Watertown man charged with two counts of criminal contempt
pWATERTOWN — Joshua A. Thurston, 27, of 1013 Salina St., Watertown, was charged by city police Saturday with two counts of first-degree criminal contempt, a felony, and harassment. /ppMr....
View ArticleSouth Colton man charged with criminal mischief
pSOUTH COLTON — State police on Sunday charged Leo F. Sawyer, 27, with criminal mischief with intent to damage property, a misdemeanor./ppPolice were called to a complaint of a domestic...
View ArticleMassena man charged with multiple misdemeanors
pMASSENA — State police on Sunday charged Evan D. Delosh, 28, with third-degree assault with intent to cause physical injury, third-degree menacing and fourth-degree criminal mischief, all...
View ArticleBiologists, anglers talk state of Lake Ontario fishing
pPULASKI — The anglers knew it, and the biologists had the charts to confirm it: last season’s fishing on Lake Ontario was officially lousy./ppWith few answers about the cause of...
View ArticleMusicians come together for late Clayton jazz singer
pCLAYTON — In their long musical collaboration, friends and jazz singers Sam R. Hopkins and Andy N. Poole performed in taverns and at weddings, private parties and festivals on both sides of...
View ArticleGirl Scout volunteers sought
pLOWVILLE — The Lewis County Chamber of Commerce, 7576 S. State St., will host an informational event for those interested in volunteering for Girl Scouts of Lewis County from 5 to 6 p.m....
View ArticleMalone garage burns; house spared
pMALONE –– An early morning fire destroyed a garage on Elm Street, but quick action by firefighters prevented significant damage to a house only a few feet from the...
View ArticleState issues reminder on brush-burning ban
pALBANY — New York state officials are reminding residents about brush-burning restrictions./ppThe Department of Environmental Conservation says residential brush burning in towns with fewer...
View ArticleCity Council to discuss Thompson Park, pool
pWATERTOWN — Replacing the defunct city pool at Thompson Park may face a crucial moment when the subject comes up at the City Council meeting tonight./ppCouncil members will be given a...
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pn COPENHAGEN — The Black River Valley Fiddlers are scheduled to play from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Copenhagen Fire Hall, 9950 Route 12. Admission will be $4 at the door./ppn LOWVILLE...
View ArticleFrom tap to table: the complex, laborious process of making maple syrup
pCANTON — A thick fog had settled over the hills on the outskirts of town, but this dreary day was an exciting one for Joshua C. Parker, founder and CEO of Parker Maple, 2591 County Route...
View ArticleQuality of care is key to fiscal future at Lowville hospital
pLOWVILLE — Lewis County General Hospital’s fiscal situation has improved over the past year or so, but quality of care is expected to play a major role in its future financial...
View ArticleLongtime Syracuse teacher beats out two local teachers for Board of Regents seat
pALBANY — State lawmakers from the north country are split over the candidate chosen to fill the local Board of Regents vacancy./ppThe state Legislature voted Tuesday for longtime Syracuse...
View ArticleCouncilman Jennings to unveil rental registration program
pWATERTOWN — City Councilman Stephen A. Jennings will unveil his ideas tonight on how the city could establish a rental registration program. /ppThe plan to be unveiled at...
View ArticleJefferson County housing program gets $400,000
pGov. Andrew M. Cuomo Friday announced that Jefferson County will receive $400,000 in funding for housing rehabilitation./ppNorth County Affordability Inc. was awarded the funding that will be used for...
View ArticleDog with no legs leaves Korea for new life in Arizona
pPHOENIX — A dog that was left in a garbage bag behind a South Korea meat market has a new life — and new limbs — on the other side of the world in Arizona. /ppChi Chi,...
View ArticleMartinsburg man accused of pointing pistol at another person
pMARTINSBURG — Lewis County sheriff’s deputies on Friday charged Daniel W. Windover, 39, of 6750 Route 26, with second-degree menacing, fourth-degree criminal possession of a...
View ArticleLowville man charged in alleged Port Leyden home invasion
pPORT LEYDEN — A Lowville man was charged Sunday over an alleged home invasion in Port Leyden in late February./ppLewis County sheriff’s deputies charged Richard M. Nellenbach...
View ArticleSuffolk County man accused of hitting female bartender, traffic infractions
pMONTAGUE — A Suffolk County man was arrested Saturday on charges that he hit a female bartender, then was later charged with several traffic infractions after posting bail./ppDennis...
View ArticleLyons Falls man charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest
pLYONS FALLS — Lewis County sheriff’s deputies on Friday night charged a Lyons Falls man with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest./ppDeputies said Charles Kline, 66, of 6820...
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