Measles Confirmed in Lewis County: What to Know
A confirmed measles case in Lewis County. Here’s how to check your protection, what symptoms look like, and what to do if you were exposed.
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Hammond Voted to Dissolve: What Happens Now
Hammond village voted 45-20 to dissolve into the town. Here’s what dissolution actually means, the 8-9 month timeline, and what residents should watch for.
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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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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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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.
Fort Drum Just Relaunched Free, Confidential Rides Home. Here’s What That Says About a Real Problem.
Fort Drum soldiers now have a new option for getting home safely after a night out: a volunteer-run chapter of the Drunk Driving Prevention Program (DDPP), relaunched on post in […]
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No Christmas Parade in Watertown This Year. Here’s What $10,000 Says About a City’s Traditions.
The news, via 7News: the Watertown City Council voted earlier this year that it couldn’t spend the money to support parades — so there will be no Christmas parade this […]