that same area, the New York Power Authority officially cut the ribbon on a much renovated Massena Intake on Friday morning. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A woman died Thursday after she was struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle on Route 11. Read More ⇒
COPENHAGEN — The village Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss financial issues in need of immediate attention at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the village hall, 9915 Main St. Read More ⇒
ALBANY — The number of new COVID-19 cases in New York has more than tripled since the start of the month. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Major League Fishing made a major announcement for Massena on Friday. Read More ⇒
Farrell, latest candidate for Congress in NY-21, talks past with Child Victims Act, district focuses
NORTH RIVER — Brigid “Bridie” Farrell, the former U.S. national team speedskater who advocated for passage of the Child Victims Act in New York and across the country, said she wants to offer bipartisan, real-world solutions if she makes it to Congress. Read More ⇒
BLACK RIVER — A local children’s writer has been honored with the New York State Reading Association’s Charlotte Awards. Read More ⇒
Pfizer and BioNTech will supply the U.S. with another 200 million doses of their COVID-19 shot, setting up a stream of vaccine deliveries through next April in a push to protect kids and potentially provide boosters. Read More ⇒
CAP-HAITIEN, Haiti — Haiti police fired tear gas as shots rang out Friday moments after the start of the funeral ceremony for slain President Jovenel Moise, who was assassinated two weeks ago. Read More ⇒
LOS ANGELES — Thomas J. Barrack, the prominent Los Angeles investor and longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, was expected to be released from jail Friday on a $250 million bond while he awaits trial on charges of obstruction of justice and covertly acting as an agent of the United… Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — More than 10 businesses in Jefferson County were checked in an underage drinking initiative by state police Thursday. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — Andrew M. Petrie, 20, of Ogdensburg, was charged by city police Thursday with third-degree burglary, a felony, petit larceny and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, both misdemeanors, following an investigation into an alleged larceny from Walmart on Wednesday. Read More ⇒
CROGHAN — The state Department of Transportation has announced Route 126 in the area of Swiss Creek in the town of Croghan will be closed to thru traffic beginning Monday. Read More ⇒
Drought is withering crops on both sides of the U.S.-Canadian border, prompting farmers to take the rare measure of baling up their wheat and barley stems to sell as hay. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — The Oswego County Health Department will hold three COVID-19 vaccination clinics next week. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A bench warrant was executed Thursday on Nathan J. Smith, 29, 1429 Gill St. Apt. 453A. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — Mike McCrobie believed his career on the diamond was over when he was cut from his junior varsity baseball team as a high school freshman. Read More ⇒
ALEXANDRIA BAY — The 24th annual Dingman Point Open Art Studio Tour will be hosted Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, Aug. 1. Read More ⇒
DARIEN, Ill. — An official ceremony of promotion from colonel to brigadier general for a United States Army Corps of Engineers, United States Army Reserve officer, will take place at Fort Ontario State Historic Site at 1 E. Fourth St., Oswego, on July 24. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — The H. Lee White Maritime Museum will offer an outdoor activity that engages young people ages nine through 17 in the use of chalk as an artistic medium. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — New York Adaptive Golf Inc. will host its first FORE-Inclusion Golf Tournament on Aug. 28 at Battle Island State Park in Fulton. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — SUNY Oswego’s Division of Extended Learning has announced dates for Summer STEAM Camp for children ages seven to 14, starting in early August. Read More ⇒
SANDY CREEK — Margaret Yerdon-Grange developed her softball skills by pitching at a target outside of Pat McDougal’s Sandy Creek classroom, igniting a work ethic that has led to joining her former coach representing the Comets in the NYS Softball Hall of Fame. Read More ⇒
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SANDY POND — At times it seems nature helps in one way what it harms in another. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — Mayor Billy Barlow announced the city of Oswego will host a three-day public event at Breitbeck Park featuring carnival rides, games, food concessions, children’s activities, retail vendors, beer and wine garden and live music. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — While it may not always be in plain sight, homelessness continues to be a problem in the local area. In an effort to combat it, the Urban Mission partnered with various other agencies for an event to both gather information and raise awareness. Read More ⇒
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of senators is closing in on a $579 billion infrastructure deal after agreeing to pay for it in part by delaying a costly Trump-era Medicare regulation, but the group doesn’t expect to announce details until at least Monday. Read More ⇒
ALBANY — An attorney representing Gov. Andrew Cuomo fired back Thursday at the assemblyman leading the Legislature’s impeachment investigation into the scandal-entangled governor, citing executive staff’s First Amendment rights to free speech. Read More ⇒
A New York City law firm introduced an updated public database Thursday with 13 new alleged perpetrators accused of child sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany filed under the Child Victims Act this year as the law’s lookback window nears its closing deadline. Read More ⇒