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Two COVID-19 related deaths recorded over weekend in tri-county area; virus cases rise by 84
Health Matters

Two COVID-19 related deaths recorded over weekend in tri-county area; virus cases rise by 84

WATERTOWN — Two deaths over the weekend from COVID-19 complications were reported Monday as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 84 across the three-county region. Read More ⇒

Blotter: St. Lawrence County police activity for Monday, April 19
St. Lawrence County

Blotter: St. Lawrence County police activity for Monday, April 19

LNG-powered ship sighting on St. Lawrence Seaway signals a small wave of the future
Business

LNG-powered ship sighting on St. Lawrence Seaway signals a small wave of the future

Dwight D. Eisenhower Visitors’ Center in Massena to remain closed
St. Lawrence County

Dwight D. Eisenhower Visitors’ Center in Massena to remain closed

MASSENA — The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. has announced that the Dwight D. Eisenhower Visitors’ Center, located at the U.S. Eisenhower Lock, will remain closed to the public until further notice. Read More ⇒

The Arc Jefferson-St. Lawrence announces cancellation of Dodge Pond Summer Camp
Community Notes

The Arc Jefferson-St. Lawrence announces cancellation of Dodge Pond Summer Camp

CANTON — The Arc Jefferson-St. Lawrence has announced that Dodge Pond Summer Camp for children is canceled for the 2021 season due to the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More ⇒

Free spring lilac tours beginning May 10 in Potsdam
St. Lawrence County

Free spring lilac tours beginning May 10 in Potsdam

POTSDAM — To celebrate spring, the Canton-Potsdam Hospital Guild, in cooperation with Moore’s Hill Lilacs owners Cliff and Janice Westerling, invites the public to free spring lilac tours being offered Monday, May 10, through Thursday, May 13. Read More ⇒

9th annual Dustin Berger ATV Ride set for May 22
St. Lawrence County

9th annual Dustin Berger ATV Ride set for May 22

NORWOOD — The ninth annual Dustin Berger ATV Ride will be held May 22 at the Norwood American Legion, 10 Maple St. Registration is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. The ride leaves at 10 a.m. sharp and returns at 4:30 p.m. Read More ⇒

PHOTO: Clarkson Garden Club to host annual plant sale May 1
St. Lawrence County

PHOTO: Clarkson Garden Club to host annual plant sale May 1

Massena Jr. Raiders 14U Hockey Team earns right to participate in state tournament
Recreational Sports

Massena Jr. Raiders 14U Hockey Team earns right to participate in state tournament

MASSENA — The Massena Jr. Raiders 14U Hockey Team recently earned the right to represent the North Section as a No. 2 seed at the upcoming New York State Amateur Hockey Association Tier 2 State Tournament in Buffalo, April 16-18. The Team went 1-1 during sectional qualifications on the weeke… Read More ⇒

Clarkson Institute for STEM Education awarded state Education Department grant for teacher training
Education

Clarkson Institute for STEM Education awarded state Education Department grant for teacher training

POTSDAM — Clarkson’s Institute for STEM Education (STEM Ed) has been awarded a New York State Education Department (NYSED) Smart Start grant through a partnership with St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES. STEM Ed faculty will provide professional development for teachers with a focus on careers in comp… Read More ⇒

TAUNY Traditions of the Season video series focuses on maple syrup production
Agriculture

TAUNY Traditions of the Season video series focuses on maple syrup production

CANTON — A new episode of Traditional Arts in Upstate New York’s Traditions of the Season video series was released April 14. Read More ⇒

Potsdam Public Museum reopening to public
St. Lawrence County

Potsdam Public Museum reopening to public

POTSDAM — The Potsdam Public Museum will be open to the public starting April 20 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from noon to 4 p.m. Read More ⇒

3rd Sami Curtis Motorcycle Run is set
St. Lawrence County

3rd Sami Curtis Motorcycle Run is set

POTSDAM — The third annual Sami Curtis Motorcycle Run will be held on July 31 and start at The Lodge @ Dreaming Tree Ranch, 185 Wilkinson Road. Read More ⇒

Clarkson gains momentum for $40 million Science Center renovations, expansion
Education

Clarkson gains momentum for $40 million Science Center renovations, expansion

POTSDAM — Since its opening 50 years ago, more than 40,000 students have passed through the halls, classrooms and labs of Clarkson University’s Cora and Bayard Clarkson Science Center. Read More ⇒

Her name is Katy: Family of murdered Clarkson student awaiting parole decision for killer
Crime & Law

Her name is Katy: Family of murdered Clarkson student awaiting parole decision for killer

POTSDAM — Katherine Mary “Katy” Hawelka — she was the peacemaker. Read More ⇒

‘A Stranger Killed Katy’: North country journalist, author tells Hawelka’s story
Local History

‘A Stranger Killed Katy’: North country journalist, author tells Hawelka’s story

From his father’s recollections of the Korean War and the life of a Panama Canal Pilot, to collectible Simpsons merchandise, William D. LaRue has first-class writing range. Read More ⇒

PHOTOS: Having a blast at Nerf Battle Royale in Norwood
St. Lawrence County

PHOTOS: Having a blast at Nerf Battle Royale in Norwood

NORWOOD — A Nerf Battle Royale was held Saturday at Norwood Beach. The foam blaster battle was organized by Norwood Public Library’s Teen Advisory Group. Read More ⇒

In Canton, disc golf oasis emerges
Recreational Sports

In Canton, disc golf oasis emerges

CANTON — The Schoolhouse Road Disc Golf Course is a low-key affair. The 18-hole course carved into woods, pastures and farm fields doesn’t stand out from the road. Read More ⇒

‘The numbers are astronomical’: Detective dedicated to child exploitation cases discusses online extortion
Crime & Law

‘The numbers are astronomical’: Detective dedicated to child exploitation cases discusses online extortion

WATERTOWN — Detective Sgt. John Peirce says he wishes he wasn’t so familiar with it, but the last five years of his career have been dedicated solely to the exploitation of children. Read More ⇒

Ogdensburg school district propositions include purchase of 12 new school buses
Education

Ogdensburg school district propositions include purchase of 12 new school buses

OGDENSBURG — Ogdensburg City School District is hoping for 12 new school buses following its budget vote in May. Read More ⇒

SUNY Potsdam COVID vaccination site looking to fill appointment slots
Public Service News

SUNY Potsdam COVID vaccination site looking to fill appointment slots

POTSDAM — The state-run COVID-19 vaccination clinic at SUNY Potsdam’s Maxcy Hall is seeing a decline in appointment registrations, and is now fulfilling same-day appointments. Read More ⇒

Massena Central High school announces plans for prom, graduation
Education

Massena Central High school announces plans for prom, graduation

MASSENA — Plans are in the works for a prom and graduation ceremonies at Massena Central High School, but Principal Alan Oliver says they won’t be the typical events. Read More ⇒

PHOTO: Students brave the rain in Potsdam
St. Lawrence County

PHOTO: Students brave the rain in Potsdam

PHOTO: Follow-through motion in Canton
St. Lawrence County

PHOTO: Follow-through motion in Canton

SUNY Potsdam Title IX Task Force reviewing how sexual misconduct cases are handled
Education

SUNY Potsdam Title IX Task Force reviewing how sexual misconduct cases are handled

POTSDAM — In the 10 days since SUNY Potsdam students popped a bubble surrounding campus sexual violence and harassment, a Title IX Task Force has begun its work. Read More ⇒

Massena schools may have problems bringing back all students under new social distance guidelines
Education

Massena schools may have problems bringing back all students under new social distance guidelines

MASSENA — Because of its size, the Massena Central School District may have problems trying to bring back all of its students under the revised social distancing guidelines, if they decide to go that route. Read More ⇒

Massena Public Library patrons show support through donations for ‘Library Giving Day’
Education

Massena Public Library patrons show support through donations for ‘Library Giving Day’

MASSENA — The Massena Public Library was hoping for $1,000 in donations on Library Giving Day, and the community responded well over that goal. Read More ⇒

St. Lawrence River angler ticketed for exceeding daily walleye limit
St. Lawrence County

St. Lawrence River angler ticketed for exceeding daily walleye limit

WADDINGTON — A St. Lawrence River angler was ticketed by the state Department of Environmental Conservation last month for exceeding the daily walleye limit of three fish. Read More ⇒

Massena school district Board of Education set to approve budget Monday
Education

Massena school district Board of Education set to approve budget Monday

MASSENA — The Massena Central School District’s Finance Committee will be meeting on Monday to finalize its budget recommendations before presenting it to the Board of Education for approval that night. Read More ⇒

Lower Bog River dam levels in Piercefield to be lowered to repair leak
St. Lawrence County

Lower Bog River dam levels in Piercefield to be lowered to repair leak

PIERCEFIELD — The state Department of Environmental Conservation is lowering water levels at the lower Bog River dam to access and repair a dam leak. Read More ⇒

COVID vaccine clinic scheduled for next week in Massena
Public Service News

COVID vaccine clinic scheduled for next week in Massena

MASSENA — The St. Lawrence County Public Health Department is hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Massena next week for any New Yorker at least 18 years old. Read More ⇒

One death, 48 new COVID cases reported Friday in three-county area
Public Service News

One death, 48 new COVID cases reported Friday in three-county area

WATERTOWN — One death from COVID-19 complications was reported Friday in Jefferson County as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 48 across the three-county region. Read More ⇒

ONNY to present interview with renowned clarinetist, social advocate Anthony McGill
Arts and Entertainment

ONNY to present interview with renowned clarinetist, social advocate Anthony McGill

POTSDAM — Clarinetist Anthony McGill, one of classical music’s most recognizable and multifaceted figures, will be interviewed online by Orchestra of Northern New York music director and founder Kenneth Andrews at 6 p.m. April 23. Patrons may register to attend the 30-minute “Conversation wi… Read More ⇒

Water flow through Blind Bay wetlands restored in private, public partnership
St. Lawrence County

Water flow through Blind Bay wetlands restored in private, public partnership

HAMMOND — An expanse of marsh land at the southwest corner of St. Lawrence County has been restored in a private-public partnership to improve fish habitat. Read More ⇒

Site plan approved for office space in The Mercantile in downtown Massena
Business

Site plan approved for office space in The Mercantile in downtown Massena

MASSENA — The Mercantile, formerly Slavin’s Furniture in downtown Massena, could be getting new tenants. Read More ⇒

Northern New York Newspapers wins 16 awards in 2020 NYPA Better Newspaper Contest
Achievers

Northern New York Newspapers wins 16 awards in 2020 NYPA Better Newspaper Contest

WATERTOWN — The staff of the Watertown Daily Times, the Malone Telegram and NNY Magazines have been honored by the New York Press Association for their excellent work in the association’s 2020 Better Newspaper Contest. Read More ⇒

One death, 67 new COVID cases reported Thursday across three-county area
Public Service News

One death, 67 new COVID cases reported Thursday across three-county area

WATERTOWN — One death from COVID-19 complications was reported Thursday in Lewis County as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 67 across the three-county region. Read More ⇒

Blotter: St. Lawrence County police activity for Thursday, April 15
St. Lawrence County

Blotter: St. Lawrence County police activity for Thursday, April 15

OGDENSBURG — Travis England, 28, of Ogdensburg, was charged by city police Wednesday with two counts of second-degree criminal contempt, a misdemeanor, on a City Court arrest warrant. Read More ⇒

Clarkson professor named Fellow of American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Education

Clarkson professor named Fellow of American Society of Mechanical Engineers

POTSDAM — Dr. Daryush (Dary) K. Aidun, Professor of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering has been elected as a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (FASME). He was nominated by Dr. Goodarz Ahmadi, a Clarkson Distinguished Professor, and Robert H. Hill Professor of Mechan… Read More ⇒

Birthday parade held for Chase Mills girl fighting cancer
St. Lawrence County

Birthday parade held for Chase Mills girl fighting cancer

CHASE MILLS — Sharon Gonce shared some photos from the birthday parade that was organized for her granddaughter Willow. Read More ⇒

Norwood-Norfolk Key Club donates Comfort Cub bears to Canton-Potsdam Hospital
St. Lawrence County

Norwood-Norfolk Key Club donates Comfort Cub bears to Canton-Potsdam Hospital

NORFOLK — The Norwood-Norfolk Key Club donated three Comfort Cubs to Canton-Potsdam Hospital on March 30. Read More ⇒

Free drive-up COVID-19 tests offered by St. Lawrence Health System
Public Service News

Free drive-up COVID-19 tests offered by St. Lawrence Health System

POTSDAM — St. Lawrence County residents who may have been exposed to COVID-19 can use four community testing sites where St. Lawrence Health Systems has set up free drive-up tests. Read More ⇒

Canton man facing charges of rape, sexual act involving minor
St. Lawrence County

Canton man facing charges of rape, sexual act involving minor

CANTON — Following what village police described as “a lengthy investigation,” a Canton man was arrested this week in connection to an April 2020 sexual offense case involving a minor. Read More ⇒

Stefanik raises record-breaking $1.1 million in first quarter of 2021
Government

Stefanik raises record-breaking $1.1 million in first quarter of 2021

WATERTOWN — Rep. Elise M. Stefanik says she’s raised more than $1.1 million in the first three months of 2021, breaking a record for off-year campaign contributions for north country representatives. Read More ⇒

Analysis: DOD reported ‘flawed’ data to Congress about autism therapy
Nation and World

Analysis: DOD reported ‘flawed’ data to Congress about autism therapy

Autism therapy insurance coverage has long been a concern for American service providers and families, particularly military families with autistic children. This year is no different. Read More ⇒

Town of Potsdam tables resolution that would grant St. Lawrence County easement to build garage
St. Lawrence County

Town of Potsdam tables resolution that would grant St. Lawrence County easement to build garage

POTSDAM — The Town Council tabled a resolution Tuesday night that would have granted St. Lawrence County a permanent easement on part of the land where the town garage is located. Read More ⇒

Nerf Battle Royale scheduled for Saturday at Norwood Beach
Arts and Entertainment

Nerf Battle Royale scheduled for Saturday at Norwood Beach

NORWOOD — A war will be going on Saturday at the Norwood Beach. Read More ⇒

Norwood-Norfolk Central School planning no tax levy increase in 2021-22 budget
Education

Norwood-Norfolk Central School planning no tax levy increase in 2021-22 budget

NORFOLK — With state aid figures now in hand, and with an infusion of federal aid, the Norwood-Norfolk Central School District plans to present voters with a 2021-22 budget that carries no tax levy increase. Read More ⇒

Firefighters quickly extinguish blaze in Norfolk
St. Lawrence County

Firefighters quickly extinguish blaze in Norfolk

NORFOLK — Firefighters from Norfolk and surrounding municipalities quickly extinguished a structure fire along Route 310 on Wednesday afternoon. Read More ⇒

48 new COVID-19 cases logged across three-county area Wednesday
Public Service News

48 new COVID-19 cases logged across three-county area Wednesday

WATERTOWN — No deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported Wednesday in the tri-county area as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 48 across the region. Read More ⇒

Blotter: St. Lawrence County police activity for Wednesday, April 14
St. Lawrence County

Blotter: St. Lawrence County police activity for Wednesday, April 14

CANTON — Carleigh E. Vasavada, 19, Cody W. Billings, 34, both of Ogdensburg, and Kimberly A. Larock, 32, of Canton, were charged by state police early Wednesday morning with two counts each of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Read More ⇒

SUNY Potsdam police investigating sexual assault reported in Lehman Park
Crime & Law

SUNY Potsdam police investigating sexual assault reported in Lehman Park

POTSDAM — University Police at SUNY Potsdam are investigating a sexual assault reported Wednesday morning, according to a campus emergency notification issued shortly before 12:30 p.m. Read More ⇒

St. Lawrence County

Survey responses sought for Oswegatchie River revitalization program

CANTON — The economic development office is still looking for responses to the Oswegatchie River Local Waterfront Revitalization Program opinion survey. Read More ⇒

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