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Fort Drum Deployments Strain Jefferson County Economy

by David Sommerstein

Feb 27, 2002 — Jefferson Community College in Watertown will get money from the state to help compensate for student-soldiers from Fort Drum who have been sent overseas. David Sommerstein reports the deployments put a strain on the economy in Jefferson County. Go to full article

Watertown Developers Court Stream International Customer Service Center

by David Sommerstein

Jan 18, 2002 — The economic development engines of the western half of the North Country are at full throttle to convince Stream International to locate a customer service center in Watertown. The company says it would create up to 900 new jobs--a major investment in a recessed economy. David Sommerstein reports the opportunity hinges largely on how many qualified people show up at next week's job fair. Go to full article

Canada Trade is Focus of Jefferson County Study

by David Sommerstein

Dec 07, 2001 — A new study on economic development in Jefferson County and the rest of the North Country points out ways to boost trade with Canada. David Sommerstein has details. Go to full article

Foster Care Program Seeks Help from Families

by Jody Tosti

Aug 02, 2001 — The Children's Home of Jefferson County is starting its own community-based foster care program and is looking for help from families in the North Country. Jody Tosti reports. Go to full article

Community Action Planning Council Spotlights Food Programs in Jefferson County

by Jody Tosti

Jul 17, 2001 — The Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County is hoping to create a greater local awareness of programs like food stamps and summer food service programs. Jody Tosti reports. Go to full article

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