SNAP Cost Shift Takes Effect This Week
Starting Oct 1, NY counties cover 75% of SNAP admin costs. What it means for Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties — and where to get help.
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Paddock Club Closes in Watertown
The Paddock Club closed Sept 19 — but a new tenant is already lined up. What the quick turnaround says about downtown Watertown.
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Watertown’s Christmas Parade Is Back On
Well, that was fast. A week after Watertown pulled the plug on its Christmas parade over cost, the parade is back on — this time paid for by the community […]
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Weekend Roundup: September 25–27
A race through downtown Watertown, a walk through 19th-century history, and a wind-down in the park — this weekend has range. Here’s what’s on across the North Country. A quick […]
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Getting the North Country Ready for Fall
Today is the last full day of summer. Fall officially arrives tomorrow evening — the equinox lands at 8:05 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22 — and if you’ve lived in […]
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Northern New York Halloween Events 2026
Halloween in the North Country runs on trunk-or-treats, small-town parades, and a few genuinely spooky nights. Here’s what’s confirmed for 2026 across Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties — every […]
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2026 Northern Zone Bow Season: Dates & Rules for NNY Hunters
If you’ve been watching the calendar, the wait is just about over. Archery season for deer opens Sunday, September 27 across the Northern Zone — which includes all of Jefferson, […]
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Chasing Fall Color in the Adirondacks
The best fall color in New York is a day trip from Watertown — Route 3 east into the Adirondacks. Here’s the route, the stops, and how to time peak color before it’s gone.
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Fall Is One of New York’s Highest-Crash Seasons
October and November see more crashes than January or February — and most happen on dry pavement. Here’s what the data says about fall driving danger in the North Country, and a short checklist that actually helps.
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Our Schools Top the State for Lead in Drinking Water — What Parents Should Ask Next
Jefferson, St. Lawrence, and Lewis counties rank #1, #2, and #4 in New York for lead in school drinking water. What the numbers mean, what they don’t, and three questions parents should ask their districts.