WATERTOWN — Two deaths over the weekend from COVID-19 complications were reported Monday as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 84 across the three-county region. Read More ⇒
BROWNVILLE — An alleged drunk drive rolled his vehicle Saturday night in the village and attempted to escape the scene. Read More ⇒
The Ramelia, a nearly 500-foot ship in brilliant red and white, turned some heads this month when it headed west on the St. Lawrence Seaway, toward Lake Ontario. Observant ship watchers noticed two large tanks on its deck, with the letters LNG painted on them. Read More ⇒
EVANS MILLS — The bidding started at zero dollars. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jarrod C. Randall, 37, of 114 Seymour St., was charged by city police Saturday with second- and third-degree criminal trespass. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The Arc Jefferson-St. Lawrence has announced that Dodge Pond Summer Camp for children is canceled for the 2021 season due to the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The trial of a local man accused of criminal tampering when he reportedly took down a Gay Pride flag that hung in front of City Hall last year is scheduled to start on Monday. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — First, Carthage Area Hospital secured designation for a rural health clinic, which needed to be achieved before the 2020 Census. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — During its meeting last week, the Watertown City School District Board of Education approved a proposed 2021-22 budget of $78,377,057. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The city is asking for help in its efforts to change its 60-year zoning laws. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Fazzi Associates recently presented the Jefferson County Public Health Service with the Home Health Care Community Assessment of Health Care Providers Survey 2020 Patient Satisfaction Award of Distinction for demonstrated superior performance. Read More ⇒
PHILADELPHIA — During its meeting Thursday evening, the Indian River Central School District Board of Education approved its proposed 2021-22 budget that will represent a slight decrease in spending from this year. Read More ⇒
ALEXANDRIA BAY — The village Board of Trustees voted to pass the 2021-22 budget Wednesday night, enacting a 33-cent tax hike. Read More ⇒
CAPE VINCENT — The village Board of Trustees formally adopted the budget for the upcoming year and will raise property taxes by about 1.75%. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — The village Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the tentative budget for the 2021-22 Fiscal Year at 6:10 p.m. Monday via Zoom immediately following a public hearing to consider a local law to amend and restate a village code to clarify and add language with respect to … Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Lashaun J. Martin, 22, of 1429 Gill St., was charged by city police Friday with two counts of petit larceny and one count of second-degree criminal mischief. Read More ⇒
BLACK RIVER — The village Board of Trustees held an in-person public hearing April 12 at the Karl J. Vebber Municipal Building concerning the preliminary budget for the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year. Read More ⇒
WEST CARTHAGE — During its April 5 meeting, the town of Champion board, at the recommendation of highway superintendent Joseph Strife, agreed to coordinate with the town of Denmark to profile a portion of VanBrocklin Road. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Watertown City School District is proposing a $13 million capital project to address facilities improvements to meet the physical and functional needs of the district. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — City officials haven’t given up on having people sitting on their blankets at Thompson Park to watch fireworks and hear an orchestra play patriotic songs at the city’s Fourth of July concert this summer. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Friends of Thompson Park will be celebrating Volunteers Day on Saturday at the city-owned park with work on its hiking trails. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A natural fit under PIVOT’s Alliance for Better Communities and Healthy Jefferson initiatives, a new coalition, the Youth Alliance, has been formed to give young people a voice in bettering their community. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — One death from COVID-19 complications was reported Friday in Jefferson County as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 48 across the three-county region. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Leonard G. Spaziani should know Monday night whether he becomes the newest member of City Council. Read More ⇒
GREAT BEND — One person inside a trailer that was engulfed in flames Friday morning escaped through his bedroom window, and first responders later saved two dogs. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — City firefighter Greg French barely got in the front door of a Scio Street home early Friday morning when he found himself bringing little Avril Sanford into the world. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — State and national investigators were at the state fire academy Wednesday as part of their investigations into what caused the death of city firefighter Peyton Lane S. Morse, who suffered a medical emergency while he was involved in a training exercise there in early March. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Following the state’s release of new guidelines for the reopening of schools, the Watertown City School District is planning for a full-time return of K-6 grade students beginning May 6. But a key component of returning is the fact that the number of feet required for social dist… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Friends of Thompson Park are looking for volunteers Saturday to help rehabilitate and expand recreational trails at the park. Read More ⇒
HAMMOND — An expanse of marsh land at the southwest corner of St. Lawrence County has been restored in a private-public partnership to improve fish habitat. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The staff of the Watertown Daily Times, the Malone Telegram and NNY Magazines have been honored by the New York Press Association for their excellent work in the association’s 2020 Better Newspaper Contest. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The State Street Market has become such a popular venue for merchants wanting to rent space in the indoor market that manager Patricia Johnson thought it was time to expand. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — One death from COVID-19 complications was reported Thursday in Lewis County as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 67 across the three-county region. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Samaritan Summit Village reported Thursday that a resident of its skilled nursing facility who was positive for COVID-19 has died. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A city man has been charged with larceny after he allegedly stole a van, money and various heavy equipment in October of last year, all totaling more than $50,000. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Douglas S. Hinton, 45, 170 Academy St., Apt. 2, was charged by city police Sunday with endangering the welfare of a child and disorderly conduct. Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — A local favorite is under new ownership and back in business after closing nearly a year ago due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Read More ⇒
ELLISBURG — A 74-year-old man was taken to a Syracuse hospital after he apparently broke his leg while fishing alongside a creek bank Thursday morning. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — There’s another wrinkle in the legal issues involving the owner of a JB Wise Place building who is almost 210 days delinquent on her loans. Read More ⇒
BROWNVILLE — One person was flown to a Syracuse hospital and another was taken to Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown on Wednesday after a three-vehicle crash shut down Route 12E. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A graphic novel that a Watertown man co-wrote has been nominated for a Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Award. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Rep. Elise M. Stefanik says she’s raised more than $1.1 million in the first three months of 2021, breaking a record for off-year campaign contributions for north country representatives. Read More ⇒
Autism therapy insurance coverage has long been a concern for American service providers and families, particularly military families with autistic children. This year is no different. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Another round of downtown building facade improvements will soon start moving forward, thanks this time to funding the city received from the state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative program in 2017. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Sponsored by Voices for Social Change, Jefferson Community College is offering two virtual discussions on mental health for its students, along with the community as a whole. Read More ⇒
WEST CARTHAGE — Information regarding a community solar program will be presented by webinar on May 18 and 20 for interested residents in the town of Champion, including the village of West Carthage. Read More ⇒
CLAYTON — The village Board of Trustees has nearly completed its annual budget process for the upcoming year and will raise the tax rate by about 6 cents. Read More ⇒
CLAYTON — The owner of a Watertown paving business was injured Wednesday when a tractor ran over him while he was working on Calumet Boulevard. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — No deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported Wednesday in the tri-county area as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 48 across the region. Read More ⇒
WILNA — A Carthage woman has been charged with arson after she allegedly lit a train on fire over the weekend. Read More ⇒