Wednesday Jul 1 | Press & Sun-Bulletin
Energy companies put drilling focus on Pa. as new N.Y. regulations stall
Fortuna Energy, frustrated by New York's slow progress in rewriting the environmental regulations needed to tap into the Marcellus Shale, plans an aggressive drilling program in Pennsylvania's Northern Tier.
These Berries are Best by Farr
The Beatles' "Strawberry Fields Forever" might be an appropriate title to describe Best By Farr, a berry patch owned by Richard D. and Valerie Farr.
Watertown man airlifted to Syracuse after falling into river
A man suffered a head injury and was flown by helicopter to Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, after he fell into the Black River while fishing today.
Accident victim identified as Black River woman
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department on Monday afternoon identified the person killed in an accident late Sunday afternoon on Interstate 81 as Eleanor F. Stevens, 89, Black River.
Watertown officials once again will look to Albany to help lower the cost of a project the City Council has said is necessary to revitalize downtown.
Three property owners join Drum buffer program
It has been two years since Victor R. and Pamela J. Delles started looking into alternative ways to protect their farm from developers.
Clough won't seek fourth term on council
Watertown City Councilman Peter L. Clough will not run for re-election in November.
Good old Shuler's has a comfy vibe
If you're a north country native and live anywhere close to Watertown, no doubt you've been to Shuler's Steak & Seafood Restaurant on Mill Street.
Dead man identified in Jefferson County
A man whose body was discovered Friday along the Black River in Jefferson County has been identified as Christopher D. Glennon, 46, of 14834 County Route 59 , Dexter, state police said.
Troopers Identify Body Found in Jefferson County
State police have identified the body found in Jefferson County Friday. A group of kids discovered Christopher Glennon's remains on the bank of the Black River in Brownville.
Human remains found in Jefferson County
Human remains were found Friday along the Black River in the town of Brownville, Jefferson County.
Carthage $50m budget OK'd; two incumbents off board
Voters in the Carthage Central School District approved its $50 million budget and also voted two incumbents, with a combined 21 years' experience, off the Board of Education.
Repairs to storm water main add to city's financial woes
The city of Watertown has not yet determined how to repair a 45-inch main that become obstructed Saturday afternoon and flooded the 200-block of Mill Street.
Realtors say tax credit a boon to home buyers
Local real estate brokers say the stimulus package's first-time home buyer $8,000 tax credit is a boon to buyers, although it isn't having the same effect across the north country.
Regulating district for river marks its 90th year
Come high water or low, Watertown was in trouble. In fact, portions of Jefferson and Lewis counties would soon face a crisis if something wasn't done about the Black River, once a boon for growth in the region.
Black River community steps up to help volunteer firefighter with rare blood disease
Joe Chirico has spent his life helping others as a volunteer firefighter. "My dad's a hardcore firefighter.
NNY police charge 8 people with driving while intoxicated
Eight people are facing charges of driving while intoxicated and related offenses.
The Watertown Hacketts store will soon be history. That writing has been on the wall for several weeks.
Man who jumped into river to elude police pleads guilty
A former Syracuse resident who jumped into the Black River during a failed attempt to elude authorities in November pleaded guilty Monday in Jefferson County Court to second-degree trespassing and second-degree reckless endangerment in connection with the incident.