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
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
FORT DRUM — Advocate Drum has released its 2023 fiscal year regional economic impact report, detailing that the military post has contributed about $2.5 billion, with $1.9 billion of it in direct spending, to the regional economy. Read More ⇒Fort Drum contributes $2.5 billion to regional economy, Advocate Drum reports
WATERTOWN— Olivia Wood, a criminal justice student at Jefferson Community College, was presented with a $500 scholarship from the New York State Sheriffs’ Association on campus Tuesday morning. Read More ⇒Sheriff Barnett presents JCC student with scholarship
Kendra J. Zehr, 27, Gouverneur, was charged by Watertown police April 20 with second-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a felony, second-degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia, a motor vehicle violation, second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, unsafe tires, failu… Read More ⇒Blotter: Recent Watertown police activity
WATERTOWN — The Northern Regional Center for Independent Living began a weeklong demonstration Monday morning against the criminalization of homelessness, which divided the Supreme Court Monday as it reviewed a set of Oregon anti-camping laws. Read More ⇒North country demonstrators set up camp as Supreme Court reviews rights of homeless people
WATERTOWN — After several years of little or no increases, City Manager Eric F. Wagenaar has proposed a 19% tax rate increase. Read More ⇒City of Watertown faces proposed 19% tax rate increase
FORT DRUM — Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer was in the north country Monday morning detailing his hope to increase federal spending for the Fort Drum Fire Department. Read More ⇒Schumer backs proper funding for Fort Drum Fire Department after years of cuts
A man seeking to run as an independent candidate for New York’s 21st Congressional District has filed a lawsuit against a host of media companies, local governments in Texas and a former employer regarding his televised arrest in 2019. Read More ⇒Scott Phillip Lewis, independent seeking NY-21 seat, sues over his 2019 televised arrest
CARTHAGE — To thank the children of service members, Carthage Central School District held a celebration of April as the Month of the Military Child. Read More ⇒Military children celebrated at Carthage Central School
THREE MILE BAY— When K.C. Bennett first purchased a 57-acre plot on the Lake Ontario shoreline in Three Mile Bay, he had not envisioned it becoming a 13,000-square-foot event center towering above the water. Construction of the project began in 2022, and this past Friday and Saturday marked … Read More ⇒Sally Port View event center opens on Three Mile Bay
THERESA — Theresa Rotary has created a Capital Scholarship Fundraising Campaign and is inviting the public in supporting the initiative. Read More ⇒Theresa Rotary raising funds for its capital scholarship
The daily newspaper that evolved into the Watertown Daily Times published its first edition today in 1861. That’s 163 years ago, at a time when our nation was embroiled in the Civil War. Read More ⇒First edition of the Times published on this day in 1861
WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation announced the winners of its second “Canstruction for Northern New York” — which helps reduce food insecurity in the north country. Read More ⇒Northern New York Community Foundation announces winners of ‘Canstruction’ initiative
FINEVIEW— People made the drive to Minna Anthony Common Nature Center on Wellesley Island for an Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, where they took part in several outdoor activities. Read More ⇒Wellesley Island nature center provides an Earth Day Experience
WATERTOWN — Local school districts are helping the SPCA by donating money to the nonprofit, which will help them with operating costs. Read More ⇒Schools donating to Jefferson County SPCA
WATERTOWN — The producer of the North Country Music Project’s July 31 concert is gratified that the event at the Clayton Opera House sold out within days after it was announced last year. Read More ⇒North Country Music Project documenting a legacy, beginning with rock
FORT DRUM — The 10th Mountain Division Sustainment Brigade played host to an Innovative Technology Symposium on April 15 to talk about in ways the Army is augmenting warfighting capabilities with technologies. Read More ⇒Fort Drum holds technology symposium
SACKETS HARBOR — As part of the Pike National Historic Trail, a much shorter path will help call attention to the initiative here on April 27. Read More ⇒Visitors encouraged to take a hike, learn about Zebulon Pike
WATERTOWN — Months after sitting idle, work has resumed on two unfinished cement planters in front of the downtown KeyBank. Read More ⇒Work resumes on planters in front of downtown bank
CAPE VINCENT — Thousand Islands Land Trust Executive Director Jake Tibbles said Thursday that the organization is “discouraged” by the land clearing around the property adjacent to the historic Carleton Villa on Carleton Island. Read More ⇒TILT ‘discouraged’ after seeing land clearing on Carleton Island
WATERTOWN — A mother of a 4-year-old boy had no idea that a registered sex offender who was convicted of sexually abusing three children was living next to her and across the street from a home day care business. Read More ⇒Concerned Watertown mom wants sex offender rules updated
WATERTOWN — The Watertown City School District has unveiled a new threat detection system that, in part, uses artificial intelligence to detect bullying and potential threats to the district. Read More ⇒Watertown City School District launches new threat detection system
CLAYTON — The Samaritan Clayton Family Health Center closed at 9:30 a.m. Thursday to all patients, including lab and x-ray, due to what Samaritan described as “unforeseen circumstances.” Read More ⇒Clayton health center closed Thursday
REDWOOD — Trail sections to open soon at Baker Woods Preserve in Natural Bridge and at Redwood Hill Preserve in Redwood are being called “groundbreaking” by their makers. Read More ⇒Encompass Recreation, Indian River Lakes Conservancy partner to open sensory trails
WATERTOWN — The new DICK’s Sporting Goods in the Target plaza is now open. Read More ⇒Watertown DICK’s Sporting Goods store opens in new space
WATERTOWN — A Watertown High School student’s vision to help his fellow classmates became more of a reality when a hygiene vending machine was delivered Wednesday for students who may not be able to afford hygiene products. Read More ⇒Watertown City School District unveils hygiene vending machine
WATERTOWN — The City Council will not take up the ethics investigation into Councilman Cliff G. Olney until after this spring’s budget deliberations are completed. Read More ⇒Olney ethics investigation will wait until after city budget talks
The Thousand Islands International Tourism Council won’t know for a while how the north country fared from the total eclipse of the sun. Read More ⇒Tourism council to determine impact of eclipse on north country
WATERTOWN — William I. Netto, 45, Flower Avenue East, Watertown, was charged by city police April 12 with third-degree criminal mischief, a felony. Read More ⇒Blotter: Recent Watertown police activity
WATERTOWN — A Rutland man was arrested by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday after police said he attempted to grab a 12-year-old’s breasts. Read More ⇒Police: Rutland man charged after asking child to expose herself
WATERTOWN — State police are investigating the death of a former Watertown man as an apparent drowning in Onondaga County. Read More ⇒Former Watertown man dies of apparent drowning in Onondaga County
BLACK RIVER — The village Planning Board will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. April 23 in the Karl J. Vebber Municipal Building, 107 Jefferson Place, to discuss solar regulations. Read More ⇒Black River Planning Board to hold special meeting on solar regulations
WATERTOWN — Watertown High School was under a hold-in-place order after a fight broke out between two kids Wednesday, city police Lt. Jason Badalato said in a text message. Read More ⇒Hold-in-place order issued after student fight at Watertown High School
CLAYTON — Six volunteers, armed with hundreds of feet of spooled wire, a dozen nesting boxes and a family of bird decoys, hopped on a boat Tuesday morning to help protect a threatened species. Read More ⇒Volunteers help threatened bird species with parenting on the St. Lawrence
WATERTOWN — The controversy over last year’s $3.4 million purchase of the former Watertown Golf Club resurfaced on Monday night during a discussion about replacing a golf course mower. Read More ⇒City to buy new mower for Thompson Park Golf Course, likely make more equipment purchases
FISHERS LANDING — U.S. Customs and Border Protection will host a public meeting in the north country to discuss and take feedback on its plan to build a new Border Patrol station along the St. Lawrence River, reversing course on years of hearing public comments only by written statements. Read More ⇒CBP will host in-person public comment meeting regarding plans for new Border Patrol station
FELTS MILLS — No injuries were reported following a late morning house fire in Felts Mills on Tuesday. Read More ⇒Two families displaced after fire in Felts Mills
CARTHAGE — As a way to spotlight area businesses and non profit organizations, the Carthage Area Chamber of Commerce hosts Business After Hours events the third Thursday of each month. Read More ⇒Business After Hours bring people together in the Carthage area
WATERTOWN — The City Council on Monday agreed to increase bonding by $11.7 million to cover the current price for a water treatment plant project to improve the city’s drinking water. Read More ⇒Watertown City Council approves new cost for water treatment plant project
WATERTOWN — The Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York will host a telescopic observing night on Saturday. Read More ⇒Sci-Tech Center hosting moon-viewing evening