WATERTOWN — Students attending or planning to attend the Jefferson-Lewis BOCES LPN program or the RN program with Jefferson Community College for the spring semester are encouraged to contact The WorkPlace to ask about its grant program. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Council is seeking grant requests from nonprofit organizations of all types for programs, projects or initiatives that strengthen the quality of life in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties and has extended the… Read More ⇒
The Lewis County Historical Society’s Home for the Holidays Festival, featuring train sets and holiday trees, continues from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the historical society, 7552 S. State St., Lowville. The event includes a huge Lionel train display; a silent auction for decorated Chris… Read More ⇒
BELFORT — Due to the continued increase in COVID positive cases in the tri-county area, the holiday service scheduled for Dec. 7 at St. Vincent de Paul’s Oratory has been canceled. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — St. Lawrence County reported one new COVID-19 death Friday as the total number of virus cases across the tri-county area rose by 213. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Old Newsboys Day, an annual event in the city and some surrounding communities, has been greeted with a festival-like atmosphere over the years. A helicopter once flew in Santa for the occasion. In another year, a volunteer was accompanied by an orchestra as he made his merry rou… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County reported two new COVID-19 deaths Thursday as the total number of cases across the tri-county area rose by 338. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Infections of COVID-19 are spiking in the north country, with both Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties hitting record numbers in recent days. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A day after Jefferson County reported its highest single-day total of new COVID-19 cases since the onset of the pandemic, St. Lawrence County followed suit. Read More ⇒
HARRISVILLE — Passion was apparent on both sides of the debacle surrounding the Harrisville Community Health Center during a special board meeting in the town of Diana on Tuesday night. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Looking out her window at the Naturally Lewis office in the village, Cheyenne Steria, director of finance and incentives at the county Industrial Development Agency, was inspired by the tree decorated in front of the Lewis County Historical Society. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County reported two new COVID-19 deaths Tuesday while also recording its highest number of new virus cases in a single day since the onset of the pandemic. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — PRIDE Lewis County has organized a Christmas party for LGBTQ+ family, friends and supporters. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Lewis County reported one new COVID-19-related death Monday as the tri-county area reported 632 new virus cases over the past several days. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — ’Tis the season again for people to purchase Christmas trees across the north country. Local farms, and trees, are ready to go. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — After being part of the Lewis County Health System for three decades, Chief Operating Officer Michele A. Prince will officially retire on Nov. 30. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Old Newsboys Day, which hits a historic milestone this year, is in need of more volunteers. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A different kind of investment fund is being used by Lewis County these days. Time will tell if the algorithm that picked it is on to something. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The Lewis County Chamber of Commerce is accepting registrations, due Dec. 22, for the 2022 Leadership Academy. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — About 165 walkers and runners showed up for the annual Lowville Turkey Trot 5K fun run on Thanksgiving morning. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Cathie Ellsworth and her partners had no interest in Black Friday. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — A portion of Route 126 near Carthage was shut down after a two-vehicle crash that occurred at about 3:30 p.m. Friday. Read More ⇒
St. Lawrence County reported one new COVID-19-related death Friday. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — It’s time to fish Zuzu’s petals out of your pocket and listen for the bells of angel-wing graduation. It’s time for “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Read More ⇒
The tri-county area reported 193 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Construction material supply chain issues have another casualty: the bottom floor of the new surgical pavilion slated for the Lewis County Health System main campus on North State Street. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — While the holiday season is a time for giving, it can also be the most challenging time of year for low- or fixed-income families, especially as costs continue to rise. Read More ⇒
FORT DRUM — Local officials and planners will have a better understanding of how to make land use decisions so they won’t impact Fort Drum now that the Development Authority of the North County, in collaboration with Fort Drum and surrounding communities, has launched a new tool to promote b… Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Step by step, the village of Lowville has been repairing, replacing or upgrading infrastructure. Next up? Part two of the sewer system upgrade. Read More ⇒
One death and 220 new cases of COVID-19 were logged across St. Lawrence, Jefferson and Lewis counties Tuesday. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Two Lewis County residents were charged for allegedly trespassing in a condemned Port Leyden building on Oct. 18. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Despite rising material costs and supply chain delays, one construction project is approaching completion, and careful planning for new projects continues for Lewis County’s buildings. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Six projects in St. Lawrence, Jefferson and Lewis counties were among 97 priority projects across the state that have been awarded funding through the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County reported three new COVID-19 deaths Monday as the total number of new virus cases rose by 454 over the weekend. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Lewis County Health System is wasting no time in moving on from the Harrisville Health Center, setting up Dr. R. Brian Shambo to practice at the Beaver River Health Center starting in mid-December. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Come Monday, some local health systems could see even more limited workforces as those with previously approved religious exemptions to the state’s vaccination mandate are given limited options: show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or face termination. Read More ⇒
COPENHAGEN — A newly formed community group is about to present its first event the day before the traditional holiday parade hosted by the Copenhagen Fire Department. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A new fishing access site has been developed by the state Department of Environmental Conservation with funds from the settlement with Marks Farms after a massive 2005 sewage spill that killed hundreds of thousands of fish in the Black River. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A third amendment to the Number Three Wind project was approved Monday by the state Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment. Read More ⇒
CROGHAN — The village will be filled with holiday cheer Thanksgiving weekend. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The only comment made during the public hearing on Lewis County’s 2022 budget was one of appreciation. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Sales tax revenue achieved in the tri-county area in October well exceeded pre-pandemic levels for the same month in 2019. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The tri-county area reported a total of 143 new COVID-19 cases Friday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — St. Lawrence County reported one new COVID-19-related death Thursday as Jefferson County reported its highest number of new virus cases since the pandemic began in March 2020. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A New Bremen man has been charged with two felonies for allegedly secretly recording someone living in the same house. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The tri-county area reported a total of 208 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Public comment is welcome on the tentative 2022 Lewis County budget during a public hearing scheduled for 5 p.m. tonight . Read More ⇒
BUFFALO — Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul pledged Tuesday to work closely with local government officials as communities with low vaccination rates have driven a spike in COVID-19 infections as the holiday season and winter approaches. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — A New York Power Authority project to upgrade transmission lines has reached the mid-point. Read More ⇒
Following a request from U.S. Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand, new Frequently Asked Questions have been issued by the U.S. Department of Education on using emergency relief funds to address the nationwide bus driver shortage. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County reported four new COVID-19-related deaths Tuesday, raising the tri-county area’s death toll since the onset of the pandemic to over 300 people. Read More ⇒