With the north country now in Phase IV of New York’s reopening plan, higher education institutions in the region are cleared to begin the process of restarting campus operations and move forward with fall semester plans. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — The Ogdensburg Farmers Arts and Craft Market is off to a good start, if the satisfaction of vendors on Thursday is any indication. Read More ⇒
The following property sales were recorded in St. Lawrence County clerk’s office March 4, 2020: Read More ⇒
While many municipalities across the north country canceled their Fourth of July fireworks displays due to social distancing requirements, the show did go on Saturday night in Norwood. Read More ⇒
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are urging Gov. Andrew Cuomo to waive a state-imposed fee on fiber optic internet cables as the fee surprises corporations and halts broadband expansion projects in Northern New York. Read More ⇒
GOUVERNEUR — The main page on the New York State Office of Children and Family Services website for Child Protective Services asks a simple question. Read More ⇒
NORWOOD — Usually one of the Fourth of July hotspots in St. Lawrence County, Norwood was left with a gaping hole in its social calendar when the coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of the annual Independence Day parade and fireworks show. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — SUNY Potsdam has developed a restart plan for the Fall 2020 semester in line with New York Forward higher education regulations and SUNY requirements, and in consultation with public health officials and community leaders. Read More ⇒
Corey C. Cyrus, 21, Gouverneur, was charged by state police Thursday, with second-degree menacing with a weapon and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, elevated to the third degree for having a previous weapons conviction. No additional information was available at the time of this… Read More ⇒
CANTON — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact communities and small businesses nationwide, funding from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act has eased some financial stressors for thousands of organizations. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Massena village trustees have approved a “Water Bill Penalty Forgiveness Policy” for individuals who are directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — This year’s Massena Public Library summer reading program, which runs from July 6 to Aug. 14 at the libraries in Massena and Brasher Falls, will look vastly different than years past as library officials adapt to the mandates issued by the state as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More ⇒
Waterfowl, rails, shorebirds and crows — all are part of New York’s official list of migratory game birds. Read More ⇒
CANTON — For several months, the town council and the village board have worked to revisit Canton’s ethics law, hoping to update it since its last revision, documented more than two decades ago. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The Canton Recreation Department on Thursday announced that Taylor Park Community Beach will reopen for the summer on Monday. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Massena’s village board hopes to level the playing field for negotiations with its police union by approving a professional services agreement with the Bond, Schoeneck & King law firm. Read More ⇒
State police are increasing patrols to crack down on drunk and drugged driving over the Fourth of July weekend. Read More ⇒
CANTON — In a letter sent to staff members Wednesday, St. Lawrence Health Systems announced that 26 furloughed positions are being eliminated. Read More ⇒
Samson B. Hernandez, 45, Potsdam, was charged by Potsdam police Monday, with second-degree harassment following a report of a domestic incident on Munson Street in the village. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Pavilions at the Massena Town Beach are now open for the season, but with restrictions on the number of people present. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The St. Lawrence County Board of Elections reports it will be counting absentee ballots into next week. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — City Council met Thursday afternoon in executive session to discuss the possibility of hiring an interim city manager, but no decision was made. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — As the COVID-19 crisis began to grow, an Emergency Operations Center was established in the Massena Town Hall conference room at 11 a.m. March 23 “to facilitate and coordinate the community’s response to the COVID-19 crisis.” Read More ⇒
CANTON — A burn ban previously put into place June 27 through Thursday, July 2 (today) at 6 p.m. has been extended to Tuesday, July 7 at 6 p.m, a Thursday evening release from the St. Lawrence County Office of Emergency Services stated. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The show won’t go on. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The St. Lawrence County Public Health Department on Thursday reported two new cases of COVID-19. The total number of confirmed cases reported since March 25 remains at 219. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — At the beginning of June, the Alliance for Better Communities joined forces with drug-free communities task forces in Lewis and St. Lawrence counties to increase messaging about Narcan and services available to those using substances, as well as their families. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — At the request of the nonprofit School Nutrition Association, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has given school districts emergency feeding waivers through the end of the 2020-21 school year to support various methods that may be needed to distribute food to students. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Potsdam’s Sandstoner Beach at Pine Street Arena will officially open Monday, but the opening of Postwood Beach in Hannawa Falls will likely be later. Read More ⇒
OXBOW — A pastor of 35 years is no longer authorized to provide ministerial services for Presbyterian churches in the north country, its commission has ruled. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Lack of payment from the state has resulted in ACR Health having to furlough 70 staff members throughout the organization’s service area. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — City Council will hold a special meeting at 2:30 p.m. Thursday to consider hiring one of two men as an interim city manager, according to Mayor Jeffery M. Skelly. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Calling for change, calling for protection, calling for safety, north country residents continue to rally for Treyanna Summerville. Read More ⇒
Jack C. Daniels, 33, DeKalb Junction, was charged by state police Tuesday, with driving while intoxicated, operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of at least 0.08 percent and aggravated DWI with a child in the vehicle, following a traffic stop on Route 11 in DeKalb. Read More ⇒
CANTON — SUNY Canton has moved its start date to Aug. 31 as it prepares for an in-person fall semester. To maximize safety, the college will be systematically testing its on-campus population for the novel coronavirus. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The St. Lawrence County Public Health Department on Wednesday reported no new cases of COVID-19. The total number of confirmed cases reported since March 25 remains at 217. Read More ⇒
GOUVERNEUR — Over the last year, the length of time she’s worked at the Main Street Dunkin’ Donuts, Jeneca LaPlant became acquainted with Treyanna Summerville. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Fireworks have hit the store shelves, and complaints about their use have hit the Massena Police Department. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Trustees in the village heard from the lawyer of Fredric “Hank” Robar Sr. and concerned residents about the infamous toilets gardens Mr. Robar has set up on his properties around the village. Read More ⇒
With a regionally dry May and Father’s Day weekend’s high temperatures, several grass and brush fires have been reported across the north country within the last month. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have led to the cancellation of two fishing tournaments that were scheduled for this summer in Massena. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — The Diocese of Ogdensburg has been named in 20 additional child sexual abuse complaints under the New York Child Victims Act. Read More ⇒
Skyler D. Keleher, 19, Colton, was charged by St. Lawrence County sheriff’s deputies Monday, with failure to register a change of address as a sex offender. While investigating a missing person complaint at Keleher’s documented residence in Colton, police allege he had not been living at the… Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Health insurance premiums for school districts participating in the St. Lawrence-Lewis Counties School District Employees Medical Plan have been reduced from an anticipated 6 percent increase next year to a 2.6 percent increase. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The Massena Intake boat launch and park closed Monday to accommodate work to enhance the site and expand the capacity of the existing boat launch. Read More ⇒
GOUVERNEUR — In just one week, north country community members have galvanized a justice movement in response to the death of Treyanna Summerville, the Gouverneur High School senior whose classmates graduated Friday. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — Following an investigation into a domestic incident report Saturday, Ogdensburg police arrested a 27-year-old man for allegedly abusing a 7-year-old. Read More ⇒
CANTON — With the May resignations of Nance A. Arquiett, D-Winthrop, and Henry Leader, R-Gouverneur, two St. Lawrence County legislative seats were left vacant. During a special board of legislators meeting Monday evening, lawmakers approved an appointment to fill Ms. Arquiett’s seat. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The St. Lawrence County Public Health Department on Monday reported no new cases of COVID-19. The total number of confirmed cases reported since March 25 remains at 217. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Voters in the Potsdam Public Library District will be asked to fill three trustee seats this fall, with one vacancy and two terms expiring. But what voters won’t see is the annual referendum asking for a budget increase. Read More ⇒