WATERTOWN — City Council members took no action on Monday night on a one-year, citywide moratorium on illuminated billboards. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The U.S. Marshals Service has completed its auction of the Jreck Subs assets, revealing no additional information Monday about the buyer beyond the name of the limited liability company that submitted the highest bid. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A Quebec solar developer will host multiple open houses on Tuesday and Wednesday for its proposed 120-megawatt project in the towns of Watertown and Hounsfield. Read More ⇒
WORTH — A write-in candidate has unseated a longtime supervisor after receiving more votes in the general election. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Roadside history lessons will increase after the round of grant funding beginning Monday for historic markers. Read More ⇒
DEXTER — The incumbent village mayor who conducted a write-in campaign after missing the primary deadline will keep his seat. Read More ⇒
A Boston solar developer hopes to begin building two community solar projects in the towns of Adams and LeRay in the spring. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — John Wockenfuss begins to tell a story. As a former major league baseball player with 12 years in the big leagues and 20 years overall in professional ball, he is filled with them. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Hector Barajas-Varela was only 17 years old when he enlisted to fight for a country that would later deport him. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A Court Street storefront will be changing from patrons stopping in for a coffee and a Danish to choosing a new hair style and getting a facial. Read More ⇒
CLAYTON — The Town Council can move forward with expanding and updating Cerow Recreation Park Arena after receiving a $2.73 million federal loan. Read More ⇒
CLAYTON — Speakers at a placemaking summit Thursday said planning, partnerships and community participation are vital for enhancing the quality of north country communities. Read More ⇒
CHAUMONT — A garage and wood room on Case Road are a total loss after they caught fire Saturday morning. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Assemblyman Mark C. Walczyk, R-Watertown, thinks he has an idea how the city can save $3.15 million from completing that City Court project: Don’t have two full-time city court judges. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The following activity occurred Wednesday in Jefferson County Court: Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — After what seemed like a decline in the number of overdoses in Jefferson County following what was dubbed as a ‘Heroin Crisis,’ those numbers may be on the rise yet again. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — The Lions Club and Elks Lodge 1762 are hosting the 11th annual free community Thanksgiving feast from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 28 at the lodge, 511 Fulton St. Read More ⇒
VESTAL — Carthage coach Jason Coffman leaned on his defense, particularly early on, in the Comets’ 38-14 victory over the Union-Endicott Tigers in the state Class A football regional round Friday at Vestal High School. Read More ⇒
The following activity occurred Friday in Jefferson County Court: Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Never mind Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The city is ready to step up and give $25,000 in immediate help to the struggling New York State Zoo at Thompson Park. Read More ⇒
ALEXANDRIA BAY — Local officials with questions about shoreline resiliency projects throughout the north country have asked the state how to address their concerns over the timing of financing and construction. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A chicken coop and shed were destroyed after they caught fire Friday morning just feet from a house on Hunt Street, which avoided structural damage thanks to a passerby and the fire departments’ response. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — Hundreds of community members rallied together Friday afternoon to send the Carthage High School football team off to Binghamton. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — With Lake Ontario water levels still about two feet above normal, officials who manage outflows from the lake will maintain greater leniency to increase outflows when opportunities arise, which may help lower the water levels. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — In a portion of the ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn Thursday, the 2019 “Community Health Hero” Awards were given to north country individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to improving the health and wellness of their community. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — It doesn’t quite matter where Carthage football coach Jason Coffman slots in Zion Tevaga on the defense. The junior has seen snaps at defensive end and linebacker and more recently at defensive tackle, where his offensive counterpart on the other side of the line is often 100 poun… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Seven years after demolishing the old Mercy Hospital site, COR Development officials have decided to put the nearly 10-acre site up for sale. Read More ⇒
Jefferson County has experienced six confirmed overdose deaths so far in 2019. Read More ⇒
BELLEVILLE — An 84-year-old hunter was lucky to have his cellphone Tuesday when he got stuck in a swamp while tracking the 10-point buck he had just shot on his birthday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Besides seeing his dad, 4-year-old Christian Hardy of Fort Drum is most excited to see Mickey Mouse next month. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — As a resident of Chaumont, it’s easy for artist Brian Lister to find inspiration. It’s just outside his door and along “the Golden Crescent,” which runs from Cape Vincent to Sackets Harbor along the Lake Ontario lakeshore. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The city’s first comprehensive plan is one step closer to becoming a reality. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — After five years, the final major legal battle between the city and the firefighters union should be decided Monday night. Read More ⇒
CLAYTON — Workers resumed the road reconstruction project in downtown Monday after stopping for five business days. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The local community will come together once again for the 11th annual Shine a Light on Lung Cancer event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Samaritan Medical Center’s Walker Center for Cancer Care, 830 Washington St. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A new state law went into effect Wednesday raising the minimum age for the purchase tobacco and electronic cigarette products from 18 to 21. Read More ⇒
North country residents were out Tuesday enjoying the season’s first snowfall. The storm was originally predicted to bring more than a foot of snow Monday night, but only ended up dropping about six inches. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — An independent human resources consultant will begin an investigation next week into a formal complaint against City Manager Rick Finn that accuses him of causing a hostile work environment. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Mayor Joseph M. Butler Jr. has been named the new Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for New York, succeeding F. Anthony Keating, who has held the position for over 20 years. Read More ⇒
BLACK RIVER — During its Nov. 4 meeting, the village Board of Directors approved Megan Monoghan and Odeena Flick as members of the Black River Fire Department. Arson investigation and criminal background checks were completed for both, references were contacted and they were approved by the … Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — Following a Oct. 21 public hearing at which their were no comments from the public, the village Board of Trustee passed an amendment to village code concerning driveway installation. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — During its October meeting, the village Board of Trustees approved upon the request of Police Chief Rginald Huber Jr. to have a no U turn sign placed on South Mechanic Street in front of the municipal building as it is a traffic hazard. Read More ⇒
WEST CARTHAGE — Following an executive session at its Oct. 15 meeting, the village Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Dennis Sullivan and Carl Rogers were hired as motor equipment operators. Read More ⇒
WEST CARTHAGE — The village Board of Trustees approved at its Oct. 15 meeting, Alyssa Lipczynski as a junior firefighter based upon the recommendation of the membership committee. Read More ⇒
EVANS MILLS — State police have identified Thomas W. Vincent, 26, Evans Mills, and Chad J. Bell, 39, Winthrop, as the two men injured in a two-vehicle accident Monday on Route 11 in the town of LeRay. Read More ⇒
WEST CARTHAGE — The village Board of Trustees approved at its Oct. 15 meeting the hiring of Ryan Snyder as a part time police officer at an hourly rate of $20.78 with no benefits on the recommendation of Officer in Charge Dave Pustizzi. Read More ⇒
WEST CARTHAGE — The village Board of Trustees declared a 2006 four-wheel drive truck with a plow as surplus during its Oct. 15 meeting and approved offering it for sale through Auctions International, online service. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — The annual election for the Carthage Wilna Fire District Board of Commissioners is set The board has one seat up for reelection for a five-year term. Anyone interested in running for the board should submit a letter of intent by Nov. 20 to Carthage-Wilna Fire District, 685 S. Jame… Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — November is fine forgiveness month at Carthage Free Library. All month, for every item of canned or packaged goods brought in, the library will take $2 off fines and late fees owed. All food items will be donated to the Village Ecumenical Ministries Food Pantry. Read More ⇒
National retailer Hobby Lobby plans to open a Watertown store in spring 2020 in the Salmon Run Mall. Read More ⇒