WATERTOWN — State Sen. Patricia A. Ritchie, R-Heuvelton, announced Friday she is endorsing Rep. Elise M. Stefanik, in her bid for reelection in New York’s 21st Congressional District. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — The village Board of Trustees has approved sewer credit for two village residences. Credit totaling $109.80 was provided for 14 Oxford St. due to a broken water hose and $707.36 to 1002 West St. due to a broken water service line. Read More ⇒
During what’s already a contentious election season, a global pandemic has only complicated things further. Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — The second annual Christmas Market is coming to the Sackets Harbor Ballroom from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7. Read More ⇒
ADAMS CENTER — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating a suspicious fire over the weekend in which a hunting stand was burned to the ground on opening day of muzzleloader season. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — North Country Library System is currently collecting Christmas cards that will be sent to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, Meals on Wheels and senior housing in Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, and Oswego counties. Read More ⇒
BLACK RIVER — On Saturday, in conjunction with Music for the Mission, the Black River Drive-In Theatre will host “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” with a bonus second feature “Night of the Living Dead,” for one night only. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Downtown Business Association is ready to get back to work on forming a business improvement district after efforts were delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. Read More ⇒
ALBANY — Central and Northern New Yorkers have a chance to to spread holiday cheer to members of our military through the “Christmas Cards for Our Troops” program. Read More ⇒
The tri-county region confirmed 16 new coronavirus cases Thursday, echoing the recent spike in cases the region has seen over the last few days. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Two people are undergoing preventive rabies treatment after a rabid bat was found in a town of Clayton home. Read More ⇒
ALEXANDRIA BAY — U.S. Customs and Border Protection, along with the U.S. General Services Administration, formally opened a new processing facility at the Alexandria Bay Port of Entry on Thursday morning. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — In just a few days, the tri-county region has experienced a spike in confirmed COVID-19 cases, with dozens more in less than a week. On Tuesday alone, Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties all confirmed five more cases each. On Wednesday, Jefferson County reported another fi… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson Community College’s virtual offices will be closed to the public on Friday, Oct. 23, for Professional Development Day. There are no classes scheduled for Oct. 23. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — If their proposal falls through, the developers who want to construct a dental office on Washington Street could set their sights on pursuing a rental project instead, Mayor Jeffrey M. Smith said Wednesday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The head of the local job center was astounded to find out that the seven-county region has the lowest unemployment rate in the state. Read More ⇒
WATERLOO — In 2013, with kidney function rapidly plummeting, then-23-year-old Nicholas T. Thompson underwent a kidney transplant after his former teacher, Jennifer L. Berie, a Spanish teacher at Sackets Harbor Central School, donated one of her kidneys to him upon finding out she was a match. Read More ⇒
CHAUMONT — Tas Cru, like most musicians, has been off the road for the past several months because of the pandemic. But he’s been enjoying watching the journey of his latest album as it rides high on the music charts. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — In July, businesswoman Vina Bonner promised she would keep up payments on the building she owns that housed her indoor children’s play center after she moved to Hawaii. Read More ⇒
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has praised U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik many times, but on Wednesday he formally endorsed the Republican from Schuylerville for re-election on Nov. 3. Read More ⇒
ANTWERP — A former Antwerp man was sentenced Wednesday to 44 years in federal prison for his role in the sexual exploitation of a two-year-old child. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County again reported five new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 302. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Effective Wednesday, Samaritan Medical Center will now allow one adult support person with each Emergency Department patient. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Edward J. Blake, 37, 22 E. Main St., was charged by city police Wednesday with second-degree criminal trespassing, petit larceny, second-degree criminal contempt and fourth-degree criminal mischief. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Watertown City School District received confirmation Wednesday that a district staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — Of the 13 businesses state police checked for selling alcohol to underage people, one was not to be in compliance, resulting in one woman being charged. Read More ⇒
HENDERSON — Following an electrical fire in the 2000s that burned the modern part of Eileen B. Pretre’s childhood home on Rays Bay Road, an 1820s cabin was discovered in the walls. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Rep. Elise M. Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, and Tedra L. Cobb, her Democratic opponent in the race for the NY-21 House seat, both made incorrect statements Monday during their first debate of this election season. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A state audit found that the Jefferson County’s economic development agency did not appropriately evaluate all projects prior to approval or monitor whether businesses lived up to their promises for job creation and investment. Read More ⇒
WEST CARTHAGE — At its Oct. 13 meeting, the village Board of Trustees approved Mark Marolf as a member of the West Carthage Volunteer Fire Department, along with Zachary Kloster and Malachi Bailey as junior firefighters. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — After a mistaken financial filing at the beginning of the month, Republican Assemblyman Mark C. Walczyk’s campaign has updated its figures to show he’s actually far outraised his Democratic opponent Alex V. Hammond over the past few months. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A new era is on the horizon for Emmanuel Congregational Church. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — Carthage Area Rescue Squad is hosting a Trunk or Treat event from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, in the CARS parking lot, Riverside Drive. Community members and organizations are welcomed. Call 315-493-2443 to reserve a spot. Local fire departments have been invited. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Watertown City School District, at its Board of Education meeting Tuesday night, joined public school districts across the state in honoring board members during School Board Recognition Week. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Work is finally underway on relocating a rail spur that was built 20 years ago, but never used, and which will now help two companies grow in the city’s industrial development park. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County reported five new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 292. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Ferkai Freeman, 27, 15674 Eimicke Place, was charged by city police Monday with DWI, aggravated DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and two traffic violations. Read More ⇒
BLACK RIVER — Sheriff’s deputies say the 20-year-old driver of a Nissan who ran off Middleton Road on Tuesday afternoon is lucky she wasn’t injured after her car landed at the bottom of a steep ditch. Read More ⇒
LERAY — State police are trying to find the owner of a green duffle bag that was found outside a gazebo at the Candlewood Inn & Suites on Herrick Drive in the town of LeRay. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Erin E. Gardner just wants the City Council to admit that former City Manager Rick Finn acted inappropriately toward her and other female employees. Read More ⇒
PLATTSBURGH — Restrictions barring nonessential travel across the U.S.-Canada border have been extended for a seventh time, officials from both countries tweeted Monday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — City Council members have narrowed their choice to a finalist for city manager. Read More ⇒
ADAMS — The Northern New York Community Foundation’s Six Town Community Fund is currently seeking proposals from nonprofit organizations serving the southern Jefferson County area for up to $5,000 in grant funding. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Though there are fewer students on campus at Jefferson Community College this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and a majority switched to online modes of education, the college continues to work to engage both in-person and remote students, providing opportunities for di… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The candidates for New York’s 21st Congressional District, Rep. Elise M. Stefanik, R-Schuylerville and her Democratic opponent Tedra L. Cobb, faced off for the first time this election season in a contentious debate Monday afternoon. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County reported seven new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 292. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — To raise cancer awareness, the Carthage Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Let Our Lights Shine event at 6 p.m. Friday at the Village Green on State Street. The chamber is selling luminary bags, for $2 each, which can be decorated in any way and can be in memory of someone lost… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jarrod C. Randall, 36, of 114 Katherine St., was charged by city police Sunday with third-degree unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle without insurance and an equipment violation for inadequate lights. Read More ⇒
After about eight months, the state’s ban on plastic bags will go back into effect today. Read More ⇒