On Nov. 2, I urge you to voice approval of and provide continuing support for the hard-working, talented and very successful Canton town and village leadership. The leadership group of both the town and village has accumulated a growing list of achievements that continue to improve the safet… Read More ⇒
Everyone knows that Sackets Harbor is a special place. The military history, the beautiful landscape, the lake, not to mention the tight-knit community of locals mixed in with visitors from all over the map. Read More ⇒
I am writing today to introduce myself to the voters of the town of Brasher. My name is Andrew Gray, and I am seeking the position of highway superintendent for Brasher this Nov. 2. Read More ⇒
There’s a century of history between the Woolworth’s franchise and the city of Watertown. Read More ⇒
Connecting with friends and family members has been difficult the past year and a half. Read More ⇒
Seeking better service from a company doesn’t need to be a bloodsport. Read More ⇒
Soon it will be time again to cast ballots and vote for people to run our Watertown City Council. Running for City Council means having a sound voice for the people each city individual elects. Read More ⇒
Please vote Mary Ann Ashley for Canton town supervisor, and Martha Foley-Smith, Dave Nelson and Jim Smith for Canton Town Board. As elected officials, they will work for the people and make decisions that are in the best interests of the entire community. Read More ⇒
I have lived in Canton for 21 years where Dave Nelson is running for Town Board. Dave is a great man with compassion, integrity and honesty. Read More ⇒
I am writing this to endorse Kevin Liddell for the office of supervisor of the town of Waddington. Read More ⇒
Local government needs people who know the challenges our community members are facing and who are willing to dedicate their time to addressing these challenges. I am writing in support of David Nelson, a candidate for Canton Town Board. Read More ⇒
Please consider electing Kevin Liddell as the next supervisor for the town of Waddington. Since returning to Waddington with his family some 13 years ago, I have had the pleasure of getting to know Kevin both professionally and personally. Read More ⇒
Although I do not reside in the town of Canton, I can speak to the qualifications of Town Supervisor Mary Ann Ashley. I have known her for more than 35 years personally and have had the privilege of working closely with her as mayor of the village of Canton and supervisor of the town of Canton. Read More ⇒
Our history books are filled with accounts of politicians hell bent on satisfying their own ruthless ambitions, often to the nation’s detriment. Read More ⇒
Danielle Fogel has practiced law in our community for more than 16 years. She is an experienced trial lawyer who has spent her entire career advocating for clients in state Supreme Court matters involving civil litigation. Read More ⇒
This letter is to address the many residents who have called upon all of the sitting councilors of Ogdensburg related to the libelous, rude, inciting, blatantly insolent and insubordinate comments made to upstanding citizens, local and county elected officials from City Manager Stephen Jelli… Read More ⇒
Receiving a $20 million grant would continue the improvements at Ogdensburg International Airport made over the past five years. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Tyrannical societies have at least one thing in common. Read More ⇒
There seems to be something for everyone in the massive spending packages now working their way through Congress. And with a price tag of $4.6 trillion, or $37,400 per household, offering something for everyone — be it government-paid family leave, monthly child payments, free community coll… Read More ⇒
Over the past several weeks, I have questioned a few dozen Watertown residents, some who use the city crews for trash and recycling service and a few who use a private hauler. Read More ⇒
“The right of trial by jury as it has heretofore existed shall be secured to all and remain inviolate.” Read More ⇒
Municipal governments have begun making decisions about how to use the funds they’ve received through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Read More ⇒
This editorial appeared in the Press-Republican on Oct. 12: Read More ⇒
I am writing to express my support for David Nelson as a candidate for the Canton Town Board. Read More ⇒
For the past 19 months, warnings about the risks of the novel coronavirus have dominated the headlines. Read More ⇒
Watertown voters should take some time in deciding whom to support for the two-year term seat on the City Council as both Amy Horton and Patrick Hickey are good and decent people with the interests of the city at heart. Read More ⇒
If the South had seceded from the rest of the nation, I think this country might have learned an interesting lesson. Read More ⇒
FORT WORTH, Texas (Tribune News Service) — When I called to schedule an annual well-check appointment for my son, I was told that he would need to wear a mask in the office. Read More ⇒
As they celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversary, representatives of the North Country Family Health Center have ample reason to be proud of their work and accomplishments. Read More ⇒
On Nov. 2, Canton will elect a town supervisor and three Town Council members. Read More ⇒
DALLAS (Tribune News Service) — It was the week that President Joe Biden and the Democratic majorities in Congress came face-to-face with reality. Read More ⇒
For more than a year and a half, most Canadian and U.S. citizens have been prohibited from crossing their shared border via land-access points. Read More ⇒
Listening to a morning talk show while performing housework, at least for me, makes the job easier to complete (on most days). Read More ⇒
WWNY-TV/7 News recently aired another one of its hit pieces on U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik about raising the debt limit. Of course, they dragged Scott Atkinson out of the closet, sprayed him with Fabreze to get the moth ball smell off and let him rant. As usual, Scott raced so far to the left h… Read More ⇒
As a Watertown resident and voter, I will be casting my vote for Amy Horton. Amy’s motivation, dedication and a love for our community has been well documented over the past several months. She has the heart of a public servant and will represent our community well. Read More ⇒
Lewis County legislators wisely opted to reject a proposal to lower the participant threshold for events requiring permits. Read More ⇒
I am writing to share my strong support for Amy Horton to fill the two-year vacancy on Watertown City Council. I have known Amy for a number of years and can say unequivocally that she is the right person for the job. Amy is a young professional who cares about her community and gives 100 pe… Read More ⇒
I am responding to Thursday’s front page piece, “Board opposes vaccine mandates.” Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Enough already. Stop blaming the cow! Read More ⇒
The statistics on the spread of the novel coronavirus in Northern New York are alarming. Read More ⇒
NEW YORK — Today, more than 1,100 charter schools are run by for-profit corporations. Whether those corporations are large national chains or small local companies running one or two schools, they invest in slick marketing campaigns to get children and tax dollars through the door. Read More ⇒
WASHINGTON — Charter schools are always public schools and prioritize the learning needs of every student. Read More ⇒
Work has begun on projects in Cape Vincent to mitigate the serious flooding residents endured in 2017 and 2019. Read More ⇒
TRIBUNE BEWS SERVICE — Imagine President Joe Biden sitting atop a wrecking ball as it swings toward the American family, liberty, our free market economy, education and reasonable taxation, for starters, and you will have imagined his proposed Build Back Better Act. Read More ⇒
Many people these days say they get most of their news online from social media platforms. Read More ⇒
We are just weeks away from local elections in the city, and I will be voting for two Republican candidates who represent fresh leadership in the community: Esbon “E.J.” Worden and Robert J. Edie. Read More ⇒
It is my pleasure to endorse Councilwoman Sue Bellor as my choice for supervisor of the town of Massena. Read More ⇒
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Cancer Prevention in Action Program is encouraging employers to help employees stay up to date with cancer screening such as mammograms by adding a benefit for paid time off for cancer screenings. Read More ⇒
I would like to take this opportunity to publicly endorse Amy Horton as candidate for the Watertown City Council. Read More ⇒
