WATERTOWN — Three residents concerned about crime and drugs invading their neighborhoods are forming a Neighborhood Watch group on the city’s north side. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Expanding bus services to the BOCES Technical Center and the Target store on outer Arsenal Street. Adding a route to Fort Drum and Calcium. Further expansion throughout Jefferson County. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Figure Skating Club of Watertown hosted its ninth annual Snowtown Invitational Competition for Figure Skating this weekend at the Municipal Arena. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — A special meeting of the Carthage Wilna Fire District Board of Commissioners was held Dec. 11 to determine the financial replacement of the outgoing the treasurer. The board decided to accept the proposal and agreement from Pinsky Law Group, PLLC, of Syracuse, in the amount of $12… Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — During the Dec. 30 meeting of the Carthage Wilna Fire District, the Board of Fire Commissioners accepted the Carthage Volunteer Fire Department elections with Brian Draper as chief and Cole Pacella and Matt Draper as assistant chiefs. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — An organization meeting was held during the first meeting of the new year for the Carthage Wilna Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Dairy farmers this year may receive a small profit for the milk they sell for the first time in five years, pending many different factors, according to one expert. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — City Council members will start the process of looking for a new city manager when they have their first meeting in February, if not before. Read More ⇒
CLAYTON — Workers for the Plattsburgh contractor tasked with rebuilding downtown Clayton’s roads and installing new water, sewer and utility infrastructure underneath them have halted work until mid-February. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The bottles of rum, vodka, gin and other alcohol are no longer displayed behind the bar at the former Mr. Biggs Bar and Restaurant on Public Square. A row of beer coolers also remain empty. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — Free preparation of individual income tax returns for the elderly and/or low-income people will again be provided at the Carthage Post of the American Legion, by the Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County. Read More ⇒
BLACK RIVER — The village Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, in the Karl J. Vebber Municipal Building, 107 Jefferson Place. The board will meet with Ed Olley from GYMO to discuss the property owned by Stebbins Engineering and any other matters that may c… Read More ⇒
Watertown native Kyle Puccia continues to enjoy sweet Scandinavian success, but his international kudos for his song writing has now spread to the United Kingdom. Read More ⇒
The state has allocated millions of dollars for workers to pave several stretches of state roads in the north country that sustained damage from extreme winter weather over time. Read More ⇒
ALEXANDRIA BAY — David Garlock is usually afraid to die. But when he was knocked unconscious Saturday morning and woke up trapped underneath his airboat, he felt calm. He felt totally free, ready to die in that water. But then he thought of his three daughters and what his dad taught him bef… Read More ⇒
CLAYTON — Nature enthusiasts can learn how to spot an invasive insect that harms hemlock trees and stunts their growth at an upcoming walk-and-talk Saturday at the Foster-Blake Woods Preserve. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The head of the city’s parks department has revealed that she is behind accusations that City Manager Rick Finn caused a hostile work environment. Read More ⇒
FORT DRUM — U.S. Sens. Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand revealed Thursday that the Army is looking for a home for a new Corps headquarters and are telling military officials that Fort Drum would be the “perfect” location. Read More ⇒
ADAMS — No one was home when a house on Phelps Street caught fire Thursday morning. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — City Council members will have to physically go to the city attorney’s office to see what’s in a report regarding allegations that City Manager Rick Finn has caused a hostile work environment. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Stephanie DeVito said Auburn’s downtown saw nothing but growth after it established a Business Improvement District years ago. Read More ⇒
More travelers booked vacations in the sprawling Adirondacks, rugged Tug Hill Plateau and scenic Thousands Islands through Airbnb last year than 2018, signaling the company’s expanded reach in the north country. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — An Arsenal Street storefront that previously housed restaurants will reopen as a new nail salon next month. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Homeowners most likely won’t be seeing a significant increase in costs to repair the sidewalks in front of their homes under a popular city program. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County will offer a workshop with local foods and horticulture program manager Mike Nuckols, who will discuss ways to extend growing times for salad greens. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Emma Walters, senior honey bee extension associate from Cornell University, will be the featured speaker at a workshop titled, “How to adapt your beekeeping in today’s challenging world of bees.” Read More ⇒
WEST CARTHAGE — Municipal officials attended a panel discussion Jan. 21 to learn more about Community Choice Aggregation — a municipal energy procurement model which can be utilized instead of traditional suppliers for electricity to residents and small businesses. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The New York State Retired Teachers’ Association North Central Zone is offering an award of $1,000 for an active teacher or administrator in Jefferson and Lewis counties to use for an innovative project they may wish to implement in their classroom, school or district during the … Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The county’s two election commissioners say they want to avoid a repeat of the controversy that followed last year’s mayoral primary, when two candidates ended up in a tie. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Members of the Downtown Business Association will host a luncheon on Wednesday with officials from the Auburn’s Downtown Business Improvement District. Read More ⇒
In the wake of two years of widespread flooding along Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, U.S. Sens. Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand have called for funding toward a study to help fortify shoreline communities against future inundation and storms. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The city plans to ignore a state Department of Transportation stipulation that would put a stop to the two digital billboards that local businessman Jake Johnson wants to place on his Court Street building. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A consultant has completed its report on allegations against City Manager Rick Finn that he has caused a hostile work environment. Read More ⇒
ALBANY — The New York State Conference of Mayors invites all eighth grade students currently enrolled in a school located in a city or village in the state to enter the fourth annual essay contest addressing the topic, “If I Were Mayor, I Would ....” Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The American Legion, Legionnaires of Lewis County will be hosting the Four Chaplains Service at 1 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Lowville American Legion, 5383 Dayan St. Every year, American Legion posts nationwide remember Four Chaplains Day with memorial services. Refreshments wil… Read More ⇒
HENDERSON — Crews spent nearly seven hours Monday night working a County Route 152 house fire that the chief called the toughest fire he’s managed since filling the role nearly four years ago. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — Looking back and looking ahead at community healthcare services, the Carthage Lions Club will be holding a special dinner meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the Elks Lodge, 511 Fulton St. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Bright and early on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, instead of catching up on sleep or the newest Netflix shows, Madeline “Maddie” Fuhrman stood working on a mural she and artist Crystal Sandoval created together for Star Spangled Crossfit. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Steven A. Perkins just wants to be rid of a dilapidated Factory Square building near the Black River Paper Company, which he owns. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Hundreds of people gathered at Dry Hill Ski Area on Sunday evening to watch Snowtown USA’s annual torchlight parade and fireworks display. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — In an effort to live up to the vision of being the premier provider of services for people with diverse needs through the continuum of life, the Arc Jefferson- St. Lawrence is looking to fill vacant job opportunities for disabled persons on Fort Drum. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson Community College will hold an information session for those wishing to learn more about the allied health programs. Participants can pick up a registration form, meet the instructors and ask questions from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4 in the Extended Learning Center,… Read More ⇒
FORT DRUM — Twenty years after he left the Army, F. Anthony Keating got the call to serve once again. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Early Childhood Professionals program, now in its fourth year, has released the 2020 list of participating businesses. Each one of the partners has offered incentives like discounts and specials, to any person working in registered or licensed child care with an ECP card. Read More ⇒
THERESA — Maria Otero’s son, Gabe, was one of two teenagers who died in a car crash on County Route 18 last week. Read More ⇒
THERESA — Jessica Morgan is wrapped in a blanket on the couch in her living room, having a rare moment alone since her daughter died in a crash last week. Read More ⇒
Snow began to hit the north country Saturday, creating challenging conditions for drivers. Jefferson, Lewis and Oswego counties are under a winter storm warning until 1 am Monday, with heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 18 inches are predicted, with wind g… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — January is National Radon Action Month, and the Jefferson County Public Health Service is reminding residents to test their homes for the invisible, odorless and tasteless gas. Read More ⇒
ALEXANDRIA BAY — First responders rescued a man Saturday morning who crawled to the top of his sinking boat after it flipped and broke through the ice of the St. Lawrence River. Read More ⇒