LOS ANGELES — One in three Los Angeles County residents have been infected with the coronavirus, according to new estimates by county scientists, an astonishing sign of how rapidly the virus is spreading in the hard-hit region. Read More ⇒
The following property sales were recorded in St. Lawrence County clerk’s office Oct. 15, 2020: Read More ⇒
FORT DRUM — When Vice President Michael R. Pence visits here today to express appreciation to 10th Mountain Division soldiers for their service to the country, he will be joining vice presidents from two previous administrations in honoring soldiers who have borne a heavy responsibility and … Read More ⇒
FORT DRUM — In honor of Vice President Michael R. Pence’s visit to Fort Drum today, we wish to honor the more than 320 10th Mountain Division soldiers who died fighting the global war on terror in the Middle East. The following names were provided by Fort Drum Public Affairs, and include tho… Read More ⇒
CAPE VINCENT — A barn along Burnt Rock Road is a complete loss after catching fire late Saturday. Read More ⇒
President Donald Trump’s iron grip over the Republican Party slipped on Wednesday, as a small but vocal group of his fellow party members — including No. 3 House Republican Liz Cheney — voted to impeach him in a historic rebuke that drew battle lines in the coming war for the soul of the GOP. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County residents and businesses are invited to let the Development Authority of the North Country know the true state of their internet access, whether it be passable, too slow or even nonexistent. Read More ⇒
Among a grid of faces, a silent talking head is interrupted: “You’re muted.” Read More ⇒
NEW YORK — New York state’s COVID-19 positivity rate and deaths fell slightly Friday as officials continue to wrestle with a “limited supply” of vaccine and a more contagious variant of the virus, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — New York state and the rest of the nation are moving forward with the herculean task of vaccinating millions of people in an attempt to stem the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — As fluffy snowflakes drifted down from the sky and laid a new white blanket on the ground Saturday, individuals and families took advantage of the wintry weather to enjoy skiing and snowshoeing at the Nicandri Nature Center. Read More ⇒
The security for Joe Biden’s inauguration as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday will be extreme following the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol by supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump. The National Guard has been authorized to deploy thousands of troop… Read More ⇒
PARISHVILLE — A house along Pickettville Road went up in flames early Saturday afternoon, and is destroyed as a result. Read More ⇒
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s inauguration speech of 1933, during the height of the Great Depression, began with words that could be eerily appropriate for the nation today. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — A small, but determined, group of protesters will once again be putting their weekly demonstrations on hold at the end of the month. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The Massena Central School District is using artificial intelligence to better communicate with students and families. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Lewis County reported one resident died of COVID-19 complications Saturday as the tri-county region logged 124 new virus cases. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center has begun construction on a new Children’s Mental Health Unit with the help of a $100,000 donation from the CHMC Auxiliary. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A group met in Public Square on Saturday afternoon to protest the upcoming closure of Watertown Correctional Facility, which is scheduled to shut down at the end of March. Read More ⇒
ELLISBURG — A man was pronounced dead at the scene of a rollover crash along Benton Road on Saturday morning. Read More ⇒
LYME — Rental property owners in the town of Lyme came out Wednesday night to denounce a proposed law that would more strictly regulate short-term vacation rentals. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — One-on-one story time will begin in February at the Massena Public Library. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — State police charged Timothy J. Lalonde, 42, of Ogdensburg, with petit larceny at 7:36 a.m. Friday in the town of Oswegatchie. He was released on an appearance ticket. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — This year, the United Way of Northern New York marks its 100th year of serving the area. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — State police are requesting public assistance to identify people captured in Walmart security footage appearing to leave the Route 11 store without paying for merchandise. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Recently, the National Park Service interviewed Clarkson University’s Beacon Institute’s Dr. Michael Conrad, a historian with an expertise in building materials, for a history podcast for the National Park Service. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Youth Philanthropy Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation recently awarded $5,000 in grants to five North Country nonprofit organizations to support their work and mission in the nonprofit sector. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Pandemic or no pandemic, SUNY Potsdam women’s hockey players, members of the men’s lacrosse team and others are among a dozen athletes helping Malone Central School District students understand their options for college and what it takes to excel as a student athlete. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — By the summer, a historical marker will inform passersby of the significant role Ogdensburg residents play in women’s suffrage. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Clarkson University Doctor of Physical Therapy student Paige Weston ‘23 has been awarded the Kafka-Phillips Memorial Scholarship. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Clarkson University is celebrating the life of Distinguished Professor Emeritus and Distinguished Professor of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering William R. Wilcox. Read More ⇒
MEXICO — Noah Walter, one of Oswego County Pathways in Technology program students, has been nominated for the prestigious United States Presidential Scholars Program. Read More ⇒
SYRACUSE — Recognizing and taking steps to address the warning signs of Alzheimer’s and other dementias can be extremely challenging — especially in the early stages. It’s easy and common to dismiss cognitive changes in oneself or a family member as “normal aging.” Read More ⇒
FULTON — United Way of Greater Oswego County announced that Sue Palmer is the winner of the annual DuFore’s diamond ring raffle. The drawing was broadcast live on the organization’s Facebook page with board member Kristin Coyle drawing Palmer’s lucky ticket. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — SUNY Oswego technology education students and schoolchildren had the opportunity to connect for hands-on lessons via the first-ever virtual STEM 4 Kids and Young Inventors programs. Read More ⇒
FULTON — A new retail shop in Fulton has already delivered on their promise to bring art with their gift shop. Pau’s General Store located in downtown Fulton, announced a new year’s window display celebrating holidays in every month. Read More ⇒
Production at U.S. manufacturers increased in December by more than projected, marking an eighth straight month of gains as steady yet more moderate demand growth and lean inventories continue to power the sector’s recovery. Read More ⇒
A new biodegradable drinking straw, called a phade straw, is appearing in Dunkin’ stores in the U.S. Its manufacturer, WinCup says it’s meant to be composted at home or in an industrial facility. But it also knows you might not compost it at all — and that’s OK. Read More ⇒
ALBANY — The union representing New York’s corrections officers has filed suit in state Supreme Court against two state departments alleging mandatory paid sick leave was denied during the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — One school district in the tri-county region had 100% graduation of students in the Cohort Class of 2016 — those who entered ninth grade in 2016 and graduated in 2020 — according to data released by the state Education Department on Thursday. Read More ⇒
ELLISBURG — On a quiet Friday afternoon earlier this month, two young cousins played in their grandmother’s house, giggling the hours away as they waited for her famous meatballs to be ready. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The city has set a deadline for Jefferson County to agree to help reduce the fire department’s emergency medical calls by next January or it will stop going on EMS calls altogether. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A town of Watertown justice who was elected to that position in November will resign to fill the position of the city’s new part-time City Court judge. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — Oswego County Public Health Director Jiancheng Huang announced Friday, Jan. 15, that 108 additional residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of positive cases to 4,958. Read More ⇒
NEW YORK — The tandem MTA bus that veered off an overpass onto the Cross Bronx Expressway was finally removed from its precarious perch early Friday after spending hours overnight dangling over the road. Read More ⇒
ALBANY — The state needs more dosages of the COVID-19 vaccine after about 50,000 fewer doses were allocated to New York from the federal government this week, further hindering sluggish allocation to localities and distribution to millions of eligible New Yorkers, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Tanya L. Hoistion, 39, of 24810 County Route 32, was charged by city police Thursday with first-degree unlawfully dealing with a child after she allegedly gave an alcoholic seltzer to four teenage girls. Read More ⇒