Rodman News

The death of a Watertown area man last week has been ruled a suicide. Stephen T. Smith, 40, Northland Estates, was found dead shortly after 10 p.m. Wednesday in an area frequented by hunters off Dobbins Road in the town of Rodman, police said.

Who:Janet A. Fish of Rodman. She immersed herself in a family genealogy project and discovered relatives who came over on the Mayflower and other distant relatives dating to the 1200s in England and France, Wales, Ireland and Scotland, Brussels and Spain.

The Jefferson County Legislature will welcome a new face after Tuesday's elections - but as of press time it was still uncertain who it will be.

Several Jefferson County department heads described how they're trying to do more with less at a budget session for the county's Board of Legislators on Wednesday evening.

A Watertown couple went shopping with a stolen credit card, according to State Police.

More than 200 people showed their dedication Friday morning to recovery from alcohol and substance abuse when they participated in the fourth annual recovery walk in the pouring rain.

The following motorists were charged with driving while intoxicated and related offenses: Patricia L. Oatridge, 42, Lorraine, was charged by state police with felony DWI, third-degree fleeing a police officer, first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, speeding and other traffic violations after being stopped at 5:10 p.m.

The following motorists were charged with driving while intoxicated and related offenses: Patricia L. Oatridge, 42, Lorraine, was charged by state police with felony DWI, third-degree fleeing a police officer, first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, speeding and other traffic violations after being stopped at 5:10 p.m.

It was a warm and fuzzy weekend all around at the Northern New York Agricultural Historical Society.

Seneca Falls, NY A - Wondering who is using GPS technology on their farm? Seventeen farmers from across New York State will share their experiences with precision farming at the August 11-13, 2009 Empire Farm Days.

Seneca Falls, NY A - Wondering who is using GPS technology on their farm? Seventeen farmers from across New York State will share their experiences with precision farming at the August 11-13, 2009 Empire Farm Days.

Crisp, crunchy charity is being homegrown in Rodman this summer. An organic garden planted and tended by members of Watertown's Emmanuel Congregational Church is providing fresh vegetables for needy families in the area via local food pantries.

Some southern Jefferson County residents may have to travel farther to receive primary care once Dr.