Criminals have a long history of trying to rob senior citizens of their hard-earned money and possessions. Read More ⇒
Lewis County legislators are soliciting the public’s input on a statewide initiative to fund energy upgrades for commercial and nonprofit structures. Read More ⇒
Some people believe the best way to increase the value of a parcel of land is to build on it. Read More ⇒
When people discuss what they like and don’t like about the government, they often refer to the elected officials who get most of the attention. Read More ⇒
The following editorial appeared in the Adirondack Daily Enterprise on Oct. 9: Read More ⇒
Ivy Leagues schools usually receive a lot of publicity for the work done by their faculty members and the awards they garner. Read More ⇒
LOS ANGELES (Tribune News Service) — The People’s Republic of China is the land of opportunity for many American businesses, with its vast and fast-growing middle class. But doing business there often entails many compromises, some of them painful. Read More ⇒
In the summer of 2016, the village of Copenhagen found it had a serious problem with its water supply. Read More ⇒
Given the rationale for his planned lawsuit, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo doesn’t appear to have listed all the scapegoats responsible for the damage caused by flooding this year along Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Read More ⇒
After a quiet summer and a clean campaign, things took a dramatic turn Wednesday. Read More ⇒
An upcoming pilot program may change how parking fees are collected in downtown Potsdam for the better. Read More ⇒
Advocates of a move to split New York into three autonomous regions have apparently been gaining allies. Read More ⇒
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has once again refused to live up to its name, and a federal court has told officials to make things right. Read More ⇒
When it comes to compensating seasonal residents for damage done to their homes as a result of flooding on Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, state officials have had a change of heart! Read More ⇒
The following editorial appeared in the New York Daily News on Sept. 28: Read More ⇒
For more than three decades, radio station 1340 WMSA has hosted a telethon to benefit a local Meals on Wheels program. Read More ⇒
Time has a way of diminishing artifacts, but some groups strive to reverse this phenomenon. Read More ⇒
The Copenhagen Volunteer Fire Department finally came to the realization that maintaining a drill team was not in the cards. Read More ⇒
Businesses that are legally permitted to earn revenue through the sale of recreational marijuana or medical cannabis achieved a victory last week on Capitol Hill. Read More ⇒
President Donald Trump deserves to be impeached. But the prospect terrifies me, and it should terrify you, too. Read More ⇒
Washington is being roiled by another Trump controversy. And this one appears to have enough staying power to affect the 2020 presidential race. Read More ⇒
“They try to tell us we’re too young...” — Nat King Cole Read More ⇒
Family members, friends and colleagues this week will commemorate the many years of public service that Virginia M. Adsit has given to the north country as she retires from the Jefferson County Board of Legislators. Read More ⇒
State officials made a big splash out of how they’re willing to help people adversely affected by the high water on Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River this past year. Read More ⇒
The U.S. House of Representatives last week passed a short-term spending bill to finance government operations until Nov. 21. Read More ⇒
A smartphone app called tip411 lets law enforcement personnel engage community members on issues of public safety. Read More ⇒
Concerns expressed over how rerouting Interstate 81 could hurt businesses in and around Syracuse have found their intended audience. Read More ⇒
Two years ago, the Watertown City Council finally decided to authorize a blueprint for the community’s future. Read More ⇒
The Trump administration has endorsed the efforts of state some officials to seek lower standards for pollution than the federal government allows. Read More ⇒
Government programs designed to help underprivileged people often work best when carried out in cooperation with nonprofit organizations. Read More ⇒
Navigating the country’s numerous waterways allowed the United States to expand and prosper. Read More ⇒
Lewis County officials remain at loggerheads over whether they should construct a new building. Read More ⇒
Coming from a close-knit family benefited Raymond E. Canale throughout his life. Read More ⇒
The following editorial appeared in the New York Daily News on Sept. 10: Read More ⇒
The potential for significant traffic jams throughout Watertown seemed a certainty during the summer months. Read More ⇒
Like any other hardworking individual, Joseph Burns of Williamsville simply wants to get paid for the legal services he provided to a Jefferson County official. Read More ⇒
Editorial — Going the wrong way: Does Griffo’s ‘coasting’ bill address a problem that really exists?
State Sen. Joseph A. Griffo, R-Rome, recently used a certain phrase to describe motorists who use engage in the annoying practice of driving in the left-hand lane of interstate highways when they’re not passing other vehicles: Coasting. Read More ⇒
Responding to feedback on his plan to replace license plates, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo showed some flexibility. Read More ⇒
A lengthy project to make Sewall’s Island in Watertown suitable for redevelopment recently embarked on a new chapter. Read More ⇒
Residents within Norwood-Norfolk Central School District will have the opportunity to cast ballots Oct. 22 on a proposed capital improvement project. Read More ⇒
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo appears to be at cross purposes with himself when it comes to natural gas. Read More ⇒
A new academic year has begun, which means our roadways are busier. Read More ⇒
An industrial composter created by a school in the Adirondack region is attracting a lot of attention. Read More ⇒
Plans to convert the land used by a vacant manufacturing plant into a new facility for the Lowville Food Pantry have been in the works for several years. Read More ⇒
A long-debated project finally got underway in Clayton. Read More ⇒
The following editorial appeared in the New York Daily News on Aug. 30: Read More ⇒
The village of Norwood stands to save 94 percent on what it spends to illuminate roadways by switching to LED streetlights. Read More ⇒
A program starting soon will partner those who operate businesses in St. Lawrence County with mentors who successfully grew their operations. Read More ⇒
The Jefferson County Public Health Department released some encouraging news about the drug epidemic plaguing our region. Read More ⇒
The Massena Town Council doesn’t need to have a referendum on the sale of Massena Memorial Hospital’s assets to St. Lawrence Health System. But members are doing just this, and it’s a good decision. Read More ⇒
A new court program in Watertown allows at-risk individuals to receive treatment for their addiction to opioids before being prosecuted. Read More ⇒