Watertown takes legal action to clean up two Factory Street properties
WATERTOWN — The city has started legal action against the owners of two Factory Street area properties in an attempt to have the owners clean up their sites.State Supreme Court action has been taken...
View ArticleSt. Lawrence County bridge in Canton closing Monday
CANTON — Beginning Monday, the bridge on County Route 35 will be closed for approximately three months while the St. Lawrence County Highway Department does work on the bridge.
View ArticleLunch program at Gouverneur Hospital will focus on allergic rhinitis
GOUVERNEUR — The next Lunch & Learn program at Gouverneur Hospital will be at 11:30 a.m. June 25 in the hospital’s community room.The presentation for this month is “Allergic Rhinitis, Seasons,...
View ArticlePotsdam woman charged with DWI, leaving scene of crash
MADRID — A Potsdam woman was charged Friday with drunken driving after allegedly leaving the scene of an accident, St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s deputies said.Jennifer L. Grant, 39, of 54 Route 345,...
View ArticleLowville McDonald’s reopened, holding rededication ceremony
LOWVILLE — The Lowville McDonald’s, 7404 Turin Road, will hold an official ribbon cutting and rededication ceremony at 10 a.m. Wednesday to commemorate the completion of major renovations and updates...
View ArticleState announces $2.8 million to confront invasive species
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Friday that the state has awarded $2.8 million in grants to address the spread of invasive species.“Through joint efforts by our state, community and organizational...
View ArticleStefanik introduces bipartisan SERVICE Act
U.S. Rep. Elise M. Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, had a busy week in Congress, introducing several bills, participating in the House Armed Services Committee markup of the National Defense Authorization...
View ArticleImportance of trees stressed during Arbor Day events at elementary schools
MASSENA — The effort to beautify elementary schools while stressing the importance of trees to students continues in Massena, thanks to a partnership among Alcoa, the New York Power Authority and...
View ArticleBrantingham Summer Series to kick off in July
BRANTINGHAM — The Arts Council is making some new moves into summer this year with a free concert series at Aldersgate Camp.The Council, led by Fran and Roger Abbey, will be kicking off the season with...
View ArticlePublic hearing June 26 on FitzPatrick nuke plant tax agreement
OSWEGO — A public hearing is set for 5:30 p.m. June 26 concerning the tax agreement for the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Station.The Oswego County Legislature set the public hearing date and time...
View ArticleCommenters at Oswego meeting love idea of National Marine Sanctuary
The idea of a National Marine Sanctuary in Lake Ontario is much more than just protecting some shipwrecks and giving scuba divers some more areas to discover.It is an idea that affects everyone in...
View ArticleMain Street Malone gets floral finery
MALONE — A team of workers and clients from Citizen Advocates took time out of their Wednesday to help spruce up Main Street.The 15 workers and volunteers placed 12 self-watering planters with flowers...
View ArticlePlattsburgh police rescue man from river
PLATTSBURGH — A potentially terrible situation turned out well as Plattsburgh City Police were able to help rescue a man struggling in the Saranac River last Sunday morning.“I’m glad it turned out that...
View ArticleBass season kicked off on Saturday
Though there were rough waters on Saturday for the start of bass season, local experts predict a good fishing period ahead.The regular season for large and smallmouth bass in New York state runs until...
View ArticleCanadian expert predicts trade growth, economic uptick
WATERTOWN — An executive from the Business Development Bank of Canada has predicted trade between the U.S. and Canada will continue growing, providing opportunities for business in both nations. Pierre...
View ArticleRaised garden beds providing fresh vegetables for Massena Neighborhood Center...
MASSENA — Eight raised garden beds that have been built at the Massena Neighborhood Center will allow clients to receive fresh veggies straight from the garden.Among the vegetables that will be...
View ArticleExtension staffers discuss
MALONE — Cornell Cooperative Extension staffers visited the Franklin County Legislature recently for a presentation on the state’s growing hemp production sector.The hemp plant, scientific name...
View ArticleLowville woman charged with aggravated DWI
WATERTOWN — A Lowville woman was charged by state police with misdemeanor aggravated driving while intoxicated at 2:16 a.m. Saturday.Molly J. Goodman, 31, was also charged with a license plate...
View ArticleBrasher Falls man takes plea deal in contempt case
CANTON — A Brasher Falls man pleaded guilty in St. Lawrence County Court Thursday to a felony contempt charge that will give him a chance to have the felony removed from his record and face probation...
View ArticleCody J. Horbacz
WATERTOWN — With just four years under his belt on council, Councilman Cody J. Horbacz is the senior member of the four current council members.Only Mayor Joseph M. Butler Jr. has more...
View ArticleJeffrey M. Smith
WATERTOWN — In March, former City Councilman Jeffrey M. Smith jumped into the mayoral race after his friend and political ally, incumbent Mayor Joseph M. Butler, decided not to seek a second term.He...
View ArticleCliff Olney
WATERTOWN — Cliff G. Olney III has been a seemingly constant thorn in the side of city officials for years.You can see what he thinks about city government and his mayoral campaign by reading his often...
View ArticleAllison Crossman
WATERTOWN — Allison I. Crossman just sees that the city is too divided.If elected as mayor, Mrs. Crossman, 27, said she’ll be the type of leader who could bring different factions together.“The city...
View ArticleRobert Schorr
WATERTOWN — Robert T. Schorr has a different perspective on the long contract dispute between the city and the firefighters’ union than the other City Council candidates.Mr. Schorr, 50, is a volunteer...
View ArticleFrank Roberts
WATERTOWN — Frank G. Roberts says he’s the kind of guy who can say no.Mr. Roberts, 48, is one of eight candidates running for City Council. He sees the city spending a lot of money on projects that it...
View ArticleJesse Roshia
WATERTOWN — Jesse C.P. Roshia says he brings real life experience that’s needed to become a member of the City Council.He’s written policy on a change in the state’s juvenile justice system while...
View ArticlePatrick Hickey
WATERTOWN — Patrick Hickey knows just the kind of city councilman he’d be.He’d model himself after former Councilman James E. Brett, who served from 1976 to 1991 and again from 1996 to 1999. Mr. Brett,...
View ArticleAaron R. Clemons
WATERTOWN — Over the years, Aaron R. Clemons worked on numerous local political campaigns for Republican candidates.Mr. Clemons, 41, volunteered for candidates at the congressional, county and state...
View ArticleStanley Cosper
WATERTOWN — Between his charity work and his job as a car salesman, Stanley Cosper says he knows a lot of people.Growing up in Alabama, Mr. Cosper came to Watertown as a Fort Drum soldier and liked it...
View ArticleEight candidates vying for Watertown City Council
WATERTOWN — With eight people running, voters will have the largest field of City Council candidates ever to choose from when they head to the polls for the June 25 primary.Out of the eight candidates,...
View ArticleSarah Compo
WATERTOWN — City Councilwoman Sarah V. Compo never expected to move back to her hometown after living in New York City for three years following graduation from college.Ms. Compo, 33, was appointed to...
View ArticleTimes, Northern New York Newspapers launch NNY360
WATERTOWN — The Watertown Daily Times and Northern New York Newspapers have launched a new website, NNY360.com. The website will replace the daily newspaper and weekly websites for newspapers in...
View ArticleLowville’s DRI application swelled from 11 to 19 projects with final...
LOWVILLE — A rally from local business owners, developers and community members with “transformative opportunities” for the downtown area caused the number of projects included in the village’s...
View ArticleLake Ontario sanctuary designation hooks Jefferson County residents
WATERTOWN — The possible cultural, educational and economic opportunities from a proposed national marine sanctuary designation for Eastern Lake Ontario has hooked several maritime enthusiasts and...
View ArticleIHC’s class leaders headed to UPenn, share unbreakable bond
WATERTOWN — The bond between Marialena Mouaikel and Dominic K. Duah goes beyond a typical friendship.The two met through their mothers, Dr. Marlene Mouaikel and Dr. Marylene Duah, who grew up in...
View ArticlePlans to look at buying properties for City Hall parking
WATERTOWN — Getting a parking spot in City Hall’s busy parking lot was only going to get worse.That’s because more people are going to attend City Court on a daily basis, with a new Drug Court...
View ArticleAs insulin costs soar, American diabetics drive to Canada
Washington PostAs their minivan rolled north, they felt their nerves kick in — but they kept on driving.At the wheel: Lija Greenseid, a rule-abiding Minnesota mom steering her Mazda5 on a cross-border...
View ArticleWatertown mayoral forum slated for Tuesday
WATERTOWN — The four mayoral candidates will meet and discuss the issues during a forum from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.The four candidates are City Councilman Cody J. Horbacz, former Councilman Jeffrey M....
View ArticleOutdoor cafe legislation on tap for approval
WATERTOWN — More than a year ago, a group of business and community leaders drove across the border to get a taste of the more than 60 outdoor cafes that dot the city of Kingston’s downtown.And...
View ArticleCat benefit set in Malone
MALONE — People will find themselves dancing for a cause in Malone on June 21, for a fundraiser to help Focus of Ferals Inc. Animal Rescue.The Second Annual “Kitty Zumba Benefit” is to help with the...
View ArticleCanton brothers take steps to get new basketball court installed
CANTON — Gavin Matthews, 15, and his younger brother, Owen, 10, both love playing basketball.But they weren’t happy with the rundown basketball court at Taylor Park across from their home on Miner...
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