Elaine M. Avallone

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Editor at Watertown Daily Times (Watertown, NY)

Reporting on Carthage area people and events.

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Relay for Life to be held Friday at Evans Mills Raceway Park

4 days ago | nny360.com | Elaine M. Avallone

EVANS MILLS — Relay for Life of the North Country will be held Friday at the Evans Mills Raceway Park, 28412 Steinhilber Road,The event kicks off at 6 p.m. with a parade of teams. There are more than 36 registered teams from Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties. The event continues with members of the teams walking around the track throughout the evening — with laps for cancer survivors, caregivers and concluding with a laminaria ceremony to remember those lost to cancer and honor survivors.
Career fair shows community and students what jobs are available

1 week ago | nny360.com | Elaine M. Avallone

CARTHAGE — Inviting high students and adult job seekers, the Carthage Central School District held its inaugural Career & Job Fair April 16. “As the director of grants, it is incredibly important to me that we continue to expand career and college exposure opportunities for Carthage Central School District students,” said Mackenzie L. Ritz.
Saving the queens: Lowville beekeeper in right place at right time

1 week ago | nny360.com | Elaine M. Avallone

RUTLAND — With his Boy Scout leader training kicking into gear, beekeeper Michael H. Comet came to the aid of queens and bees when he came upon a crashed vehicle that was transporting several bee hives. An SUV that was transporting about 14,000 bees and a pickup truck collided at the intersection of Route 12 and Route 161 about 11:40 a.m. May 20. State police are investigating the crash. There were no injuries. Comet, of Lowville, was traveling to Watertown when he came upon the collision.
Scrubs Club gives Carthage Augustinian Academy students a look at health fields

1 week ago | nny360.com | Elaine M. Avallone

CARTHAGE — Augustinian Academy teamed up with the Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization to offer second and third grade girls “Scrubs Club,” which provides the opportunity to examine different health fields. FDRHPO’s Scrubs Club program, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade, is designed to immerse students in the dynamic world of health care. Scrubs Club provides firsthand insights into the roles, responsibilities and rewards of serving in this vital field.
May Lions Wellness Seminar to focus on vision

1 week ago | nny360.com | Elaine M. Avallone

LOWVILLE — In keeping with their mission to serve others, the Lowville Lions have been offering monthly Wellness Matters Seminars from 3 to 4 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month. The May session will focus on vision. Laura Yakey, rehabilitation employment supervisor at Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired — CABVI in Utica, a seasoned vision rehabilitation specialist will be the guest speaker.
Lowville outlines plans for its $9.7 million in DRI funding

2 weeks ago | nny360.com | Elaine M. Avallone

LOWVILLE — A year ago, the village of Lowville learned that its Restore, Rediscover, Reconnect Downtown Revitalization Initiative round 7 application was accepted. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced May 15 that the Lowville DRI was among the awards for a total of 22 transformational projects in the north country as part of two economic development programs: the Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward.
Honor Flight: NNY veterans take the trip of a lifetime

2 weeks ago | nny360.com | Elaine M. Avallone

CARTHAGE — From start to finish, the seven veterans and their guardians found Honor Flight Syracuse Mission 22 to be a memorable experience. “Very impressive, well orchestrated,” said Brian E. Montgomery of Carthage, who served in the Navy from July 1977 to April 1998. His nephew and guardian Brant C. Montgomery agreed, “It was awesome — a great experience. The day couldn’t have gone any smoother. The staff did fantastic job.
Mental Health Walk set for Sunday in Lowville

3 weeks ago | nny360.com | Elaine M. Avallone

LOWVILLE — With the theme “In Every Story, There’s Strength,” the 19th annual Mental Health Walk Lewis County is set for Sunday at the Lowville fire hall, 5420 The Parkway. “We have this walk every year to show mental health awareness and to break the stigma about mental health,” said Jamie Roberts SPOA/E — Single Point of Access/Early Support model for mental health services — Coordinator for Lewis County.
Despite ‘ducky’ weather AdironDuck race a hit

1 month ago | nny360.com | Elaine M. Avallone

LOWVILLE — Rain nor snow deterred the 1,030 duck enthusiasts from attending New York FFA’s Oswegatchie Camp’s 31st annual AdironDuck Race. The day began with an “All You Can Eat” Pancake Breakfast and the “AdironDUCK 5K Trail Run, Walk, or Ride.” The 5K attracted 136 participants braving the cold and rain. More than 750 guest including the runners ate pancake breakfast. “It was the worst weather duck race in 31 years — the AdironDuck race is weather proof,” was posted on Facebook.
Carthage Farmers Market to open May 23

1 month ago | nny360.com | Elaine M. Avallone

CARTHAGE — In preparation for the opening of the Carthage Farmers Market, a vendor meeting was held March 19. The operation of the market is overseen by the Carthage Area Chamber of Commerce. Since the hours of operation for the market were set by vendors in 2023 with a five-year commitment, the market will still be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays at the pavilion on Riverside Drive. As approved by the committee and vendors, the market will open for the 2025 season on May 23 and close Oct. 10.