CROGHAN — “Thankful,” was the word Todd Lighthall, New York FFA Foundation executive director, used to sum up the day at the 30th annual AdironDuck Race at Oswegatchie Educational Center on Sunday. Read More ⇒Enthusiasts flock to AdironDuck race
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SACKETS HARBOR — A Sackets Harbor man told police that he drove his vehicle onto the village’s boat launch and then into the lake at about 2 a.m. Monday while following GPS instructions. Read More ⇒Police: Sackets Harbor man drove vehicle off boat launch while following GPS
More than 40 years ago, Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals was founded with a simple goal in mind: Change Kids’ Health, Change the Future. Read More ⇒With Children’s Miracle Network of Northern New York, Samaritan provides life-saving services for local families
WATERTOWN — Natasha A. Booker, 34, Fairview Street, Watertown, was charged by city police April 18 with driving while intoxicated, failure to keep right, a motor vehicle violation, and operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of at least 0.08%. Read More ⇒Blotter: Recent Watertown police activity
WATERTOWN — Navy veteran David E. Bulterman was having the time of his life on Saturday in Washington, D.C., during an Honor Flight trip when two children approached him at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Read More ⇒Following an Honor Flight, a mission, and a life, completed
The people growing marijuana for New York’s still-fledgling cannabis market were hoping to see some help from the state in the form of a farmer relief fund in this year’s state budget. That didn’t happen, and now the Cannabis Farmers Alliance, which represents the interests of those growers,… Read More ⇒Cannabis Farmers Alliance warns New York industry could fail in a year without help for ailing growers
WATERTOWN — City officials once again went through the proposed spending plan for fiscal year 2024-25 Tuesday night, this time reviewing the parks and recreation and fire department budgets. Read More ⇒Watertown City Council hears from fire department, parks and recreation officials on budget
DEXTER — A flock of rubber ducks will be racing their way down the Black River in Dexter for the Dexter Duck Derby on June 8. Read More ⇒Dexter Duck Derby expanding for second fundraiser race in June
WADDINGTON — Villages in St. Lawrence, Jefferson and Lewis counties are the beneficiaries of the state’s NY Forward program. Read More ⇒Funding plans emerge for Waddington, Cape Vincent and Lyons Falls, winners of NY Forward grants
CARTHAGE — Each year the Children’s Miracle Network of Northern New York as well as 170 hospitals in the nationwide network identifies a champion in their community to serve as the face for children treated at their hospital. Children’s Miracle Network of Northern New York at Samaritan Medic… Read More ⇒Carthage 6-year-old is 2024 Champion for Children’s Miracle Network of Northern New York
LOWVILLE — Three Lowville Academy seniors, Katelynn Baker, Annabella LaPuma and Rubi Zabielowicz recently earned their Seal of Biliteracy. Katelynn and Annabella earned the seal in Spanish, and Rubi earned the seal in Polish. They will wear a medallion at graduation and have a seal placed on… Read More ⇒Lowville seniors earn Seals of Biliteracy
POTSDAM — The village code enforcement officer has resigned. Meanwhile, the town code officer is taking over those duties for the village of Norwood. Read More ⇒Potsdam village code officer resigns; town officer takes over for Norwood
CHAUMONT — State police have identified the deputies and the man who allegedly ran after them, leading to Saturday morning’s officer-involved shooting. Read More ⇒State police identify deputies, Chaumont man involved in officer-involved shooting
KEENE VALLEY — Robbi Mecus, a forest ranger with the state Department of Environmental Conservation and a beloved member of the Keene Valley and local LGBTQ-plus community, died in an ice climbing accident in Alaska on Thursday. Read More ⇒Adirondack forest ranger dies in 1,000-foot fall while ice climbing in Alaska
WATERTOWN — The City Council spent more than two hours Monday night deliberating the city’s fiscal year 2024-25 budget. Read More ⇒Watertown City Council begins budget deliberations
POTSDAM — SUNY Potsdam will bring together campus and community with its annual celebration of creativity — the LoKo Arts Festival. Read More ⇒SUNY Potsdam’s Loko Arts Festival open through Sunday
MALONE — As part of Donate Life Month, the generosity of a town resident was recognized at a ceremony Monday morning honoring her life and her lifesaving organ donations. Read More ⇒Community honors gifts of life; Jodi Andrews recognized as part of Donate Life Month
CARTHAGE — In a joint effort, the town of Wilna and villages of Deferiet and Carthage are developing a comprehensive plan with guidance from Christopher Barboza, planner for the Tug Hill Commission. Read More ⇒Survey concerning comprehensive plan for Wilna, Carthage and Deferiet being mailed
HENDERSON — A second lawsuit has been filed against the town of Henderson alleging that it violated state laws when it adopted a local law last year to turn Hovey Island into a Planned Development District. Read More ⇒Second suit filed over Henderson island development
CHAUMONT — Details of the incident that resulted in an officer shooting a man in Chaumont remain scarce as of Monday afternoon. Read More ⇒Details of officer-involved shooting remain scarce
ALBANY — Paula Collins thinks this is the year a Democrat can take the 21st Congressional District, and she’s banking on support from independent voters to help her achieve that. Read More ⇒Democrat Collins takes moderate approach to NY-21 race, says Stefanik’s support of Trump is her biggest weakness this time
NORFOLK — SUNY Canton Vet Tech Association members, Silver Birch Veterinary Urgent Care and the St. Regis Falls Cat Palace got together Saturday in Norfolk to provide spay and neuter procedures to over 30 cats. Read More ⇒Vet techs, Cat Palace team up for Norfolk event
WATERTOWN — The driver of the vehicle who crashed into a garage early Sunday morning fled the scene, according to a Facebook post from the City of Watertown Fire Department. Read More ⇒Car crashes into Watertown garage, driver flees scene
ALBANY — The Monroe County district attorney may soon face strong scrutiny from a little-known commission meant to hold New York’s DAs accountable. Read More ⇒Monroe County DA is the first referred to new Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct