Clay— A former Oswego County prosecutor was arrested Wednesday and charged with driving while intoxicated after a crash in February in Clay, Onondaga County, that injured an 18-year-old and the lawyer. Read More ⇒Former Oswego County prosecutor charged with DWI in Clay crash
WATERTOWN — A new permitting and reporting system for black bass fishing tournaments in New York could help the state better manage its bass fisheries, according to the Department of Environmental Conservation. Read More ⇒DEC proposes permitting, reporting system for bass fishing tournaments
Scriba — A more than 23-year-old mystery has now been solved by a group of determined cold case law enforcement investigators and the ever-evolving capabilities of DNA analysis. Read More ⇒Body found on Oswego County shore 32 years ago identified as man who went over Niagara Falls
The state Department of Environmental Conservation recently released its annual black bear harvest report, noting that hunters took 1,356 bears in 2023, slightly more than last year’s harvest of 1,318 bears, but down about seven percent from the five-year average. Read More ⇒Hunter kills bear in this Oswego Co. town for first time in at least 50 years
SYRACUSE — Upstate New York may defy the historical odds and boast some of the clearest skies of anywhere along the total solar eclipse path in the U.S. on Monday. Read More ⇒Upstate N.Y. now looks like one of the clearest spots in U.S. to see the solar eclipse
Courts across six counties will close early Monday for the solar eclipse. Read More ⇒Courts across north country to close early Monday for eclipse
As skiers glide down the slopes of British Columbia’s Whistler Mountain and ice fishers drop their lines into frozen lakes in Alberta, dozens of the fires whose smoke darkened North America’s skies last year are still burning — with some smoldering beneath layers of snow. Read More ⇒Another smoky summer? Fires from 2023 are smoldering under Canada snow
ALEXANDRIA BAY — The current state of bass fishing on the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario’s Eastern Basin was the subject of a public information meeting hosted by the state Department of Environmental Conservation in Alexandria Bay. Read More ⇒State of St. Lawrence River bass fishing topic of public information meeting
WATERTOWN — While the solar eclipse will bring total darkness for 3 minutes, 39 seconds, the most recent forecast calls for a generally sunny day with a high temperature in the 50s next Monday. Read More ⇒Sunny skies forecast for viewing eclipse in north country
Emergency medical services in New York are increasingly becoming a responsibility of county governments, as costs increase and local providers struggle to make the finances work. Read More ⇒N.Y. ambulance services, once run by local groups, are increasingly a problem for counties to handle, comptroller finds
The state Department of Environmental Conservation announced Wednesday a new online resource for new hunters and organizations offering mentored hunting opportunities. Read More ⇒DEC offering new online resource for novice hunters
A bridge collapse in Baltimore prompted the Canadian side of the international group that manages the St. Lawrence Seaway to issue an assurance that the bridges spanning the river are safe. Read More ⇒Canadian Seaway Management Corp. says St. Lawrence bridges are safe after Baltimore collapse
MASSENA — The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System opened its 66th navigation season on Friday. Read More ⇒Seaway opens 66th shipping season
FORT DRUM — A $10 million program aimed at connecting 10th Mountain Division soldiers with post-service employment in the north country has kicked off. Read More ⇒Regional Economic Development Council starts taking proposals to keep Fort Drum soldiers in north country post-Army
Oswego — A man and his dog were rescued Wednesday night after jumping from Cahill Pier at Oswego Harbor to save his dog, firefighters said. Read More ⇒Man rescued from Oswego Harbor after entering water to save dog, firefighters say
WATERTOWN — Local government sales tax collections dipped slightly in Lewis and St. Lawrence counties in February compared to the same month a year ago, while Jefferson County’s receipts remained flat. Read More ⇒Sales tax receipts in Lewis, St. Lawrence counties dip in February; Jefferson unchanged
HENDERSON—Most people viewing the solar eclipse on April 8 will be standing on solid ground, but quite a few people will have a different experience. Read More ⇒Floating during the eclipse: Boaters are making plans for viewing on April 8
The April 8 total eclipse is about three weeks away and cloudless skies would be the optimal viewing conditions, especially in Watertown, which sits in the path of totality. Read More ⇒Cloudy skies for April 8 eclipse? Map envisions the likelihood
WASHINGTON — Republicans representing the north country in Congress have expectedly expressed disappointment in President Joseph R. Biden’s State of the Union address, saying there was little redeemable about his Thursday night speech. Read More ⇒North country’s Republicans expectedly disappointed by Biden’s State of the Union
WATERTOWN — State parks across New York will host events relating to the April 8 total eclipse days before the event and during it, ranging from solar eclipse history talks to nature hikes. Read More ⇒State parks arise and shine for eclipse viewers
WATERTOWN — Dr. Debra A. Koloms will tell you why you’ll have to wear specialized glasses for the solar eclipse on April 8. Read More ⇒Why you should wear eclipse glasses on April 8
Shamrock Shakes benefit Ronald McDonald House Read More ⇒Shamrock Shakes benefit Ronald McDonald House
The Preservation League of New York is launching an annually occurring grant program this year to help support capital improvement projects at significant historic properties in the state. Read More ⇒New grant opportunity available for nonprofits in New York
WATERTOWN — High winds accompanying an approaching cold front knocked out power Wednesday afternoon to more than 3,000 National Grid customers in northwestern St. Lawrence County. Read More ⇒Quick weather change brings power outages
WATERTOWN — A comet is on a path that could add star power to the April 8 eclipse. Read More ⇒Comet could be a spectacular guest at April 8 eclipse
WATERTOWN — An informational session on Thursday will cover how communities can benefit from $25 million in new funding now available under New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s newly released Clean Energy Communities program. Read More ⇒Webinar on funding from Clean Energy Communities program is Thursday
ALBANY — The legislative district maps drawn up by the Independent Redistricting Commission are dead after rejection in the state Legislature on Monday, setting the Democrat-controlled body up to redraw New York’s political maps again for the second time in two years. Read More ⇒Legislature rejects IRC Congressional maps, will draw their own plan this week
Selkirk Shores State Park to get major upgrades Read More ⇒Selkirk Shores State Park to receive major upgrades
West Monroe =— An 83-year-old woman was killed in a two-car crash Thursday evening in Oswego County, deputies say. Read More ⇒Woman, 83, dies in two-car crash in Oswego County
ALBANY — New Yorkers could soon see their Congressional district lines shift before they vote for their House Representative later this year, although changes in upstate New York are minimal in the latest maps approved by the Independent Redistricting Commission. Read More ⇒Redistricting panel approves new Congressional maps for N.Y., sends to Legislature for approval
SARANAC LAKE — Attorney Paula Collins announced on Tuesday that she is running for the congressional seat currently held by Elise Stefanik, setting up a Democratic primary between herself and Democrat Steven Holden. Read More ⇒Second Democrat joins NY-21 race to challenge Stefanik
CROGHAN — Join FFA supporters nationwide by contributing to the Give FFA Day Campaign on Feb. 22. Read More ⇒A day to support New York FFA
ALBANY — Governor Kathleen C. Hochul has announced annual state funding that will give State University of New York students access to internships. Read More ⇒Hochul increases internship opportunities for SUNY students
Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul has announced the schedule for the 2024 Free Fishing Days in New York, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy freshwater fishing without the need for a fishing license on specific designated days. Read More ⇒New York’s free fishing days include Feb. 17-18
WATERTOWN — The Tug Hill Commission, in conjunction with the Division of Local Government and School Accountability of the state comptroller’s office, will host a municipal fraud prevention and detection workshop at 7 p.m. Feb. 29. Read More ⇒Public workshop on red flags for municipal fraud set Feb. 29
WATERTOWN — The bright, yellow circle in the sky made its return to the north country to start out the work week Monday. For the first time in what feels like weeks, the sun has broken through the clouds making for a sunny, moderate beginning for February. Read More ⇒More sunny days to come for the north country
WATERTOWN — Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties saw modest gains in local government sales tax collections in 2023 compared to the previous year, while Lewis County experienced an almost negligible dip in receipts. Read More ⇒Jefferson, St. Lawrence counties see modest increase in sale tax revenue in 2023; Lewis County has slight dip
WATERTOWN — Rep. Claudia L. Tenney on Tuesday nominated former President Donald J. Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize for what she termed his “groundbreaking” efforts to foster peace and coordination among several countries in the Middle East through the Abraham Accords. Read More ⇒Rep. Tenney nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
CHAUMONT— Multiple fire departments and the U.S. Coast Guard responded to Point Salubrious at about 6 p.m. Wednesday for a possible ice rescue. Read More ⇒False alarm: Ice shanty users urged to provide contact info to avoid unnecessary search efforts
WATERTOWN — Rep. Claudia L. Tenney visited Watertown on Wednesday to host a roundtable discussion with local law enforcement officials. Read More ⇒Rep. Tenney visits Watertown to talk north country police challenges
ALBANY — North country schools could lose millions of dollars in state funding if a proposal from Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul goes through. Read More ⇒North country schools could see millions cut from state aid totals this year
Eel Bay among topics of Save the River’s 35th winter conference this weekend Read More ⇒Eel Bay among variety of topics at annual Save the River conference this weekend
WATERTOWN — The travel advisory in Jefferson County has been lifted, but due to the impending snowstorm it’s unclear how long that will last. Read More ⇒More winter weather on the way
ALEXANDRIA BAY — The state Department of Environmental Conservation is inviting the public to learn more about the status of Lake Ontario’s Eastern Basin and St. Lawrence River black bass population at a public meeting on Wednesday in Alexandria Bay. Read More ⇒DEC to host black bass fisheries meeting in Alexandria Bay
WATERTOWN — Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul declared a state of emergency for Jefferson and Lewis counties as another storm with high winds headed for the north country Friday night. Read More ⇒Governor declares state of emergency for Jefferson, Lewis counties as more wind, snow expected in north country
PULASKI — State police quickly apprehended an Oswego County man who allegedly robbed a bank Friday morning on Salina Street. Read More ⇒State police quickly nab man who allegedly robbed Pulaski bank
WATERTOWN— After Tuesday night’s windstorm, tree service contractors and other crews have been working around the clock to remove fallen limbs from power lines, and get them clear of roads, driveways, houses and vehicles. Read More ⇒Tree service contractors looking at weeks of work ahead, urging people to be careful cleaning up
WATERTOWN — Many in Jefferson County have their lights back on while others are still in the dark in the aftermath of the windstorm that wreaked havoc Tuesday night in the north country. Read More ⇒Power back for many in north country; restoration efforts continue as second storm looms
WATERTOWN — As crews begin the race to get everyone back online, the next windstorm could be right around the corner. Read More ⇒National Weather Service predicting more high winds Friday into Saturday
WATERTOWN — The wait is still on for many in the north country without power, a spokesperson from National Grid said. Read More ⇒National Grid: Power may not be restored until Thursday for some in NNY