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Morning Interview March 18, 2010: Bowl-a-Thon for Big Brothers, Big Sisters
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Paterson Problems Mounting as State Will Hold onto Tax Refunds
Govenor Paterson says state tax refunds won't be sent out until early April, an extra two week wait for thousands. More
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Morning Interview March 17, 2010: WHS Presents "This Is The Moment"
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TV Ads Hit Air Over Health Care Reform
Both sides in the public battle over health care reform are stepping up the pressure on north country Congressman Bill Owens (D. - 23rd District). More
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Feedback: More Victims Come Forward In Cruise Ship Fraud Probe
More victims are coming forward, saying they were defrauded by a Canadian couple selling cruise ship vacations. The Office of the New York Attorney General is involved and the FBI could be brought in on a case that started in Ogdensburg, but has now spread across several states. More
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Celebrating St. Patrick's Day In The North Country
No St. Patrick's Day would be complete without traditional favorites like corned beef and cabbage. More
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Feedback: Getting A Scholarship For Living On Watertown Street
Wouldn't it be nice to get help with your college tuition just because you live in a certain neighborhood? That's exactly what's happening for students from North Pleasant Street in Watertown thanks to a unique scholarship fund. More
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Bald Eagle Population Soars In North Country
State officials say New York's bald eagle population is at its highest level in decades. They also say there's a reason for the healthy number of eagles seen soaring along the St. Lawrence River. More
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Samaritan Morning Check-Up: Sleeping Disorders
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Harrisville Lady Pirates Making a 'State'ment
Harrisville is in the final four for the state championships this weekend in Hudson Valley, taking on Charlotte Valley-Davenport of Section IV. More
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Lt. Colonel Mike Davey: "We Actually Have Gotten to See the End"
The 2nd Brigade Combat Team's Deputy Commanding Officer says that the unit's current tour of duty in Iraq will be a capstone in its long deployment history. More
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Goodbye Winter?
The official end of winter is still a couple days away, but Tuesday in the North Country sure looked spring! More
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Water From Dam Could Be Power Source
The town of Madrid needs to repair or replace a deteriorating concrete dam on the Grasse River, but there is a silver lining.
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Governor: Budget Will Probably Be Late
If you're waiting to see how the new state budget will affect you, don't hold your breath. Governor David Paterson now concedes the budget will probably be late. More
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Rally Held Against Healthcare Reform Bill, Owens Undecided
A vote that could make or break President Obama's healthcare reform bill could be held any day now in the House of Representatives. Meanwhile, voices of opposition are getting louder in the North Country.
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Academic All-Star: Lindsay Labiendo
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Sea Grant Looking for College Students to Work on Dunes
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Morning Interview March 16, 2010: 'Annie' at Alexandria Central
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Potential State Attorney General Candidate Says Legal Assistance Needs to be Increased
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Your Turn: Your Feedback On P&C Closing, O'Larry's Dolls, Highway Dept. & School Layoffs
We received plenty of emails about the stories in the news, including the closure of the Ogdensburg P&C, the entertainment at O'Larry's Dolls, the report about the St. Lawrence County Highway Department and the expected layoffs at Sackets Harbor School. More
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Monday: Sex Offender Alerts Coming To Phone, E Mail
New Yorkers can now sign up to receive sex offender alerts from the state by phone, e-mail, text or fax. More
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Robles Pleads Guilty to Murdering Annette Vazquez
Ramon Robles pleaded guilty to second degree murder in Jefferson County court Monday. Robles admitted to strangling his ex-girlfriend, Annette Vazquez and putting her body in a suitcase. More
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Monday Morning SPCA: Meet Smurfy
Meet Smurfy, a 4-year-old adult dog, who is good with children, house broken and a sweetheart to be around. More
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Morning Interview March 15, 2009: Foster Parenting Informational Night
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Archaeologist Shows Afghanistan Momentos
Fort Drum soldiers in Afghanistan are serving in one of the most culturally rich areas of the world. Now, a Fort Drum archaeologist is working to protect that culture.
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Zumba for Heart Health
People joined together at Jefferson Community College Sunday to raise money for the American Heart Association in a fun way.
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Plant Defends Plan to Treat Water From Mine
Extra waste water being shipped to Watertown for treatment is making a big splash, but the city's sewage treatment plant says it can handle the process safely. More
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Dancers Celebrate at Irish Festival
At Watertown's Irish Festival, dancers were hoping the luck of the Irish would help them get through a series of complicated dances. And they did a great job. More
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Local Soldier Gets New Home
A local soldier is settling into his brand new home, thanks to a lot of help from the community. More
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Friday: Massena Falls In State Play
The Red Raiders had a strong first half, but lost to Burnt Hills Friday night in state boys' basketball Class A play. Follow the link for video from the game and a preview of the Watertown Lady Cyclones' lacrosse season. More
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Athlete Of The Week: The Distributor
Immaculate Heart Central's Brian Magovney is this week's McDonald's-7 News Athlete Of The Week. Magovney, a top scorer for IHC, also spent a lot of time this season making sure the ball got into his teammates' hands. More
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Hundreds Rally To Save Ogdensburg Correctional Facility
As many as 2,000 people converged on Ogdensburg City Hall Friday afternoon to voice their opposition to the planned closure of the correctional facility in their community. More
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P&C in Ogdensburg Will Close
The decision has been made by Tops to close the Ogdensburg P&C store effective April 10. More
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$89K Tax On Job Creation?
Some are calling it a new tax on job creation. The state is sending out tax bills to industrial development agencies. Many agencies didn't know it was coming, and now they're trying to figure out where the money will come from.
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Harrisville Girls Basketball Team Gets Community Send-off
Harrisville's varsity girls basketball team got quite the send-off Friday as it headed out of town for the regional finals. More
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School Officials Plead Their Case To Lawmakers
School officials around the north country have been warning of layoffs and program cuts if Governor Paterson's proposed cuts in aid become a reality. More
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Feedback: Workers, Shoppers Shocked Over Impending P&C Closure
Nearly 60 workers at the Ogdensburg P&C supermarket will lose their jobs next month when new owner Tops Friendly Markets closes the store in the Seaway Shopping Center. Many of the workers are left to face an uncertain future as the city takes another economic hit. More
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Saints Skating into Hamilton to Face Colgate
Round two of the ECAC hockey championship is underway for the St. Lawrence University Saints, who will face off against the Colgate Red Raiders. More
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Update: Cause of Fire Identified for Nature
Fire investigators have determined that it was an accident that caused the blaze. More
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The Easter Buffet
Chef Chris Manning and R Place are proudly displaying their plans for an Easter Buffet for you and your family to enjoy. More
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North Country Enjoys Unseasonably Nice Weather
Sunny skies and warm temperatures make it hard to believe it's only the second week of March. More
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The Cons Outweighing the Pros for Community in Ogdensburg Prison Closure
The state seems resolute in its decision to close the Ogdensburg Correctional Facility, but that doesn't mean the community understands or likes it. More
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For Your Health: Lumpectomy for Breast Cancer
On the positive side, Claudette Mainville went into the Samaritan Medical Center operating room with a good prognosis, but the truth of the matter is that cancer patients never can be certain of the outcome. More
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Accident in Town of Pamelia Knocked Out Power
An accident in the Town of Pamelia knocked out power to more that 1,000 homes and businesses on Thursday. More
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Feedback: Great Bend Residents Leery About O'Larry's
O'Larry's Dolls has a history of problems with the Town of Champion, but the owner says he is just trying to make money like any businessman would. More
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Thursday: Military Brings Back Tuition Program
A program popular with the husbands and wives of Fort Drum soldiers will be reinstated, the military announced Thursday. The program pays up to $6000 in tuition for continuing education. More
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Wind Turbine in Exchange for Energy Savings
A Gouverneur couple is kissing their monthly energy bill good-bye and embracing an new method of generating wind power. More
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Familiar Territory for the Lady Spartans
For the South Jefferson Lady Spartans, three of their four goals are accomplished. However, the last one lies on the court of Hudson Valley Community College. More
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Fisherman Pulled from Pond by Rescue Crews Listed in Good Condition
A 71-year-old fisherman is recovering from hypothermia after falling through thin ice on Lakeview Pond in the Town of Ellisburg Wednesday night. More
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Hundreds Expected At Rally To Save Ogdensburg Correctional Facility
The fight to keep Ogdensburg Correctional Facility from closing is gaining steam prior to this Friday's rally planned at city hall. For many, it's a battle for economic survival. More
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Feedback: School Workers Told To Expect Layoffs
Budget cuts are hitting home in at least one local school district. Some staff members at Sackets Harbor Central are being told to expect layoffs because next year's budget news is already so grim. More
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Maple Syrup Season Comes Early To North Country
The taps are in and the sap is flowing earlier than usual at for north country maple syrup producers. It's all thanks to the unseasonably warm weather in February and March. More
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NEXUS Card Growing In Popularity At Border Crossings
More and more people are taking advantage of easier access into Canada and the United States using the NEXUS card. More
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Carthage Students Send Donations To Haiti
Help is on its way to earthquake-stricken Haiti from the Carthage middle and high schools. More
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Watertown Man Arrested for Alleged Arson, Endangering Welfare of Child
A Watertown man is being held in county jail for allegedly lighting a gift on fire during a domestic dispute with his wife. More
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Feedback: State Finds 'Serious' Violations At St. Lawrence County Highway Department
The report is out from state officials who inspected the St. Lawrence County Highway Department. Out of 33 violations cited, 24 were classified as "serious". However, county officials say the seriousness of the violations may be in the interpretation.
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Guys & Dolls Interview Featuring Rachel Nortz and Brian Zehr
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Lady Blue Devils Move On in State Play with Win Over Chiefs
The Ogdensburg Free Academy Lady Blue Devils are moving further into state play with their win over Saranac in Class B regionals. More
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No to Off Shore Wind Turbines in Jefferson County Idea
The Jefferson County Legislature said thanks, but no thanks to the proposal that off shore wind turbines could be a potential project for the area. More
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Wounded Iraq War Veteran Now Stars In Daytime Drama
A wounded veteran, who now is an actor on 'All My Children', brought his message to the Clarkson University campus Tuesday. More
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Dealing With Alzheimer's Disease
We've all heard of Alzheimer's disease. You might even know someone who's been diagnosed. We meet a Limerick woman who doesn't have the disease, but deals with it every day. More
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Academic All-Star: Mariah Wallace
This week's Academic All-Star is Mariah Wallace. More
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Feedback: Republican Primary Expected In 23rd Congressional District Race
The last time Doug Hoffman (right) ran for the 23rd Congressional District seat, he didn't get the Republican nod. He wants it this time around, but it looks like he will be facing Matt Doheny (left) and others in a GOP primary. Meanwhile, Hoffman isn't ruling out a third-party run, which could throw the Republican Party into turmoil...just like the last time. More
