WEST CARTHAGE — Village officials have a new source of concern with the emergency placement of people at the Pleasant Night Inn — some of those people are registered sex offenders. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The family of Jared C. Cook likely walked out of the Jefferson County Courthouse on Tuesday with a sense of relief and justice, after the woman who was accused of running him over with her car and killing him was found guilty. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — The Carthage Free Library Heritage Room recently received the donation of a valuable resource for genealogy. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — Bigger and better than ever, it took volunteers about five hours to place approximately 1,550 small and 191 large American flags on the front lawn of Carthage Central School on Monday . Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The United Way of Northern New York kicked off this year with two fundraising events, the “Community Cares” Radiothon and Kentucky Derby Social. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The state Department of Labor announced on Tuesday the preliminary data for local unemployment rates for April, which are down across the tri-county region. Read More ⇒
ALEXANDRIA BAY — The Thousand Islands Winery will begin the summer season with the 18th annual Grape Blossom Festival on Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. Read More ⇒
Broadcaster, businessman and political aficionado Ezra S. “Ted” Ford died Monday at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse, following a brief illness. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The North Central Zone of the Retired Educators of New York will hold a Scholarship Luncheon on Tuesday, June 14, at the Ramada Inn,6300 Arsenal St. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — Carthage High School’s Army JROTC Comet Battalion excelled during the Army’s formal review called the JROTC Program Assessment on April 22. Because of their outstanding performance, the battalion was again designated an Honor Unit with Distinction program, the Army’s highest unit … Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — For years, there was talk about the impact that Jefferson Community College would have if it had a downtown presence. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The awards from Saturday’s Armed Forces Day Parade were announced on Monday. Read More ⇒
After months of back and forth, New York finally has a concrete set of district maps for its 26 Congressional seats and 63 state Senate seats. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — City Council members are wrapping up their deliberations for the proposed $56.5 million city budget. Read More ⇒
PAMELIA — One person was transported to the hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries after a crash on Route 342 on Monday morning. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Justin R. Cordova, 32, of Watertown, was charged by city police on Sunday with first-degree burglary, a felony, first-degree criminal use of a firearm, a felony, and second-degree assault, also a felony. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A jury heard closing arguments Monday in the trial of Nicole M. Lacey, who is accused of running her boyfriend over with a car in 2018. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A state trooper is raising money for an academy classmate who was recently injured in a car crash. Read More ⇒
FELTS MILLS — Joanne M. Bura is offering a reward for information after she said her sewing shop was set on fire last month, destroying the business that helped her cope with the loss of her husband. Read More ⇒
FINEVIEW — For the past 10 years, Dani F. Baker has maintained a forest garden of wonder on Wellesley Island that for her, is also a time machine. Read More ⇒
DEXTER — Dexter Elementary students on Friday learned about bicycle safety, how to ride balance bikes, proper safety gear, and how to cross the road safely. A bike course and lemonade stand were set up for students to visit by grade. Teachers Mike K. Hartle and Annie Bedard planned the activity. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The VFW’s annual Buddy Poppy campaign is set for Memorial Day weekend. Read More ⇒
The Watertown State Office Building on Washington Street was formally dedicated 50 years ago this week, on May 25, 1972. It was renamed for John Foster Dulles in 1987. Read More ⇒
Watertown commemorated Armed Forces Day with a parade down Washington Street on Saturday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A former businessman with experience restructuring failing businesses wants to bring his skills to the governor’s office and rebuild the state. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — A leaner, meaner Comet has replaced the ragged red ball as the Carthage Central School mascot. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — While she may be officially leaving the Watertown Urban Mission, Executive Director Dawn M. Cole said the blow is softened by the fact that she is not leaving the community and will still be able to interact with the mission through different initiatives. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — For the first time since 2019, graduates at Jefferson Community College gathered Friday for a fully in-person commencement ceremony in the McVean Student Center Gymnasium. Read More ⇒
Ashley E. Carlos hopes Canadians are ready to roll into Alexandria Bay this weekend to celebrate Victoria Day, a Canadian federal holiday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — While many school boards allow the public to address the board during public comment periods, usually at the beginning or end of meetings, they are not mandated by law to do so. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The last witness called by the prosecution to testify in Nicole M. Lacey’s trial said the DNA of the man who she allegedly ran over with an Impala was found on the tire. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson Community College will resume in-person commencement exercises and will hold its 58th spring commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. Friday in the McVean Student Center gymnasium. Approximately 329 students are candidates for December 2021, May 2022 and August 2022 graduation w… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — City Fire Department officials are frustrated about the nation’s supply chain issues delaying three fire trucks getting on the road. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — State police investigators have finished looking into the death of city firefighter Peyton L.S. Morse. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A vehicle drove into Black River Friday morning, but the driver was able to get out safely, according to city police. Read More ⇒
Watertown parents speak out about school fight after board of education closes public comment period
WATERTOWN — Seven minutes is the length of time Shawna M. Dodge said her daughter had before another student came toward her in a threatening manner, fists raised, during an altercation at Watertown High School on May 5. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Thanks to a $4,100 LEAD Impact grant from the Northern New York Community Foundation and its LEAD Council, the Stop the Bleed initiative came to the north country Thursday, National Stop the Bleed Day, with the first training course held at the Fort Drum Regional Health Planning … Read More ⇒
CTA Memorial Day flag display going up Monday Read More ⇒
FORT DRUM — With a slight drizzle falling, Secretary of the Army Christine E. Wormuth watched a 10th Mountain Division soldier practice throwing a grenade during training exercises Thursday afternoon. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Summer is awakening farmers markets across the north country from their winter hibernation. Here’s what to know about this year’s farmers markets in Jefferson, St. Lawrence and Lewis counties. Read More ⇒
LAFARGEVILLE — A LaFargeville man was arrested and charged on Thursday after allegedly sending threatening letters in the mail. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A forensic pathologist who has conducted roughly 4,000 autopsies in her career testified at the trial of Nicole M. Lacey on Thursday, saying the police investigation in the case was one of the best she’s ever seen. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Four people were taken into custody in two separate police chases in Watertown on Wednesday. Read More ⇒
Cape Vincent Republicans back Fratto for Congress Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Oswego County realized the largest percent increase in sales tax revenue in the state in April versus the same month a year ago, while Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties each saw increases in excess of 25% for the month. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Despite a shortage of available contractors this year, the city on Wednesday afternoon was able to get two construction companies to bid on the long-awaited $3.7 million downtown streetscape project. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The group of preservationists trying to save the historic Thomas Memorial AME Zion Church on Morrison Street has received a major boost. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Lewis County is the first in the area to have all of its libraries abolish the late fines that have proven to be barriers for book returns, not incentives. Read More ⇒