WATERTOWN — City officials say they are committed to keeping the doors open at the New York State Zoo at Thompson Park. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library, 229 Washington St., has received a donation of $15,000 from the Kiwanis Club of Watertown in commemoration of the club’s 100th anniversary. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — City Council members unanimously agreed to hire a national engineering firm to come up with how Sewall’s Island should be redeveloped. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A Watertown man faces charges after allegedly chasing another person with a knife and threatening to stab him Sunday at Seaway Lanes. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A Watertown man faces charges after allegedly stealing $160 from someone’s bank account. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Operation Warm the City will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Garland City Beer Works, 321 Howk St. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — State police charged Yvette N. Gill, 34, of Queens, with second-degree promoting prison contraband and violating state sanitary code at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Watertown Correctional Facility. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — In celebration of National Chemistry Week, students of Jefferson Community College, under the direction of chemistry professor Venkat Chebolu, will provide daily chemistry demonstrations from 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. through Thursday in the Jules Center Commons. Read More ⇒
CLAYTON — The ongoing construction in town appeared to have little impact on attendance at the eighth annual Punkin Chunkin on Saturday, as the event generated at least $150,000 for Clayton and produced nearly 5,000 pounds of food for local pantries. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Joining mayoral and city council candidates on the Nov. 5 ballot is a question that may cause uninformed city residents to scratch their heads. It’s a yes or no vote to accept the findings of the City Charter Commission. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The following activity occurred Friday in Jefferson County Court: Read More ⇒
CLAYTON — The incumbent, a trustee and a newcomer will square off for the mayoral seat in this year’s Nov. 5 general election. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The City Council has scheduled a public hearing later this month to hear citizen input on strategic goals and objectives for the next five to 10 years. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A city man who injured five people when he shot into a crowd outside a Franklin Street nightclub in November was sentenced Friday in Jefferson County Court to five years in state prison for the act. Read More ⇒
LAFARGEVILLE — A public hearing about a tentative tax deal for a Toronto solar developer Friday morning drew less than a dozen people, but spurred almost two hours of discussion. Read More ⇒
CLAYTON — Two firefighters were treated and released from the hospital after they were injured while fighting an uncontrolled outdoor fire at a residence on Thursday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A federal judge ruled Friday that any Jreck Sub franchisee that has stated its intention not to continue or renew its franchise agreement with a new franchisor is ineligible to bid during an upcoming auction of the sandwich chain’s franchise rights. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Workplace apprenticeships were discussed during Friday morning’s Jefferson Community College Jefferson-Lewis Industry Roundtable for Healthcare and Technology at the Renaissance Room of the Ramada Inn in Watertown. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Three vehicles were involved in a crash Friday at the corner of Leray and West Main streets. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Black River Parkway will be down to one lane for the majority of Saturday as construction workers are scheduled to install pavement. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Watertown Local Development Corp. gave the preliminary blessing for a $50,000 grant for facade renovations to the Musselman Building, 221 State St. Read More ⇒
CLAYTON — With the elements raging on Thursday afternoon, two men braved the wind and rain to set up their catapults for the upcoming Punkin Chunkin event in Clayton’s Frink Park. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — North country manufacturers displayed the tools and tricks of their trade to students interested in the industry Thursday for Manufacturing Day. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The following activity occurred Wednesday in Jefferson County Court: Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Old Rome State Road was closed a little after 6 p.m. Thursday after a pickup truck crashed into a utility pole. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Three entrepreneurs, including a former owner of Alteri Bakery, plan to open a new market with a bakery, deli and butcher shop on Bradley Street. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The city and town fire departments were scrambling Wednesday afternoon as three fires were reported in the span of six minutes. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Austin M. Gregory, 18, of Sackets Harbor, was arrested Monday on three charges related to driving while intoxicated. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — SUNY Empire State College has expanded its 29-year partnership with Fort Drum to increase the number of available upper-level courses and in-seat classes and meet the needs of the Fort Drum community. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Around 100 people were in attendance Wednesday night to watch as City of Watertown Fire Department members were honored for their life-saving efforts over the last year. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Thompson Park’s annual BOO! at the Zoo event returns this Saturday, and again on Oct. 26. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Long-time north country radio and TV newscaster Donald K. Hopkins died Sept. 28 at his home in Daytona Beach, Fla. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — It looks like Jefferson Community College President Dr. Ty A. Stone won’t be leaving the school for the time being. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — With many dressed in pink, about 75 attended the annual Think Pink Luncheon Wednesday at the Elks Lodge. Read More ⇒
More than 500 National Grid customers in Jefferson, St. Lawrence and Lewis counties are without power, coming after windy conditions swept through upstate New York on Wednesday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Joseph R. Kuhn, 38, of Watertown, was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly possessing metal knuckles and MDMA, or molly. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The following activity occurred Tuesday in Jefferson County Court: Read More ⇒
ALEXANDRIA BAY — The incumbent and deputy mayor will square off for the mayoral seat in the general election on Nov. 5. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A Watertown man faces charges after allegedly driving on and tearing up a lawn at Huntington Heights. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Another grocer with north country stores has voluntarily recalled American cheese sourced from one of Great Lakes Cheese’s Wisconsin plants because it may contain metal fragments. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jane M. Gendron, executive director of the North Country chapter of the American Red Cross, has announced she will retire from the Red Cross effective at the end of December. Read More ⇒
Black River passes solar energy law amendment Read More ⇒
CLAYTON — The Clayton Rotary Club will host a meet-the-candidates night at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Drive. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Gregory Coughlin, 35, of 206 County Route 2, Ogdensburg, is charged with felony sex offender registry violation. Read More ⇒
CAPE VINCENT — A couple with short-term rental homes at Route 12E and Branche Road claim the state failed to address safety and aesthetic issues by not completing a three-year-old project and maintaining a portion of the intersection. Read More ⇒
FELTS MILLS — Firefighters battled a blaze the engulfed and destroyed a garage Saturday morning on Perrigo Road. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — This fall’s mayoral race is practically a repeat of the primary in June. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A local contractor has allegedly shown a pattern of not completing jobs after being paid to do so, according to court documents, police records and nearly a half-dozen people who have worked with him in the past. Read More ⇒