OGDENSBURG — Anyone interesting in submitting a Request for Proposal (RFP) to purchase the city-owned property at 17 Main St. has until Oct. 29 to do so. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — In 2020, the total number of victims of domestic violence the Victims Assistance Center served was 959, from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. Alhough those with the organization hope this does not come to pass, it is expected that numbers will continue to increase this year and surpass last ye… Read More ⇒
CANTON – The race for Canton town supervisor pits two women who have been longtime contributors to the community. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — With the Massena Town Council looking at a 54% tax increase for 2022, the Massena Rescue Squad will need to look at making cuts to its proposed budget before the board will give approval. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — After hearing from two residents during a public hearing on Tuesday, the Massena Town Council made no decision on how they would address the state’s cannabis law. But one board member said he would have abstained or voted no to dispensaries and on-site consumption establishments in… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County reported Thursday that one additional resident has died from COVID-19-related illness. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Kalup J. Exford, 20, of Hammond, was charged by state police Wednesday with third-degree criminal mischief, a felony. in the village of Canton. Read More ⇒
PARISHVILLE — A gazebo and surrounding land owned by the town of Parishville will be dedicated at 10 a.m. Saturday in honor of two well-known and respected members of the community, the late John G.A. O’Neil and his wife, the late Chloe Ann O’Neil. Read More ⇒
People incarcerated in New York state prisons have one more reason to get vaccinated against COVID-19, after the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision announced a new vaccine incentive program. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Family and friends of a 60-year member of the Massena Volunteer Fire Department were on hand for a special presentation during Tuesday’s meeting of Massena village trustees. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The tri-county area reported a total of 152 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The Massena Village Board adopted a resolution authorizing cannabis dispensaries in the village, but not on-site consumption during its meeting on Tuesday. But two residents said they don’t want to see marijuana in the village at all. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — There have been 10 cases of a fatal deer disease found in Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties so far this year, an indication that the outbreak isn’t as concentrated as prior years. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Travis R. Casselman, 28, of Massena, was charged by state police Tuesday with first-degree criminal contempt, a felony, in the town of Canton. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Lashanna N. Charlton, 39, pleaded not guilty at her arraignment Wednesday morning in St. Lawrence County Court on allegations that she murdered her teenaged daughter, Treyanna N. Summerville. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley will be holding holiday grief support workshops beginning at the end of October for those in St. Lawrence County who have recently lost loved ones. Read More ⇒
PALENVILLE — Two state senators toured a popular trail in the Catskill Mountains on Tuesday with union representatives and discussed how to bolster recruitment of state forest rangers and environmental officers as their low staffing numbers struggle to keep up with increasing visitors since … Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — If you’re thinking about a trading in your car, now might be the best time ever to do so, according to Jamie Gardenier, corporate manager of F.X. Caprara. Read More ⇒
The latest congressional financial statements are out, showing Congresswoman Elise M. Stefanik has again handily outraised her growing field of competitors. Read More ⇒
WHITE PLAINS — Outgoing New York Power Authority President and Chief Executive Officer Gil C. Quiniones received a fond farewell on Tuesday during his final meeting with the NYPA Board of Trustees. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Free to-go lunches will end on Oct. 28 at First United Methodist Church, 189 Main St., Massena, but free community dinners will start on Nov. 4. Read More ⇒
St. Lawrence County reported two new COVID-19-related deaths Tuesday, while Jefferson County reported one death due to the virus. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — A virtual debate will take place next week for the eight candidates running for three seats on Ogdensburg City Council. Read More ⇒
FOWLER — Ogdensburg Mayor Jeffrey M. Skelly will have his day in court on a second-degree harassment charge for allegedly pushing a now-retired captain of the city fire department in December 2020. Read More ⇒
KINGSTON, Ontario — Two electric ferries, which its manufacturer call the first of their kind, are scheduled to begin service in the spring in Canadian waters in northeastern Lake Ontario. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The St. Lawrence County Legislature’s Operations Committee tabled a resolution Monday night to establish a policy preventing foster children from being placed with Department of Social Services employees. Read More ⇒
LOUISVILLE — The people have spoken about what type of recreational activities they would like to see in the town of Louisville. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Massena village trustees will be taking comments from the public regarding the state’s cannabis law during their meeting at 5:30 p.m. today. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The tri-county area reported 333 new COVID-19 cases Monday. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — More water is being released from the Moses-Saunders Power Dam, a trend which will last until mid-December. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — Several Ogdensburg residents have let the City Council know that they are not happy with some of City Manager Stephen P. Jellie’s recent Facebook posts, calling them forms of bullying and political in nature. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Despite a constant drizzle interspersed with some serious rain, 36 disc golfers gathered at the Schoolhouse Road Disc Golf course for the 2nd Annual Professional Disc Golf Association St. Lawrence County Open. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — A new face is at the helm of the Police Activities League of Massena. Read More ⇒
PLATTSBURGH — The SUNY Canton Small Business Development Center, St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, North Country Chamber of Commerce and GrowBiz Media are working to help small businesses plan for 2022. Read More ⇒
PARISHVILLE — The Parishville-Hopkinton Central School’s robotics program is only three years old, but its already proven to be a top contender in competition, winning regionally and advancing to the world level of play. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Attorney Andrew S. Moses is running on the Republican and Conservative tickets for St. Lawrence County Family Court judge. Read More ⇒
NORWOOD — Alexander Lesyk is running on the Democratic and Sensible People tickets for St. Lawrence County Family Court judge. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The Canton Town Board will meet in special session Tuesday for a workshop on the 2022 spending plan. Read More ⇒
Alcoa, the biggest U.S. aluminum producer, surged Friday morning as investors bought into the company’s confidence that the strongest rally since 1994 will last even longer. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — The town and village of Potsdam have achieved bronze-level status in the state’s Climate Smart Communities program. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Over the next two weeks, the Tug Hill Commission is partnering to host learning opportunities about renewable energy projects in general and, specifically, solar projects. Read More ⇒
LOUISVILLE — A Louisville teen has been honored for his quick response during an August fire on Willard Road in the town of Louisville. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — After 10 years of entering the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes, Ogdensburg’s Krystal Rose joined the countless people who have been surprised with their signature “big check” over the years. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — St. Lawrence County reported Friday that one more county resident has died of COVID-19-related illness. Read More ⇒
CANTON — A grand jury in St. Lawrence County Court on Thursday indicted a former Potsdam town constable and peace officer on three felony counts for allegedly filming people without their consent. Read More ⇒
Congresswoman Elise M. Stefanik is asking the Federal Communications Commission to step in and stop the New York state Department of Transportation from charging providers for high-speed internet infrastructure. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The Town Board unanimously voted in favor of a local law to allow the town to exceed the 2% tax increase cap for the 2022 budget. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — It was 60 years ago this month that Richard “Dick” Frank became a member of the Massena Volunteer Fire Department. And now, 60 years later, the 86-year-old is still responding to calls. Not all of them, but still, about 100 calls so far this year. Read More ⇒