WATERTOWN — Building issues for the Sci-Tech Center on Stone Street have gone from bad to worse, forcing the closure of the building for “many months.” Read More ⇒Flooding, related issues force closure of Sci-Tech building ‘for many months’
HARRISVILLE — Community Bank’s announcement of another closure of a small community’s only bank has left residents, businesses and the local school district concerned about how their lives and livelihoods will be impacted. Read More ⇒Diana business community bands together in response to Community Bank closing Harrisville branch
WATERTOWN — Thirteen people were injured, including four who were taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries, in a multi-vehicle pileup on Interstate 81 Wednesday afternoon. Read More ⇒13 injured in multi-vehicle crash on I-81 in Watertown; 4 taken to hospital
SACKETS HARBOR — Saturday’s benefit for dog bite victim Margaret A. Mintz was a “huge success,” according to its organizer. Read More ⇒Organizer of benefit for dog bite victim thanks public; canine’s owner charged
WATERTOWN — The Six Town Community Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation recently awarded $7,500 in grants to help five south Jefferson County organizations with projects and initiatives aiming to improve quality of life. Read More ⇒Six Town Community Fund awards $7,500 in grants to projects
SARANAC LAKE — Rome wasn’t built in a day. And the Winter Carnival Ice Palace won’t be, either. But the Ice Palace Workers 101 are working hard and around the clock to build the Palace, a Colosseum this year, in five days — a feat which took 20 years in ancient Rome. Read More ⇒Saranac Lake Ice Palace construction is underway
Two programs that provide millions in annual funding for hospitals that serve rural and low-income communities have been extended, ensuring future payments to hospitals across the north country and upstate New York. Read More ⇒Key rural hospital funding programs extended for two years
WATERTOWN — Thomas H. Folsom, 38, no listed address, was charged by city police Tuesday with possession of burglary tools and third-degree criminal trespass. Read More ⇒Blotter: Recent Watertown city police activity
WATERTOWN — A burst of arctic air will descend upon the region at the end of week causing bitterly cold air temperatures and dangerous wind chills. Read More ⇒Below-zero temperatures and dangerous wind chills forecast for north country
CARTHAGE — Each month, two Carthage Central High School students are selected as Students of the Month based on their community service, academic achievements and overall character. Read More ⇒Carthage Elks Students of the Month honored
CARTHAGE — Carthage Central School District Superintendent Jennifer L. Premo and Assistant Superintendent for Business Lisa K. Smith recently presented the third annual State of the District which is available online at www.parentsquare.com/feeds/17550885. The report gives the highlights of … Read More ⇒Carthage Central School District presents the third annual State of the District
CARTHAGE — Carthage Area Hospital’s Dietary Department was recently awarded almost $5,000 from the Carthage Area Hospital Foundation to purchase two new meat slicers and a food processor. The items arrived on-site the first week of 2023. Read More ⇒Dietary department purchases two meat slicers and food processor
More than 36 million tons of cargo transited the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway system last year, with much of that tonnage an example of the critical role the system plays in the shifting global supply chain. Read More ⇒Seaway system in 2022 provided some stability amid global supply chain woes
FORT DRUM — Kids and adults alike were extremely excited to see first lady Jill Biden on Monday. Read More ⇒Fort Drum leaders look back on day with first lady
LERAY — A town of LeRay man was charged Monday after state police say he shook his baby before throwing her into a baby swing, causing her to suffer a brain bleed. Read More ⇒State police charge LeRay man with shaking and throwing baby, causing brain injury
COPENHAGEN — Although it was technically a “basketball game,” there was a lot going on in the Copenhagen Central School gym on Saturday, and all of it was good. Read More ⇒First-ever special basketball event gives “kiddos” a rare chance to play
BELLEVILLE — Voters in the Belleville Henderson Central School District will go to the polls Thursday to decide on a $4.4 million capital improvement project for the district. Read More ⇒Belleville Henderson residents to vote Thursday on $4.4 million in school improvements
FORT DRUM — Rosalinda White, who has been at Fort Drum since 2017, got a chance to speak with first lady Jill Biden during her visit to the Army post as part of her Joining Forces initiative. Read More ⇒Jill Biden visits the north country as part of her Joining Forces initiative
CARTHAGE — The Carthage Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking local businesses to host Business After Hours events. Read More ⇒Carthage chamber seeks hosts for Business After Hours events
WATERTOWN — A city man faces methamphetamine possession counts after a search warrant was executed Friday at his Ohio Street apartment and 36 grams of the drug were allegedly found. Read More ⇒Watertown man charged with making meth at Ohio Street apartment
CARTHAGE — Although it has gone through many changes, the 19th annual winter gala still remains true to its purpose, to get people out — combating cabin fever — and to benefit Augustinian Academy. Read More ⇒19th annual winter gala to benefit Augustinian Academy in Carthage plans to be a ‘rootin’ tootin’ good time’
Jeremy M. Magee, 32, of Route 12, Watertown, was charged by city police Saturday with third-degree criminal mischief and third-degree burglary. Read More ⇒Blotter: Recent Watertown city police activity
Lilith M. West, 18, of Emerson Place, Watertown, was charged by city police Wednesday with fourth-degree criminal mischief, second-degree menacing, fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, and second-degree harassment. Read More ⇒Blotter: Recent Watertown police activity
HARRISVILLE — What has been home to an industrial park for wood products, a dry kiln business, a sawmill and a transfer station for household recyclables from St. Lawrence County will soon evolve into a recycling facility for some of the larger, more challenging items. Read More ⇒DANC’s Harrisville property purchased by Buffalo-based company for difficult-to-recycle items
WATERTOWN — SnowTown USA is back, evident by Watertown’s park circle being closed to traffic. Read More ⇒Watertown’s park circle closed to traffic to prepare for SnowTown USA
CANTON — John A. Clark had a dream — a “Journey to Daybreak.” On bike, in boat and on foot, he arrived there, with a concluding vision of a new day ascending — a gift that matched his newfound sense of wonder on life, the power of nature and how he embraced that power through solitude. Read More ⇒A moving memoir: An epic ‘Journey to Daybreak’ enlightens Canton man
WATERTOWN — With his nearly 30 years in the New York state police, David J. Peters could tell you scores of stories involving that service. Read More ⇒State police zone commander recalls Great Ice Storm of 1998; vol. 3
Proposals aimed at boosting recruitment and retaining volunteer firefighters across the state by Gov. Kathleen A. Hochul are being lauded as good first steps by fire chiefs and emergency services officials across the north country. Read More ⇒Hochul’s proposals target firefighter recruitment. NNY responders are ‘cautiously optimistic’
WATERTOWN — One person was treated and released after a dryer fire at Colonial Laundromat on State Street near North and South Pearl avenues Friday night. Read More ⇒Attendant treated, released after laundromat dryer fire in city
WATERTOWN — The city’s purchase of the Watertown Golf Club for $3.4 million was completed Friday. Read More ⇒Watertown Golf Club purchase completed
HENDERSON — A Fort Drum Apache aircraft was forced to take a precautionary landing after a maintenance fault light came on in the aircraft in the town of Henderson on Friday morning, said Lt. Col. Josh T. Jacques, chief of public affairs for the 10th Mountain Division. Read More ⇒Maintenance fault light forces Fort Drum Apache helicopter to make precautionary landing
WATERTOWN — More people are finding out about historic Thompson Park, thanks to a marketing campaign that has produced more than 500,000 hits in Google searches since the fall of 2021. Read More ⇒Watertown gives funding for Thompson Park marketing efforts
FORT DRUM — First lady Jill Biden is coming to Fort Drum on Monday to talk to families about employment opportunities with military wives. Read More ⇒Jill Biden to visit Fort Drum on Monday
WATERTOWN — Owner Michael E. Lundy is working on selling his Clinton Street property to a buyer who plans to redevelop the site. Read More ⇒Lundy has potential buyer for former Medical Arts property on Clinton Street
WATERTOWN — Money is the biggest concern of the average north country resident, according to the latest survey from Jefferson Community College’s Center for Community Studies. Read More ⇒Money is biggest concern for north country families, according to survey
WATERTOWN — The latest postcard from the city water department arrived in mailboxes this week alerting residents of ongoing quality issues with drinking water. Read More ⇒Watertown water quality postcards delivered, again
WATERTOWN — Popeyes will open its Route 3 location at 10 a.m. Monday, according to its operator, Liberty Restaurants of Syracuse LLC. Read More ⇒Popeyes to open Watertown location Monday
WATERTOWN — A Watertown man and former Onondaga County sheriff’s deputy released without bail after being arraigned Monday on a charge of committing a sex crime against a child died by apparent suicide Thursday, according to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office. Read More ⇒Watertown man released Monday without bail on sex crime count dies by apparent suicide
CARTHAGE — Each month the Carthage Central School District Board of Education honors a student from each building in recognition of their good character. Read More ⇒Carthage school board honors December Students of the Month
CAPE VINCENT — The village has been granted $4.5 million in state funding to aid its downtown revitalization efforts, and local officials are excited to take the next step in rebuilding their community’s heart. Read More ⇒Cape Vincent making progress with downtown renovations, receives $4.5 million from NY Forward
WATERTOWN — The JRC Foundation Inc. and The Foundation of St. Lawrence NYSARC announced Wednesday that the organizations have consolidated to become The Arc Jefferson–St. Lawrence Foundation and will begin doing business under this name, effective immediately. Read More ⇒JRC Foundation Inc. and Foundation of St. Lawrence NYSARC unite
WATERTOWN — It’s the end of the road for the Clarence Henry Coach Line. Read More ⇒Freeman Bus sold to Clinton company
WATERTOWN — The city is sending off applications to the state for Restore New York funding for the ongoing YMCA project and turning three vacant Factory Square buildings into 130 apartments. Read More ⇒Watertown to seek Restore New York funding for YMCA, apartment projects
WATERTOWN — Former Councilman Leonard G. Spaziani wants to get back into city politics. Read More ⇒Former Watertown councilman Spaziani again seeking seat
WATERTOWN — The Figure Skating Club of Watertown is hosting its 11th annual Snow Town Invitational Competition for figure skating Friday through Sunday. Read More ⇒Snow Town figure skating invitational this weekend in Watertown
SACKETS HARBOR — Margaret A. Mintz’s life needed some direction and continued recovery. She was beginning to find that salvation in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, last year, working at a job she enjoyed, finding new friends and relaunching a stalled singing/songwriting sideline. Read More ⇒Dog attack puts new beginning on hold for Sackets Harbor grad
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna S. Mills is criticizing the state’s bail law after a former Onondaga County sheriff’s deputy was arrested Monday on sex crimes against a child — after previously having been convicted of a similar crime and sentenced to state prison — a… Read More ⇒Jefferson County district attorney criticizes bail statute after Watertown man charged with sex crime for second time
WATERTOWN — The city and the firefighters union are headed to mediation next Wednesday. Read More ⇒Watertown officials, firefighters union will meet with mediator
WATERTOWN – The Watertown City School District Board of Education has named Roger W. Adams as the new interim superintendent of the district. Read More ⇒Watertown City School District names Roger Adams new interim superintendent
WATERTOWN — The city continues to proceed with the acquisition of the Watertown Golf Club, despite a Washington Street woman’s filing of a notice of appeal to try to stop the deal. Read More ⇒City still plans to purchase Watertown Golf Club
LOWVILLE — The committee of the Lewis County Hospital Auxiliary has announced that applications are now available in the guidance offices of area schools and the human resources office at the hospital for the 2023 Molly Pitcher Lewis Memorial Awards. The scholarships are awarded to students … Read More ⇒Lewis County Hospital Auxiliary offering health scholarships