OGDENSBURG — A Washington Street home was destroyed by heavy flames Tuesday afternoon. Ogdensburg firefighters and several other area departments respond. Read More ⇒Fire destroys Ogdensburg home
The Ogdensburg City Recreation Commission is looking to replenish its supply of hockey and figure skates at the Richard Lockwood Arena. Read More ⇒Recreation Commission seeks skates donations
OGDENSBURG — As state representatives attempt to move forward bills that would allow Ogdensburg to tax state-owned properties within its limits, the City Council on Monday unanimously passed a resolution supporting the legislation. Read More ⇒Ogdensburg backs bills to allow taxation of state property
POTSDAM — The village of Potsdam unveiled a tentative 2023-24 budget at the board’s Monday night meeting that calls for $7,506,413 in spending, up 2.7% from $7,329,719 in the 2022-23 budget. Read More ⇒Potsdam tentative village budget unveiled, calls for slight increases in spending
CANTON — The St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office says phone calls seeming to come from its civil division seeking payments are scams. Read More ⇒Sheriff’s office: Calls seeking payment, threatening arrest warrants are scams
GOUVERNEUR — No injuries are being reported by state police after a Watertown man fell asleep behind the wheel of a vehicle and crashed into a utility pole on Route 11 in the town of Rossie, according to Trooper Brandi M. Ashley, public information officer for Troop B. Read More ⇒Route 11 shut down in Rossie after driver falls asleep, crashes into pole
MASSENA — The Massena Central School District has received $14,492 as part of the settlement of a national lawsuit against Juul Labs Inc. for its marketing of e-cigarettes and vaping devices to children. Read More ⇒Massena Central School District receives $14,492 from vaping lawsuit
A deer beded down in a wooded area last week near the Nicandri Nature Center in Massena. Read More ⇒PHOTO: Nature nestles in near Nicandri Center
The Hammond girls basketball team received an escort through town Sunday evening from law enforcement and local fire departments as they returned home with the State Class D championship trophy. Read More ⇒PHOTOS: Hammond welcomes Class D state champions home
It’s maple season in the north country and sugar shanties welcomed visitors to observe the syrup making process first hand over the weekend. Events will continue next weekend as well. Admission is free. Read More ⇒Visitors tap into Maple Weekend fun
WATERTOWN — The LEAD Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation is inviting students at tri-county schools and organized student groups in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties to participate in a project to help reduce food insecurity across the north country. Read More ⇒Students’ “canstruction” competition aims to reduce food insecurity
MASSENA — The Massena Salvation Army and Walmart are teaming up for a summer clothing giveaway that’s scheduled for noon to 3 p.m. April 1. Read More ⇒Massena Salvation Army, Walmart team up for clothing giveaway
TROY — Every special team needs a player who often flies under the radar with the ability to step up to center stage when needed. Read More ⇒Mission Accomplished: Hammond Girls complete state title run
TROY — The Hammond Central girls basketball team produced a decisive win, 61-37 over Oxford Academy of Section 4 for the state championship. Read More ⇒Hammond girls are state champs!
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation on Thursday announced changes to reservations at DEC campgrounds for the upcoming season, including new same-day reservations to help add flexibility and ease to last-minute bookings, according to a press release from the agency. Read More ⇒DEC making changes to campground reservations
TROY — Hammond Central sophomore guard Ava Howie came out on the floor for the second half of Saturday’s New York State Class D semi-final game at Hudson Valley Community College determined to assert herself more in the offense against Panama. Read More ⇒State championship: Hammond girls break away to Class D state title game
MASSENA — The digital brand manager for Explore Massena has some ideas for annual events, but they’re going to take some time and money to implement. Read More ⇒Plans drawn up for possible annual events in Massena
MASSENA — The new administrator of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. found himself on old stomping grounds Wednesday morning. Read More ⇒New administrator of Great Lakes/Seaway Development Corp. no stranger to NNY, shares vision
PARISHVILLE — An audit by the state Comptroller’s Office found that the Parishville-Hopkinton Central School District could not account for some of its Chromebooks because they were either lost or were never inventoried. Read More ⇒State Comptroller’s Office cites Parishville-Hopkinton School District for lost, non-inventoried Chromebooks
WATERTOWN — As part of his visit to the north country on Friday, Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer said there are two people in Jefferson County who have died with a tie to xylazine between 2021 and 2022. Read More ⇒With xylazine overdoses extending to Jefferson County, Schumer pledges local aid
The following property sales were recorded in St. Lawrence County clerk’s office Feb. 2, 2023: Read More ⇒PROPERTY SALES
MALONE — A Tupper Lake woman on Friday pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Franklin County Court. Read More ⇒Tupper Lake woman pleads guilty to mother’s murder
OGDENSBURG — A remodeled Franklin Street manor, once a Catholic rectory and convent that is believed by its current owners to be haunted, will be featured on the Travel Channel’s “Ghost Hunters” in May. Read More ⇒‘Ghost Hunters’ film episode at Ogdensburg’s Claire House
OGDENSBURG — Traffic over the Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge is continuing to grow, but remains below pre-pandemic levels. Read More ⇒Ogdensburg bridge traffic continues rebound, still below pre-pandemic totals
MASSENA — Although there’s been some change in some of their initial figures, Massena Central School District officials still plan to present voters with a 0% tax levy increase in their 2023-24 budget. Read More ⇒Despite changes in initial figures, Massena Central School District still proposing 0% tax levy increase
POTSDAM — The sole occupant of a vehicle that rolled over got away with no injuries, according to firefighters. Read More ⇒Sole occupant uninjured in Potsdam rollover
WATERTOWN — Local government sales tax collections in the tri-county area in February grew by double-digit percents compared to the same month a year ago. Read More ⇒Tri-county sales tax receipts in February outpace 2022 collections
HAMMOND — It was a festive atmosphere at Hammond Central School Friday morning as the Hammond Central School Girls Basketball held at 6 a.m. practice, ate breakfast in the high school cafeteria and were honored by a community send-off for their trip to Hudson Valley Community College for the… Read More ⇒Hammond Girls enjoy fine send-off to Class D Final Four
CANTON — The SUNY Canton Center for Criminal Justice, Intelligence and Cybersecurity will host a series of dynamic presentations with a historical theme for its annual Law Enforcement Day. Read More ⇒SUNY Canton invites community to annual Law Enforcement Day on March 27
CANTON — SUNY Canton has been selected again to receive one of the highest designations on the 2023-2024 Military Friendly school rankings. Read More ⇒SUNY Canton achieves Gold status on military friendly list for second straight year
CANTON — The Zonta Club of Canton announces the culmination of one of its projects, achieved with funding from Community Bank, N.A. and the support of the North Country Library System’s and BOCES delivery services. The Club distributed 30 copies of the book, Hands Are Not for Hitting by Mart… Read More ⇒Zonta Club distributes copies of book to elementary schools, county libraries
POTSDAM — The ADK Laurentian Chapter will host a presentation by Neal Burdick called “From Hutboy to Editor: My 55 Years Working for ADK” on March 19. Read More ⇒ADK Laurentian Chapter hosting March 19 presentation by Neal Burdick
CANTON — the St. Lawrence Figure Skating Club will present its annual show, Kaleidoscope on at 1 p.m. , March 19 at St. Lawrence University’s Appleton Arena. Read More ⇒St. Lawrence Figure Skating Club Skaters
CANTON — St. Lawrence University has announced the following upcoming events: Read More ⇒St. Lawrence University announces upcoming events
CANTON — Each year in March, the Zonta Club of Canton presents a varying number of local community members with its symbol, long-stemmed yellow roses, to coincide with International Women’s Day, March 8. The purpose of the award is to honor individuals who have made an impact on the lives of… Read More ⇒Zonta Club of Canton honors 2023 Rose Day recipients
CANTON — The Gouverneur man wrongfully charged with stabbing Ronald E. “Huck” Durham has been released from probationary supervision, pending dismissal of the second-degree murder charge. Both his attorney and the St. Lawrence County district attorney say they’re close to getting the charge … Read More ⇒Gouverneur man wrongfully charged with murder released from probation; attorneys planning dismissal
Members of the Canton Central high school boys basketball team received a sendoff from other students Thursday before leaving for the state final four in Glens Falls. Read More ⇒PHOTOS: Canton boys basketball team on way to states
CANTON — St. Lawrence County District Attorney Gary M. Pasqua is asking the county legislature for new equipment that will help law enforcement collect evidence at crime scenes and provide more specific data that can be used on cases. Read More ⇒New scanner equipment in St. Lawrence County would provide 3D images of crime scenes, school buildings for emergencies
MASSENA — A vote to consolidate St. Lawrence County chambers of commerce is tentatively set for April 20. Read More ⇒Vote on St. Lawrence County chamber consolidation tentatively set for April 20
CANTON — The village board voted unanimously for a change to the speed limit on East Main Street from just past University Plaza to the St. Lawrence Health medical campus. Read More ⇒Canton village trustees vote to reduce speed on Route 11 near St. Lawrence Health campus
PAUL SMITHS — The cut-throat world of Wall Street has come to Paul Smiths this week as film crews with the Showtime-produced show “Billions” are filming its seventh season around the snow-covered town, at the White Pine Camp and on the Paul Smith’s College campus. Read More ⇒‘Billions’ show being filmed at White Pine Camp, Paul Smith’s College
CANTON — The Gouverneur man wrongfully charged with murdering Ronald E. “Huck” Durham will go in front of a judge this afternoon to request to be released from probation on his own recognizance. Read More ⇒Attorney will request Gouverneur man wrongfully charged with murder released from probation
SARANAC LAKE — The Saranac Lake Dog Park Committee for More Contented Canines is springing into action so residents and visiting pooches can cavort unfettered in their very own park. Read More ⇒Saranac Lake Dog Park Committee seeks help, ideas
NORWOOD — Fifty years after it began, the music is still exciting the crowds as part of the Norwood Village Green Concert Series. Read More ⇒Norwood Village Green Concert Series celebrating 50th anniversary
ALBANY — State representatives have submitted matching bills that, if approved, would require New York state to pay taxes on property it owns in the city of Ogdensburg. Read More ⇒Assembly, Senate bills would allow Ogdensburg to tax state land
POTSDAM — The Town Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed local law allowing cannabis retail stores and lounges within the town. The hearing will start at 6:30 p.m. April 11 in the town offices, 18 Elm St. Read More ⇒Public hearing on Potsdam town law regulating cannabis shops is April 11
CANTON — St. Lawrence County legislators will be voting on a resolution next month that will modify the 2023 budget to include an additional $20,000 for the county’s Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Team. Read More ⇒St. Lawrence County expected to vote on plan to add $20K for Hazmat Team
MASSENA — Massena Central School Superintendent Patrick H. Brady will hold his second of three public forums on the district’s proposed 2023-24 budget during Thursday’s 7 p.m. board of education meeting. Read More ⇒Massena Central School District holding second public budget forum Thursday
Dale G. Chapin, 59, of Norfolk, was charged with third-degree criminal trespass and criminal mischief on Tuesday following a report of a physical altercation at a residence on Route 37B in Louisville. Read More ⇒Recent St. Lawrence County police activity
Spring means maple syrup season throughout New York state and during the next two weekends the public will have the opportunity to see first hand how sap becomes the maple syrup we use to top pancakes and French toast as well as the many other products produced. Read More ⇒Maple producers open their sugar shanties for Maple Weekend