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
- Solar project in Hounsfield and Watertown draws resident oppositionA permitted solar facility spanning Hounsfield and Watertown is drawing opposition from some residents ahead of a Hounsfield public hearing on an updated solar law.Jefferson County · Government · Oct 13
- Fall colors lag in parts of North Country as peak foliage nearsFall foliage is developing unevenly across Northern New York, with some areas near or past peak while broader peak color is expected in the coming week.Alexandria Bay · Community · Oct 13
- Watertown receives one bid to operate Thompson Park golf courseWatertown received one bid to operate the city-owned Thompson Park golf course during the next season.Jefferson County · Oct 13
- Driving on wet leaves in the North Country: what to know this fallWet leaves, farm equipment, school buses, low sunlight, frost and deer can create seasonal driving hazards in Northern New York, according to safety guidance from AAA Northeast, AARP, New York agencies and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.Fort Drum · Oct 13
- Fort Drum history tour highlights lost communities and conservationA Fort Drum history tour on Oct. 9 featured sites connected to North Country industry, displaced communities and environmental conservation.Fort Drum · Fort Drum · Oct 13
- Fort Drum soldiers take part in Best Medic CompetitionSoldiers participated in Fort Drum's Best Medic Competition on Sept. 22, with events testing physical endurance, tactical skills and medical expertise.Fort Drum · Fort Drum · Oct 13
- Fort Drum firefighters host Fire Prevention Week open houseFort Drum firefighters held an open house at Fire Station #2 on Oct. 8, offering tours and hands-on fire-safety activities for community members.Fort Drum · Fort Drum · Oct 13
- ACR Health plans Strike Out Stigma event in Watertown Oct. 17ACR Health’s Watertown branch is scheduled to hold its first Strike Out Stigma-North Country event Oct. 17 at Pla-Mor Lanes.Watertown · Community · Oct 13
- North Country teams post weekend soccer and volleyball resultsResults listed for college volleyball and high school soccer games played across Northern New York on Sunday and Monday, Oct. 12-13, 2026.Sackets Harbor · Sports · Oct 13
- Samaritan Medical Center reports 10 recent birthsThe attached report lists 10 births at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown from Oct. 4 through Oct. 10, 2026, involving families from several North Country communities.Cape Vincent · Community · Oct 13
- 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.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.Watertown · Government · Oct 10
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