Adams News

A seriously injured Jordan M. Reardon told an off-duty state trooper that his girlfriend had caused his wounds by stabbing him, according to testimony Monday in an evidence suppression hearing in Jefferson County Court.

"That's from when I first started farming," said Lawrence R. Proven, pointing to a restored 1929 Case tractor with heavily treaded metal wheels.

If you're a pet owner in or around Watertown, an animal emergency could be more complicated than you might think.

The following are charged with driving while intoxicated and related offenses: Kevin M. Atkins, 46, of 660 Factory St., Watertown, is charged with felony aggravated unlicensed operation and misdemeanor DWI following his arrest by Watertown police at 9:15 p.m. Monday in a parking lot in the 900 block of Arsenal Street.

The academic leaders of the class of 2009 at Belleville Henderson Central School are Shannon L. Darou, valedictorian, and Meaghan M. O'Rourke, salutatorian.

When Nancy R. Conde officially retires Tuesday as the North Country Children's Clinic's director of school-based health, she won't necessarily be leaving her 22 years of service with the agency behind.

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's whereabouts have been unknown since last Thursday, according to The State, South Carolina's largest daily newspaper.

Eric J. Tamblin sees a lot of "disconnect" between fathers and their children these days.

State Police in Watertown conducted an Underage Drinking Initiative targeting retailers of alcoholic beverages in Jefferson County this week.

Booze and the beach go together like...we had a really good analogy, but forgot it after too many margaritas.

The loss is expected to exceed a million dollors in a fire early this morning that leveled a feed processing building and its grain tower at Houghton Farm Supply, 15194 Route 193.

WHO: Nina O. Hershey, 69, of 54 Grove St., Adams, who was named Citizen of the Year by the South Jefferson Chamber of Commerce.

The following are charged with driving while intoxicated and related offenses: Travis D. Wright, 28, Waddington, was charged with aggravated DWI by state police at 3:08 a.m. Wednesday on Route 56 in the town of Louisville.

Some southern Jefferson County residents may have to travel farther to receive primary care once Dr.

Democrat Patsy A. Storino, Adams, announced Monday that he will challenge Jefferson County Legislator Michael W. Behling, R-Adams Center, for the District 10 seat.

A Watertown woman was sentenced Friday in Jefferson County Court to 11/2 years in state prison for possessing heroin.

Cloudy skies were able to hide the sun but not the fun, according to those who attended the second day of the 32nd annual General Brown Weekend on Saturday.

Frank Reynolds' letter published May 20 suggests a move afoot to process all outgoing mail from every 136 zip code in Syracuse.

After tallying up proceeds from the 24th annual North Country Goes Green Irish Festival, organizers decided to celebrate its record haul by expanding the festival's scholarship program.

Two Brothers Pizza has apparently closed both its locations, at 843 Coffeen St., Watertown, and 39 W. Church St., Adams.