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Austin Ridge Road speed reduction request gets passed up to the state
St. Lawrence County

Austin Ridge Road speed reduction request gets passed up to the state

POTSDAM — A rural road that was deemed a “speedway” last month by one of the residents on that road is being recommended to the state for a speed reduction by Town Board members. Read More ⇒

Massena sex offender gets prison for sex abuse
St. Lawrence County

Massena sex offender gets prison for sex abuse

Canton composting to continue through winter
St. Lawrence County

Canton composting to continue through winter

Massena Central School District residents voting on proposed capital project on Thursday
Education

Massena Central School District residents voting on proposed capital project on Thursday

MASSENA — It’s time for voters to cast their ballots on a proposed $49.6 million capital improvement project in the Massena Central School District. Read More ⇒

Snafu in sentencing commitment of Massena man leads to adjournment
St. Lawrence County

Snafu in sentencing commitment of Massena man leads to adjournment

CANTON — Alex M. Danboise thought he was getting sentenced to a prison’s 90-day drug treatment program Monday afternoon for attempted robbery, but a mistake in the sentencing commitment made by a St. Lawrence County Court judge turned that into a potential of three years behind bars. Read More ⇒

Emmanuel Congregational United Church of Christ offering ‘Blue Christmas Service’ on Wednesday
Faith Perspectives

Emmanuel Congregational United Church of Christ offering ‘Blue Christmas Service’ on Wednesday

MASSENA — Christmas can be a time of joy for many. But it also can be a time of sadness for others, remembering individuals or events that were once a part of life, but are now changed or gone. Read More ⇒

New contract, more funds helps group bolster fight against invasive species
St. Lawrence County

New contract, more funds helps group bolster fight against invasive species

PULASKI — A regional group can double down on its fight against invasive animals and plants after receiving twice as much financial support from a new state contract. Read More ⇒

Narrow considers offer of treatment for burglary charge
St. Lawrence County

Narrow considers offer of treatment for burglary charge

CANTON — A Potsdam man was presented an offer of inpatient treatment and housing placement Tuesday in St. Lawrence County Court for charges related to a June burglary incident. Read More ⇒

Community to remember West Stockholm Fire Chief Robert E. White on Wednesday
St. Lawrence County

Community to remember West Stockholm Fire Chief Robert E. White on Wednesday

POTSDAM — Firefighters and St. Lawrence County residents will honor a fallen firefighter on Wednesday in Potsdam. Read More ⇒

Frigid temperatures don’t deter visitors to Massena Downtown Spirit of Christmas Tree Lighting
Community Giving

Frigid temperatures don’t deter visitors to Massena Downtown Spirit of Christmas Tree Lighting

MASSENA — It may have been a frigid Saturday night, but that didn’t stop a large crowd from enjoying the Massena Downtown Spirit of Christmas Tree Lighting. Read More ⇒

Potsdam to get presentation on future comprehensive plan
St. Lawrence County

Potsdam to get presentation on future comprehensive plan

POTSDAM — After several delays, the Town Board members are going to get a matrix of what the town’s comprehensive plan looks like during this evening’s monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. at town hall. Read More ⇒

Massena village, town boards meeting in joint session to hear final consolidation study report
St. Lawrence County

Massena village, town boards meeting in joint session to hear final consolidation study report

MASSENA — Massena village and town board members will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to receive the final report on a study that examined the potential consolidation of the village and town. Read More ⇒

Man gets prison in Ogdensburg drug robbery
St. Lawrence County

Man gets prison in Ogdensburg drug robbery

CANTON — An Ogdensburg man originally charged with the attempted murder of a Brooklyn man in February was sentenced to prison Monday morning for attempted burglary and making meth. Read More ⇒

Pristine country scene
St. Lawrence County

Pristine country scene

Potsdam fire where chief died was started by 10-year-old boy
St. Lawrence County

Potsdam fire where chief died was started by 10-year-old boy

POTSDAM — The St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department has deemed the Dec. 5 fire that preceded the death of West Stockholm Fire Department Chief Robert White accidental. Read More ⇒

Massena man sentenced to prison for attempted rape of child
St. Lawrence County

Massena man sentenced to prison for attempted rape of child

CANTON — A Massena man was sentenced to prison Monday afternoon for having sex with a 10-year-old girl. Read More ⇒

County planning department to review Canton McDonald’s site plan
St. Lawrence County

County planning department to review Canton McDonald’s site plan

CANTON — In a new location, a McDonald’s restaurant may return to the village. Read More ⇒

Norfolk woman charged with aggravated DWI following two-car crash
St. Lawrence County

Norfolk woman charged with aggravated DWI following two-car crash

OSWEGATCHIE — A Norfolk woman was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated following a two-car crash last week. Read More ⇒

Canton’s Main Street women: ‘A force for the community’
Business

Canton’s Main Street women: ‘A force for the community’

CANTON — Rows of colorful yarn and fibers, more than 50 flavors of Sno-Balls and 20-and-counting flavors of juices and smoothies characterize just a few of Canton’s Main Street retailers. Read More ⇒

Annual report: St. Lawrence County spent $61k on jurors
St. Lawrence County

Annual report: St. Lawrence County spent $61k on jurors

CANTON — More than 9,000 St. Lawrence County residents were summoned to perform their civic duty as jurors last year, with more than $61,000 spent for those selected, according an annual report by the county’s Jury Board. Read More ⇒

SUNY Canton hosts women’s eSports open house
St. Lawrence County

SUNY Canton hosts women’s eSports open house

CANTON — In a room with 25 glowing computer screens and a row of gaming consoles, SUNY Canton’s eSports program hosted the inaugural Women in eSports open house Friday evening. Read More ⇒

Highland Falls man receives jail time for DWI
St. Lawrence County

Highland Falls man receives jail time for DWI

CANTON — A Highland Falls man received jail time Friday in St. Lawrence County Court on felony charges related to a driving while intoxicated charge in Massena in February 2018. Read More ⇒

Gingerbread contest in Canton
St. Lawrence County

Gingerbread contest in Canton

CANTON — Entries in the Sugar & Spice Gingerbread Contest were on display at TAUNY’s annual Holiday Open House on Saturday in Canton. The theme of the contests was “on the farm.” Read More ⇒

New Potsdam village officials sworn in
St. Lawrence County

New Potsdam village officials sworn in

POTSDAM — One new and two familiar faces were sworn into office Monday during the Village Board’s annual organizational meeting. Read More ⇒

Queens man given interim probation for 2018 drug charges
St. Lawrence County

Queens man given interim probation for 2018 drug charges

CANTON — A Queens man received interim probation Friday in St. Lawrence County Court for October 2018 drug-related charges. Read More ⇒

St. Lawrence transfer stations to get credit payment option
St. Lawrence County

St. Lawrence transfer stations to get credit payment option

CANTON — St. Lawrence County residents who use the county’s transfer stations or solid waste main office will now have the opportunity to pay with a credit card. Read More ⇒

West Stockholm fire chief dies after responding to neighbor’s house fire
St. Lawrence County

West Stockholm fire chief dies after responding to neighbor’s house fire

POTSDAM — Robert White, fire chief of the West Stockholm Fire Department, died after responding to the scene of a fire in Potsdam on Thursday. Read More ⇒

Canton’s St. Mary’s School to close at end of academic year
St. Lawrence County

Canton’s St. Mary’s School to close at end of academic year

CANTON — St. Mary’s elementary school will close at end of the 2019-2020 school year. Read More ⇒

Professionals honored at 20 Under 40 awards celebration (VIDEO)
St. Lawrence County

Professionals honored at 20 Under 40 awards celebration (VIDEO)

WATERTOWN — Keynote speaker Sarah V. Compo urged young leaders who joined the ninth annual 20 under 40 class at a celebratory luncheon Friday at Hilton Garden Inn to never fear asking for what they need to advance their careers. Read More ⇒

Canton village launches Brownfield Opportunity Area survey
St. Lawrence County

Canton village launches Brownfield Opportunity Area survey

CANTON — The Village of Canton launched its Brownfield Opportunity Area online survey Wednesday evening on the village website. Read More ⇒

North country awarded emergency communication funds
St. Lawrence County

North country awarded emergency communication funds

North country counties will receive hundreds of thousands of dollars each to bolster their emergency communication systems. Read More ⇒

Potsdam teen charged with sex abuse
St. Lawrence County

Potsdam teen charged with sex abuse

State police on Nov. 26 charged an 18-year-old Potsdam male with first-degree sexual abuse. Read More ⇒

Fowler area zinc discovery brings back 26 jobs, “cautious” optimism
Business

Fowler area zinc discovery brings back 26 jobs, “cautious” optimism

BALMAT — The discovery of a new payload of zinc has resulted in previously laid off miners returning to work at Empire State Mines. Read More ⇒

Lawmakers give green light to Hopkinton seasonal snowmobile bridges
Business

Lawmakers give green light to Hopkinton seasonal snowmobile bridges

CANTON — For the second Monday in a row, St. Lawrence County legislators spent nearly an hour discussing the viability and liability of installing two temporary bridges on the seasonal Jones Road in Hopkinton which will span the west branch of the St. Regis River. Read More ⇒

Waddington village to host annual Christmas kick-off
St. Lawrence County

Waddington village to host annual Christmas kick-off

WADDINGTON — The village of Waddington will host its annual Christmas kick-off Friday with festivities continuing through the weekend. Read More ⇒

St. Lawrence County

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State Sen. Betty Little to retire in 2020
St. Lawrence County

State Sen. Betty Little to retire in 2020

PLATTSBURGH — State Sen. Betty Little will not seek re-election and will retire from the Senate at the completion of her term on Dec. 31, 2020. Read More ⇒

St. Lawrence County

Climate strike to be held Friday at Clarkson University

POTSDAM — Members of the public are invited to a climate strike hosted by Sunrise Movement from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the Student Center at Clarkson University in Potsdam. Read More ⇒

Nov. 27, 2019 St. Lawrence County grand jury report
St. Lawrence County

Nov. 27, 2019 St. Lawrence County grand jury report

CANTON — The following people were indicted Nov. 27 by the St. Lawrence County grand jury: Read More ⇒

Celebrating the life of Alex Basford
St. Lawrence County

Celebrating the life of Alex Basford

HEUVELTON — A procession of emergency vehicles from around St. Lawrence County escorted the remains of Alex M. Basford down State Street to the Heuvelton Fire Station on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Basford, 19, died as the result of a car crash on Nov. 27. Read More ⇒

Massena holiday show to offer regional products
Business

Massena holiday show to offer regional products

MASSENA — The fifth annual Tastes and Talents of the North Country Holiday Show will open at noon Friday at the former Bon-Ton in the St. Lawrence Centre Mall in Massena, as a two-day pop-up department store featuring regional craft, food, wine and small businesses. Read More ⇒

SUNY Canton to host women’s eSports open house
St. Lawrence County

SUNY Canton to host women’s eSports open house

CANTON — SUNY Canton will host a Women in eSports open house from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday in the SUNY Canton ESports Arena in Nevaldine Hall South. The open house is free and exclusively open to women of all ages. Read More ⇒

Potsdam rape case one of “credibility and control” attorneys say in openings
St. Lawrence County

Potsdam rape case one of “credibility and control” attorneys say in openings

CANTON — The rape and sexual abuse case of former Potsdam resident Lawrence L. Robinson is one of “kids, credibility and control,” St. Lawrence County Chief Assistant District Attorney Jason M. Marx said. Read More ⇒

Nuisance no more: Gov. Cuomo signs the Nuisance Call Act into law
Government

Nuisance no more: Gov. Cuomo signs the Nuisance Call Act into law

LOWVILLE — Legislation designed to help crack down on the endless stream of live telemarketing calls was signed into state law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday. Read More ⇒

Ogdensburg woman gets prison on meth conviction, motion to overturn verdict expected
St. Lawrence County

Ogdensburg woman gets prison on meth conviction, motion to overturn verdict expected

CANTON — An Ogdensburg woman who a jury found guilty of drug possession following an October trial was sentenced to prison Monday in St. Lawrence County Court, but her attorney said he will file a motion to overturn that verdict by week’s end due to an alleged “improper relationship” between… Read More ⇒

Former St. Lawrence Legislator Burns memorialized in annual ceremony
St. Lawrence County

Former St. Lawrence Legislator Burns memorialized in annual ceremony

CANTON — The lights dimmed and the soft lighting of candles in the St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators Chambers Monday lit the faces of many as part of an annual December tradition, where legislators memorialize a former legislator who has died in the past year. Read More ⇒

Staten Island man fleeing Ogdensburg drug charges picked up in NYC on assault charge
St. Lawrence County

Staten Island man fleeing Ogdensburg drug charges picked up in NYC on assault charge

CANTON — A Staten Island man who was scheduled to appear for a plea deal in August, instead went on the lam for months and was picked up on a St. Lawrence County Court warrant when he was arrested on an assault charge in New York City. Read More ⇒

Ogdensburg woman “played the system,” gets prison on meth charges
St. Lawrence County

Ogdensburg woman “played the system,” gets prison on meth charges

CANTON — St. Lawrence County Court Judge Jerome J. Richards let loose on an Ogdensburg woman for having “played the system,” after she was released from jail to go to treatment, but instead left the area only to be picked up on a warrant and found to have been using drugs. Read More ⇒

Jury selection continues in Potsdam child rape case
St. Lawrence County

Jury selection continues in Potsdam child rape case

CANTON — Jury selection in the trial of Lawrence L. Robinson, who is accused of child rape and sexual abuse, continued into its second day Tuesday in St. Lawrence County Court. Read More ⇒

Canton ethics codes updated
St. Lawrence County

Canton ethics codes updated

CANTON — The Village of Canton adopted a new code of ethics on Nov. 18, and the town is considering the adoption of a new code and will discuss language adjustments and additions on Dec. 11. Read More ⇒

Agency predicts extreme highs and lows for Lake St. Lawrence
St. Lawrence County

Agency predicts extreme highs and lows for Lake St. Lawrence

MASSENA — Residents on Lake St. Lawrence should look out for swings between extreme high and low water levels this winter due to high Lake Ontario levels and variations in outflow management. Read More ⇒

New York State School Board’s Association recognizes St. Lawrence Central School District program
Education

New York State School Board’s Association recognizes St. Lawrence Central School District program

BRASHER FALLS — An “Adulting Day” held in May at St. Lawrence Central High School has been recognized by the New York State School Boards Association. Read More ⇒

#giveNNY campaign to wrap up with radiothon
Community Giving

#giveNNY campaign to wrap up with radiothon

WATERTOWN — On international #GivingTuesday, the month-long #giveNNY campaign wraps up with a day of radio broadcasts beginning at 6 a.m. and ending at 7 p.m. on Tunes 92.5 FM/104.5 FM. Read More ⇒

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