Jefferson County, NY News
Jefferson County runs from Lake Ontario and the Thousand Islands to Fort Drum, with Watertown as its county seat. This page brings together ClickNNY's stories from every town in the county.
Latest Jefferson County news
- American Legion commander visits Clayton to hear veterans’ concernsAmerican Legion National Commander Jay Bowen visited Clayton’s American Legion Post 812 as part of a nationwide tour focused on veterans’ concerns.Clayton · Community · Oct 13
- Meadowbrook Terrace residents sell handmade goods to fund activitiesResidents of Meadowbrook Terrace near Carthage sold handmade food, floral arrangements, soaps and holiday decorations to help fund activities at the assisted living facility.Carthage · Community · Oct 13
- Watertown CitiBus rider questions policy on collapsible shopping cartsA Watertown CitiBus rider who uses crutches is questioning a transit policy involving collapsible shopping carts, saying it limits his ability to use the service safely.Watertown · Community · Oct 13
- Britton scores five as Sackets Harbor girls soccer wins 8-4Paige Britton scored five goals to set a Sackets Harbor school record in an 8-4 girls soccer win over Alexandria, according to the submitted research material.Sackets Harbor · Sports · Oct 13
- Fire damages Watertown home; occupant treated for smoke inhalationThe Watertown Fire Department said a Saturday morning fire damaged a home at 647 South Hamilton Street and sent the occupant to a hospital for smoke inhalation treatment.Watertown · Public Safety · Oct 12
- Black Bears defeat Wolves 5-2 in FPHL season openerBinghamton beat Watertown 5-2 in a Federal Prospects Hockey League season opener, with Ivan Bondarenko and Chance Gorman scoring twice each.Watertown · Sports · Oct 12
- Watertown Italian-American group marks Columbus Day with flag raisingThe Watertown Italian-American Civic Association held a ceremony Sunday and raised the Italian flag ahead of Columbus Day.Watertown · Community · Oct 11
- Chaumont diner fire investigation continues after neighbors call authoritiesA fire at Laker’s Eats Diner in Chaumont is under investigation after neighbors reported seeing what appeared to be two people lighting a fire at the restaurant.Chaumont · Public Safety · Oct 11
- Watertown Ski Patrol named 2026 national small alpine patrolThe National Ski Patrol selected Watertown Ski Patrol as its 2026 National Outstanding Small Alpine Patrol, according to the provided source material.Watertown · Community · Oct 11
- Blood donation drives scheduled across Northern New York Oct. 12-17Blood drives are scheduled at locations across Northern New York from Oct. 12 through Oct. 17, with appointments available through the American Red Cross.Alexandria Bay · Community · Oct 11
- North Country teams post results across Saturday sportsSaturday’s North Country sports results included high school and college competition in football, soccer, volleyball, hockey and cross country, along with a Watertown Wolves loss.Watertown · Sports · Oct 11
- Fire damages Watertown home on South Hamilton StreetA fire damaged a single-family home at 647 South Hamilton Street in Watertown on Oct. 10, and the cause remains under investigation.Watertown · Public Safety · Oct 11
- Jefferson County SPCA changes some hours during animal outbreaksThe Jefferson County SPCA has temporarily closed its Petco Adoption Center and cat wing while keeping its main shelter and dog wing open during a feline panleukopenia outbreak.Jefferson County · Community · Oct 11
- One killed in State Route 12 crash in TrentonA 56-year-old Trenton man was killed after a van struck him on State Route 12, according to information attributed to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office.Watertown · Public Safety · Oct 10
- Chaumont voters to decide whether village should dissolveVoters in the village of Chaumont are expected to decide next month whether to dissolve the village after a petition with more than 100 signatures sought a referendum.Chaumont · Government · Oct 10
- Vandalism reported at Flower Memorial Library and City HallThe City of Watertown said a library door was broken and an unknown substance was scattered at the library entrance and nearby City Hall.Watertown · Public Safety · Oct 10
- LaFargeville man charged after alleged threats to FBI agentsA LaFargeville man was charged in federal court after agents said he sent a threatening text following an attempted interview about disturbing calls to a New Jersey charity.LaFargeville · Public Safety · Oct 10
- Shepard Street residents report ongoing low water pressure, no hot waterResidents on Shepard Street in the Town of Watertown reported low water pressure and, in one case, no hot water while a proposed public water district remains on hold.Watertown · Government · Oct 10
- LaFargeville school locked down during FBI arrest nearbyA lockdown was initiated at LaFargeville Central School after an FBI arrest at nearby Penet Square Apartments caused concern about a possible active shooter, according to the provided report.LaFargeville · Public Safety · Oct 10
- Watertown Town Council ends involvement in proposed events centerThe Watertown Town Council unanimously agreed last week to end the town’s involvement with the proposed Thousand Islands Event Center, according to the attached report.Watertown · Government · Oct 10
- Watertown church stabilized after $130,000 in structural grantsThe Thomas Memorial AME Zion Church in Watertown was stabilized with two grants totaling $130,000, but its future use remains undecided.Watertown · Community · Oct 10
- Brent Clarke returns to lead Watertown WolvesBrent Clarke is leading the Watertown Wolves as the pro hockey season opens, after guiding the team to two Federal Prospects Hockey League championships.Watertown · Sports · Oct 10
- Watertown girls soccer earns 3-0 win over Indian RiverWatertown defeated Indian River 3-0 in a Frontier League girls soccer game, with Ella Bowman scoring twice and Olivia Macutek adding a goal.Watertown · Sports · Oct 10
- Jefferson County property sells for $875,000 in LymeA parcel at 27375 County Route 57 in Lyme sold for $875,000, according to the provided property-sale record.Jefferson County · Other · Oct 10
- Carthage football defeats Watertown, 50-16Carthage defeated Watertown 50-16 in a Class A National Division football game at Case Middle School.Watertown · Sports · Oct 10
- LaFargeville man charged with threatening federal agentDylan Daniell of LaFargeville faces a federal charge alleging he threatened an FBI agent investigating claims that he made death threats against members of the Jewish community.LaFargeville · Public Safety · Oct 9
- Flower Memorial Library vandalized overnight, city saysThe city says Flower Memorial Library in Watertown was vandalized overnight, with damage to a front door and an unknown substance scattered near entrances to the library and City Hall.Watertown · Public Safety · Oct 9
- Watertown offices to close Monday for Columbus Day observanceWatertown city offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, while refuse, recycling, yard waste pickup and CitiBus service remain on their regular schedules.Watertown · Government · Oct 9
- North Country teams report results in soccer, tennis and volleyballScores listed for college and high school soccer, girls tennis and volleyball include wins by Clarkson, Sackets Harbor, OFA and other North Country teams.Sackets Harbor · Sports · Oct 9
- Ewers takes command of Fort Drum’s 10th Mountain DivisionBrig. Gen. Joseph Ewers has taken command of Fort Drum’s 10th Mountain Division, succeeding Maj. Gen. Scott Naumann.Fort Drum · Fort Drum · Oct 9
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- What is the county seat of Jefferson County, New York?
- Watertown is the county seat of Jefferson County.
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