Gouverneur Central budget has 3.4 percent levy hike
pGOUVERNEUR — The amount of money collected from property owners in the Gouverneur Central School District would increase by 3.4 percent under a proposed 2016-17 school budget that also...
View ArticleVolunteer firefighters push for cancer coverage bill
pLOWVILLE — Although they are exposed to a plethora of cancer-causing chemicals on the job, volunteer firefighters often do not receive medical coverage when diagnosed with cancer because...
View ArticleMayor Butler to meet with developer about Mercy project
pWATERTOWN — Mayor Joseph M. Butler Jr. will learn on Monday morning what COR Development plans to do with the former Mercy Hospital site./ppThe mayor is meeting with COR President Steven F....
View ArticleMassena village officials considering housing partnership with DANC
pMASSENA — Village of Massena officials are considering contracting with the Development Authority of the North Country to expand the village’s housing program./ppBy bringing in...
View ArticleWatertown teen named Miss Ireland, Pulaski man wins beard competition at...
pWATERTOWN — While she was growing up, Erika Y. Arnold’s father regaled her with stories of his childhood in Ireland./ppNow, Miss Arnold has a year to create her own Irish tale,...
View ArticleStefanik, Ritchie pleased with Trudeau support of federal border...
pA bipartisan bill to expedite cross-border travel between the United States and Canada received a blessing from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a joint press conference with President...
View ArticleHearing on Jericho Rise wind project draws mostly support; some concerns...
pCHATEAUGAY — The proposed Jericho Rise wind farm drew largely positive comments from people who attended a public hearing on the project Wednesday night, although some expressed concerns...
View ArticleShamrock salute
pThe Shamrock Run on Saturday was part of Irish Festival activities in Watertown. /p
View ArticleWatertown man accused of violating protective order
pWATERTOWN — Steven N. Chatigny, 26, of 505 Arsenal St., Upper Apt., was charged by city police on Friday with aggravated criminal contempt, a felony./ppIt is alleged that he violated a City...
View ArticleJunior Iron Chef competition educates students, gets them involved
pPOTSDAM — Savory smells wafted through the bustling crowds of the A.A. Kingston Middle School cafeteria Saturday morning as 28 Junior Iron Chef teams scrambled to impress the judges with...
View ArticleProperty Sales
buJEFFERSON COUNTY/u/bpThe following property sales were recorded in the Jefferson County clerk’s office March 1, 2016:/ppCity of Watertown: No acreage listed, 509 New York Ave., Secretary...
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pspan class="bullet"n/span GOUVERNEUR — The Village Board’s Tuesday night agenda includes a discussion about whether a study should be undertaken to determine whether it makes...
View ArticleOgdensburg to use $12,000 grant to beautify city with trees
pOGDENSBURG — The city has obtained a $12,000 state Department of Conservation grant to plant as many as 30 trees at designated sites throughout the community./ppThe money, awarded through...
View ArticlePotsdam Public Library’s computer center urges community to get educated on...
pPOTSDAM — In just over a month, the Potsdam Public Library’s Public Computer Center will be losing its student instructors for the summer, so now is the time for residents to...
View ArticlePotsdam Central projects 2.28 percent levy increase for 2016-17 in draft budget
pPOTSDAM — Spending in next year’s budget for the Potsdam Central School District is expected to grow due to increases for faculty and social worker positions, but officials...
View ArticlePamelia couple donate control of sheep farm to land trust
pPAMELIA — After farming it for nearly 50 years, a local couple, now in their 80s, wanted to make sure their sheep farm would remain undeveloped for decades to come./ppSo Harry E. and Sharon...
View ArticleEvans Mills woman charged with heroin possession
pWATERTOWN — An Evans Mills woman was charged with carrying heroin in an envelope Friday./ppDawn M. Cappucetti, 46, of 30631 Gardnerville Road, Evans Mills, was arrested by city police...
View ArticleMost Lewis County village elections feature uncontested races
pLOWVILLE — A few Lewis County villages have elections Tuesday, but most include uncontested races./ppCroghan voters will be required to write in at least one candidate for trustee....
View ArticleHearing on Jericho Rise wind project draws mostly support; some concerns...
pCHATEAUGAY — The proposed Jericho Rise wind farm drew largely positive comments from people who attended a public hearing on the project Wednesday night, although some expressed concerns...
View ArticlePublic health officials: STDs a top concern in Jefferson County
pWATERTOWN — Sexually-transmitted diseases are on the rise in Jefferson County and have become one of the greatest concerns of local public health officials./pp“It’s...
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