WATERTOWN — A 38-year-old allegedly led police on a pursuit spanning two counties and five towns last week. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The Massena Central School District is kicking off a new and free after-school program for students in first through eighth grades. Read More ⇒
GOUVERNEUR — Three correctional officers at Gouverneur Correctional Facility were injured earlier this month during an alleged attack by an inmate, according to the union that represents the officers. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — No injuries, property damage or environmental damage were reported following a fire Tuesday morning at the former Alcoa East facility. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — A Monday morning vehicle crash has left one St. Lawrence County man dead. Read More ⇒
PARISHVILLE — The number of quarantined staff members from the district’s Transportation Department has forced the Parishville-Hopkinton Central School District to pivot to fully remote learning this week. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Narissa N. Joubert, 29, of Massena, was charged by state police on Sunday with second-degree burglary. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The St. Lawrence County Arts Council will be hosting its 20th annual Remington Arts Festival & Art Show as part of the North Country Arts Festival on Oct. 2, to honor Frederic Remington’s birthday. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Chelsea L. Steinberg, 36, of Canton was charged by state police on Friday with second-degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, both misdemeanors. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — St. Lawrence County reported three COVID-19-related deaths over the weekend as the number of new virus cases rose by 326 across the tri-county area. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — A change will be coming to the public comment portion of Massena Central School District Board of Education meetings. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — With the Sept. 27 deadline looming for the New York mandate that all health care workers, including staff at hospitals and long-term care facilities, be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19, some health care workers face a difficult decision. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Massena Meals on Wheels has a deal coming up on Oct. 1 — enjoy a spaghetti dinner and, in return, help out their program, which in turn helps out their clients. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Schools across St. Lawrence County will be partnering with the county Public Health Department’s health testing partner, Quadrant Biosciences, to offer free COVID-19 screening programs. Read More ⇒
A team representing the United Way of Northern New York pulled a Renzi Food Service semi-truck tractor and trailer 40 yards in 40 seconds at SUNY Canton on Saturday. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — The city of Ogdensburg is providing an online survey to allow the public to give their opinions on where a future skate park should be located. Read More ⇒
HOGANSBURG — An elementary school in Hogansburg is moving to remote learning this week with a significant number of quarantined students and staff due to COVID-19. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The hidden talents of local artists will be on display starting Monday at the Massena Public Library. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Construction has officially finished on Garner Park, located at 99 Raymond St., which is the first section of Potsdam’s new Downtown Riverwalk Trail. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The following grand jury indictments were handed up Thursday in St. Lawrence County Court: Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A new nonprofit foundation created by White’s Lumber & Building Supplies has a mission of “Helping Neighbors Build Neighborhoods.” Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — For a third consecutive day, St. Lawrence County on Friday reported that a county resident has died from COVID-19-related illness. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The Canton village Board of Trustees discussed the status of vaccines among village workers at its meeting Wednesday night. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Eight cats and one dog currently at the Massena animal shelter are looking for their forever homes, and it won’t cost a penny to adopt them. Read More ⇒
Nine more healthcare workers — about one percent of the 630 person staff — was vaccinated today bringing the total number of staff members who have had at least one shot up to 527, 84% of the total staff. Read More ⇒
BRASHER FALLS — The doors to the Badenhausen Library in Brasher Falls could close at the end of the year unless the town of Brasher picks up the operation from the town of Massena and the Massena Public Library. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Word about the town of Massena is starting to get out, and it’s been positive. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — Concerns were raised about staffing at the Ogdensburg Police Department by the president of the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — The Law Office of Amanda Geary, 6 Lafayette St., held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday afternoon to officially open the new location and to formally announce that she has taken over the law practice of Marcia LeMay who became Ogdensburg’s judge. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — The City of Ogdensburg will use a Request for Proposal (RFP) format to solicit bids for the city-owned parcel at 17 Main St. in an effort to spur development of the property. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Three of the five departments at the Lewis County Health System that were in danger of being “paused” due to staff loss from resistance to the COVID-19 vaccine, like the maternity department, have been moved off the watch list. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — The Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority is looking to secure funding through the state’s Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Initiative to vastly improve the terminal at the Ogdensburg International Airport. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Samuel R. Charleson, who served as Potsdam Town Justice for more than 14 years, submitted his letter of resignation on Tuesday to the Town Council. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The town of Massena is applying for a grant that could dramatically change the look at the Massena International Airport. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The village of Canton is getting ready to enter the final stages of a comprehensive zoning update. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — St. Lawrence County reported Thursday that another county resident has died from COVID-19 as the number of virus cases across the tri-county area rose by 188. Read More ⇒
Joey D. Griffin, 51, of Russell, was charged by state police on Wednesday with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor. Read More ⇒
GOUVERNEUR — A second-degree murder charge has been dismissed against the 14-year-old half sister of Treyanna N. Summerville, the 18-year-old Gouverneur Central School senior who was found dead at her Rowley Street home in June 2020. Read More ⇒
Heather J. Merrill, 39, of Norwood, was charged by state police on Sept. 2 with petit larceny, a misdemeanor. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Sales tax collections in August continued to rebound in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties, with each county seeing at least a 20% increase over the same month a year ago. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Both Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties reported COVID-19-related deaths on Wednesday. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The Massena Central School District has reached agreements with two of its bargaining units, the Massena Building Administrator’s Association and Massena Confederated School Employees’ Association. Read More ⇒
CANTON — At the last three full board meetings of the St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators, multiple constituents have spoken about alleged injustices perpetrated by the county Department of Social Services, and in particular by Child Protective Services. Read More ⇒
CANTON — It’s getting difficult to find low- and moderate-income housing because the asking price for homes is too high. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The village Board of Trustees meeting tonight will be conducted over Zoom starting at 6:30 p.m. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The tri-county area recorded a total of 131 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday. Read More ⇒