ADAMS — Construction of the Community Park and playground on Wardwell Street is officially underway after a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, where several years of planning and fundraising efforts were realized. Read More ⇒Construction officially begins on Adams Community Park
ADAMS — State police are investigating a crash Thursday on Route 11 that left three people injured, two seriously. Read More ⇒Car-motorcycle crash in Adams injures three, two seriously
POTSDAM — The state Department of Environmental Conservation has awarded Clarkson University researchers a three-year $69,904 grant to work on the “Milfoil Monitoring and Control Project.” Read More ⇒Clarkson researchers awarded grant to study milfoil at Goose Bay, Norwood Lake
WATERTOWN — Zoo New York is set to open on Saturday without knowing whether the city will provide funding for its future. Read More ⇒Zoo New York opens Saturday with murky future
WATERTOWN — After years with vacancies, City Police Chief Charles P. Donoghue is hopeful that his department will be fully staffed next summer. Read More ⇒Watertown police chief expresses optimism about filling vacancies
WATERTOWN — Convalt Energy has joined six other renewable energy companies in filing legal action with the U.S. International Trade Commission to stop Chinese companies from producing cheaper solar panels by avoiding U.S. tariffs. Read More ⇒Convalt joins solar manufacturers seeking relief from China’s hold
WATERTOWN — Church leaders and communicants of multiple faiths gathered Thursday afternoon in front of City Hall to publicly express appreciation for all their blessings and ask for divine assistance in helping to resolve local and world woes. Read More ⇒National Day of Prayer observed at Watertown City Hall
WATERTOWN— Orion Art Gallery and Studio has moved from Alexandria Bay and set up shop at 327 Mullin St. in Watertown. Read More ⇒Orion Art Gallery relocates to Watertown
WATERTOWN — Isaiah D. Cole, 31, no listed address, was charged by city police April 24 with second-degree obstruction of governmental administration, second-degree harassment, and resisting arrest. Read More ⇒Blotter: Recent Watertown police activity
WATERTOWN — Six years after his death, Battalion Chief David M. Lachenauer’s name will finally be unveiled this weekend on the national wall for fallen firefighters. Read More ⇒Watertown battalion chief will be added to national memorial for fallen firefighters
WATERTOWN — Jefferson Community College students had a chance to unwind a little Wednesday as final exams for the spring semester approach. The college hosted its annual Spring Fest from late morning to early afternoon in the quad on its Coffeen Street campus. The event featured free food, g… Read More ⇒Students unwind at Jefferson Community College’s Spring Fest
WATERTOWN — The Watertown City School District released the four names that will be on the ballot for school board seats later this month. Read More ⇒3 incumbents, 1 newcomer on ballot for Watertown city school board
SACKETS HARBOR — A Sackets Harbor man told police that he drove his vehicle onto the village’s boat launch and then into the lake at about 2 a.m. Monday while following GPS instructions. Read More ⇒Police: Sackets Harbor man drove vehicle off boat launch while following GPS
WATERTOWN — Natasha A. Booker, 34, Fairview Street, Watertown, was charged by city police April 18 with driving while intoxicated, failure to keep right, a motor vehicle violation, and operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of at least 0.08%. Read More ⇒Blotter: Recent Watertown police activity
CARTHAGE — After an overwhelming response to the recent auditions for a yet to be determined production, the members of the theatre troupe decided to stage “No Body Like Jimmy” by Burton Bumgarner. Read More ⇒Carthage Little Theatre to stage ‘No Body Like Jimmy’
CARTHAGE — Rebuilding after a devastating fire, Simons Agway Lawn & Garden Center held an open house and ribbon cutting at its new store at 215 Spring St. on April 13. Read More ⇒Out of the ashes
WATERTOWN — The American Red Cross reminds eligible donors to keep the blood supply stable by racing to give blood or platelets in the weeks to come. Donors of all blood types — especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets — are crucial to keeping shelves fully stocked with bloo… Read More ⇒Red Cross offers incentive to donate blood
WATERTOWN — Navy veteran David E. Bulterman was having the time of his life on Saturday in Washington, D.C., during an Honor Flight trip when two children approached him at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Read More ⇒Following an Honor Flight, a mission, and a life, completed
WATERTOWN — City officials once again went through the proposed spending plan for fiscal year 2024-25 Tuesday night, this time reviewing the parks and recreation and fire department budgets. Read More ⇒Watertown City Council hears from fire department, parks and recreation officials on budget
DEXTER — A flock of rubber ducks will be racing their way down the Black River in Dexter for the Dexter Duck Derby on June 8. Read More ⇒Dexter Duck Derby expanding for second fundraiser race in June
WADDINGTON — Villages in St. Lawrence, Jefferson and Lewis counties are the beneficiaries of the state’s NY Forward program. Read More ⇒Funding plans emerge for Waddington, Cape Vincent and Lyons Falls, winners of NY Forward grants
CARTHAGE — Each year the Children’s Miracle Network of Northern New York as well as 170 hospitals in the nationwide network identifies a champion in their community to serve as the face for children treated at their hospital. Children’s Miracle Network of Northern New York at Samaritan Medic… Read More ⇒Carthage 6-year-old is 2024 Champion for Children’s Miracle Network of Northern New York
CHAUMONT — State police have identified the deputies and the man who allegedly ran after them, leading to Saturday morning’s officer-involved shooting. Read More ⇒State police identify deputies, Chaumont man involved in officer-involved shooting
WATERTOWN — The City Council spent more than two hours Monday night deliberating the city’s fiscal year 2024-25 budget. Read More ⇒Watertown City Council begins budget deliberations
CARTHAGE — In a joint effort, the town of Wilna and villages of Deferiet and Carthage are developing a comprehensive plan with guidance from Christopher Barboza, planner for the Tug Hill Commission. Read More ⇒Survey concerning comprehensive plan for Wilna, Carthage and Deferiet being mailed
HENDERSON — A second lawsuit has been filed against the town of Henderson alleging that it violated state laws when it adopted a local law last year to turn Hovey Island into a Planned Development District. Read More ⇒Second suit filed over Henderson island development
CHAUMONT — Details of the incident that resulted in an officer shooting a man in Chaumont remain scarce as of Monday afternoon. Read More ⇒Details of officer-involved shooting remain scarce
WATERTOWN — The driver of the vehicle who crashed into a garage early Sunday morning fled the scene, according to a Facebook post from the City of Watertown Fire Department. Read More ⇒Car crashes into Watertown garage, driver flees scene
EVANS MILLS— Author and podcast host Mary Ann Brown, who goes by the moniker The Country Mompreneur, has released her second book focused on inspiring women who are looking to make a change in their career path and start working from home as a virtual assistant. Read More ⇒‘The Country Mompreneur’ releases second book
WATERTOWN — When he was about 12 years old, David J. Marconi went golfing at the former Watertown Golf Club with his grandfather and then they usually headed over to the clubhouse for a sandwich and a soda. Read More ⇒Thompson Park clubhouse opens May 1
Trees added to new Washington Street planters Read More ⇒Trees added to new Washington Street planters
CHAUMONT — A man was injured in an officer-involved shooting early Saturday morning. Read More ⇒Deputies shoot man who allegedly charged at them with weapon in Lyme
CAPE VINCENT — The fight over the use of the historic Carleton Villa and the land around it on Carleton Island continued in court Friday morning. Read More ⇒Judge hears arguments from Carleton Villa reps, Land Trust regarding villa project
CAPE VINCENT — When 21 veterans associated with the village’s American Legion took off from Syracuse Hancock International Airport today for an Honor Flight trip, they carried tokens of thanks and appreciation from a group of village quilters. Read More ⇒Cape Vincent ‘Chix’ are ‘sew’ patriotic for Honor Flight
At the Thousand Islands Land Trust’s 12th Annual For The Trees Arbor Day celebration Friday morning at Zenda Farms Preserve, over 30 volunteers planted dozens of year-old super sweet sugar maples throughout a large field. Read More ⇒Arbor Day celebration ‘For The Trees’
WATERTOWN — Cory A. Merritt, 32, with no listed address, was charged by city police on April 18 with aggravated criminal contempt, a felony, second-degree harassment and resisting arrest. Read More ⇒Blotter: Recent Watertown Police activity
WATERTOWN — Dick’s Sporting Goods officials cut the ribbon on their new store in Towne Center Plaza on Friday morning. Read More ⇒Dick’s Sporting Goods cuts ribbon on new Towne Center Plaza building
CAPE VINCENT — The state has outlined the projects included in a $4.5 million NY Forward grant for the village of Cape Vincent announced last year. Read More ⇒Cape Vincent’s $4.5 million from NY Forward to focus on pedestrian, waterfront park upgrades
BROWNVILLE — One person was airlifted to a Syracuse hospital after their vehicle rolled over Thursday afternoon on Route 12E, Brownville Fire Chief Ryan McIntosh said. Read More ⇒One airlifted to Syracuse after vehicle rollover in Brownville
BLACK RIVER — The village Planning Board has scheduled a special meeting for 6:30 p.m. April 30 at the Karl J. Vebber Municipal Building, 107 Jefferson Place, to discuss and finalize solar codes for the village. Read More ⇒Black River Planning Board to discuss solar codes
Ronald McDonald House expansion nears completion Read More ⇒Central New York Ronald McDonald House expansion nears completion
FORT DRUM — Fort Drum’s economic impact on the region and state continues to grow. Read More ⇒Zembiec: Fort Drum’s economic impact continues to grow
WATERTOWN — During a press conference Wednesday, Rep. Claudia L. Tenney was endorsed by former Immigration and Customs Enforcement leader Thomas Homan. Read More ⇒Tenney endorsed by Thomas Homan, acting ICE director under Trump
THERESA — More than 1 million smuggled cigarettes were confiscated on April 14 following a traffic stop by U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Wellesley Island Station Anti-Smuggling Unit with the assistance of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Read More ⇒1 million smuggled cigarettes seized in traffic stop near Theresa
WATERTOWN — Fuel spilled after a tractor-trailer containing 11,000 gallons overturned on Route 11. Read More ⇒Fuel spills in tractor-trailer rollover in Watertown; no injuries or environmental concerns
WATERTOWN — The Sisters of St. Joseph will soon be moving from the home they’ve lived in for nearly 50 years. Read More ⇒Sisters of St. Joseph to sell Washington Street convent
FORT DRUM — A new U.S. Coast Guard unit has opened at Fort Drum — the Marine Safety Unit: Thousand Islands. Read More ⇒New Coast Guard unit commissioned at Fort Drum
WATERTOWN — The city got some unexpected, good news that could help lower a proposed 19% tax rate increase. Read More ⇒City of Watertown receives $546,000 more in state aid