WATERTOWN — It’s not quite tee time at Ives Hill Country Club. Read More ⇒Teeing up: Ives Hill Country Club preparing updated grounds for reopening
ALEXANDRIA — The town of Alexandria is looking to sell the vacant Bonnie Castle Recreation Center in order to put the building back on the tax rolls. Read More ⇒Town of Alexandria looking to sell Bonnie Castle Recreation Center
WATERTOWN — City Councilman Cliff G. Olney III said Monday that he is advocating to financially support Zoo New York, although he did not offer any specific information about what the city should do to save it. Read More ⇒No movement from city on Zoo New York funding
WATERTOWN — With just three weeks until the big day, organizers continue to plan for the city’s solar eclipse event at Thompson Park on April 8. Read More ⇒Three weeks to eclipse: Watertown continues planning for festivities in Thompson Park
If the lack of lodging is an indicator, there will be a lot of people coming to the north country to view the total solar eclipse on April 8. Read More ⇒Short-term rentals in north country gobbled up for eclipse weekend
SACKETS HARBOR — Organizers of the village’s eclipse celebration on April 8 recently sent out a “ticket” to residents for an invitation to the once-in-a-lifetime event. Read More ⇒Sackets Harbor readying for village eclipse events
LOWVILLE — Christian O. Rogers, Fort Drum, was charged by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Friday following a driving complaint on Route 12 in the town of Turin. Read More ⇒Fort Drum man charged with DWI following driving complaint
WATERTOWN — Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization and the North Country Initiative recently donated 1,296 thermometers to six local pediatric health centers in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties. Read More ⇒Thermometers donated to pediatric health centers
WATERTOWN — A city man faces multiple felony counts after police say he raped a minor and used hidden cameras to record people without them knowing it. Read More ⇒Watertown man charged with multiple felony sex offenses against a child
WATERTOWN — Donated wheelchairs, walkers, crutches and canes are being sought for soldiers and civilians who have been injured in the war in Ukraine, many with permanent disabilities. Read More ⇒Donations of medical supplies sought for Ukraine war victims
GLENS FALLS — It took a record-setting performance to turn back the Sackets Harbor boys basketball team in the state final on Sunday. Read More ⇒High school basketball: Another Sackets Harbor rally comes up two points short in state championship game
BLACK RIVER — The village Board of Trustees and Planning Board will hold a joint meeting at 6:30 p.m. April 9, during the regularly scheduled planning board meeting in order to discuss solar regulations. Read More ⇒Joint meeting planned in Black River
WATERTOWN — Shawn C. Fountain, 31, of State Street, was charged by city police Wednesday with endangering the welfare of a child. Read More ⇒Blotter: Recent Watertown police activity
GLENS FALLS — Austin Griner and his Sackets Harbor teammates felt right at home from the start on the stage of the state final four. Read More ⇒High school basketball: Sackets Harbor boys set red-hot pace early, hold off Avoca-Prattsburgh to reach state final
The Watertown Family YMCA’s 35th Annual Shamrock Run was held in Watertown on Saturday morning and celebrated all things Irish with a record-breaking 808 participants. Read More ⇒PHOTOS: YMCA’s annual Shamrock Run celebrates all things Irish with a record-breaking 808 participants
WATERTOWN — Thousands of people are expected to attend the annual North Country Goes Green Irish Festival this weekend at the Dulles State Office Building. Read More ⇒Thousands expected to attend North Country Goes Green Irish Festival this weekend
CAPE VINCENT — A firefighter had to be transported to the hospital after battling a structure fire Friday evening at a storage facility on the corner of East Joseph and Lee streets. Read More ⇒Firefighter injured battling fire in Cape Vincent
WATERTOWN — A new business will be opening their doors in the heart of downtown Watertown on Thursday. Read More ⇒Bad Apple Downtown to have soft opening Thursday
Maple Weekend kicked off on Saturday. Read More ⇒How sweet it is — Maple weekend kicks off
WATERTOWN — Troy Phillips was named the 2024 Donegal “King of Beards” on Friday night as the North Country Goes Green Irish Festival kicked off at the Dulles State Office Building on Washington Street. Read More ⇒Sportsman’s and Irish Festival crown 2024 Donegal ‘King of Beards’
WATERTOWN — A Watertown High School graduate was inaugurated as the seventh president of Jefferson Community College in a ceremony at the Robert R. and Jean S. Sturtz Theater Friday afternoon. Read More ⇒Daniel Dupee II inaugurated as JCC’s new president
WATERTOWN— Preparation for the 36th Annual North Country Goes Green Irish Festival was in full swing Friday afternoon, with people decorating, vendors setting up their stations and cooks firing up the stoves. Read More ⇒Irish Festival underway in Watertown
SARANAC LAKE — Scott Phillip Lewis, a candidate for New York’s 21st Congressional District, initially announced on Thursday that he would run on the Democratic Party line in the June primary, but after it was revealed he is not a member of the Democratic Party and is ineligible to petition t… Read More ⇒Lewis to challenge Stefanik as independent
ALBANY — MetalCraft Marine will have a second chance to pursue a contract to build 34 boats for the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Read More ⇒Second chance for MetalCraft Marine: State will restart bid process for park police boats
WATERTOWN — A Rochester developer plans to again seek state funding to turn a long vacant Factory Square building into a moderate-income apartment building. Read More ⇒Developer refocuses, again seeks state funding to turn Factory Square building into apartments
CARTHAGE — To chase away the winter blues and to bring a little sunshine, the 20th annual winter gala to benefit Augustinian Academy — “Hula in the Snow: A Winter Luau” — was held Feb. 10. Read More ⇒Winter gala chases away winter blues
CARTHAGE — In order to provide a casual environment for business persons to mingle with each other and members of the public and for all to learn more about the host business or organization, the Carthage Area Chamber of Commerce hosts monthly Business After Hours. These networking events ar… Read More ⇒Business After Hours
NATURAL BRIDGE — Homeowner Karen Taylor and her grandson, were displaced, when a fire totally destroyed their home at 41980 County Route 41. Feb. 29. Read More ⇒Benefits planned for fire victims
WATERTOWN — Celebrating 25 years, the North Country Chili Cook-Off was held on Feb. 24 at the Dulles State Office Building and hundreds were in attendance to warm up with sample-sized chili, cornbread, music and more. Read More ⇒North Country Chili Cook-Off celebrates 25 years strong
WATERTOWN — Local government sales tax collections dipped slightly in Lewis and St. Lawrence counties in February compared to the same month a year ago, while Jefferson County’s receipts remained flat. Read More ⇒Sales tax receipts in Lewis, St. Lawrence counties dip in February; Jefferson unchanged
CAPE VINCENT — The town planning board accepted the Carleton Villa application as complete during a meeting on Wednesday. Read More ⇒Carleton Villa development application moves ahead for multi-agency review
WATERTOWN — The Samaritan Medical Center Foundation of Northern New York announced on Wednesday that a $250,000 donation from Kinney Drugs and the Kinney Drugs Foundation will be going toward expanding mental health treatment services and space at Samaritan Medical Center. Read More ⇒Kinney Drugs donates $250,000 to Samaritan for mental health unit expansion
Samaritan Medical Center will host its tenth Physician Recognition Dinner on Thursday, April 11, 2024. This event, supported by the Samaritan Medical Center Medical Executive Committee and Samaritan Foundation, is held annually on or around National Doctors’ Day to honor Samaritan’s active a… Read More ⇒Samaritan to host dinner to honor physicians: Dr. Karl J. Komar to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
CARTHAGE — Carthage Little Theatre will be holding auditions for its spring show from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Carthage United Methodist Church, 608 State St. Read More ⇒Carthage Little Theatre holding auditions
WATERTOWN — Zoo officials came away on Wednesday night without a commitment from the city for a proposed five-year $375,000 funding request to help make Zoo New York more financially stable. Read More ⇒City holds off on decision for Zoo New York’s $375,000 funding request
CARTHAGE — Vietnam era veterans — whether they served stateside or in country — and their descendents are invited to a welcome home ceremony March 27. Read More ⇒Vietnam War veterans and their descendents invited to Welcome Home Ceremony in Carthage
WEST CARTHAGE — The former executive director of the West Carthage Housing Authority has been charged with stealing more than $48,000 from the agency and her mother is charged with helping her. Read More ⇒Former West Carthage Housing Authority director, mother, charged with corruption
WEST CARTHAGE — The village volunteer fire department responded to a fire at 828 Tamarack Drive at about 8 p.m. Tuesday night. Read More ⇒Fire damages Tamarack Drive apartments in West Carthage
HENDERSON — One of the best ways to view the eclipse on April 8, according to Henderson’s Solar Eclipse Committee chair, Gail Smith, is to watch it by the water. Read More ⇒Beaches, burgers and bands: Henderson readies for eclipse weekend festival
DEFERIET — The village Board of Trustees has several projects in the works to use $28,000 in funds received from the American Rescue Plan. Read More ⇒Deferiet utilizing American Rescue Plan funds
WATERTOWN — Dr. Debra A. Koloms thought that her first eclipse 33 years ago was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Read More ⇒Watertown eye doctor and hobby astronomer will see her third total solar eclipse
All things maple will be spotlighted as Maple Weekends are celebrated across the state this weekend and next. Read More ⇒Sweet open houses start Saturday for north country Maple Weekends
WATERTOWN — Plans have been scrapped to reuse the former AAA building at Washington Summit, the sprawling medical office complex on the hill on Washington Street. Read More ⇒Lundy decides not to reuse dismantled AAA building at Washington Summit
WATERTOWN — A previously withdrawn application for a zone change on 16 acres of property that was formerly part of Ives Hill Country Club was resubmitted Tuesday. Read More ⇒Zone change request resubmitted for former Ives Hill golf course property
HENDERSON—Most people viewing the solar eclipse on April 8 will be standing on solid ground, but quite a few people will have a different experience. Read More ⇒Floating during the eclipse: Boaters are making plans for viewing on April 8
WATERTOWN — The Watertown-Fort Drum area again saw the highest rate of unemployment of any metropolitan area in the state in January, as had been the case in December. Read More ⇒Watertown-Fort Drum area again sees highest unemployment rate in state in January
The April 8 total eclipse is about three weeks away and cloudless skies would be the optimal viewing conditions, especially in Watertown, which sits in the path of totality. Read More ⇒Cloudy skies for April 8 eclipse? Map envisions the likelihood
WATERTOWN — The new senior center in the Marcy Building will officially open its doors on Wednesday. Read More ⇒First activities scheduled for Watertown Senior Center
WATERTOWN — Zachary S. Canaperi, 24, Keyes Avenue, Watertown, was charged by city police March 9 with driving while intoxicated, operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of at least 0.08% and driving a motor vehicle on or across a sidewalk. Read More ⇒Blotter: Recent Watertown police activity