The following property sales were recorded in St. Lawrence County clerk’s office May 18, 2023: Read More ⇒PROPERTY SALES
If you notice animals riding bicycles in Potsdam, you are not hallucinating; two artisan bicycle racks forged by artist James Gonzalez have been placed along Market Street in the village, with a third to be installed at Ives Park. Read More ⇒New bike racks add artistic touch to streets of Potsdam
ALBANY — The air quality across New York state stood much improved on Friday compared to earlier in the week, but state officials continued to urge caution and offered full refunds for those with reservations at state recreation facilities. Read More ⇒State offering refunds for park space rentals this weekend as air quality clears, expected to worsen again
LOWVILLE — In observance of May as Mental Health Month, several activities were held in Lewis County. Read More ⇒Blowing away the stigma — the 17th annual Lewis County Mental Health Walk
LOWVILLE — During the Lewis County Mental Health Awareness walk, the Lewis County System of Care announced the winner of its logo design contest. Read More ⇒Lewis Co. hospital logo contest winners announced
WATERTOWN — A member of the city’s ethics committee doesn’t think complaints against two council members will be investigated. Read More ⇒Ethics committee not likely to take up complaints about two Watertown City Council members
STATEN ISLAND — New York legislation that would automatically seal criminal records after a passage of time is expected to pass the Democrat-controlled legislature, but Republicans made clear that they are not on board. Read More ⇒Clean Slate law, which would seal many criminal records in N.Y., expected to pass; GOP speaks out
MASSENA — Massena village trustees have set a public hearing as they seek Community Development Block Grant funding to develop a preliminary engineering report regarding the potential replacement of the Bowers Street water tower. Read More ⇒Massena village trustees set public hearing for grant funding to examine water tower
MORRISTOWN — Thomas S. Morley, 65, Ogdensburg, was charged Wednesday with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance with an aggregate weight of one-half ounce or more and second-degree criminal u… Read More ⇒Ogdensburg man facing drug charges
LOWVILLE — Lewis County Health System Parking Lot 3 visitor and patient parking will be temporarily closed for sealing and striping starting at 6 p.m. today through 6 a.m. Monday. Read More ⇒Lewis County hospital parking lot closed for the weekend
MASSENA — The Greater Massena Ministerial Association has taken on a new initiative to help individuals in the Greater Massena and Louisville communities. Read More ⇒Greater Massena Ministerial Association taking on new initiative to assist elders
The United Nations has joined the U.S. in suspending the delivery of aid in Ethiopia, plunging the humanitarian situation in the country into even deeper uncertainty. Read More ⇒U.S. suspends food aid to Ethiopia
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump was indicted on 37 charges, including 31 counts of violations of the Espionage Act as part of special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into the mishandling of classified documents from the Trump White House. Read More ⇒Trump indicted on 37 charges, including violations of Espionage Act, in classified documents probe
OGDENSBURG — An opportunity to be closer to his family is cited as the main reason Mohideen F. Buharie has resigned as Ogdensburg’s city manager. Read More ⇒Being closer to family cited as reason for Buharie’s resignation as Ogdensburg city manager
NORFOLK — Norwood-Norfolk Central School has named its new middle school principal. Read More ⇒Norwood-Norfolk Central School names new middle school principal
POTSDAM — At their spring luncheon on May 17, SOAR members and friends came together in the Barrington Student Center on the SUNY Potsdam campus to acknowledge the organization’s 2023 SuperSOARer awardee, Janet van Weringh. This award is given annually to a SOAR member who has contributed si… Read More ⇒SOAR announces winner of SuperSOARer award
CANTON — TAUNY’s spring fundraising appeal is now underway. The focus of this year’s appeal is to honor the legacy of Executive Director Jill Breit, who will retire on May 31 after 30 years of service. Read More ⇒TAUNY announces spring fundraising appeal
RENSSELAER FALLS — Applewood Orchards will hold its Grand Opening celebration on June 10. Read More ⇒Applewood Orchards has grand opening set for this weekend
HAMMOND — More than 200 students at Hammond Central School had the opportunity to meet and interact with dozens of local businesses from all career fields on Friday, May 19. Business who participated in the event included healthcare, veterinary science, law enforcement, border patrol, automo… Read More ⇒Spring career day at Hammond Central connects students with employers
MORLEY — The Morley Library Association is hosting the 9th edition Biking for Books 50K (31mi.) bicycle ride on Saturday, June 17. It will be mostly flat with rolling hills through rural countryside. For all ages and abilities. Read More ⇒Ride for Books is June 17
FORT DRUM — An Indian River High School sophomore was recently named the Boys and Girls Clubs of America’s New York State Military Youth of the Year. Read More ⇒Indian River student named Boys and Girls Clubs of America’s New York State Military Youth of the Year
PHILADELPHIA — The Section 3 champion Indian River Central’s girls lacrosse team left town Thursday for its state semifinal match with rousing support from the community. Read More ⇒Indian River community sends girls lacrosse team off to state semifinal
WEST CARTHAGE — It was a busy weekend in the village as the West Carthage Fire Department hosted the annual Northern New York Volunteer Fireman’s Association convention. Read More ⇒Firefighters convene in West Carthage
Although the air quality today in the north country has significantly improved, it may not last long. The wildfire smoke could come and go for weeks, depending on air pressure systems and when the wildfires creating the smoke are extinguished. Read More ⇒North country air quality improves Thursday, but could worsen over weekend
ALBANY — Air quality conditions improved across much of the state on Thursday, although particulate material still hung in the air in regions and officials still warned New Yorkers to avoid significant outdoor activity. Read More ⇒Hochul urges continued vigilance about air quality; Gillibrand calls for cash for ailing EPA monitoring network
WATERTOWN — In observance of New York Invasive Species Awareness Week, there will be a special two-part event held in downtown Watertown from 6 to 8:30 p.m. today. Beginning at 6 p.m. in front of City Hall on Washington Street, there will be a guided tour through the city’s Urban Arboretum a… Read More ⇒Invasive Species Awareness Week program planned
CROGHAN — For the second year, Caring Friends of the Community will hold a garden tour in the Croghan area from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 11. Read More ⇒Caring friends offering garden tours in Croghan area
LOWVILLE — A boating and personal watercraft safety course will be held this month at the Howard G. Sackets BOCES in Glenfield. Read More ⇒Free boating safety course offered at BOCES
POTSDAM — The Town Council passed two local laws that set regulations governing development of the Route 56 water and sewer districts. Read More ⇒Potsdam town board sets regulations for Route 56 water/sewer development
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court upheld the broad reach of the Voting Rights Act on Thursday, ruling that Alabama’s Republican lawmakers are required to draw a new election district that would likely elect a Black Democrat to Congress.By a 5-4 vote, the court surprised voting rights advocates … Read More ⇒Supreme Court upholds Voting Rights Act in surprise ruling against Alabama Republicans
WATERTOWN — Councilwoman Lisa A. Ruggiero is hosting a voter registration event from 10 a.m. to noon today at the Kinney Drugs store at Seaway Plaza. Read More ⇒Voter registration event slated for Friday
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump has been indicted related to his mishandling of classified records, he said on social media Thursday, making him the first president charged with a federal crime. Read More ⇒Trump indicted in classified documents case
AUSTIN — Texas will soon deploy a string of buoys in the middle of the Rio Grande River in a new effort to deter migrants, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday. Read More ⇒Texas to deploy Rio Grande buoys in new effort to deter migrants
WATERTOWN — The Rochester law firm that has been serving as the interim city attorney is one of two firms to submit bids for the permanent job. Read More ⇒Just two firms seek Watertown city attorney job
POTSDAM — Two Ogdensburg residents have been charged with burglarizing a vacant apartment downtown. Read More ⇒Ogdensburg residents charged with breaking into Potsdam apartment
WATERTOWN — The North Country Relay for Life which was to take place today has been postponed due to the poor air quality caused by Canadian wildfires. Read More ⇒North Country Relay for Life postponed due to poor air quality
CANTON — The town and village have had their intervenor statuses approved for the proposed 240-megawatt solar project being developed by EDF Renewables southwest of the village. Read More ⇒Solar project review funds OK’d for Canton
LOWVILLE — The Tug Hill Commission is seeking noinations for people who are “Tug Hill Sages” as part of their 50th anniversary celebration. Read More ⇒Nominations are being accepted for Tug Hill Sages
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced a series of actions designed to protect the rights of the nation’s LGBTQ community, amid an unprecedented number of anti-LGBTQ laws being enacted in states across the country. Read More ⇒White House unveils new protections for LGBTQ rights
Northern New York residents with no underlying respiratory problems shouldn’t see any long-term effects from the wildfire smoke polluting the air in the north country, health officials say. Those with chronic lung conditions are cautioned not to go outdoors if possible. But if they do, they … Read More ⇒Pulmonologist: Those with lung disease need to protect selves from wildfire smoke, healthy people fine
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MADRID — The St. Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum is preparing for upwards of 5,000 people per day as it hosts this year’s Allis Chalmers tractor exhibition, The Gathering of the Orange. It will run Friday to Sunday with displays, tractor pulls and parades, live music, food and a bevy of … Read More ⇒5,000+ people expected daily at Gathering of the Orange tractor event in Madrid
WATERTOWN — Taylor J. Miller, 21, Ohio Street, was charged by city police on Saturday with second-degree harassment, second-degree strangulation, a felony, and endangering the welfare of a child. Read More ⇒Blotter: Recent Watertown Police activity
OGDENSBURG — At a special meeting Wednesday night, Ogdensburg City Council accepted the resignation of Mohideen F. Buharie as its city manager and appointed Planning Director Andrea L. Smith to the position in the interim. Read More ⇒Ogdensburg appoints interim manager
WATERTOWN — Developer Michael E. Lundy has to start from scratch and go through the city’s approval process for a 28,500-square-foot professional office building he’s proposing on Clinton Street. Read More ⇒City needs more information about developer’s plans for Clinton Street project
WATERTOWN — Christina Sampson was making the rounds of potential employers at the city of Watertown’s first ever job fair on Wednesday. Read More ⇒Watertown holds job fair to fill vacant positions
LOWVILLE — New legislation passed by Lewis County legislators on Tuesday night attempts to bolster the efforts of Emergency Medical Service providers and their ability to recruit volunteers. Read More ⇒Unanimous support is given to struggling Emergency Services providers by Lewis County legislators