LOWVILLE — The state budget will be done by April 1. It has to be. But the state budget has been hit by the coronavirus and the symptoms are just starting to show. Read More ⇒
The worst day of fishing is better than the best day of quarantine. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Jefferson County Public Health Services confirmed an additional case of COVID-19 in the county Monday afternoon. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of Commerce wants to make sure businesses know that help is there for them during the coronavirus. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Throughout the United States, more than 18 million households pay half or more of their income on housing. Now, with millions of people working together to reduce the spread of COVID-19 by staying home, decent and affordable housing is more critical than ever. Read More ⇒
Verizon and AT&T have made changes for customers facing hardships as the result of mass layoffs and health concerns as the novel coronavirus continues to spread. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — In Mark Uebler’s kitchen in Evans Mills, along with the typical appliances one can expect, there are currently three 3-D printers and a laptop taking up the table. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — It’s been two difficult weeks for restaurants, pizzerias and eateries across the north country amid the coronavirus outbreak. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — Stepping up to the challenge put forth by Helen Keller to Lions International in the early years of the organization, the Carthage Lions Chapter continues to collect used eyeglasses to aid others. Read More ⇒
The state Department of Environmental Conservation issued a reminder that trout and salmon fishing season opens Wednesday, while cautioning anglers to practice safe, social-distancing methods during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Six additional cases of COVID-19 in Jefferson County were confirmed Sunday by LabCorp laboratory, the Jefferson County Public Health Service announced Sunday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Fourteen students remain housed in Jefferson Community College’s residence hall, but no other students will be joining them when classes resume Monday after spring break. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Golf courses around the north country have seen their businesses turn from nonessential to allowed to be open — without indoor facilities — and now they’re figuring out how it’s all going to work. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Al Ritz made sure he stopped at Price Chopper early Thursday morning to pick up some flowers for his granddaughter’s 21st birthday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — At the city fire department’s Massey Street station, a slogan, posted here and there, can’t escape the eyes of firefighters: Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jean A. Bilow retired from the Jefferson County Public Health Service and recently moved to New York City, not knowing she was headed toward the epicenter of a pandemic and the shutdown of what she wanted to experience. Now she’s offering her services to aid in public health’s re… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — In the face of widespread school closures, the Watertown City School District has been working to continue to provide students with instruction to the best of its ability. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — Fire departments from Carthage and West Carthage responded to a call of a possible structure fire at Long Falls Apartments, 222 State St. Friday morning. A resident of the “High Rise” reported smoke in the hallway. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — While many grocers have bare shelves during the coronavirus outbreak, bread is selling like hot cakes at a new local Italian market with a familiar name. Read More ⇒
At churches, community centers and American Legion posts across the north country, donors have stepped in and responded to the American Red Cross’s critical need for blood. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A man has died after the tree he was cutting down landed on top of him. State police in Watertown responded to a report of a traumatic injury at 20219 CR 189 in the town of Lorraine. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Jefferson County Public Health Service confirmed the county’s fifth case of COVID-19 on Friday, the public health service announced. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A group of local, regional and state economic leaders are ready to help businesses get through the coronavirus crisis. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Tug Hill Commission staff is working to provide guidance to member towns and villages on how to maintain municipal operations in a rapidly changing environment. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Denise Young, CEO of Watertown Family YMCA, outlined options members have in an email sent Thursday evening. Read More ⇒
The Watertown Daily Times has been named among the first recipients of a grant program led by the Facebook Journalism Project, the Lenfest Institute for Journalism and the Local Media Association to assist newspapers in reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Thomas M. Flavin is sitting just inside the door of his home. It’s an enclosed front porch he turned into his office, and there’s a desk, couch and chair. He talks about he and his wife’s first date, the nearly 60 years in-between and how he came to be meeting her every day throu… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — While the coronavirus outbreak has closed many businesses, area liquor stores are able to stay open under the state’s mandate that they are considered essential businesses. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A local business impacted by restaurant closures amid the coronavirus pandemic has found a way during the situation to benefit area nonprofits. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The third and fourth positive COVID-19 cases in Jefferson County were confirmed Thursday by LabCorp laboratory, including a Samaritan Medical Center employee. Read More ⇒
BLACK RIVER — The village Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, March 30, to review the tentative budget and any other matters that may come before the board. The meeting will be held in the Karl J. Vebber Municipal Building, 107 Jefferson Place. Read More ⇒
CLAYTON — It appears some people from the city are heading to their second homes in the north country months earlier than usual. Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — On Tuesday night, a mother of five posted a simple request to a local Facebook page for village residents asking for the locations of homes displaying bears in the windows for passing children to see, hoping to take her youngest son out on a “bear hunt” the following day for… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A north country job expert thinks that layoffs have been “massive,” with as many as 20 to 30 percent of the local workforce now out of work because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — A Carthage woman was charged with misdemeanor obstruction by State Police just after midnight on Thursday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Denise Young, Chief Executive Officer of the Watertown Family YMCA, sent a message to the community Wednesday. See it here: Read More ⇒
As a result of the Office of Fire Prevention and Control’s engagement with the ongoing response to the coronavirus, all state fire training has been suspended. The suspension has been extended through April 19. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic halting many operations around the world, the Urban Mission had no choice but to close its Impossible Dream Thrift Store on St. Patrick’s Day, thereby temporarily shutting the door on its largest source of independent income. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The area’s real estate market is being hit by the coronavirus outbreak as the state has restricted Realtors from working outside of their homes. Read More ⇒
ORLEANS — A barn is a total loss after it caught fire over the weekend. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The United Way of Northern New York is providing needed items to partnering nonprofits and communities throughout the tri-county area. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Although the Tug Hill Commission Local Government Conference which was to be held March 26 has been cancelled, some sessions are available online. Read More ⇒
Beware of COVID-19 scams. State Attorney General Letitia James has issued a reminder for north country residents warning that phone scams have begun to target members of the Fort Drum community. Read More ⇒
FORT DRUM — About 1,300 Fort Drum soldiers will be returning from Afghanistan sooner than expected because of the coronavirus Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — According to the Village Ecumenical Ministries Food Pantry coordinator Jody Mono the pantry is in need donations especially canned fruit, cereal, oatmeal, cleaning supplies, paper towels and tissue. There is not another truck from the Central New York Food Pantry until April 3 and… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County has created a gardening hotline for the intrepid gardener. Gardening questions will be answered by horticulture expert Sue Gwise via a direct line 315-405-0982. The hotline will be operational from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — With people self-quarantining at home for their safety and the safety of others, many are starting to feel helpless in the face of COVID-19; but the ‘Lockdown in Sackets Harbor’ Facebook group is looking to change that. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — A non-clinical staff member at Carthage Area Hospital was diagnosed with the second confirmed case of COVID-19 in Jefferson County on Sunday morning. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Mayor Jeffrey M. Smith warns that the city might have to lay off employees to get through the financial crisis caused by the coronavirus. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — According to Superintendent Jennifer L. Premo, due to overwhelming demand, the Carthage Central School District will discontinue home deliveries of meals. Instead, breakfast and lunches will be available to anyone with children under the age of 18 at three pick up points in the district. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The city’s Water Department stresses it will remain in operation during the coronavirus outbreak. Read More ⇒