MASSENA — New York state Department of Environmental Conservation Environmental Conservation police officers in St. Lawrence County are partnering with the Massena Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation to offer youth ages 12 to 15 the opportunity to hunt turkey this spring. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Acclaimed concert pianist and music professor Ning An will perform a virtual recital at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music at 4 p.m. Friday. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — A local child will be riding in style from now on, thanks to a capstone project developed by one of Clarkson University’s occupational therapy students. Read More ⇒
NORWOOD — The Seaway Career & Technical Education Center in Norwood has announced that Noel Newton is the Potsdam Rotary Club Student of the Month for February. She is a student in the culinary arts program. She is from the Potsdam Central School District and is the daughter of Kevin and… Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Matt Higham, St. Lawrence University professor of statistics, will present Statistical Challenges With Ecological Data or Ecological Challenges to Statistical Models? at the next Clarkson University Science Café at 7:15 p.m. on March 10. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The $1.5 million in aid money set aside for the Seaway International Bridge in the latest round of federal COVID-19 aid legislation has been scrapped, reportedly because Rep. Elise M. Stefanik didn’t advocate for its inclusion. Read More ⇒
WADDINGTON — The village and town of Waddington are looking forward to bouncing back from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic with a newly built municipal marina in summer 2022. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — For the next month, the city will be accepting proposal submissions from qualified vendors to operate a seasonal food and beverage concession at the Dobisky Visitor Center. Read More ⇒
ALBANY — The state will increase the number of people allowed to congregate in residential and social gatherings later this month using rapid testing and specific safety measures as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, officials said Wednesday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Two deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported Wednesday in St. Lawrence County as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 59. Read More ⇒
GOUVERNEUR — First Student, a bus service company contracted with the Gouverneur Central School District, has filed a lawsuit against the district seeking the release of video footage and audio recordings from a 2019 bus incident many have called a hate crime. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Following last week’s news that the city of Ogdensburg is seeking to share services with St. Lawrence County as a cost-cutting measure, one legislator bluntly voiced his disapproval of the plan at Monday night’s county Board of Legislators meeting. Read More ⇒
NORFOLK — The Norwood-Norfolk Central School District will be using an emergency day Wednesday out of respect for a first-grade teacher who died Feb. 25. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The Canton Central School District, Massena Central High School and Seaway Career and Technical Education Center switched to remote instruction Tuesday after receiving notification of positive COVID-19 cases. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — One death from COVID-19 complications was reported Tuesday in St. Lawrence County as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 74. Read More ⇒
NORFOLK — Nanette R. Convertini, 48, of Massena, was charged by state police Saturday with driving while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, of at least 0.08% following a crash in Norfolk. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Beginning next week, Kinney Drugs and its new partner, the New York Association on Aging, will provide a 10-week, 21-county pilot program offering community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics for people aged 65 and older. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — A Watertown man was charged with driving while intoxicated Monday afternoon after state police responded to a report of an overturned bucket truck on Route 37 in the town of Massena. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The tri-county region is preparing for the upcoming election season, highlighting women who have broken barriers in local government and how they are encouraging others to pursue the same path — to run for office and make a difference in their communities. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — A COVID-19 relief package passed by the House early Saturday has been sent to the Senate. But along with it comes concern from Republicans that the relief plan contains too much unnecessary spending, including $1.5 million for the Seaway International Bridge. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is facing new criticism from Albany legislators after a second former staffer came forward over the weekend with additional allegations of sexual harassment. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — SkyWest will continue as the Essential Air Service provider at Ogdensburg International Airport. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Village trustees have approved a memorandum of understanding with the St. Lawrence County Public Health Department to use the Massena Community Center to dispense COVID-19 vaccinations. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Renovation efforts at Potsdam Public Museum will receive guidance through a state grant, with the goal of preserving a number of its ornate historical windows. Read More ⇒
CANTON — With three seats opening up at the end of the year, a fourth town resident has announced a run for Canton’s four-member council. Read More ⇒
HOPKINTON — Rachel L. Nickels, 36, last known address in Hopkinton, was charged by St. Lawrence County sheriff’s deputies Saturday with fourth-degree grand larceny, second-degree criminal contempt and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle following an investigation … Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The National Weather Service is calling for gale force winds Monday night into the overnight hours Tuesday — a prediction that has prompted National Grid to increase staffing to closely monitor the situation. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Four deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported Monday — three in St. Lawrence County and one in Lewis County — as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 71 in the tri-county region. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Regulators of Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River levels say the risk of flooding on the water bodies has dropped from moderate to low over the past few months. Read More ⇒
BELLMONT — State police released the names of the three people involved in a Friday morning snowmobile crash that resulted in one fatality. One man who was injured is from Massena. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — Four potentially environmentally contaminated properties in the city are the target of a clean-up effort endorsed by the St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators last week. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — The village is asking for the public’s input as it prepares a plan to improve local policing. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The St. Lawrence County Public Health Department is working with school districts on the contact tracing process for positive COVID-19 cases, and a Massena Central School Board of Education member wondered if the district’s personnel were receiving overtime or any other compensatio… Read More ⇒
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article contains description of child abuse, sexual assault and human trafficking. This story is the third in a four-part series. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — No deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported Sunday as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 38 in Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties. Read More ⇒
CANTON — SUNY Canton has added a red semi-tractor trailer truck to the college’s fleet of vehicles. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Clarkson University Professor of Mathematics Scott R. Fulton has been named professor emeritus for exemplary service to the University. Formal recognition will take place at commencement, which is tentatively planned for this spring. Read More ⇒
AKWESASNE — The Strong Roots Charitable Foundation is helping build a strong foundation and future for a new initiative of the Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse Program. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Robert Stanton, a second-year graduate student in physics has received the 2020 Graduate Student Award from the Division of Environmental Chemistry (ENVR) of the American Chemical Society (ACS). Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Woven with the natural world, the artwork of SUNY Potsdam students is featured in a juried exhibit, which is open until March 28 at the Frederic Remington Art Museum in Ogdensburg. Student work will also appear at the 120 Degree Collegiate Art Regional in Troy from March 6 to April 16. Read More ⇒
NORFOLK — The Norwood Police Department has joined with the Norfolk Police Department and St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office for a program that alerts Norwood-Norfolk Central School officials to any incident that may have impacted a student at home. Read More ⇒
MALONE — The Franklin County legislature on Feb. 18 unanimously supported a proposed land trade with the state, involving about 300 acres, in order to preserve Debar Lodge. Read More ⇒
COLTON — In a field off Corcoran Road, a group of sports car enthusiasts tested their driving abilities in quickly changing conditions. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — No deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported Saturday as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 71 in Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Taxpayer dollars and energy will both be conserved as the village replaces nearly 600 of its streetlights with modern LED fixtures. Read More ⇒
NORFOLK — Work has started on the Norwood-Norfolk Central School District’s $9.1 million capital project that was approved by voters, 118-11, last October. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — A $1.5 million appropriation for the Seaway International Bridge is included in the 591-page House Democratic COVID relief bill in response to the revenue reductions caused by the coronavirus. Read More ⇒
CANTON — A county-wide recreational trail funded by individual user permits has received initial approval from the St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators. Read More ⇒
CANTON — A school board vacancy timed with budget and capital project discussions underway this month prompted Canton Central School District to make a temporary appointment until voters name new board members this spring. Read More ⇒