WATERTOWN — With the waves of the season’s yellows, oranges and reds that paint the trees, a sea of pink makes its way to the north country each October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson Community College and SUNY Potsdam have partnered again to offer jointly registered degree programs in early childhood education and childhood education for students who do not want to make the commute to Potsdam. Read More ⇒
THERESA — No injuries were reported after a LaFargeville school bus with students aboard collided with a bear on Route 37 in Theresa on Friday night, Theresa Fire Chief Timothy Karg said. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — One person was taken to Samaritan Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries following a multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer on Interstate 81 between the Coffeen and Arsenal Street exits Friday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The price of another municipal project is going up because building materials and labor costs have skyrocketed. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Watertown City School District students are currently not allowed to go to the Dunkin’ and Stewart’s Shops across the street from Watertown High School and Case Middle School. Read More ⇒
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WATERTOWN — Three people were injured following a three-vehicle crash on Arsenal Street Friday afternoon. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — The Carthage Area Hospital Foundation recently assisted in the purchase of new cleaning equipment to include a carpet extractor, floor polisher and electric scrubber for Carthage Area Hospital’s environmental services department totaling $4,951.65. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Jefferson County Public Health Service will be hosting two JYNNEOS monkeypox vaccine clinics today and next week. Read More ⇒
DEFERIET — Due to a lack of quorum, Monday’s emergency meeting to discuss the treasurer’s position has been cancelled by the village board of trustees. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — Looking back on the church’s 200 year history, about 60 gathered at the Carthage United Methodist Church, Sept. 18, to observe its 200th anniversary. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization’s Medical Academy of Sciences and Health Camp returned to local hospitals. The program was again able to physically place students in job shadowing, hands-on experiences in local hospi… Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — The Knights of Columbus Father John Cosmic Council 291 held an installation of officers Sept. 1 at St. James Church. The installation was held in honor of departed Sir Knight Joseph Shambo. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Mayor Jeffrey M. Smith and Councilwoman Lisa A. Ruggiero continue to disagree about whether the city needs three pools as attendance figures from this summer show an 8,000 visit increase from the previous season. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Kiss my Axe, inside the Salmon Run Mall, brings a new source of competition and year-round fun to the Watertown area. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson Community College is getting a new turf field to replace its grass baseball field adjacent to Interstate 81. The synthetic turf field will be able to accommodate soccer, baseball, softball and lacrosse. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Coffeen Street will be closed Friday to thru traffic in alternating directions between Court and Massey streets, with one direction closing at a time. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The owner of Towne Center has requested that site plans for a DICK’s Sporting Goods store be put on the agenda for the next planning board meeting on Tuesday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A frost advisory is in place for Oswego and Jefferson counties from 1 a.m. until 8 a.m. Friday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Heather Anderson had a good reason to miss her weekly trip down to the Greater Watertown-North Country Farm & Craft Market last week. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A suicide awareness walk is scheduled on Oct. 9 to help shed light on mental health in the north country. Read More ⇒
West Carthage Department of Public Works employees on Tuesday morning hung banners honoring village residents who served in the military. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — Who says there’s no such thing as a free lunch? Carthage Central School District students will be able to receive one free meal each school day for the 2022-23 school year. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect or suspects who deputies believe are breaking into vehicles in the town of Watertown after receiving multiple reports of thefts. Read More ⇒
Credo on Wednesday announced the groundbreaking for its new center for outpatient care, which will be built at 611 West Main St. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Ismael D. Ruiz, 61, of County Route 60, was charged by city police Thursday with petit larceny. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Albert H.M. Scott, 23, of East Lynde Street in the city, was charged by city police Tuesday with petit larceny. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — When 12 units in a High Street apartment building become available again, the Jefferson County Department of Social Services will be on site to help its clients. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Jefferson County Board of Legislators is prepared to pass two resolutions denouncing recent actions, or threatened actions, taken by the state government. Read More ⇒
HENDERSON — Residents waiting for a livestream for the town’s meetings may have to wait until at least the beginning of 2023. Read More ⇒
PAMELIA — In 30 days, approximately 20 people will be forced to leave the now condemned Hotis Motel on Route 37 in Watertown. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — About 160 Augustinian Academy alumni from the Class of 1950 through the 2022 eighth grade graduates and guests gathered for the last time for a full-school alumni banquet. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — According to Veterans Affairs statistics, 22 veterans a day die by suicide, many after suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Rhonda Spencer just wanted to put up a freestanding sign in front of her quilt shop that she opened in February on State Street. Read More ⇒
DEXTER — General Brown Central School District announced Monday that its board of education has selected Brian A. Moore as its next superintendent. Read More ⇒
COPENHAGEN — Repercussions from the village board’s decision to disband its fire department have begun. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The long process to try to fill a dozen vacancies in the city’s police department has begun with a Sept. 17 civil service exam. Read More ⇒
FISHERS LANDING — Despite months of activism from local residents and environmental groups, the purchase of the land by the Thousand Islands Land Trust, and a local offering of a nearby site, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol are still considering building their new border patrol station on Blind Bay. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A jewelry store will soon be opening in the Salmon Run Mall. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The city will kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Oct. 1 with a whimsical tradition that began last year: the Great Pumpkin Derby. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Austin T. Zehr, 19, of Antwerp, was charged by city police Thursday with criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and second-degree harassment. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Watertown Trust plans to take legal action against a tow trucking business that allegedly reneged on a $40,000 loan. Read More ⇒
CAPE VINCENT — A sun-splashed village green was the scene of the village’s 14th annual Oktoberfest on Saturday afternoon. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — Sept. 22 is a very hard day for Amber Yancey of Lowville. On Sept. 22, 2019, her son, Keegan C. Willis, passed away at age 25 from a drug overdose. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — At least three people were transported to local hospitals after a vehicle crashed into a pole at the intersection of Route 3 and Route 342 and caught fire on Friday night, Black River Fire Chief Matt Carpenter said. The fire chief said the injuries are not thought to be life-thre… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — On a sunny, warm day, four consultants walked about seven miles around Thompson Park as part of an effort to come up with a blueprint for the historic city-owned landmark. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A raccoon in Jefferson County has tested positive for rabies, according to the state Department of Health. Read More ⇒
By the end of the month, a trip to Canada will likely be easier for some and — for the first time in more than two years — possible for others. Read More ⇒
EDWARDS — Lisa D. O’Brien’s grandfather often shared a story or two with her about an old stone house on County Route 6. Read More ⇒
Watertown’s historic Public Square offers several paths for people today to pass through doors of the past. Read More ⇒