WATERTOWN — After nearly two weeks of administering COVID-19 vaccines, the Jefferson County Public Health Service has only administered 290 doses — far fewer than officials hoped for. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The number of hospital beds in use across the north country continued to increase last week, with an increasing number of COVID-19 hospitalizations contributing to the added pressure on health systems. Read More ⇒
WEST CARTHAGE — Calling it the greatest honor of his 35 years in defending the country, Thomas D. Homan was awarded the prestigious National Security Medal by President Donald J. Trump on Jan. 11 in the Oval Office. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — In opposition to the governor and his emergency powers during the COVID-19 pandemic, Assemblyman Mark C. Walczyk has started a movement dedicated to “kicking the crown.” Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — Police and fire officials were advising residents within a five-mile radius of Tannery Island on the Black River to remain indoors Tuesday afternoon and evening as firefighters attempted to battle a liquid chemical fire at a former paper mill. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — City Council on Tuesday unanimously appointed local attorney Eric T. Swartz as part-time City Court Judge. Read More ⇒
UPDATE: State police say they found Matthew S. Vargulick on Tuesday in good health. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The tri-county region reported Tuesday that nine deaths due to COVID-19 complications have occurred since Friday as the area also reports 177 new cases of the virus. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A lake effect snow warning remains in effect for Jefferson, Lewis and Oswego counties until 7 a.m. Wednesday. Read More ⇒
ADAMS — A downed power line sparked a gas main fire on the South Park Street Bridge early Sunday morning, putting some residents out in the cold and closing the bridge indefinitely. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office issued a travel advisory Tuesday morning in anticipation of lake effect snow. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A local radio disc jockey is the sixth candidate interested in replacing City Councilman Jesse C.P. Roshia, who is resigning at the end of the month. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — About $1.5 million in street improvements under the city’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative program are headed to the design phase of the project. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County reported another death from COVID-19 complications Monday as the region logged another 79 new virus cases. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Matthieu J. Adams, 20, of 130 Court St., Apt. 403, was charged by city police Sunday with obstructing governmental administration and resisting arrest. Read More ⇒
FORT DRUM — Vice President Michael R. Pence chose Fort Drum for his final public appearance before leaving office Wednesday, his wife told a socially distanced crowd assembled at the Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield late Sunday afternoon. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson and Lewis counties each reported a death from COVID-19 complications Sunday as the region logged another 108 new virus cases. Read More ⇒
BROWNVILLE — Set during a time when the nation was still reeling from the assassination of John F. Kennedy, when the shell-shocked nation was barreling toward the Vietnam War and The Beatles were making their mark on the music scene, “Daisy Days of Spring” by Pamela Rose Gardner Scee is now … Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Cynthia D. Locklear, 45, of 903 Water St., was charged by city police Saturday with fourth-degree grand larceny. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — For sale: Hundreds of pieces of used office equipment once used by employees who worked in a call center in a large Arsenal Street building. 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 ⇒
The following property sales were recorded in Jefferson County clerk’s office Jan. 4: 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 ⇒
CAPE VINCENT — A barn along Burnt Rock Road is a complete loss after catching fire late Saturday. 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 ⇒
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 ⇒
WATERTOWN — Lewis County reported one resident died of COVID-19 complications Saturday as the tri-county region logged 124 new virus cases. 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 ⇒
WATERTOWN — This year, the United Way of Northern New York marks its 100th year of serving the area. 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 ⇒
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 ⇒
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 ⇒
WATERTOWN — A day after reporting the highest total of deaths due to COVID-19 complications in a single day — six — on Thursday, the tri-county region reported no additional deaths Friday. Read More ⇒
FORT DRUM — Vice President Michael R. Pence’s visit to Fort Drum on Sunday will cause delays and detours in and around the military base this weekend. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The National Weather Service bureaus in both Buffalo and Burlington, Vt., are calling for heavy snow fall this weekend, propelling the north country area into winter weather warnings. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — As the state moves further into Phase 1B of COVID vaccinations, pharmacies like Kinney Drugs and Bolton’s have received initial shipments of 100 doses of the Moderna vaccine. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A vehicle fled the scene Thursday on Arsenal Street after striking a car with two adults and a baby inside, according to city police. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — A spokesperson for the Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, 1045 West St., has confirmed 17 confirmed in-house cases of COVID-19. Read More ⇒
BYRAM, N.J. — The accused killer of a Fort Drum soldier is in a New Jersey jail on Thursday night, where he will face murder and kidnapping charges. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Last summer, an unusual-looking boat turned heads when it was spotted driving along the St. Lawrence River, near Cape Vincent, with what appeared to be no one driving it. Read More ⇒
Congress restarted the popular Paycheck Protection Program in the latest round of coronavirus aid legislation passed late last December, and many local banks are preparing for their next round of applicants. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Celebrating its 100th anniversary, officials at the newly named Zoo New York have begun work on putting together its first blueprint for the future. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Watertown Downtown Business Association is hosting a virtual town hall meeting on Wednesday morning to present its plans for a downtown Business Improvement District in the city. Read More ⇒