Scott Phillip Lewis, independent seeking NY-21 seat, sues over his 2019 televised arrest
A man seeking to run as an independent candidate for New York’s 21st Congressional District has filed a lawsuit against a host of media companies, local governments in Texas and a former employer regarding his televised arrest in 2019. Read More ⇒Scott Phillip Lewis, independent seeking NY-21 seat, sues over his 2019 televised arrest
Military children celebrated at Carthage Central School
CARTHAGE — To thank the children of service members, Carthage Central School District held a celebration of April as the Month of the Military Child. Read More ⇒Military children celebrated at Carthage Central School
Sally Port View event center opens on Three Mile Bay
THREE MILE BAY— When K.C. Bennett first purchased a 57-acre plot on the Lake Ontario shoreline in Three Mile Bay, he had not envisioned it becoming a 13,000-square-foot event center towering above the water. Construction of the project began in 2022, and this past Friday and Saturday marked … Read More ⇒Sally Port View event center opens on Three Mile Bay
Theresa Rotary raising funds for its capital scholarship
THERESA — Theresa Rotary has created a Capital Scholarship Fundraising Campaign and is inviting the public in supporting the initiative. Read More ⇒Theresa Rotary raising funds for its capital scholarship
First edition of the Times published on this day in 1861
The daily newspaper that evolved into the Watertown Daily Times published its first edition today in 1861. That’s 163 years ago, at a time when our nation was embroiled in the Civil War. Read More ⇒First edition of the Times published on this day in 1861
Northern New York Community Foundation announces winners of ‘Canstruction’ initiative
WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation announced the winners of its second “Canstruction for Northern New York” — which helps reduce food insecurity in the north country. Read More ⇒Northern New York Community Foundation announces winners of ‘Canstruction’ initiative
Wellesley Island nature center provides an Earth Day Experience
FINEVIEW— People made the drive to Minna Anthony Common Nature Center on Wellesley Island for an Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, where they took part in several outdoor activities. Read More ⇒Wellesley Island nature center provides an Earth Day Experience
Schools donating to Jefferson County SPCA
WATERTOWN — Local school districts are helping the SPCA by donating money to the nonprofit, which will help them with operating costs. Read More ⇒Schools donating to Jefferson County SPCA
North Country Music Project documenting a legacy, beginning with rock
WATERTOWN — The producer of the North Country Music Project’s July 31 concert is gratified that the event at the Clayton Opera House sold out within days after it was announced last year. Read More ⇒North Country Music Project documenting a legacy, beginning with rock
Fort Drum holds technology symposium
FORT DRUM — The 10th Mountain Division Sustainment Brigade played host to an Innovative Technology Symposium on April 15 to talk about in ways the Army is augmenting warfighting capabilities with technologies. Read More ⇒Fort Drum holds technology symposium
Visitors encouraged to take a hike, learn about Zebulon Pike
SACKETS HARBOR — As part of the Pike National Historic Trail, a much shorter path will help call attention to the initiative here on April 27. Read More ⇒Visitors encouraged to take a hike, learn about Zebulon Pike
Work resumes on planters in front of downtown bank
WATERTOWN — Months after sitting idle, work has resumed on two unfinished cement planters in front of the downtown KeyBank. Read More ⇒Work resumes on planters in front of downtown bank
TILT ‘discouraged’ after seeing land clearing on Carleton Island
CAPE VINCENT — Thousand Islands Land Trust Executive Director Jake Tibbles said Thursday that the organization is “discouraged” by the land clearing around the property adjacent to the historic Carleton Villa on Carleton Island. Read More ⇒TILT ‘discouraged’ after seeing land clearing on Carleton Island
Concerned Watertown mom wants sex offender rules updated
WATERTOWN — A mother of a 4-year-old boy had no idea that a registered sex offender who was convicted of sexually abusing three children was living next to her and across the street from a home day care business. Read More ⇒Concerned Watertown mom wants sex offender rules updated
A turbulent Great Falls
Watertown City School District launches new threat detection system
WATERTOWN — The Watertown City School District has unveiled a new threat detection system that, in part, uses artificial intelligence to detect bullying and potential threats to the district. Read More ⇒Watertown City School District launches new threat detection system
Clayton health center closed Thursday
CLAYTON — The Samaritan Clayton Family Health Center closed at 9:30 a.m. Thursday to all patients, including lab and x-ray, due to what Samaritan described as “unforeseen circ*mstances.” Read More ⇒Clayton health center closed Thursday
Encompass Recreation, Indian River Lakes Conservancy partner to open sensory trails
REDWOOD — Trail sections to open soon at Baker Woods Preserve in Natural Bridge and at Redwood Hill Preserve in Redwood are being called “groundbreaking” by their makers. Read More ⇒Encompass Recreation, Indian River Lakes Conservancy partner to open sensory trails
Watertown DICK’s Sporting Goods store opens in new space
WATERTOWN — The new DICK’s Sporting Goods in the Target plaza is now open. Read More ⇒Watertown DICK’s Sporting Goods store opens in new space
Watertown City School District unveils hygiene vending machine
WATERTOWN — A Watertown High School student’s vision to help his fellow classmates became more of a reality when a hygiene vending machine was delivered Wednesday for students who may not be able to afford hygiene products. Read More ⇒Watertown City School District unveils hygiene vending machine
Olney ethics investigation will wait until after city budget talks
WATERTOWN — The City Council will not take up the ethics investigation into Councilman Cliff G. Olney until after this spring’s budget deliberations are completed. Read More ⇒Olney ethics investigation will wait until after city budget talks
Tourism council to determine impact of eclipse on north country
The Thousand Islands International Tourism Council won’t know for a while how the north country fared from the total eclipse of the sun. Read More ⇒Tourism council to determine impact of eclipse on north country
Blotter: Recent Watertown police activity
WATERTOWN — William I. Netto, 45, Flower Avenue East, Watertown, was charged by city police April 12 with third-degree criminal mischief, a felony. Read More ⇒Blotter: Recent Watertown police activity
Police: Rutland man charged after asking child to expose herself
WATERTOWN — A Rutland man was arrested by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday after police said he attempted to grab a 12-year-old’s breasts. Read More ⇒Police: Rutland man charged after asking child to expose herself
Former Watertown man dies of apparent drowning in Onondaga County
WATERTOWN — State police are investigating the death of a former Watertown man as an apparent drowning in Onondaga County. Read More ⇒Former Watertown man dies of apparent drowning in Onondaga County
Black River Planning Board to hold special meeting on solar regulations
BLACK RIVER — The village Planning Board will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. April 23 in the Karl J. Vebber Municipal Building, 107 Jefferson Place, to discuss solar regulations. Read More ⇒Black River Planning Board to hold special meeting on solar regulations
Hold-in-place order issued after student fight at Watertown High School
WATERTOWN — Watertown High School was under a hold-in-place order after a fight broke out between two kids Wednesday, city police Lt. Jason Badalato said in a text message. Read More ⇒Hold-in-place order issued after student fight at Watertown High School
Volunteers help threatened bird species with parenting on the St. Lawrence
CLAYTON — Six volunteers, armed with hundreds of feet of spooled wire, a dozen nesting boxes and a family of bird decoys, hopped on a boat Tuesday morning to help protect a threatened species. Read More ⇒Volunteers help threatened bird species with parenting on the St. Lawrence
City to buy new mower for Thompson Park Golf Course, likely make more equipment purchases
WATERTOWN — The controversy over last year’s $3.4 million purchase of the former Watertown Golf Club resurfaced on Monday night during a discussion about replacing a golf course mower. Read More ⇒City to buy new mower for Thompson Park Golf Course, likely make more equipment purchases
CBP will host in-person public comment meeting regarding plans for new Border Patrol station
FISHERS LANDING — U.S. Customs and Border Protection will host a public meeting in the north country to discuss and take feedback on its plan to build a new Border Patrol station along the St. Lawrence River, reversing course on years of hearing public comments only by written statements. Read More ⇒CBP will host in-person public comment meeting regarding plans for new Border Patrol station
Two families displaced after fire in Felts Mills
FELTS MILLS — No injuries were reported following a late morning house fire in Felts Mills on Tuesday. Read More ⇒Two families displaced after fire in Felts Mills
Business After Hours bring people together in the Carthage area
CARTHAGE — As a way to spotlight area businesses and non profit organizations, the Carthage Area Chamber of Commerce hosts Business After Hours events the third Thursday of each month. Read More ⇒Business After Hours bring people together in the Carthage area
Watertown City Council approves new cost for water treatment plant project
WATERTOWN — The City Council on Monday agreed to increase bonding by $11.7 million to cover the current price for a water treatment plant project to improve the city’s drinking water. Read More ⇒Watertown City Council approves new cost for water treatment plant project
Sci-Tech Center hosting moon-viewing evening
WATERTOWN — The Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York will host a telescopic observing night on Saturday. Read More ⇒Sci-Tech Center hosting moon-viewing evening
Cape Vincent voters give nod for waterfront revitalization project
CAPE VINCENT — Cape Vincent voters have approved a waterfront revitalization project by referendum, though about 70 absentee votes still need to be tallied. Read More ⇒Cape Vincent voters give nod for waterfront revitalization project
Man uninjured after going into Black River
WATERTOWN — A 23-year-old man was uninjured after going into the Black River near Factory Square on Monday afternoon, city police Lt. Jason Badalato said. Read More ⇒Man uninjured after going into Black River
Department of Defense officials keeping their options open for possible missile defense site at Fort Drum
WASHINGTON — Department of Defense officials are keeping their options open for sites for an east coast missile defense system, despite a recent inclusion of $10 million to start crafting such a system at Fort Drum. Read More ⇒Department of Defense officials keeping their options open for possible missile defense site at Fort Drum
Watertown police: No threat after panic alarm activation determined accidental at north side building
WATERTOWN — A large police presence at the Community Action Planning Council building was due to an accidental panic alarm activation, city police Lt. Jason Badalato said on scene Monday afternoon. Read More ⇒Watertown police: No threat after panic alarm activation determined accidental at north side building
City Council to reject bids for Thompson Park bandstand roof
WATERTOWN — City staff members are being urged to go back to the drawing board on plans for a roof on the stone bandstand at Thompson Park after bids came in more than twice as much as has been raised for the project. Read More ⇒City Council to reject bids for Thompson Park bandstand roof
NRCIL annual meeting April 23
WATERTOWN — Northern Regional Center for Independent Living will hold its annual meeting at 11 a.m. April 23 at 210 Court St., Suite 107. Read More ⇒NRCIL annual meeting April 23
Talking Rivers environmental group welcomes new members
Talking Rivers Inc., which was formed last year with the goal of “working for the rights of nature in the north country and beyond,” recently welcomed new board members and elected officers. Read More ⇒Talking Rivers environmental group welcomes new members
Annual White’s Lumber Home Show takes center stage in Clayton
CLAYTON — The doors weren’t even open for two full hours before hundreds entered the Cerow Recreation Park Arena on Saturday for the 34th annual White’s Lumber Home Show. Read More ⇒Annual White’s Lumber Home Show takes center stage in Clayton
Cost of Watertown treatment project jumps $11.7 million
WATERTOWN — The cost has jumped $11.7 million for a water treatment plant project to improve the city’s drinking water. Read More ⇒Cost of Watertown treatment project jumps $11.7 million
Appellate judge temporarily halts work on Carleton Island campground
CAPE VINCENT — A state appellate judge on Friday temporarily halted work on a proposed campground on Carleton Island after the Thousand Islands Land Trust claimed the work potentially violated a conservation easem*nt and other restrictions that run with the land. Read More ⇒Appellate judge temporarily halts work on Carleton Island campground
Thompson Park Golf Course opens for the season Monday
WATERTOWN — Get the golf clubs out of the garage and get ready for the season. Read More ⇒Thompson Park Golf Course opens for the season Monday
Work underway on $3 million JCC Education Center
Construction is underway at the former Strand Theater on Franklin Street that is being transformed into a $3 million Jefferson Community College Education Center in Watertown. Read More ⇒Work underway on $3 million JCC Education Center
Leaders discuss current state of economy and future of north country
WATERTOWN — Leaders from across the north country including representatives from Fort Drum, Thousand Island Tourism Council and Jefferson County Economic Development met early Friday morning to discuss the current state of the economy, in addition to looking into the future. Read More ⇒Leaders discuss current state of economy and future of north country
Black River man instituted into Ministry of Lector
BLACK RIVER — A seminarian from Black River was instituted this week into the Catholic Church’s Ministry of Lector. Read More ⇒Black River man instituted into Ministry of Lector
Blotter: Recent Watertown Police activity
WATERTOWN — John A. Ellsworth, 29, of Factory Street, was charged by city police on April 7 with first-degree criminal contempt, a felony, second-degree harassment, and endangering the welfare of a child. Read More ⇒Blotter: Recent Watertown Police activity
Lewis County police activity
LOWVILLE — Travis A. Chapman, 20, of Copenhagen, was charged Sunday by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office with second-degree harassment and two counts of fourth-degree criminal mischief following a domestic dispute. He was transported to the Public Safety Building, processed and released with… Read More ⇒Lewis County police activity
