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What happened overnight across Jefferson County

Emergency crews logged 11 calls across Jefferson County between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. Filter and sort every call by category, or jump to the ones that stood out.

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Firefighters battle blaze at vacant former American Legion building in Ogdensburg

Firefighters from area departments battled a fire Tuesday evening at the former American Legion Post 69 building at 328 Franklin St. in Ogdensburg.

OgdensburgPublic Safety12h ago

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Massena man found dead after leaving hospital, police say

A 69 year old man of Massena was found dead Nov. 9 after leaving Massena Memorial Hospital on Nov. 6, according to Massena village police.

MassenaPublic Safety15h ago

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Amazon facility in Pamelia appears to be operating as hiring details take shape

Amazon's new facility off Bradley Street in Pamelia appears to be operating, while the company says it is finalizing hiring details for the site expected to employ 100 to 150 people.

Jefferson CountyCommunity15h ago

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He Won. Then He Opened His Mouth. Will Anyone Work With Him?

Anthony Constantino's NY-21 victory speech made the North Country a late-night joke. Now he has to work with the people he insulted, in a Congress his party doesn't control.

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Massena Veterans Day ceremony set for Nov. 11 at VFW post

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 171 will host a Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, at VFW Post 1143 in Massena.

MassenaCommunity1d ago

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Alexandria Bay welcome arch project reaches 95% completion

The refurbishment of Alexandria Bay’s welcome arch is 95% complete, with landscaping and electrical work remaining.

Alexandria BayCommunity1d ago

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North Country could see first fall snow Friday night into Saturday

The National Weather Service forecast calls for a chance of rain and snow across the North Country from Friday into Saturday, including a chance of snow Friday night.

WatertownWeather1d ago

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Watertown school tax notices aimed to correct penalty error, city says

Watertown officials say school tax notices sent to some taxpayers were intended to correct an 8% late-payment penalty listed on original bills, replacing it with the correct 2% rate.

Jefferson CountyGovernment19h ago

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Potsdam Light the Night Parade set for Dec. 5, 2026

The Potsdam Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Potsdam are planning the annual Light the Night Parade and a tree lighting in Ives Park on Dec. 5, 2026.

PotsdamCommunity9d ago

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Mama grizzly bear and her 3 cubs killed woman and daughter in Canada, DNA confirms: "Predatory behavior"

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Watertown trash collection delayed for Veterans Day; CitiBus schedule unchanged

Watertown will pause trash, recycling and yard-waste collection for Veterans Day, while CitiBus will operate on its regular schedule.

WatertownGovernment52m ago

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Paralyzed Woman Promised to Return and Play Piano for Rehab Patients– She Kept Her Word

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Father Mike Schmitz to take center stage at Radio City Music Hall

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Ottawa’s Mass for the Fallen honors those who ‘paid the ultimate price’ for freedom

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Two planes nearly collide at LAX, FAA says

Skydance Bets On AI To Help Reduce Its $87 Billion Debt Burden

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Dow Jones Futures Rise, CoreWave Jumps After Stocks Fall On Nvidia, Surging Treasury Yields

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The US military seems to be getting nervous about the launch supply crunch

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Why the UC System bought the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay

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House Republicans consider issuing subpoena to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

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Rain moves in tonight, Thursday brings rain and snow

After a pleasant Veterans Day, rain develops tonight with a 60 percent chance of precipitation. Thursday will be wet and wintry with rain and snow and a near certain chance of precipitation.

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Sharing the Road, Risking Their Lives

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Free Poster: Things to Do in Northern New York

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Winter in the Adirondacks: where to ski and ride

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Campfire safety in the North Country: what to know during dry weather

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136 arrested in Central New York, including crimes against children

Northland Corridor gets economic development boost

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Woman killed by her own St. Bernard in Western New York

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Photos: Western New York shows off her fall colors

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Hochul opted into Trump’s school tax credit. Who will benefit in Central New York?

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Federal judge denies motion to dismiss Trump's defamation case against the BBC

Trump's judicial confirmation machine to face resistance in Democratic-controlled Senate

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3 dead, 3 critically injured after vehicle smashes into pedestrians in Los Angeles

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Bessent relocates from D.C.-area home to military base after Iran threatens to kill him, reports say

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Kennedy family members seek to block construction of Trump’s arch

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Kennedy family members join lawsuit to block Trump's triumphal arch

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U.S. charges 3 men with plotting multiple terrorist attacks, including planned attack against U.K. air base

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258th Field Artillery Regiment Conducts Training at Fort Drum

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Fishing the St. Lawrence River after summer: a fall and ice fishing guide to the Thousand Islands

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Lowville set to play for Section 3 Class C football title

Lowville is scheduled to play Bishop Ludden-Grimes-SAS for the Section 3 Class C football championship Saturday at noon in Syracuse.

LowvilleSports51m ago

Canton wins Section 10 girls swimming title

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Massena blanked twice in Saturday soccer games

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Watertown Wolves fall 6-3 to Indiana, remain winless

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North Country high school football playoffs continue Nov. 6-7

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Lowville advances to Section III Class C football final

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Knicks Roll Past Bucks as Tuesday Night Brings Two NHL Overtime Wins

The New York Knicks routed Milwaukee, while Michigan State topped Duke and two NHL games went to overtime Tuesday night.

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College Football Playoff Rankings: Georgia moves to No. 1 as Alabama, UCLA join top four in second release

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Paul George, Jayson Tatum get the best of Jaylen Brown, 76ers

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Celtics’ red-hot shooting, PG’s big night overshadow Brown-Tatum matchup in Sixers’ loss

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Around the North Country

What happened overnight across Jefferson County

Firefighters battle blaze at vacant former American Legion building in Ogdensburg

Massena man found dead after leaving hospital, police say

Amazon facility in Pamelia appears to be operating as hiring details take shape

He Won. Then He Opened His Mouth. Will Anyone Work With Him?

Massena Veterans Day ceremony set for Nov. 11 at VFW post

Alexandria Bay welcome arch project reaches 95% completion

North Country could see first fall snow Friday night into Saturday

Featured

What It's Like Inside a Category 5 Hurricane | Hurricane Melissa, Explained

Watertown school tax notices aimed to correct penalty error, city says

Potsdam Light the Night Parade set for Dec. 5, 2026

Breaking News

Mama grizzly bear and her 3 cubs killed woman and daughter in Canada, DNA confirms: "Predatory behavior"

House Dem criticizes Fetterman's record, mulls 2028 Senate bid

Watertown trash collection delayed for Veterans Day; CitiBus schedule unchanged

Clarkson student's convicted killer granted parole, release expected in 2026

Cape Vincent adds two fast-charging stations for electric vehicles

Gouverneur police report charges involving school bus, vehicle registration

Ogdensburg Knights plan free Thanksgiving dinner after record 2025 turnout

Thousand Islands tourism officials plan new cross-border brand

Fort Drum's new commander: "This is not a turnaround"

The growing cost of growing old in Northern New York, and the help open now

Cause for canonization of World War I chaplain Father Willie Doyle advances to Rome

Caitlin Moran on how to find hope when the world feels hopeless

Paralyzed Woman Promised to Return and Play Piano for Rehab Patients– She Kept Her Word

Father Mike Schmitz to take center stage at Radio City Music Hall

Ottawa’s Mass for the Fallen honors those who ‘paid the ultimate price’ for freedom

Two planes nearly collide at LAX, FAA says

Skydance Bets On AI To Help Reduce Its $87 Billion Debt Burden

Dow Jones Futures Rise, CoreWave Jumps After Stocks Fall On Nvidia, Surging Treasury Yields

The US military seems to be getting nervous about the launch supply crunch

Why the UC System bought the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay

House Republicans consider issuing subpoena to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

Rain moves in tonight, Thursday brings rain and snow

He Won. Then He Opened His Mouth. Will Anyone Work With Him?

More Than a Salesman: Kyle Kolyer Recognized for His Work, Faith and Commitment to Others

Sharing the Road, Risking Their Lives

Free Poster: Things to Do in Northern New York

Winter in the Adirondacks: where to ski and ride

Campfire safety in the North Country: what to know during dry weather

136 arrested in Central New York, including crimes against children

Northland Corridor gets economic development boost

Woman killed by her own St. Bernard in Western New York

Want to know what we think? See the latest takes from the Buffalo News Editorial Board

Photos: Western New York shows off her fall colors

Hochul opted into Trump’s school tax credit. Who will benefit in Central New York?

Federal judge denies motion to dismiss Trump's defamation case against the BBC

Trump's judicial confirmation machine to face resistance in Democratic-controlled Senate

3 dead, 3 critically injured after vehicle smashes into pedestrians in Los Angeles

Bessent relocates from D.C.-area home to military base after Iran threatens to kill him, reports say

Kennedy family members seek to block construction of Trump’s arch

Kennedy family members join lawsuit to block Trump's triumphal arch

U.S. charges 3 men with plotting multiple terrorist attacks, including planned attack against U.K. air base

258th Field Artillery Regiment Conducts Training at Fort Drum

New Fort Drum commander takes charge as post emphasizes North Country ties

Operation WIRE

FOX SPORTS - WAKE UP BARSTOOL

FOX SPORTS - FIRST THINGS FIRST

Fort Drum offers winter driving and snow blower safety courses

Local Business

Business Directory

Fishing the St. Lawrence River after summer: a fall and ice fishing guide to the Thousand Islands

Record $6.4 Billion Crypto Heist Sends Bitcoin Tumbling. What It Means for North Country Miners and Investors

More Than a Speed Shop: Dunn Family Builds a Watertown Business Around Trucks, Racing and Family

Lakeside Outdoor Services has grown from one plow route into year-round property care

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Lowville set to play for Section 3 Class C football title

Canton wins Section 10 girls swimming title

Massena blanked twice in Saturday soccer games

Watertown Wolves fall 6-3 to Indiana, remain winless

North Country high school football playoffs continue Nov. 6-7

Lowville advances to Section III Class C football final

Knicks Roll Past Bucks as Tuesday Night Brings Two NHL Overtime Wins

CRAWFORD | Kansas 89, Kentucky 69: Different players, same problems for Mark Pope

College Football Playoff Rankings: Georgia moves to No. 1 as Alabama, UCLA join top four in second release