WATERTOWN — Some gun shops in Jefferson County are back in business despite an order from Gov. Andrew Cuomo to close during the coronavirus pandemic. And they’re citing a provision in an executive order issued late March as the reason for their resurgence. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A bipartisan group of senators, including U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., is seeking the urgent release of millions of dollars in heating assistance for low-income households provided in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Economic development agencies in three counties will work together to help businesses in the north country during the financial crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — Unable to meet due to current circumstances, the Carthage Area Chamber of Commerce has had to put all its planned activities on hold. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Due to the financial hardships caused by the coronavirus, the city will not offer the annual sidewalk repair program this summer. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County confirmed eight additional cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the county’s total number of cases to 34. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — CitiBus has expanded service on outer Arsenal Street to Walmart and the Target store in Watertown Towne Place plaza. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Officials for north country hospitals say they need more information in the wake of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s executive order allowing the state to redistribute ventilators to areas where there are more cases of COVID-19. Read More ⇒
The National Rifle Association sued Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo for closing gun shops during the coronavirus pandemic, saying the restriction is unconstitutional and leaves citizens defenseless while prisoners are being released early as a result of the crisis. Read More ⇒
Glena Tyska came home to Theresa to die. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson Community College has implemented a laptop loan program for students needing assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic-related switch from traditional classes to online learning modalities. Read More ⇒
The coronavirus is making virtually everyone stay at home. But what happens to victims of domestic violence who may be confined with their abuser? Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — With people having to stay at home, city police officers have not been as busy during the coronavirus pandemic. Read More ⇒
The month of March presented our nation with many challenges that, to some degree, we were not prepared to face. A disease that ravaged countries thousands of miles away soon found its way to our very doorstep. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Legislation approved in the 2021 state budget on Thursday included the controversial quicker, streamlined process to approve renewable energy projects, replacing Article 10. While some changes were made, decision-making is still taken from local jurisdictions. Read More ⇒
CANTON — For 21 years, Brian P. Mann has been a familiar voice on radios throughout Northern New York. Now North Country Public Radio’s Adirondack Bureau Chief will be working for National Public Radio. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The COVID-19 pandemic may have put a halt to learning in traditional classroom setups, but Jefferson Community College students and professors have returned to their classes this week — just virtually rather than physically. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County confirmed an additional six cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the county’s total to 26 confirmed cases of the virus. Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — Now in its sixth generation on the farm, the Robbins family has been farming in Sackets Harbor since the early 1900s. The family owns Old McDonald’s Farm, Robbins Family Grain and North Harbor Dairy, all located at 14471 County Route 145. Read More ⇒
ADAMS — It’s easy to forget Jackie Piddock’s age. The sophomore has been on the Times All North first team for three years in a row and has won back-to-back Times All-North Frontier League MVPs, including the latest, for the 2019-20 season. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the North Country Family Health Center has temporarily closed its LeRay Family Dental & WIC Offices at 26908 Independence Way, Evans Mills, effective Friday, April 3. Read More ⇒
The first word in defense of COVID-19 is “screening” at hospitals throughout the region. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — For the second time in two days, the state has reversed its position about the real estate industry during the coronavirus financial crisis. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The American chair of the International Joint Commission said Friday that precipitation amounts in the coming months will determine the risk of high water or flooding on Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County confirmed four more COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the total to 20 so far for the county. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — North Country Orthopaedic Group announced this week that it will offer a walk-in clinic for urgent orthopedic injuries, no appointment or referral needed. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The City Council shot down a plan that could prevent city firefighters from getting the coronavirus by having them work 24-hour shifts, according to the president of the firefighters’ union. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — After meeting just one time, the city and the firefighters’ union intend to file an impasse in their labor negotiations. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — With the global COVID-19 pandemic putting a halt to what we consider “normal” life, groups have gone digital, meeting virtually to better their communities while still observing social distances. Read More ⇒
Many dairy farmers in the north country had high hopes that 2020 was going to be their year of recovery, but prices are collapsing and a flipped system has caused some to dump nearly one million pounds of milk over the last week. Read More ⇒
RAY BROOK — Troop B of the New York State Police confirmed Thursday that at least three officers have tested positive for COVID-19. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Officials at the Thompson Park zoo say the animals are getting cared for and they have a plan in place to get through the coronavirus crisis. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Work has stopped on the Thompson Park pool. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County confirmed two more COVID-19 cases Thursday afternoon, bringing the total to 16 so far for the county. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — As part of its 100th anniversary to be celebrated this summer, the Carthage American Legion Post 789 is compiling a booklet telling its members’ stories. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A raccoon found in the 600 block of Gotham Street has tested positive for rabies. Read More ⇒
FORT DRUM — The 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum command team went online Wednesday for a virtual town hall to talk with soldiers and family members about how life on post has changed because of the coronavirus. Read More ⇒
CAPE VINCENT — A town councilman acting on behalf of its board and the village board, issued a request to the many who are returning from vacation or arriving early to their summer homes, requesting they practice a 14-day quarantine. Read More ⇒
The area’s real estate industry is back in business after the state deemed that its work is an essential business. Read More ⇒
County jails in the north country are taking precautions to minimize the spread of the coronavirus — for both inmates and the correction officers who work in them. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — With the current COVID-19 pandemic creating a shortage of personal protective equipment in healthcare facilities, local manufacturing companies, educational institutions and architects are coming together to produce face shields for staff at Samaritan Medical Center. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The New York State Zoo at Thompson Park announced Wednesday the passing of its eldest gray wolf, Kaja. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — State police charged a Watertown man with burglary Saturday after he allegedly broke into a home and stole prescription medication. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County confirmed two more COVID-19 cases Wednesday afternoon, bringing the total to 14 so far for the county. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The public health services of Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties are joining with Jefferson Community College’s Center for Community Studies to survey residents regarding COVID-19 impacts. Read More ⇒
WEST CARTHAGE — The village of West Carthage clerk announced that water bills will be mailed April 2. Residents will have two months to pay without penalty. However in light of the current situation, any resident who feels they can not make payment by May 29 should contact the village office… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The coronavirus isn’t stopping the construction of the Thompson Park pool. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The 2020 shipping season along the Lake Ontario to Montreal section of the St. Lawrence Seaway opens Wednesday, slightly later than it has in past years. Read More ⇒
