Forty-three years ago, on April 16, my oldest sister Leah and Paul united hands in marriage. I was in third grade at the time, and for some reason, I always remember that Good Friday was the next day. I remember sitting beside my mother as Leah and Paul were being married. I couldn’t figure … Read More ⇒Lovina: The wedding date for daughter Lovina and Daniel’s wedding is announced
PITTSBURGH — Warmer weather, colorful flowers and gloriously sunny skies aren’t the only things that put spring on people’s lists as the best season. Read More ⇒April ushers in spring salad season
FORT DRUM — Taste NY has opened up a new kiosk at the Fort Drum Exchange. Read More ⇒Taste NY opens kiosk at Fort Drum Exchange
Greetings from our home to yours! This is Elizabeth, Lovina’s oldest daughter. I have decided to take a moment and scribble out some lines. Read More ⇒Lovina: Daughter Elizabeth shares about her family
It’s Monday evening, and I wanted to get this column written tonight so I can get an earlier start with my work in the morning. Read More ⇒Lovina: Lovina shares stories of phone call adventures
COPENHAGEN— It was a slow and sleepy snow that fell on Saturday morning outside of Champion Peak Maple, covering the cars in the small, plowed lot, and the fields and maple woods behind. Read More ⇒Maple Weekend: Local producers share their craft at end of ‘weirdest season’
TUPPER LAKE — The Adirondack Sky Center and Observatory in Tupper Lake, the only observatory inside the Adirondack Park, is collaborating with Raquette River Brewing and Coldwell Banker Whitbeck with a limited release eclipse beer on Saturday, April 6 from noon to 5 p.m. at Raquette River Br… Read More ⇒Locally-brewed eclipse beer to be released April 6
MASSENA — Spring officially arrives today, and the Massena Rotary Club’s annual spring celebration isn’t far behind. Read More ⇒Massena Rotary Club welcoming spring with annual pancake day
MASSENA — Some of the new menu items included in the Massena Central School District’s food service program have proven so popular with students that families are requesting the recipes. Read More ⇒Massena school lunch items so popular with students, families are requesting recipes
CANTON—The Saphead Complex, 5355 County Route 27, saw a steady stream of maple enthusiasts for the first Maple Weekend of the year. Read More ⇒Maple Weekend is a treat for maple enthusiasts
WATERTOWN — A new business will be opening their doors in the heart of downtown Watertown on Thursday. Read More ⇒Bad Apple Downtown to have soft opening Thursday
Maple Weekend kicked off on Saturday. Read More ⇒How sweet it is — Maple weekend kicks off
WATERTOWN— Preparation for the 36th Annual North Country Goes Green Irish Festival was in full swing Friday afternoon, with people decorating, vendors setting up their stations and cooks firing up the stoves. Read More ⇒Irish Festival underway in Watertown
WATERTOWN — Celebrating 25 years, the North Country Chili Cook-Off was held on Feb. 24 at the Dulles State Office Building and hundreds were in attendance to warm up with sample-sized chili, cornbread, music and more. Read More ⇒North Country Chili Cook-Off celebrates 25 years strong
MASSENA — A Massena Central School Board member says he’d like to hear more about plant-based food options in the district. Read More ⇒Massena school board member promoting plant-based food options
We sure have had mild weather the past few weeks. It brings on some spring fever! Now we have entered into March. It seems so hard to comprehend that the year is already in the third month of 2024. Read More ⇒Lovina: Beef preparation begins
WATERTOWN — Nonprofit organizations that serve residents of Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties are encouraged to apply for the 2024 Watertown Sunrise Rotary Foundation Taste of the Town grant as the one-day community event returns to Jefferson Community College Saturday, April 27. Read More ⇒Taste of the Town returning
This is a diary of Monday, February 26, 2024. Read More ⇒Lovina: A day in the life of Lovina and her family
MASSENA — Massena’s version of “Cheers” has served its last customer. Read More ⇒The Delmar, Massena landmark, closing its doors
Saturday was a very cold and windy day, so the men were unable to put the roof metal on the new pole barn. They kept busy doing other work on the barn such as building the sliding doors, putting on the wainscoting, and more. Read More ⇒Lovina: Lovina reflects on over twenty years of writing the column
Though I’m getting older, my favorite dishes never do. When I reach for the tattered recipe cards and read my grandmother’s faded script, I hear her telling me to “tie back my hair and wash my hands, for pity sake.” And as the kitchen fills with warm roasting, sizzling and simmering scents, … Read More ⇒3 classic comforts you can master
WATERTOWN — Celebrating 25 years, the North Country Chili Cook-Off was held on Saturday at the Dulles State Office Building and hundreds were in attendance to warm up with sample-sized chili, cornbread, music and more. Read More ⇒North Country Chili Cook-Off celebrates 25 years strong
MASSENA — The solar eclipse and cooking on a ship take the spotlight Saturday at the Massena Public Library. Read More ⇒Massena Public Library hosting two guest speakers on Saturday
TUPPER LAKE — The ninth iteration of the annual Tupper Lake BrewSki returns this Saturday. Read More ⇒BrewSki returns to Tupper Lake on Saturday
MASSENA — A Massena Central School Board member asked fellow board members to support an effort that would provide plant-based food as an option in the school cafeteria. Read More ⇒Massena school boad member seeks support for plant-based menu
CANTON — People of all ages are invited to a musical celebration of maple sugaring season! This free interactive concert will be presented by The Madstop Fiddlers of Potsdam, a multigenerational group of fiddlers, under the direction of North Country Heritage Award recipient, Gretchen Koehle… Read More ⇒TAUNY hosting sugaring party March 23 in Canton
Cocoa prices are climbing fast, and Hershey Co. may continue raising prices to keep up. Read More ⇒Hershey says ‘historic’ cocoa inflation could push prices up
WATERTOWN — Those looking to indulge in some delicious Super Bowl snacks and drinks should be happy to know that while watching the biggest event of the year, there are some healthier food options available. Read More ⇒Healthier options for Super Bowl Sunday snacks
The ground is covered with snow again, which will probably be gone by tomorrow. On Sunday morning the ground was also covered, but it was gone by afternoon. Other than the cold spell the other week, we have had a pretty mild winter so far. Read More ⇒Lovina: Lovina remembers lost loved ones
Mont Tremblant Ski Resort in the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec, Canada, 80 miles northwest of Montreal, was our 2023 spring break destination ski area. Read More ⇒Snow Lover’s Trivia: Enjoying Mont Tremblant and the Laurentians Mountains of Quebec
WATERTOWN — The Volunteer Transportation Center will mark the 25th anniversary of its Annual North Country Chili Cook-Off starting this week with a hybrid format that promotes participation among local restaurants and ending with an in-person event at the Dulles State Office Building. Read More ⇒North Country Chili Cook-off to celebrate 25th anniversary
MASSENA — The Massena Free Community Meal that’s offered Thursdays at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall is becoming a sit-down affair next month. Read More ⇒Massena Free Community Meal program becoming sit-down affair
Perhaps you’re enjoying the waterfalls along the Tooley Pond Road or fishing at Trout Lake or along the Oswegatchie. Maybe you’re camping at Higley Flow State Park, paddling along the Raquette or Grasse, or snowmobiling the many St. Lawrence County trails. Where can you grab a bite to eat wh… Read More ⇒Eating on the Edge: Restaurants along the Blue Line
ALBANY — The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), in partnership with the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Media Services Center (MSC), announced that NYSOFA’s monthly cooking demonstration series has reached 1 million views on YouTube. Read More ⇒YouTube cooking series for seniors surpasses 1M views
It’s pretty easy to feel blue on a dreary, colorless day in January. Read More ⇒Capture the citrus season in these recipes
Malone grad advances in Greatest Baker competition Read More ⇒Franklin Academy graduate competing in Greatest Baker contest; voting ends Thursday
There is a winter weather advisory out this morning. It felt good to be in the warm house and hear the blowing wind from the inside. My husband Joe and son Joseph left for work. I’m sure the roads were a challenge for the drivers. Read More ⇒Lovina: Hosting the Amish men’s choir and caring for family
CAPE VINCENT — The Cup of Joy Cafe has brewed up some renewed delight for coffee aficionados as a couple has taken over a specialty roasting operation nestled in back of the 288 E. Broadway business. Read More ⇒Bean there, done that: Couple continues coffee roastery at Cape Vincent cafe
A brand-new year is before us. What does 2024 hold in store? A new year always feels like a new beginning. A time to try harder to break bad habits, a time to start fresh. Most importantly, to spend more time reading God’s words every day and remembering those less fortunate in life. We have… Read More ⇒Lovina: Lovina and family gather for Christmas and ring in the New Year
WATERTOWN — The Volunteer Transportation Center will mark the 25th anniversary of its annual North Country Chili Cook-Off in February. Read More ⇒Annual Chili Cook-off coming up in February
WATERTOWN — More than two centuries ago, the War of 1812 began with tensions between the United States and Canada over differences about territorial expansion. Read More ⇒Watertown brewery starts exporting 1812 beer into Canada
General Mills’ price hikes backfire as consumers say no more Read More ⇒General Mills’ price hikes backfire as consumers say no more
WATERTOWN— A local business is going from providing the community with furniture to providing them with food. Read More ⇒Local business brings furniture and food to the table
WATERTOWN — For the past 11 years, the owner of Europe Cakes has carefully created wedding cakes for patrons’ special day, Christmas cookies at the holidays and muffins and pastries all year round. Read More ⇒Public Square bakery up for sale amid slow business climate
Slow cookers don’t get the respect they deserve. You just put the food in, and the slow cooker does the heavy lifting while you go about your day. Well, almost. To get the best results from a slow cooker, you often need to add a step or two before you hit the power button. Read More ⇒Slow cooker helps with this holiday dinner
Doritos Nacho Cheese chips partnerships have gone to countless places, from “Call of Duty” to virtual concerts with the Netflix series “Stranger Things.” Read More ⇒Doritos Nacho Cheese booze has just become a reality
OGDENSBURG — New owners at 608 Ford St. are looking to give those with a sweet tooth something to soothe those cravings. Read More ⇒New business Snackline & Sweets to open on Ogdensburg’s Ford Street
Daughter Verena will be 26 on Dec. 10. Grandson Timothy (T.J.) will be five on Dec.17, granddaughter Allison will be four on Dec. 27, and my husband Joe will be 55 on Dec. 22. Happy birthday to all of them! Read More ⇒Lovina: Lovina and her family announce the name of Midnight’s colt
WATERTOWN — The 1812 Brewing Company will receive a financial boost to help acquire Maggie’s on the River and turn the popular taproom into a retail center to showcase its products. Read More ⇒1812 Brewing Company to get $150K JCIDA loan to buy Maggie’s on the River
CANTON — Julia Henry, who resurrected her family’s iconic Ogdensburg restaurant in 2015, has spread the culinary sensation of Wimpy’s to Canton. Read More ⇒Ogdensburg favorite Wimpy’s opens Canton location
