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Copenhagen teens accused of stealing money from home 8:50 am, Wed., Jun. 19
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Carthage man accused of forging checks, taking debit card 8:35 am, Wed., Jun. 19
Port Leyden girl accused of choking mother 8:55 am, Wed., Jun. 19
Gas line break in Canton forces some evacuations 10:57 am, Wed., Jun. 19
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Fort Drum News

Deputy commanding general role to switch hands Wednesday 5:00 am, Tue., Jun. 18
Retired Army Reserve general and Watertown doctor selected for ambassador role5:00 am, Mon., Jun. 17
Man accused of chasing ex-wife following domestic dispute 6:33 pm, Sun., Jun. 16
Man accused of violating protection order 5:24 pm, Sun., Jun. 16
Drone hangar project moves forward in congressional budget discussions 5:00 am, Sat., Jun. 15
Fort Drum confirms posthumous promotion of officer killed last week 5:00 am, Sat., Jun. 15
Missile defense chief calls eastern site unnecessary 5:00 am, Thu., Jun. 13
State comptroller: Watertown boasts strong financial picture5:00 am, Thu., Jun. 13
West Point classmates remember fallen Fort Drum officer5:00 am, Thu., Jun. 13

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Wind Power

Copenhagen Wind Farm progresses, open house set5:00 am, Sun., Jun. 16

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Housing

Watertown Housing Authority’s plans to replace units on hold5:00 am, Tue., Jun. 18
Twenty families move in for grand opening of Beaver Meadows Apartments 5:00 am, Tue., Jun. 18
LeRay townhouse plan features 213 units; developer to seek tax break5:00 am, Sun., Jun. 16
Plans proceeding on Lincoln Building’s revitalization5:00 am, Fri., Jun. 14
State comptroller: Watertown boasts strong financial picture5:00 am, Thu., Jun. 13

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Fort Drum News

Tuesday, June 18, 2013
- Deputy commanding general role to switch hands Wednesday
Monday, June 17, 2013
- Retired Army Reserve general and Watertown doctor selected for ambassador role
Sunday, June 16, 2013
- Man accused of chasing ex-wife following domestic dispute
- Man accused of violating protection order
Saturday, June 15, 2013
- Drone hangar project moves forward in congressional budget discussions
- Fort Drum confirms posthumous promotion of officer killed last week
Thursday, June 13, 2013
- Missile defense chief calls eastern site unnecessary
- State comptroller: Watertown boasts strong financial picture
- West Point classmates remember fallen Fort Drum officer
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
- DOD confirms identity of two Fort Drum soldiers killed in Afghanistan on Saturday
- Fort Drum Kiowa helicopter unit prepares for future operations at training exercise
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
- Father of slain Fort Drum lieutenant colonel talks about son’s service
- State comptroller will release fiscal report on Watertown during visit
- Fort Drum group asks residents to complete health survey
Monday, June 10, 2013
- Fort Drum lieutenant colonel reportedly killed in Afghanistan
Sunday, June 9, 2013
- Fort Drum plans Mountainfest, Riverfest despite fiscal restraints
- Session to focus on preventing student regression
- Louisiana-based 10th Mountain Division combat team to deploy to Afghanistan
- Fort Drum commander holds off giving opinion about potential missile defense site
Thursday, June 6, 2013
- Fort Drum man charged with harassment
- House committee approves funds for East Coast missile defense site, potentially at Fort Drum
- A month after sale, Army vehicles not yet released from Adams salvage yard
- A month after sale, Army vehicles not yet released from Adams salvage yard
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
- Fort Drum man accused of injuring his infant son
- Fort Drum soldiers, spouses help researchers assess mindfulness training
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
- Fort Drum man accused of injuring his infant son
- Fort Drum soldier dies in Afghanistan
Sunday, June 2, 2013
- Former military chef outcooks opponents on Food Network show ‘Chopped’
- Fort Drum advises residents about noise
Saturday, June 1, 2013
- Biomass facility on Fort Drum officially opens on Friday
- Leadership changes hands for Fort Drum’s Warriors in Transition Battalion
Friday, May 31, 2013
- Fort Drum remembers two soldiers killed in Afghanistan in April
- Fort Drum outlines civilian worker furlough day distribution, impact
- Biomass facility at Fort Drum to hold grand opening event on Friday
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
- House subcommittee adds language opposing base closures
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
- Bicentennial of Second Battle of Sackets Harbor to be celebrated Wednesday
Saturday, May 25, 2013
- Fort Drum soldiers to play in Hall of Fame game in Cooperstown today
- Communities around the north country prepare to celebrate Memorial Day
Friday, May 24, 2013
- Watertown man accused of identity theft
- Army jeeps auctioned in Adams continue to be held following attorney general, Army inquiry
- Civilian medical providers learn military medic trauma care
Thursday, May 23, 2013
- Army transfers soldier accused of filming female cadets to Fort Drum
- Mobile Army team shows Fort Drum soldiers how to lead fitness training
- Ex-Fort Drum officer Roche gets Hall of Fame induction
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
- Commander warns about potential Fort Drum brigade loss
- Army continues investigation of Fort Drum deaths
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
- Fort Drum commander tells state Senate about importance of post, potential cuts
- Two properties added to Fort Drum buffer program
- Hit song honors killed Fort Drum soldier, Medal of Honor recipient
Sunday, May 19, 2013
- Speakers honor veterans in monument rededication
Saturday, May 18, 2013
- Armed Forces parade, monument rededication set for today
Friday, May 17, 2013
- Country artist Craig Morgan to headline Mountainfest 2013 concert
- Civilian EMS providers to learn military trauma practices
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
- Fort Drum man admits in federal court to possessing child pornography
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
- Fort Drum gets Army’s best dog unit award
Monday, May 13, 2013
- Fort Drum hotel privatization moves forward with funding approval
Sunday, May 12, 2013
- British officer settles in during two-year assignment at Fort Drum
- Owens signs letter asking DOD to rethink civilian furloughs
Friday, May 10, 2013
- Research reveals insights into blacksmith shop on Fort Drum
- Former Fort Drum garrison commander to be inducted into New York Veterans Hall of Fame
- Behavioral health conference educates providers on military culture
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
- Probe stalls release of jeeps sold at Dobbin auction
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
- Schumer calls for missile placement in New York, possibly Fort Drum
- Force number decision timing, soldier readiness discussed at AUSA breakfast
Sunday, May 5, 2013
- Salvage yard auction in Adams draws large crowd Saturday
- Former Fort Drum commander succeeds previous post commander in ISAF role
Thursday, May 2, 2013
- Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield readies thousands of Fort Drum soldiers for deployment
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
- JCC student earns national recognition
- Flag flies upside down again at retired Fort Drum soldier’s home
Sunday, April 28, 2013
- Community buffer program purchases development rights of Antwerp property
- Indian Trails Girl Scouts win free program with cookie sales
Saturday, April 27, 2013
- Two Fort Drum soldiers killed in Afghanistan
Friday, April 26, 2013
- Community shows broad support of Fort Drum at listening session
Thursday, April 25, 2013
- Community to discuss Fort Drum’s troop levels
- Wounded Iraq veteran speaks about overcoming adversity
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
- Drones support Fort Drum activity at as unit prepares for expansion
Saturday, April 20, 2013
- Fort Drum’s 3rd Brigade Combat Team shows off new gear at training exercise
- Fort Drum teams finish 2013 Best Ranger Competition
Thursday, April 18, 2013
- Fort Drum’s 2nd BCT supporting Afghan police, military
- Fort Sill computer lab dedicated to Fort Drum soldier killed in 2007
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
- Father, daughter to deploy with 10th Combat Aviation Brigade
- Owens urges missiles for Fort Drum
- River Community Wellness Program celebrated
Monday, April 15, 2013
- Fort Drum soldiers ready for Mountain Peak exercise
Sunday, April 14, 2013
- The $40,000 ambulance ride: Behind LifeNet’s bill
- NNY Rural Health Care Alliance, FDRHPO to merge
Friday, April 12, 2013
- Pulaski veteran attends White House Medal of Honor ceremony
- Fort Drum plans drone hangar expansion
- Former Fort Drum commander nominated for new assignment
- Regional council approves $3 million in grants for water, sewer projects
Thursday, April 11, 2013
- BRAC proposal in budget draws concern, opposition
- Online registrations return for Army tuition assistance program
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
- Listening session scheduled in Watertown to discuss force structure at Fort Drum
- Off-post behavioral health clinic for soldiers opens in West Carthage
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
- Health care career fair today on post
Sunday, April 7, 2013
- Army to set meeting in area about potential Fort Drum cuts
Saturday, April 6, 2013
- More tests required for December, February deaths at Fort Drum
Thursday, April 4, 2013
- Fort Drum soldier on leave helps three teenagers after car crash in West Virginia
- New online archive documents 10th Mountain Division history with World War II newspapers
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
- Correction
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
- Fort Drum soldiers prepare for Army’s Best Ranger competition
Monday, April 1, 2013
- JCC official enthusiastic about return of full tuition assistance for soldiers
- Fort Drum biomass RFP delayed until April 12
- Man arrested on Fort Drum on standing warrant from New Jersey court
Saturday, March 30, 2013
- Fort Drum union VP hopes more furlough days can be reduced
Friday, March 29, 2013
- Fort Drum man indicted on federal child pornography charges
- Fort Drum soldiers medal at Army culinary competition
Thursday, March 28, 2013
- School bus involved in crash on Fort Drum
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
- Adams woman cited with trying to sell stolen Kindle
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
- Union chief tells Fort Drum civilian employees to plan for furloughs
Sunday, March 24, 2013
- Logging at Fort Drum wooded areas generates revenue to aid conservation work
Saturday, March 23, 2013
- Former Fort Drum leader takes over U.S. Central Command
Friday, March 22, 2013
- JCC official says return of tuition assistance will help Fort Drum student soldiers
Thursday, March 21, 2013
- FDRLO: Soldier reductions would devastate economy
- Congress spares military’s tuition aid program
- North country expects more snow
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
- Fort Drum’s economic impact measured at $1.4 billion in 2012
- Soldiers advised to seek federal, state aid after loss of tuition support
- ‘Soldiermama’ greeting cards bring cheer to troops overseas
- Child care employees at Fort Drum to avoid furloughs, preserving operations
Sunday, March 17, 2013
- Fort Drum Vehicle Storage withdraws plan to use former plant
- Shamrock Run veteran makes 25th appearance
- Mental health courses in works
- Sled hockey tournament benefits Wounded Warriors project
Saturday, March 16, 2013
- Fort Drum band to continue playing locally despite budget concerns
Friday, March 15, 2013
- Work continues as fuel cleanup project at Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield expands in scope
- Day care centers and parents feel effects of sequestration, federal budget woes
Thursday, March 14, 2013
- FDRHPO continues to expand programs, gets new office space
- 10th Mountain Division veteran, leader remembered for outreach to soldiers
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
- Ceremony honors soldiers killed in 2003 helicopter crash at Fort Drum
- Fort Drum outlines furloughs for employees
- Ex-Fort Drum officer named to lead state Division of Veterans Affairs
Monday, March 11, 2013
- Army stops tuition assistance due to federal budget cuts
- Fort Drum ceremony to remember 11 soldiers killed in 2003 crash
Saturday, March 9, 2013
- 'Hey, mom...I just won $20,000!'
- Fort Drum aviation soldiers prepare for Afghanistan tour
Thursday, March 7, 2013
- Fort Drum uses maple syrup production to educate
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
- Reward offered in case of vehicle vandalism at Fort Drum
- $8.9 million contract awarded for Fort Drum Soldier Family Care Clinic
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
- Fort Drum, union discuss implementation of sequestration cuts
- 11th annual One Night, One Diamond to fund robotic surgery equipment
Monday, March 4, 2013
- McHugh may leave Army secretary post, Army Times reports
Thursday, February 28, 2013
- Fort Drum soldier to fly grandfather’s WWII flag
- Petition to lower precedence of medal gains more signatures but faces an uphill battle
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
- Sessions to help instructors teach disabled golfers
- DynCorp jobs leaving Fort Drum due to drawdown of forces overseas
Thursday, February 21, 2013
- Fort Drum Vehicle Storage to move into former Northland Motors facility
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
- DynCorp confirms loss of 150 Fort Drum jobs
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
- Union official says Fort Drum to lose 150 civilian jobs
- Few details as regional group considers drone proposal to FAA
Monday, February 18, 2013
- Army grants extension for responses to force structure study
Sunday, February 17, 2013
- Brass recycling nets money for soldier benefits
Saturday, February 16, 2013
- Military police company returns to Fort Drum Friday morning
Friday, February 15, 2013
- FDRLO nears completion of local response to Army force structure assessment
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
- Return of BRAC discussion brings memories of past proposed reductions around Fort Drum
- Fort Drum deputy commanding general assigned to training command role in Germany
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
- Famed college, professional running back Herschel Walker to speak at Fort Drum Thursday
- Daughter’s salute at Fort Drum deployment ceremony goes viral
Monday, February 11, 2013
- Fort Drum men accused of criminal impersonation
Saturday, February 9, 2013
- North country gets a snow day but escapes worst
- Fort Drum soldiers, families enjoy Military Appreciation Day at Dry Hill
- Fort Drum wins anti-terrorism award
Friday, February 8, 2013
- Fort Drum commanding general talks potential cuts at AUSA chapter breakfast
- AT&T to host ‘Love a VET’ for Valentine’s Day
- 10th Combat Aviation Brigade Commander discusses upcoming deployment
Thursday, February 7, 2013
- Mother of quintuplets, newborn babies return to Watertown
- Fort Drum will operate on delayed schedule Friday
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
- Fort Drum, 10th Mountain Division may receive new drones, soldiers
- Fort Drum confirms identity of soldier found dead Tuesday morning
- Fort Drum announces child-care center will remain open
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
- Fort Drum investigating death of soldier reported Tuesday
- Illinois man charged with possessing pistol at Fort Drum gate
Sunday, February 3, 2013
- Bad weather grounds Marines en route to Afghanistan in Watertown
Saturday, February 2, 2013
- After struggles, couple to welcome quadruplets into refurbished Watertown home
Friday, February 1, 2013
- Deployment announced for Fort Drum’s 10th Combat Aviation Brigade
- Ex-Fort Drum soldier’s photo to be on Super Bowl ad
- No answers as investigation into two December deaths at Fort Drum continues
Thursday, January 31, 2013
- 3rd Brigade Combat Team chief recounts 2012 pilot program for women in combat units
- Child care hiring approval may spell relief for Fort Drum center nearing closure
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
- Fort Drum child care facility may receive Army support to stay open
- Decorated female Army medic shares view of women's combat role change
Monday, January 28, 2013
- Army outlines financial, environmental impacts of force restructuring at Fort Drum
Sunday, January 27, 2013
- Fort Drum to pair combat brigades with behavioral health care teams
- Former Fort Drum commander nominated to lead CENTCOM
Friday, January 25, 2013
- Opinions mixed for Fort Drum soldiers and area veterans as women allowed into combat roles
- Contractors discuss Fort Drum renewable energy RFP in Watertown
- Fort Drum functional fitness facility highlighted by Men’s Health magazine
- Temporary closure of Fort Drum child care blamed on DOD hiring freeze
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
- Wounded Fort Drum soldiers attend presidential inauguration, military ball
- Military robots visit Canton Central
Sunday, January 20, 2013
- Indian River district administration proposes 30 hires
- OFFERING HELP
Saturday, January 19, 2013
- RFP calls for renewable sources of energy for Fort Drum
Friday, January 18, 2013
- Open house introduces community to renovated Watertown VA clinic
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
- Veterans’ information day scheduled for Friday
Monday, January 14, 2013
- Military helps home sales continue rise in Jefferson, Lewis counties
Sunday, January 13, 2013
- Fort Drum expects to avoid worst of federal budget cuts
Saturday, January 12, 2013
- Fort Drum soldier’s arrest for mutilating cat one of many issues ignored by unit, wife alleges
- Fort Drum formally bids farewell to soldiers leaving for deployment
Friday, January 11, 2013
- Fort Drum soldiers train with military working dogs to ready for deployments
- Free stress-reduction workshop Jan. 17 on Fort Drum
Thursday, January 10, 2013
- Fort Drum renames fitness facility for Distinguished Service Cross recipient
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
- 1st and 2nd Brigade Combat Team soldiers leave Fort Drum for deployment
- City has new buyer for Fort Drum Vehicle Storage warehouse
- Owens announces military academy nominations
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
- Contractor pairs with Fort Drum to open behavioral health clinic in West Carthage
Monday, January 7, 2013
- Injured veteran arrested in weapons investigation
Saturday, January 5, 2013
- 548th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion soldiers return home to Fort Drum
- Investigation ongoing in death of Fort Drum soldier
- Fort Drum soldier honored at U.S. Army All-American Bowl
Friday, January 4, 2013
- VA officials identify new operators of Watertown clinic, outline changes
Thursday, January 3, 2013
- Fiscal cliff deal avoids milk price increase, leaves questions about Fort Drum spending
- Residents begin moving into new phase of on-post housing at Fort Drum
- Incoming Fort Drum soldiers will have fewer days of reimbursed lodging expenses in 2013
Monday, December 31, 2012
- Housing allowances around Fort Drum increase for 2013
- Fort Drum, 10th Mountain Division sees large leadership turnover in 2012
Sunday, December 30, 2012
- Housing allowances around Fort Drum increase for 2013
Friday, December 28, 2012
- Legacy of former Fort Drum assistant division commander recalled at highway dedication
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
- Mothers of Fort Drum soldiers featured in online slide show
- Fort Drum soldiers return from deployment Sunday morning
- Commander of Fort Drum’s 1st Brigade Combat Team discusses career, upcoming deployment
Saturday, December 22, 2012
- Owens lobbies for interceptor missiles at Fort Drum
Thursday, December 20, 2012
- Fort Drum funding maintained as defense authorization bill leaves Congressional conference
- Few details emerge in the week following the death of small child at Fort Drum
- Fort Drum soldier’s death being investigated
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
- Tempur-Pedic donates 71 mattress/box spring sets to north country agencies
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
- Fort Drum soldiers receive free family portraits for the holidays
- Remote-controlled aircraft exercises at Fort Drum to use explosives
Saturday, December 15, 2012
- Leadership of Fort Drum’s 10th Sustainment Brigade changes
Friday, December 14, 2012
- Fort Drum welcomes new deputy commanding general of operations
- Fort Drum receives 700 Christmas trees to be distributed to soldiers
- Army reveals Fort Drum child, 4, died at hospital
Thursday, December 13, 2012
- Military, civilian authorities investigate child’s death at Fort Drum
- Fort Drum brigades work quickly to process soldiers before deployment
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
- 2nd Brigade Combat Team prepares for Afghanistan mission
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
- Research group questions proposed missile site at Fort Drum
Monday, December 10, 2012
- Fort Drum reviews site of fire that killed five soldiers, led to Feres Doctrine
Saturday, December 8, 2012
- New PTSD center hopes to pair soldiers, veterans with volunteer veteran counselors
- Fort Drum soldiers to be recognized at Army-Navy football game
Friday, December 7, 2012
- FDRLO talks deployment numbers, reduced defense spending
- Fort Drum soldiers donate holiday gifts for military children
Thursday, December 6, 2012
- U.S. Senate approves $138.2 million in spending at Fort Drum in defense authorization bill
- Fort Drum undecided on punishment for soldier who flew upside-down flags to oppose Obama
- Former Army sergeant gets 12 years in prison for trying to lure boys into sex
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
- Fort Drum connector road to open Thursday
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
- Fort Drum welcomes new 10th Mountain Division commander at ceremony
- Outgoing Fort Drum commander’s promotion, assignment confirmed by Congress
- Fort Drum soldier flies flags upside down in protest of Obama
Monday, December 3, 2012
- Businesses, nonprofits adopt Fort Drum platoons prior to deployment
Sunday, December 2, 2012
- Outgoing Fort Drum, 10th Mountain Division commander recounts time on post
- Former Fort Drum soldier to be featured in special episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Saturday, December 1, 2012
- DOD announces deployment for Fort Drum’s 1st Brigade Combat Team
Friday, November 30, 2012
- FDRLO, FDRHPO get combined $600,000 from state
Thursday, November 29, 2012
- Fort Drum confirms new commander, timing of change of command ceremony
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
- Fort Drum Vehicle Storage building to go on auction block
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
- Fort Drum soldiers reflect on work during aftermath of Superstorm Sandy
Saturday, November 24, 2012
- Fort Hood commander to relinquish command in advance of potential placement of Ft. Drum general
Friday, November 23, 2012
- New book discusses actions of 10th Mountain Division soldiers at Afghanistan outpost
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
- JCC to add dental, clinical medical assistant certificate programs
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
- Local agencies readying for launch of peer support program for veterans with PTSD
Sunday, November 18, 2012
- Fort Drum fitness center shifts priorities for soldier exercise
Saturday, November 17, 2012
- 2nd Brigade Combat Team soldiers pack supplies for upcoming deployment
Friday, November 16, 2012
- Departing FDRLO administrative assistant receives praise
- Watertown Trust to begin collection procedures against Fort Drum Vehicle Storage
Thursday, November 15, 2012
- Fort Drum general nominated to lead Fort Hood
- Parent receives court summons for illegally boarding school bus
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
- Fort Drum soldiers continue assistance for Hurricane Sandy victims
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
- AG: Hundreds of Fort Drum soldiers to benefit from $9.5 million SmartBuy settlement
- Former commander of Fort Drum’s 2nd Brigade Combat Team demoted for unauthorized spending
- Fort Drum soldiers featured on cover of Newsweek
Monday, November 12, 2012
- Former Fort Drum commander takes charge of Army National Guard division
Sunday, November 11, 2012
- SOLDIER FIRST, CITIZEN LATER: Immigrants win citizenship during military service
- Fort Drum opens youth center, completing eight year development plan
- Iraqi-born linguist shines on the dance floor
- Ghanain-born chef remembers first days in America
- Dominican-born HR specialist: ‘I didn’t understand what better opportunity meant back then.’
- Jamaican soldier dispels myths about his home culture
- Chaplain’s assistant talks about serving in Army, Air Force
- Local paragraph
Saturday, November 10, 2012
- Fort Drum leadership recognizes Veterans Day
Friday, November 9, 2012
- Property owners briefed on details of Fort Drum training area buffer program
- Fort Drum soldiers show off their technology to students, veterans in Sackets Harbor
- Fort Drum soldiers begin fueling operations in Hurricane Sandy aftermath
Thursday, November 8, 2012
- Fort Drum soldier accused in Wikileaks case offers guilty plea to lesser charges
- Local paragraphs
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
- Fort Drum fuel tankers dispatched to aid victims of Hurricane Sandy
- Fort Drum aviation soldiers move to New Jersey to aid in Hurricane Sandy relief efforts
Saturday, November 3, 2012
- Piatt receives star at Fort Drum ceremony
Friday, November 2, 2012
- Indian River trying to find space for incoming students
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
- Fort Drum choppers on way to help Sandy victims
- Fire damages Fort Drum apartments
- Dairy farm owners paid as part of Fort Drum land buffer program
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
- Possible new Fort Drum commanding general identified by Department of the Army
Monday, October 29, 2012
- Fort Drum calls for early release time
Sunday, October 28, 2012
- Fort Drum soldier charged in car theft, police chase
Saturday, October 27, 2012
- Fort Drum soldier wins national USO award, recounts saving passengers from burning bus
- LeRay man jailed on $15,000 bail
Friday, October 26, 2012
- Predator drone program could come to Fort Drum
Thursday, October 25, 2012
- Fort Drum soldiers train with new simulation technology
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
- Police Detachment activates at Fort Drum after 30-year hiatus
Monday, October 22, 2012
- Soldiers, veterans to receive career advice at job sessions at Home Depot
Thursday, October 18, 2012
- Leadership of Fort Drum’s 10th Sustainment Brigade returns from deployment
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
- Fort Drum man faces federal child-pornography charges
- Fort Drum helps soldiers process their absentee ballot paperwork
Monday, October 15, 2012
- City Council will consider Fort Drum building, other bids on Monday night
Saturday, October 13, 2012
- Military veterans learn of benefits at information session
- Fort Drum company preps for deployment
Friday, October 12, 2012
- Fort Drum soldier named USO Soldier of the Year
Thursday, October 11, 2012
- Fort Drum debuts new communications technology
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
- Fort Drum’s deputy commanding general assigned to commandant role at West Point
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
- Gen. Clarke assigned to West Point
- Federal charges dropped against man who had weapons, map of Fort Drum
Friday, October 5, 2012
- Parkside Bible Church soldiering on, plans for expansion
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
- Army Materiel Command leader visits Fort Drum
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
- DEC updates public about safety of Fort Drum disposal site
Saturday, September 29, 2012
- 10th Mountain Division leadership preps for deployments
Friday, September 28, 2012
- Fort Drum remembers 2 soldiers killed in Afghanistan in July
Thursday, September 27, 2012
- Fort Drum to take part in Armywide suicide stand-down day, raise awareness of mental health resources
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
- Army Secretary McHugh injured in biking accident
- Army Secretary McHugh injured in biking accident
Sunday, September 23, 2012
- Local doctor retires from Army Reserves after more than 30 years in uniform
- Fort Drum’s 3rd and 4th Brigade Combat Team to receive networked MRAP vehicle
Saturday, September 22, 2012
- Iraq War deserter held at Fort Drum after arrest
Friday, September 21, 2012
- Renovations near completion at main Guthrie Clinic facility at Fort Drum
Thursday, September 20, 2012
- Fort Drum USO to receive record food donation
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
- Per-diem boost a boon for Drum-area hoteliers
- City to put 19 properties up for public auction
- Fort Drum’s 2nd BCT readies for National Training Center
- Fort Drum developing soldier’s functional fitness, funding workout area upgrades
Sunday, September 16, 2012
- Mass casualty drill coordinates Fort Drum and local agencies
Saturday, September 15, 2012
- Report IDs Fort Drum as potential missile placement site
Friday, September 14, 2012
- No construction scheduled at Fort Drum in 2014
- Fatal 2010 accident involving Fort Drum ambulance prompts fourth lawsuit
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
- Soldiers from the 10th Sustainment Brigade return home
- Local paragraphs
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
- Air National Guard begins live fire training
- Thendara scenic railroad offering free rides for veterans, military
Saturday, September 8, 2012
- Two Fort Drum soldiers honored with Distinguished Flying Cross
- Fort Drum soldier’s volunteer work during deployment leads to national USO award
Friday, September 7, 2012
- Research project looks to connect returned soldiers and nature
- Fort Drum, civilian first responders to train at simulated plane crash on Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield
Thursday, September 6, 2012
- Fort Drum continues with clearing of WWII-era buildings
Sunday, September 2, 2012
- Army veteran to bike from Fort Drum to Mississippi to raise funds for wounded soldier
Saturday, September 1, 2012
- Syracuse University spent about $62k for preseason camp at Fort Drum
Friday, August 31, 2012
- Fort Drum officials discuss range fires
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
- Fort Drum medical officials talk mental health care plans, off-post clinic
Sunday, August 26, 2012
- Fort Drum’s 2nd Brigade Combat Team to go to Afghanistan this winter
Saturday, August 25, 2012
- Fort Drum presses for off-post mental health care options
Friday, August 24, 2012
- Fort Drum soldiers killed in Afghanistan commemorated at memorial
- Children's Clinic wins $25,000 grant to expand dental program
Thursday, August 23, 2012
- Fort Drum soldiers set to leave for National Training Center
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
- Fort Drum lodging development plans outlined
Sunday, August 19, 2012
- Fort Drum soldiers compete in post’s Best Medic competition
- Syracuse football scrimmage ends week of practice at Fort Drum
Friday, August 17, 2012
- CORRECTION
Thursday, August 16, 2012
- Syracuse football players test military weaponry, work through leadership exercises
- Lightning struck a New Jersey National Guard unit training at Fort Drum
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
- SU team gets lessons on Army leadership, weapons
- Lightning strikes several soldiers on Fort Drum range
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
- SU legend Little reflects on military background, nearly choosing West Point
Monday, August 13, 2012
- Syracuse football begins practice at Fort Drum
Saturday, August 11, 2012
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- Run to be held to honor fallen soldier
Thursday, August 9, 2012
- Less than half of Fort Drum’s 2nd Brigade Combat Team may deploy in 2013
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
- At Fort Drum stop, Cuomo supports biomass project for post’s energy needs
- Former Fort Drum soldier gets 10 years for burglary spree
- Application period opens for military base retention grant program
Monday, August 6, 2012
- Gov. Cuomo to visit ReEnergy facility on post Monday
Sunday, August 5, 2012
- Fort Drum soldiers train with improved howitzers
Friday, August 3, 2012
- Mountain Peak exercise concluding
Thursday, August 2, 2012
- Fort Drum soldiers, veterans learn about planning their own businesses
- Drum connector road set to be completed next month
- Care packages bring soldiers, volunteers together
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
- Motorists urged to avoid Route 26 near Fort Drum due to Mountain Peak traffic
- Cuomo orders flags at half-staff for Fort Drum soldiers
- Soldier-turned-political activist is discharged from Army after declining immunizations
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
- Two Fort Drum soldiers killed by small arms fire in Afghanistan
- USO asks for donations to support Fort Drum soldiers
Monday, July 30, 2012
- Fort Drum soldiers line airfield to honor killed comrade
Sunday, July 29, 2012
- Fort Drum soldiers prepare for deployments at Mountain Peak exercise
Saturday, July 28, 2012
- Fort Drum introduces new garrison commander
- Public requested to attend funeral procession for slain Fort Drum soldier
Friday, July 27, 2012
- Nicolle built strong ties to community
- Fort Drum soldier recovering from IED attack
- Fort Drum remembers two slain soldiers
Thursday, July 26, 2012
- Doheny chides Owens for ‘wait-and-see’ approach to missile site
- Potential veteran jobs corps could bring help to North Country
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
- Fort Drum officials work to clear range fires
Monday, July 23, 2012
- Wounded Fort Drum soldiers become certified scuba divers
Sunday, July 22, 2012
- Chaplain assistant at Fort Drum admits trying to lure boys into sexual activity
- Fort Drum prepares for Mountain Peak exercise starting Monday
Saturday, July 21, 2012
- Cuomo directs flags to fly at half-staff for Fort Drum soldiers
- Former soldier to donate care packages at Fort Drum Saturday
Friday, July 20, 2012
- Fort Drum welcomes new support leadership, chief of staff
- Two Fort Drum soldiers killed Wednesday in Afghanistan
Friday, July 13, 2012
- Clinic helps military spouses, children cope with lifestyle changes
Thursday, July 5, 2012
- Soldier just back from Rwanda must pay $15,500 to get house back
- Governor approves new name for Fort Drum connector road
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
- IDA project numbers improve
Saturday, June 30, 2012
- LeRay OKs tweaked tax deal for Drum biomass plant
- Fort Drum soldier receives Distinguished Flying Cross
- Ft. Drum soldier to appear on “Today”
- Annual federal summer feeding program begins in north country
- Local serviceman helps Alabama family recover Purple Heart
Friday, June 29, 2012
- LeRay board approves tweaked PILOT for Drum biomass plant
- Fort Drum community celebrates Mountainfest
Thursday, June 28, 2012
- Fort Drum honors soldiers killed in 2011
Monday, June 25, 2012
- Mayor appoints three to city’s Planning Board
- Watertown High may add Army youth program

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