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Four deaths, 132 new COVID cases reported in tri-county region Wednesday
Public Service News

Four deaths, 132 new COVID cases reported in tri-county region Wednesday

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 ⇒

One death, 156 new COVID cases reported in tri-county region Tuesday
Public Service News

One death, 156 new COVID cases reported in tri-county region Tuesday

Fact check: Stefanik wrong about Cuomo being part of constitutional amendment on redistricting rules
Government

Fact check: Stefanik wrong about Cuomo being part of constitutional amendment on redistricting rules

North country schools plan for testing, possible COVID vaccine clinics within districts
Public Service News

North country schools plan for testing, possible COVID vaccine clinics within districts

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 ⇒

Stefanik disappointed with Biden stopping Keystone work
Nation and World

Stefanik disappointed with Biden stopping Keystone work

One of U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik’s first congressional votes in 2015 was to approve construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. Read More ⇒

Stefanik introduces bill to help keep rural hospitals afloat
Government

Stefanik introduces bill to help keep rural hospitals afloat

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 ⇒

North country hospital occupancy continues increasing as COVID cases impact tri-county facilities
Public Service News

North country hospital occupancy continues increasing as COVID cases impact tri-county facilities

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 ⇒

Six deaths, 119 new COVID cases reported in tri-county region Monday
Public Service News

Six deaths, 119 new COVID cases reported in tri-county region Monday

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 ⇒

Police warn of deadly counterfeit pain pills circulating around north country
Crime & Law

Police warn of deadly counterfeit pain pills circulating around north country

PLATTSBURGH — State police officials are warning the public of counterfeit pills believed to contain fentanyl. Read More ⇒

New Bremen man charged for domestic violence
Lewis County

New Bremen man charged for domestic violence

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 ⇒

COVID keeps football fans at bay for big Sunday night Bills game
Business

COVID keeps football fans at bay for big Sunday night Bills game

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 ⇒

‘Sad Trump apologist’: Stefanik target of attack ads from Republican anti-Trump group (VIDEO)
Government

‘Sad Trump apologist’: Stefanik target of attack ads from Republican anti-Trump group (VIDEO)

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 ⇒

Four deaths, 145 new COVID cases reported in tri-county region Sunday
Public Service News

Four deaths, 145 new COVID cases reported in tri-county region Sunday

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 ⇒

High school basketball: Lowville senior trio leaving for college game but staying close to home
College Sports

High school basketball: Lowville senior trio leaving for college game but staying close to home

Some of Lowville’s boys basketball stars will continue to play close to home even after they graduate this coming June. Read More ⇒

Tri-county nonprofits invited to participate in ‘315Day’ of Giving
Community Giving

Tri-county nonprofits invited to participate in ‘315Day’ of Giving

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 ⇒

New owners of Tug Hill Vineyards plan to tweak the business, follow model that works
Business

New owners of Tug Hill Vineyards plan to tweak the business, follow model that works

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 ⇒

Two deaths, 182 new COVID cases reported in tri-county region Saturday
Public Service News

Two deaths, 182 new COVID cases reported in tri-county region Saturday

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 ⇒

Blotter: Lewis County police activity for Friday, Jan. 22
Lewis County

Blotter: Lewis County police activity for Friday, Jan. 22

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 ⇒

North country doctor’s legacy lives on with newly established fund through Community Foundation
Community Giving

North country doctor’s legacy lives on with newly established fund through Community Foundation

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 ⇒

Tug Hill Commission webinar scheduled for Jan. 28
Agriculture

Tug Hill Commission webinar scheduled for Jan. 28

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 ⇒

Tri-county region logs 264 new COVID cases Friday
Public Service News

Tri-county region logs 264 new COVID cases Friday

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 ⇒

Stefanik received $100,000 in donations from firms now stopping donations in wake of riot
St. Lawrence County

Stefanik received $100,000 in donations from firms now stopping donations in wake of riot

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 ⇒

More Birthdays: Lewis County records no child deaths in 2020; campaign seeks to raise awareness
Lewis County

More Birthdays: Lewis County records no child deaths in 2020; campaign seeks to raise awareness

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 ⇒

7 deaths, 183 new COVID cases logged in tri-county region Thursday
Public Service News

7 deaths, 183 new COVID cases logged in tri-county region Thursday

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 ⇒

Letters from a Tug Hill Logger webinar series
Local History

Letters from a Tug Hill Logger webinar series

WATERTOWN — The Tug Hill Commission will offer a series of webinars called “Letters from a Tug Hill Logger.” Read More ⇒

Four COVID deaths, 177 new cases reported Wednesday in tri-county area
Public Service News

Four COVID deaths, 177 new cases reported Wednesday in tri-county area

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 ⇒

North country, state officials congratulate Biden, Harris on taking office
Government

North country, state officials congratulate Biden, Harris on taking office

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 caution public on purebred dog sale scams
Crime & Law

State police caution public on purebred dog sale scams

State police are seeing a spike in reports of people being scammed after answering ads for purebred puppies for sale. Read More ⇒

Carthage, Lowville hospitals welcome first babies of 2021
Lewis County

Carthage, Lowville hospitals welcome first babies of 2021

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 ⇒

Stefanik will not serve on Trump’s impeachment defense team, after media reports suggest otherwise
Nation and World

Stefanik will not serve on Trump’s impeachment defense team, after media reports suggest otherwise

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 ⇒

Growing number of COVID hospitalizations turn up pressure on region’s hospitals
Public Service News

Growing number of COVID hospitalizations turn up pressure on region’s hospitals

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 ⇒

Tri-county region reports nine COVID-19 deaths since Friday
Public Service News

Tri-county region reports nine COVID-19 deaths since Friday

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 ⇒

Lake effect snow warning remains in effect until 7 a.m. Wednesday
Jefferson County

Lake effect snow warning remains in effect until 7 a.m. Wednesday

WATERTOWN — A lake effect snow warning remains in effect for Jefferson, Lewis and Oswego counties until 7 a.m. Wednesday. Read More ⇒

One death, 79 new cases reported in Jefferson, Lewis counties Monday
Public Service News

One death, 79 new cases reported in Jefferson, Lewis counties Monday

WATERTOWN — Jefferson County reported another death from COVID-19 complications Monday as the region logged another 79 new virus cases. Read More ⇒

First dose COVID-19 vaccine appointments in Lewis County canceled
Public Service News

First dose COVID-19 vaccine appointments in Lewis County canceled

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 ⇒

Two more COVID-related deaths reported in tri-county region Sunday
Public Service News

Two more COVID-related deaths reported in tri-county region Sunday

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 ⇒

Your right to know: North country public meetings in a virtual era
Government

Your right to know: North country public meetings in a virtual era

Among a grid of faces, a silent talking head is interrupted: “You’re muted.” Read More ⇒

Want to get a COVID-19 vaccine in tri-county area? Here’s how
Public Service News

Want to get a COVID-19 vaccine in tri-county area? Here’s how

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 ⇒

One death, 124 new COVID cases logged Saturday across tri-county region
Public Service News

One death, 124 new COVID cases logged Saturday across tri-county region

WATERTOWN — Lewis County reported one resident died of COVID-19 complications Saturday as the tri-county region logged 124 new virus cases. Read More ⇒

Community Giving

United Way presents 2020 report, fills open organizational positions

WATERTOWN — This year, the United Way of Northern New York marks its 100th year of serving the area. Read More ⇒

Youth Philanthropy Council supports nonprofit mission-based work
Community Giving

Youth Philanthropy Council supports nonprofit mission-based work

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 ⇒

State CO union takes DOCCS, Civil Service to court over paid sick leave during pandemic
State News

State CO union takes DOCCS, Civil Service to court over paid sick leave during pandemic

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 ⇒

High school graduation rates across state increase amid pandemic
Education

High school graduation rates across state increase amid pandemic

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 ⇒

No COVID deaths reported Friday in tri-county region, 280 virus cases added
Public Service News

No COVID deaths reported Friday in tri-county region, 280 virus cases added

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 ⇒

Winter storm warnings, advisory issued for north country counties
Jefferson County

Winter storm warnings, advisory issued for north country counties

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 ⇒

Four-town car chase results in multiple charges for Port Leyden man
Lewis County

Four-town car chase results in multiple charges for Port Leyden man

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 ⇒

Local banks preparing for second round of Paycheck Protection Program
Business

Local banks preparing for second round of Paycheck Protection Program

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 ⇒

North country nursing homes push ahead with vaccinations
Public Service News

North country nursing homes push ahead with vaccinations

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 ⇒

DANC makes a final push for the Lewis County broadband survey
Lewis County

DANC makes a final push for the Lewis County broadband survey

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 ⇒

Six COVID deaths, 280 new cases reported Thursday in tri-counties
Public Service News

Six COVID deaths, 280 new cases reported Thursday in tri-counties

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 ⇒

Some tri-county school districts shift to remote learning due to positive COVID cases
Public Service News

Some tri-county school districts shift to remote learning due to positive COVID cases

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 ⇒

Cobb launches PAC to support rural Democratic candidates
Government

Cobb launches PAC to support rural Democratic candidates

WATERTOWN — Tedra L. Cobb thinks rural Democrats have been left behind, and she’s doing something to change that. Read More ⇒

Blotter: Recent Lewis County police activity
Lewis County

Blotter: Recent Lewis County police activity

LOWVILLE — A routine traffic stop led to misdemeanor DWI charges for a Lyons Falls man on Monday afternoon. Read More ⇒

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