The state Department of Environmental Conservation announced Wednesday a new online resource for new hunters and organizations offering mentored hunting opportunities. Read More ⇒DEC offering new online resource for novice hunters
CARTHAGE — A solemn roll call was read Wednesday at St. James Church as those present stood to answer the call as they did decades ago. Read More ⇒Vietnam veterans welcomed home with parade and ceremony in Carthage
WATERTOWN — A verbal exchange over litter being dropped on the ground at a convenience store Tuesday escalated into a serious confrontation about an hour later at a pizza shop in which a teenager allegedly injured two people by striking them with a machete, according to court documents. Read More ⇒Court records: Minor spat over litter at Watertown Stewart’s escalated to machete attack
CARTHAGE — After an overwhelming response to the recent auditions for a yet to be determined production, the members ofCarthage Little Theatre decided to stage “No Body Like Jimmy” by Burton Bumgarner. Read More ⇒Carthage Little Theatre to stage ‘No Body Like Jimmy’
WATERTOWN — Folks throughout the north country will look up to the dark sky to experience the total eclipse of the sun on April 8. Read More ⇒As eclipse viewers look skyward, researchers will be watching animal behavior at Zoo New York
ALBANY — New York’s Republican lawmakers want to pass legislation that would make it easier for property owners to remove squatters, or people who have moved into their home without permission or payments. Read More ⇒Assembly Republicans call for bill to formally declare squatting illegal, allow property owners to kick out unauthorized tenants
PAMELIA — A Fort Drum soldier died in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 781 in Pamelia Wednesday. Read More ⇒Fort Drum soldier dies in Pamelia motorcycle crash
FORT DRUM — Advocate Drum, which develops partnerships between the civilian population and Jefferson County’s military installation, is set to receive $1 million through a Local Assistance Resource Program from Empire State Development. Read More ⇒Advocate Drum to receive $1 million from Empire State Development
CARTHAGE — Carthage Area Rescue Squad has promoted advanced medical emergency technician Sidney Yates to lieutenant. Read More ⇒CARS promotes Yates
WATERTOWN — Noted Virginia Tech professor and north country native David M. Kohl will talk about “future-proofing” your farm or business during a forum on Thursday night. Read More ⇒Agricultural finance expert, Henderson native to speak at Jefferson Community College
CARTHAGE — Carthage Middle School hosted a Fine Arts Night on March 7. Read More ⇒Fine Arts Night held at Carthage Middle School
A bridge collapse in Baltimore prompted the Canadian side of the international group that manages the St. Lawrence Seaway to issue an assurance that the bridges spanning the river are safe. Read More ⇒Canadian Seaway Management Corp. says St. Lawrence bridges are safe after Baltimore collapse
WATERTOWN — Work is expected to begin Monday on a project to restore the steeple of First Presbyterian Church. Read More ⇒Watertown’s First Presbyterian steeple work set to begin Monday
FORT DRUM — To celebrate Women’s History Month, Women Warriors of the Mountain held a forum with guest speakers Capt. Margaret Doyle and Watertown City Councilwoman Lisa A. Ruggiero. Read More ⇒Fort Drum Women Warriors of the Mountain honor Women’s History Month
CLAYTON — Businesses in Clayton are waking from their winter naps, and owners are readying for the summer rush by sweeping off storefronts, stocking shelves and rebuilding their staff. Read More ⇒Jefferson County businesses readying for warm season at Clayton job expo
WATERTOWN — For the second time in two months, the Jefferson County Planning Board turned down a proposal by developer P.J. Simao to rezone part of the former Ives Hill golf course. Read More ⇒Jefferson County planners again reject Ives Hill zoning change
Jefferson County emergency dispatches indicated that law enforcement had observed someone in the area with a knife at about 3:30 p.m. and ambulances were called to the scene. Read More ⇒Watertown police: 2 stabbed at State Street pizza shop; suspect in custody
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County formally settled a federal lawsuit Tuesday that will require it to administer opioid treatment to people incarcerated at the Metro-Jefferson Public Safety Building in Watertown. Read More ⇒Jefferson County formally settles suit over opioid treatment for inmates
WATERTOWN — Lewis County had the second-highest unemployment rate of any of the 62 counties in the state in February, while Jefferson County recorded the fourth-highest rate, according to data released Tuesday by the state Department of Labor. Read More ⇒Unemployment rates in Lewis, Jefferson counties among highest in state in February
WATERTOWN—A 1907 Steinway piano is back at home inside the First Presbyterian Church after spending the last year in Iowa for a $70,000 restoration, funded by the congregation. Read More ⇒Historic Steinway piano brought back to life for Holy Week recital
WATERTOWN — Roma Miller has been waiting months to hear when the city can issue a sewer permit for a house he’s building on Holcomb Street. Read More ⇒Basin discharge issues hold up sewer permits for two Watertown homes
Watertown airport plans for surge in aircraft landings before solar eclipse Read More ⇒Watertown airport plans for surge in aircraft landings before solar eclipse
WATERTOWN — Veasa L. Bullocks, 21, Central Street, Watertown, was charged by city police March 18 with third-degree criminal mischief, a felony. Read More ⇒Blotter: Recent Watertown police activity
WATERTOWN — The Thompson Park Golf Course got some unwanted attention last week from an NBC golf website about the April 8 total solar eclipse. Read More ⇒Thompson Park Golf Course will not be open for eclipse
WATERTOWN — Jefferson Community College’s new president, Daniel J. Dupee II, is hoping to leave his mark on the college. Read More ⇒New JCC president looks to the future
Some area businesses are offering special items and products to celebrate the once-in-a-lifetime event of viewing the solar eclipse in the north country on April 8. Read More ⇒Local businesses offering special items to commemorate solar eclipse
ALBANY — For 12 years, a state funding line that’s meant to help town, village and city governments cover their annual costs has not been increased by a single cent, and local leaders are sounding an alarm. Read More ⇒West Carthage mayor, local government leaders ask state for aid increase to municipalities
BLACK RIVER— A star will be making a special appearance on the big screen at the Black River Drive-In on April 8th. Read More ⇒Drive-In to live stream solar eclipse on big screen
WATERTOWN — Before people flock to Thompson Park to witness day descend into temporary darkness on April 8, a downtown festival two days before that Total Eclipse of the Park will celebrate the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and how it influenced and enlightened the Founding Fathers an… Read More ⇒Solar eclipse festival to shed light on Native American heritage
WATERTOWN — Zoo New York will host a variety of activities on the day of the total eclipse on April 8. Read More ⇒Zoo New York will be open for eclipse
MASSENA — The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System opened its 66th navigation season on Friday. Read More ⇒Seaway opens 66th shipping season
WATERTOWN — Price Chopper off Arsenal Street had to be briefly shut down while city police investigated an unattended death Thursday morning. Read More ⇒Watertown Price Chopper shuts down briefly after woman dies in store
ALBANY — One area school had a 100% graduation rate for the cohort class of 2019, those who entered ninth grade in 2019 and graduated by August 2023. Read More ⇒State Education Department releases 2023 graduation rates
DEFERIET — During the March meeting of the village Board of Trustees, a decrease in village speed limits was approved. Read More ⇒Deferiet reduces speed limits
BLACK RIVER — The village Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Monday in the Karl J. Vebber Municipal Building, 107 Jefferson Place, to review the tentative budget. Read More ⇒Black River to hold budget meeting
WEST CARTHAGE — The town of Champion board will hold a special meeting at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in the town offices, 10 N. Broad St., to appoint a zoning officer and a planning board member. Read More ⇒Champion special meeting set
WATERTOWN — When asked who was most responsible for opening the downtown senior center, members have an immediate answer. Read More ⇒Robert Avallone: The ‘voice’ of Watertown’s new senior center
WATERTOWN — Timothy J. Reardon is a triathlete for the ages. Read More ⇒At 75, world-class triathlete says it’s all about the consistency
CARTHAGE — Recently Carthage High School JROTC cadets attended the Syracuse University Annual Army and Air Force ROTC Physical Fitness Event. Read More ⇒Carthage JROTC cadets attend SU event
WATERTOWN — With a potential of traffic jams and throngs of people, city officials are suggesting that residents should think about staying home if they don’t have anywhere they have to be on the day of the eclipse. Read More ⇒Police chief: Have patience in Watertown for April 8 eclipse in case of congestion
FORT DRUM — In front of a packed Magrath Sports Complex on Thursday morning, about 300 members of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team were reunited with loved ones in a welcome-home ceremony after a nearly nine-month deployment. Read More ⇒300 Fort Drum soldiers come home to packed Magrath Sports Complex
FORT DRUM — A $10 million program aimed at connecting 10th Mountain Division soldiers with post-service employment in the north country has kicked off. Read More ⇒Regional Economic Development Council starts taking proposals to keep Fort Drum soldiers in north country post-Army
WATERTOWN — Mary Miles thinks her Arsenal Street liquor store will be ready for the potential throngs of out-of-town visitors coming to the city to view the solar eclipse on April 8. Read More ⇒Area businesses could attract big crowds for eclipse
HENDERSON — Grocers Lucille and Andrew Fargo weren’t all that concerned that a Dollar General store was opening on Route 3 in the town. Read More ⇒Fargo’s Family Market closes Henderson location, citing new Dollar General
WATERTOWN — National Grid upgrades through a multi-million dollar investment into the tri-county area look to, in part, modernize roughly 1,000 miles of infrastructure across New York, the utility announced Wednesday. Read More ⇒National Grid outlines multi-million dollar project to modernize New York power lines
WATERTOWN — WPBS-TV has announced that the popular family event “Ready Set Fun” will return to the Salmon Run Mall on Saturday. Read More ⇒PBS brings back children’s event at Salmon Run Mall
CARTHAGE — The village Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the municipal building, 120 S. Mechanic St., which is expected to go into executive session to discuss the employment histories of employees. Read More ⇒Carthage to hold special meeting Thursday
CHAUMONT — A Chaumont woman is charged with multiple felonies after she allegedly received tens of thousands of dollars in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP, and Home Energy Assistance Program, HEAP, money that she was not supposed to receive. Read More ⇒Police: Chaumont woman wrongfully received tens of thousands of dollars in SNAP, HEAP benefits
WATERTOWN — “Spamalot,” sort of a comedic “knight” club and a parody of a parody, will be staged by Watertown High School music department students for four shows beginning Thursday. Read More ⇒‘Spam,’ a lot of it, on menu for WHS music students
The presidential primary for both major political parties is coming up on April 2, and deadlines to prepare for that vote are coming up later this week. Early voting also begins this weekend. Read More ⇒Early voting for presidential primary opens this weekend