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This section displays all of the Watertown and North Country news articles published in the past 7 days.


Jefferson County

Campsites booked for holiday weekend

Campers were out for the start of Memorial Day weekend. Campsites across the Thousand Islands Region are booked up for the holiday.

Campsites booked for holiday weekend

05/24/2013 05:47 PM

Jefferson County

Farmers agree to Army buffer program

Training on Fort Drum is key for both the mission and soldier safety, but doing so without causing noise problems for the community is hard. So the Army has a program to create a permanent buffer zone around Fort Drum's fences. As our Brian Dwyer reports, both Drum and one land owner nearby say this program is a win-win. The Army now needs more land owners to feel the same way.

Farmers agree to Army buffer program

05/24/2013 05:25 PM

North Country

Owens announces new business grants

Some money is now available to help businesses in the North Country. Congressman Owens announced that $1.2 million in grants will be given out.

Owens announces new business grants

05/24/2013 04:44 PM

Canton

Canton police warning of scam

Canton Police are warning residents of a potential scam that seems to target older residents.

Canton police warning of scam

05/24/2013 04:09 PM

Ogdensburg

Ogdensburg drug store sells multi-million dollar Powerball ticket

The North Country is home to New York's newest millionaire.

Ogdensburg drug store sells multi-million dollar Powerball ticket

05/24/2013 03:58 PM

Jefferson County

Police investigating two-car crash

Police are investigating a two-car crash in the Town of Theresa.

Police investigating two-car crash

05/24/2013 01:12 PM

Fort Drum

Farmers agree to army buffer program

It's a balancing act for Fort Drum and its commanders. How do they train soldiers, while still being good neighbors, and not making too much noise.

Farmers agree to army buffer program

05/24/2013 01:07 PM

New York

Area churches help Oklahoma tornado victims

Although we're more than a thousand miles away from Moore, Oklahoma, area churches are working together to help victims of Monday's tornado. They're raising money and plan to travel there to aid in the relief efforts. Our Iris St. Meran visited one of the churches and as she tells us, members have taken similar journeys to help others.

Area churches help Oklahoma tornado victims

Updated 05/23/2013 10:11 PM

Massena

Secretary LaHood visits the North Country

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood made his third trip to the North Country Thursday, speaking on the importance of the St. Lawrence Seaway. As LaHood prepares to leave office, he had some parting words for the employees of the seaway. Barry Wygel has the story.

Secretary LaHood visits the North Country

05/23/2013 06:36 PM

Carthage

Carthage teachers use flags to teach importance of Memorial Day

As we get ready to honor fallen soldiers this weekend, one North Country school is hoping actions speak louder than words when it comes to teaching students the true meaning of Memorial Day. Teachers from all the Carthage schools covered the high school's front yard with hundreds of American flags. As our Brian Dwyer tells us, it's a way to show military students that their teachers are behind them.

Carthage teachers use flags to teach importance of Memorial Day

Updated 05/23/2013 05:42 PM

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