WATERTOWN — Three deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported Wednesday in Jefferson County, and one death was reported in St. Lawrence County, as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 132 in the tri-county region. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — No COVID-19 testing requirements are in place for tri-county area schools yet, and although no local districts fall within a “yellow zone” territory, districts across the region are planning ahead. Read More ⇒
One of U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik’s first congressional votes in 2015 was to approve construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. Read More ⇒
WASHINGTON — In an effort to assure a number of north country hospitals continue to receive special benefits to help them remain financially stable, Rep. Elise M. Stefanik introduced legislation Monday to aid in the fight. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Heightened by COVID-19 hospitalizations, the amount of hospital beds in use across the north country region increased last week — the fourth consecutive rise. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Five more deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported Monday in Jefferson County, and another was reported in St. Lawrence County, as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 119 in the tri-county region. Read More ⇒
PLATTSBURGH — State police officials are warning the public of counterfeit pills believed to contain fentanyl. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — An argument that’s believed to have turned violent led to three charges against a New Bremen man by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — What would normally be a busy night for bars and restaurants during a normal year, tri-county establishments were surprisingly empty Sunday night. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A Republican-led, anti-Trump political action committee has made Rep. Elise M. Stefanik the target of a recent ad series circulating on TV and online. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Four deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported in Jefferson County on Sunday as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 145 in the tri-county region. Read More ⇒
Some of Lowville’s boys basketball stars will continue to play close to home even after they graduate this coming June. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Nonprofit organizations in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties are invited to join #giveNNY for a day of local giving on “315Day,” Monday, March 15. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — With its landscaped gardens and panoramic views of the Black River Valley meeting mountains and sky, Tug Hill Vineyards has become a go-to venue for weddings, gatherings, meetings and events in Lewis County. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Two deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported in Jefferson County on Saturday as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 182 in the tri-county region. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A man who has threatened violence despite victim protection by a court order on multiple occasions since 2017 has allegedly violated another protection order. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Though she didn’t grow up in the area, once Dr. D. Susan Badenhausen moved to St. Lawrence County in 1975 with the goal of bringing health care to those in need, she quickly made it her home. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Tug Hill Commission will host a free webinar called “Right-Sizing Stream Crossings for Fish, Wildlife and Resiliency” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — No deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported in the tri-county region Friday as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 264. Read More ⇒
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik received nearly $100,000 in donations from businesses that have either pledged to stop giving to candidates who rejected the presidential election results, or are suspending political contributions until further notice. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — As the new year gets underway after the whirlwind that was 2020, a milestone is being celebrated for the year unlike any other: zero child fatalities occurred in Lewis County. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Four deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported Thursday in Jefferson County and three deaths were reported in Lewis County as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 183 in the tri-county region. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Tug Hill Commission will offer a series of webinars called “Letters from a Tug Hill Logger.” Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Three deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported Wednesday in St. Lawrence County and one death was reported in Jefferson County as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 177 in the tri-county region. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — North country and state elected officials from nearly every level of government congratulated Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Kamala D. Harris on becoming president and vice president shortly after their inauguration Wednesday. Read More ⇒
State police are seeing a spike in reports of people being scammed after answering ads for purebred puppies for sale. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Amidst uncertain, challenging times, the first babies of the new year can certainly bring hope, especially for mothers who went through pregnancy during a pandemic. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A spokeswoman for Rep. Elise M. Stefanik confirmed Tuesday that the congresswoman will not be serving on outgoing President Donald J. Trump’s impeachment trial defense team, coming after media reports circulated suggesting she may be given a role. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The number of hospital beds in use across the north country continued to increase last week, with an increasing number of COVID-19 hospitalizations contributing to the added pressure on health systems. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The tri-county region reported Tuesday that nine deaths due to COVID-19 complications have occurred since Friday as the area also reports 177 new cases of the virus. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A lake effect snow warning remains in effect for Jefferson, Lewis and Oswego counties until 7 a.m. Wednesday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County reported another death from COVID-19 complications Monday as the region logged another 79 new virus cases. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A “technology breakdown” resulted in the cancellation of two weeks’ worth of appointments for those getting their first COVID-19 vaccinations through Lewis County General Hospital. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson and Lewis counties each reported a death from COVID-19 complications Sunday as the region logged another 108 new virus cases. Read More ⇒
Among a grid of faces, a silent talking head is interrupted: “You’re muted.” Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — New York state and the rest of the nation are moving forward with the herculean task of vaccinating millions of people in an attempt to stem the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Lewis County reported one resident died of COVID-19 complications Saturday as the tri-county region logged 124 new virus cases. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — This year, the United Way of Northern New York marks its 100th year of serving the area. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Youth Philanthropy Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation recently awarded $5,000 in grants to five North Country nonprofit organizations to support their work and mission in the nonprofit sector. Read More ⇒
ALBANY — The union representing New York’s corrections officers has filed suit in state Supreme Court against two state departments alleging mandatory paid sick leave was denied during the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — One school district in the tri-county region had 100% graduation of students in the Cohort Class of 2016 — those who entered ninth grade in 2016 and graduated in 2020 — according to data released by the state Education Department on Thursday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A day after reporting the highest total of deaths due to COVID-19 complications in a single day — six — on Thursday, the tri-county region reported no additional deaths Friday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The National Weather Service bureaus in both Buffalo and Burlington, Vt., are calling for heavy snow fall this weekend, propelling the north country area into winter weather warnings. Read More ⇒
PORT LEYDEN — A Port Leyden man was issued multiple charges in three towns after leading Lewis County sheriff’s deputies on a lengthy chase that ended in a fourth town. Read More ⇒
Congress restarted the popular Paycheck Protection Program in the latest round of coronavirus aid legislation passed late last December, and many local banks are preparing for their next round of applicants. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Despite a stumbling distribution of vaccines against COVID-19 for expanded populations over the last week, doses are still being lined up for nursing home residents and staff. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — In the final weeks of a survey measuring the availability and speed of internet service in Lewis County, more participants are being sought to get the full picture of broadband needs in every corner of the county. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The tri-county region reported six additional deaths from COVID-19 complications Thursday as the three counties also reported 280 new cases of the virus. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Some school districts in each of the tri-counties have switched to remote learning after positive cases of COVID-19 were identified in their buildings. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Tedra L. Cobb thinks rural Democrats have been left behind, and she’s doing something to change that. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A routine traffic stop led to misdemeanor DWI charges for a Lyons Falls man on Monday afternoon. Read More ⇒