Northern New York Local News
Local news for Watertown, Fort Drum and the North Country: Jefferson, St. Lawrence and Lewis counties, with Franklin, Clinton and northern Oswego counties. ClickNNY reporting, reader tips and official sources, updated through the day.
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New York opens $76 million grant round for county infrastructure projects
New York has opened a third round of County Infrastructure Grant Program funding, with applications due Feb. 5, 2027, after four North Country counties received $2.5 million in the previous round.
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Watertown Wolves open home schedule under new ownership
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Samaritan Medical Center adds advanced breast imaging system in Watertown
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Canton tops OFA in four-set NAC West volleyball match
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Rodman man charged after deputies say he fled in stolen minivan
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North Country Community College receives SUNY Outdoors for All grant
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Buffalo Bills visit Las Vegas Raiders Sunday in Week 6 matchup
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Brewers sweep Dodgers as Thursday’s sports results include OT thrillers
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Thursday North Country high school scores: South Jeff edges Indian River
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What happened overnight across Jefferson County
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- Fort Drum soldiers reported to be taking part in Latin America training
- Ogdensburg budget proposal calls for higher property tax rate
- Lowville hosts Westhill in Friday night varsity football matchup
- Ogdensburg Free Academy lockdown ends after BB gun arrest
- South Jefferson boys soccer defeats Lowville, 3-1, in Frontier League game
- Watertown sets Nov. 5 hearing on proposed highway tax
- Potsdam completes $5.31 million downtown revitalization project
- Watertown developer seeks rezoning for 16 acres at former Ives Hill course
- Watertown residents ask city to address vehicle noise near Hilltop Towers
- Ogdensburg scam case: Two charged men miss St. Lawrence County arraignment
- Potsdam marks completion of downtown streetscape and Riverwalk projects
- Watertown man charged in alleged $21,678 welfare fraud case
- Fort Drum soldiers reported headed to Latin America for military mission
- Watertown apartment building at 661 Factory Street sold for $290,000
- Man charged after Flower Memorial Library door glass shattered
- OFA lockdown ends after report of man with gun on State Street
- Jefferson County confirms measles case; health officials urge vaccination
- Ogdensburg approves $175,000 sale for planned waterfront shipyard
- St. Lawrence County residents eligible for New York energy rebate checks
- Two-vehicle crash on Market Street sends one person to hospital
- Massena, Chateaugay record volleyball wins in NAC East
- North Country high school football teams set for Week 7 games
- Hounsfield solar law hearing draws opposition to larger project
- What happened overnight across Jefferson County
- Brewers take 3-0 NLCS lead; Stars win shootout Wednesday
- Wednesday North Country high school scores: 8-0 Gouverneur win leads roundup
- St. Lawrence shuts out Clarkson; Massena defeats Potsdam in soccer
- Massena fire department honors members at annual banquet
Latest by county
Latest in Jefferson County
- New York opens $76 million grant round for county infrastructure projectsClayton ·
- Watertown Wolves open home schedule under new ownershipWatertown ·
- Samaritan Medical Center adds advanced breast imaging system in WatertownWatertown ·
- Rodman man charged after deputies say he fled in stolen minivanJefferson County ·
Latest in St. Lawrence County
- New York opens $76 million grant round for county infrastructure projectsOgdensburg ·
- Canton tops OFA in four-set NAC West volleyball matchCanton ·
- North Country Community College receives SUNY Outdoors for All grantCanton ·
- North Country football schedule includes 11 games Friday, Oct. 16Canton ·
Latest in Lewis County
- New York opens $76 million grant round for county infrastructure projectsLeyden ·
- North Country football schedule includes 11 games Friday, Oct. 16Lowville ·
- Rain, wind forecast across the North Country on FridayHarrisville ·
- Thursday North Country high school scores: South Jeff edges Indian RiverLowville ·
Latest in Franklin County
- North Country Community College receives SUNY Outdoors for All grantSaranac Lake ·
- Massena, Chateaugay record volleyball wins in NAC EastBrushton-Moira ·
- Fall colors lag in parts of North Country as peak foliage nearsSaranac Lake ·
- Madrid-Waddington boys soccer wins sixth straight, 1-0 over Brushton-MoiraBrushton-Moira ·
Latest in Clinton County
- Fort Drum soldiers reported to be taking part in Latin America trainingPeru ·
- Fort Drum soldiers reported headed to Latin America for military missionPeru ·
- North Country teams post results across Saturday sports actionPeru ·
- Croghan resident graduates from New York forest ranger trainingPeru ·
Latest in Oswego County
- North Country football schedule includes 11 games Friday, Oct. 16Fulton ·
- North Country high school football teams set for Week 7 gamesFulton ·
- Wednesday North Country high school scores: 8-0 Gouverneur win leads roundupSandy Creek ·
- Spaulding scores five as Copenhagen boys soccer tops Sandy Creek, 8-0Sandy Creek ·
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