WATERTOWN — Scotty’s Hotdogs hasn’t been at the farmers market in over two months as the general manager, a friend called one of a kind, died recently of complications from a novel coronavirus variant. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A woman suffered a gunshot wound to the head Tuesday night during a domestic incident on East Main Street. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The tri-county area confirmed a total of 141 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A 38-year-old man allegedly led police on a pursuit spanning two counties and five towns last week. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Six years after his dog died and 15 years after he first proposed the idea, S.G. Gates might get his wish of a dog park in Thompson Park. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — Tyler Christman, the young football player who sustained brain damage in a game on Saturday will be giving “a second chance” at life to others, according to his family. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The tri-county area confirmed a total of 125 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Pastoral Council for three Catholic parishes has announced that it has chosen “The Blessed Sacrament Parish” as the name for the recently linked parishes. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Factory Street apartment building that, when condemned last month, put dozens of people out on the street has been put up for sale. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — With the United Way of Northern New York recently awarded a $35,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to focus on fighting food insecurity in the north country, the organization has hired a new employee who will focus on creating a Food Policy Council. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The 300 to 400 blocks of West Main Street will continue to be closed while city Public Works crews finish up installing new curbs. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The intersection at Grant and Henry streets will be closed during the day for the next three days while work is being done to crosswalk handicapped ramps. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — In hopes of easing the pressures of health care staffing shortages that New York has been experiencing since before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Iroquois Healthcare Association will be offering virtual job fairs for different regions, including the north country. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Organizers will start working immediately on raising money to create a COVID-19 memorial in Thompson Park now that the City Council gave formal approval for the project on Monday night. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — Prayers for a sign. Prayers for a miracle. Prayers for support. Prayers for salvation. Hundreds, if not thousands, of prayers in silent moments, classrooms, churches, on social media — anywhere Carthage student Tyler Christman and his family have been, and far beyond, support for … Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The public will not get the chance to vote on whether or not marijuana dispensaries should be allowed to open in the city. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Runnings, a Minnesota-based home, farm and outdoor department store, is slated to open on Thursday in the old Kmart on outer Arsenal Street. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — City officials want to know what you think about proposed streetscape improvements that the city plans to complete downtown. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Former members of the North Side Improvement League — now known as the North Side Legacy Fund — announced their second round of scholarships, this time to four members of the Class of 2021. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — St. Lawrence County reported three COVID-19-related deaths over the weekend as the number of new virus cases rose by 326 across the tri-county area. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — The community will “Light It Up Red” in support of 14-year-old Tyler Christman tonight at 7 p.m. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The state Department of Environmental Conservation has found cases of a fatal disease in deer in several counties and now suspects it’s in Jefferson County. Read More ⇒
FORT DRUM — Army officials on Sunday announced the suspected suicides of three 10th Mountain Division soldiers within the last 72 hours. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Israel A. Galavitz, 27, of 308 Emjay Way, Apt. 308, Carthage, was charged by city police Saturday with second-degree harassment and disorderly conduct. Read More ⇒
FORT DRUM — An archeological find in one of Fort Drum’s forgotten communities last fall even baffled Laurie W. Rush, Fort Drum’s Cultural Resources Program manager, and her team. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — Parishioners of St. James Catholic Church had double the reason to celebrate Sunday as another segment of its 200th anniversary was observed and the Rev. Todd E. Thibault was installed as pastor. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — With the Sept. 27 deadline looming for the New York mandate that all health care workers, including staff at hospitals and long-term care facilities, be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19, some health care workers face a difficult decision. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Quintell E. Flowers, 35, of 207 Wealtha Ave, Apt. 659C, was charged by city police on Friday with acting in a manner to injure a child and resisting arrest. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The City Council on Monday night agreed to make some changes to clear up how ties should be handled in city nonpartisan city primaries. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Schuyler County District Attorney is getting assistance from a state police violent crimes unit to help him investigate the death of city firefighter Peyton L.S. Morse. Read More ⇒
CAPE VINCENT — Oktoberfest came back this year with a strong turnout led by beer vendors, the local fire department and Chamber of Commerce. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Safe Schools Endeavor, in partnership with the Northern New York Community Foundation, has announced that applications for 2021-22 funding are now available. Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — James D. Bray thinks the village is on the right track, and wants to be the mayor to push it down that track even further. Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — Mark A. Pacilio says he knows this village, and he knows its government. That’s why he wants to serve as its next mayor. Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — Local entrepreneur Alex M. Morgia wants to help the village be all it can be. That’s why he’s running for mayor. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Though Samaritan Health implemented a wage increase last month to fill over 400 vacancies, it is now contending not only with a general staffing shortage but with prospective employees withdrawing over the mandated COVID-19 vaccine. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A new nonprofit foundation created by White’s Lumber & Building Supplies has a mission of “Helping Neighbors Build Neighborhoods.” Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — For a third consecutive day, St. Lawrence County on Friday reported that a county resident has died from COVID-19-related illness. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Terry E. Freeman, lead counselor for Watertown City School District grades 7 through 12, now based at Case Middle School, has been recognized by the Yale Office of Undergraduate Admissions as a recipient of the 2021 Yale Educator Award. Read More ⇒
Nine more healthcare workers — about one percent of the 630 person staff — was vaccinated today bringing the total number of staff members who have had at least one shot up to 527, 84% of the total staff. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Warren C. Spies, 38, 11114 Bishop St. Rd., Adams, was charged by city police with third-degree unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, second-degree obstructing governmental administration, reckless driving and several traffic violations. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The union representing six workers in Watertown laid off three years ago by Stephens Media said Friday that the broadcast company has agreed to reinstate the positions. Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — The Metro-Jeff Drug Task Force says it seized an estimated $100,000 worth of cocaine during a drug investigation Friday morning in the town of Hounsfield. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A 41-year-old faces several charges after he allegedly fled from police Thursday in a minivan before crashing it and then running on foot. Read More ⇒
EVANS MILLS — A husband and wife who met in the north country recently died of COVID-19 on the same day. Read More ⇒
FORT DRUM — Fort Drum will finally receive funding for a sorely needed and long-sought new railhead construction project. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The Big & Tall Comedy Tour is coming to this village Sept. 25 in a benefit to raise funds for American Legion Post 162, 5383 Dayan St. The show begins at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — City Council candidate Cliff G. Olney III was surprised that so many of his opponents turned out for a meet-the-candidates night that he hosted on Wednesday. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Three of the five departments at the Lewis County Health System that were in danger of being “paused” due to staff loss from resistance to the COVID-19 vaccine, like the maternity department, have been moved off the watch list. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A message of perseverance and resilience will be brought to Jefferson Community College this weekend by those who have had their mettle tested in battle and were changed, but not defeated. Read More ⇒