STOCKHOLM — Associations that oversee private cemeteries could be eligible for financial assistance from the state for the repair of monuments or markers in the cemetery. Read More ⇒State Division of Cemeteries assists with repair of damaged grave markers
CANTON — Valentine’s is coming and The Goldenaires are preparing their quartets for another day of fun with surprise deliveries. Read More ⇒Goldenaires getting ready to deliver “Singing Valentines”
CANTON — The Seaway Valley Prevention Council hosted a youth summit featuring nine of its Reality Check students from Canton Central School District. Read More ⇒Canton students participate in youth summit with Seaway Valley Prevention Council
MASSENA — The Massena Central School District is moving forward to create a plan to implement diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies and practices in the district. Read More ⇒Massena Central School District moving forward with diversity, equity and inclusion policies, practices
LOUISVILLE — State police have released the names of the two drivers who collided last weekend, resulting in the deaths of six people. A 2013 Chevrolet Express bus was traveling on Route 37 when a Penske rental truck, a 2021 Freightliner, crossed the center line and collided near Coles Creek. Read More ⇒State police ID two drivers from Louisville crash that killed 6
NORFOLK — With two emergency days left until the end of the school year, Norwood-Norfolk Central School officials are exploring the potential use of remote learning days when school is closed because of weather conditions. Read More ⇒Norwood-Norfolk Central School officials looking at potential use of remote learning days
POTSDAM — St. Lawrence County Court Judge Gregory P. Storie has recused himself from the murder case against Michael J. Snow. Read More ⇒Judge Storie recuses himself from SUNY Potsdam murder case; new judge appointed
The following property sales were recorded in St. Lawrence County clerk’s office Nov. 30, 2022: Read More ⇒PROPERTY SALES
MASSENA — With the 2022-23 school year at its midpoint, Massena Central School Superintendent Patrick H. Brady updated board of education members on the status of this year’s district goals. Read More ⇒Massena school board gets update on district goals
MASSENA — A program that started with the Massena Central School Class of 2020 is continuing again this year with the Class of 2023. Read More ⇒‘Adopt a Senior’ program now open for Massena Central Class of 2023
OGDENSBURG — Last year when Mohideen F. Buharie saw a video clip about Ogdensburg at an International City-County Management Association (ICMA) conference in Columbus, Ohio, he started keeping track of what was happening in the small Northern New York community. Read More ⇒New city manager looking forward to Ogdensburg’s challenges
MACOMB — Two people face felony charges after the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office says they had drugs on them and attempted to hide them during a traffic stop Tuesday. Read More ⇒Two arrested after police say cocaine hidden during traffic stop in Macomb
OGDENSBURG — Jesse D. Outley, 26, of Syracuse, was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance by the state police Violent Gangs and Narc… Read More ⇒Syracuse man faces drug charges after arrest in Oswegatchie
CANTON — Canton Central School Superintendent Ronald P. Burke gave a presentation on the district’s capital project to about a dozen residents Wednesday night. Read More ⇒Canton schools to hold virtual information session before capital project vote
OGDENSBURG — Only three Contour Airlines flights have been able to land at Ogdensburg International Airport over the last couple of weeks. The airline’s CEO and the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority executive director say it’s because of unusual severe weather patterns, and they’re doing … Read More ⇒Severe weather systems cause of numerous Ogdensburg flight cancellations
MASSENA — The Massena Police Department has charged three individuals with drug possession and sale. Read More ⇒Massena Police Department charges three with drug possession, sale
HARRISVILLE — Community Bank’s announcement of another closure of a small community’s only bank has left residents, businesses and the local school district concerned about how their lives and livelihoods will be impacted. Read More ⇒Diana business community bands together in response to Community Bank closing Harrisville branch
LOUISVILLE — The six LBFNY Solar workers who were killed in a bus-truck collision on Saturday morning were all legal immigrants supporting their families in Mexico, according to the company’s president. Read More ⇒Six killed in bus crash were legal immigrants supporting families in Mexico, company president says
SARANAC LAKE — Rome wasn’t built in a day. And the Winter Carnival Ice Palace won’t be, either. But the Ice Palace Workers 101 are working hard and around the clock to build the Palace, a Colosseum this year, in five days — a feat which took 20 years in ancient Rome. Read More ⇒Saranac Lake Ice Palace construction is underway
Two programs that provide millions in annual funding for hospitals that serve rural and low-income communities have been extended, ensuring future payments to hospitals across the north country and upstate New York. Read More ⇒Key rural hospital funding programs extended for two years
LISBON — Lisbon Central School will be holding a public vote next month on a $16 million capital improvement project that if approved would build a transportation maintenance facility and bus garage as well as authorize other infrastructure updates to its school building. Read More ⇒Lisbon Central School eyes $16 million capital project focused on transportation facilities
STOCKHOLM — Three people were arrested on drug charges in St. Lawrence County Tuesday following a traffic stop. One of those charged is connected to a previous hit-and-run crash, state police say. Read More ⇒Three arrested on drug charges after Stockholm traffic stop; vehicle identified in earlier hit-and-run crash
Bobby J. Lafave, 49, of Canton, was charged by St. Lawrence County sheriff’s deputies Monday with fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminally using drug paraphernalia, second-degree aggravated unlicense… Read More ⇒Canton man charged with possessing methamphetamine after traffic stop
WATERTOWN — A burst of arctic air will descend upon the region at the end of week causing bitterly cold air temperatures and dangerous wind chills. Read More ⇒Below-zero temperatures and dangerous wind chills forecast for north country
More than 36 million tons of cargo transited the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway system last year, with much of that tonnage an example of the critical role the system plays in the shifting global supply chain. Read More ⇒Seaway system in 2022 provided some stability amid global supply chain woes
BRASHER — St. Lawrence Central High School students enjoyed a day of midyear fun and team-building on Tuesday. Read More ⇒St. Lawrence Central students enjoy day of midyear fun, team-building
LOUISVILLE — The National Transportation Safety Board expects to be in the north country for four to six days and take 12 to 18 months to investigate the crash over the weekend that killed six solar farm workers. Read More ⇒National board expects fatal Louisville crash probe to last 12-18 months; witnesses sought
MASSENA — The Retriever Training Grounds near the Massena Intake on Route 131 are now privately owned. Read More ⇒Town of Massena Retriever Training Grounds now under private ownership
COPENHAGEN — Although it was technically a “basketball game,” there was a lot going on in the Copenhagen Central School gym on Saturday, and all of it was good. Read More ⇒First-ever special basketball event gives “kiddos” a rare chance to play
Darryl S. Boshane, 27, of Gouvenuer, and Albert E. Bevins, 30, of Madrid, were charged by St. Lawrence County sheriff’s deputies with third-degree criminal trespass on Wednesday following a traffic stop. Read More ⇒Recent St. Lawrence County police activity
CANTON — Canton Central School District will be hosting a community forum on Wednesday in the high school library at 6:30 p.m. Residents are encouraged to attend to learn more about the upcoming referendum vote requesting an additional $10.5 million to complete the capital project approved b… Read More ⇒Capital project meeting at Canton Central Wednesday
The second phase of Canton-Potsdam Hospital’s Regional Care Pavilion construction project involves the erection of the first structural steel columns. Read More ⇒PHOTO: Structural steel goes up at Canton Potsdam-Hospital
LOUISVILLE — The six men who were killed in a bus crash Saturday morning were on their way to work on a solar farm installation. Read More ⇒Bus crash victims, now identified, died on their way to work on solar farm install
MASSENA — A lawsuit that dates back several years between the town of Massena and the St. Lawrence-Lewis Counties School Employees Medical Plan regarding payments to the former Massena Memorial Hospital, has been settled, with the town receiving $1.6 million. Read More ⇒Town of Massena gets $1.6 million in settlement with St. Lawrence-Lewis school employees medical plan
MASSENA — The town of Massena has received $5 million in grant funding, along with interest-free financing, and is seeking additional funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development to extend water to residents on South Raquette River Road. Read More ⇒Town of Massena moving forward with South Raquette Water District
HARRISVILLE — What has been home to an industrial park for wood products, a dry kiln business, a sawmill and a transfer station for household recyclables from St. Lawrence County will soon evolve into a recycling facility for some of the larger, more challenging items. Read More ⇒DANC’s Harrisville property purchased by Buffalo-based company for difficult-to-recycle items
LOUISVILLE — Six people were killed in a crash between a Freightliner box truck and a bus at about 6 a.m. Saturday on Route 37 near Coles Creek, according to state police. Read More ⇒National Transportation Safety Board to investigate weekend crash that killed 6 in Louisville
MASSENA — The number of Massena Central School students taking part in breakfast and lunch offerings has dropped this year with the return of charges for school meals. Read More ⇒Massena Central School District sees decline in student meal participation
CANTON — John A. Clark had a dream — a “Journey to Daybreak.” On bike, in boat and on foot, he arrived there, with a concluding vision of a new day ascending — a gift that matched his newfound sense of wonder on life, the power of nature and how he embraced that power through solitude. Read More ⇒A moving memoir: An epic ‘Journey to Daybreak’ enlightens Canton man
WATERTOWN — With his nearly 30 years in the New York state police, David J. Peters could tell you scores of stories involving that service. Read More ⇒State police zone commander recalls Great Ice Storm of 1998; vol. 3
HARRISVILLE — Three north country schools have been designated at or susceptible to fiscal stress by the state Comptroller’s Office. Read More ⇒State Comptroller’s Office identifies three north country school districts in fiscal stress report
Proposals aimed at boosting recruitment and retaining volunteer firefighters across the state by Gov. Kathleen A. Hochul are being lauded as good first steps by fire chiefs and emergency services officials across the north country. Read More ⇒Hochul’s proposals target firefighter recruitment. NNY responders are ‘cautiously optimistic’
MASSENA — A veterinarian whose business and home was destroyed by an Oct. 28 fire has filed notice to sue the towns of Massena and Louisville, and the Louisville and Massena fire departments for negligence. Read More ⇒Massena veterinarian whose practice burned files notice to sue two towns, fire departments for negligence
The following property sales were recorded in St. Lawrence County clerk’s office Nov. 15, 2022: Read More ⇒PROPERTY SALES
OGDENSBURG — Ogdensburg City Council voted Monday to apply for grant funding that would demolish and redevelop the former cheese plant at 30 Main St. Read More ⇒Ogdensburg seeking demolition funds for former cheese plant
MASSENA — A Massena Central School Board of Education member said he believes the proposed 2023-24 regional school calendar starts the school year too late, ends too late, and doesn’t include enough of a Christmas and New Year’s holiday break. Read More ⇒St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES proposed 2023-24 regional school calendar criticized
MASSENA — The official website for the town and village of Massena has received a facelift that makes it more user-friendly and puts it in line with the variety of Explore Massena initiatives. Read More ⇒Village, town of Massena unveil revamped, user-friendly website
MASSENA — The Massena Central School District has agreed to take part in New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) studies at no cost to the district, which will focus on energy efficiency in the district’s buildings and bus electrification. Read More ⇒Massena Central School District taking part in energy efficiency, bus electrification studies
CANTON — St. Lawrence County legislators passed two resolutions during Monday’s Services Committee meeting regarding a budget modification for opioid treatment and a contract for reviewing billing practices in community services. Read More ⇒St. Lawrence County awarded grant for opioid treatment program
CANTON — Walgreens, 97 East Main St., is closing on March 6. Read More ⇒Walgreens in Canton closing March 6
MASSENA — The search has reopened to find a candidate to replace Massena Central School Superintendent Patrick H. Brady when he retires at the end of the 2022-23 school year. Read More ⇒Search reopened for upcoming superintendent vacancy at Massena Central
