STAR LAKE — In an age when stories of churches closing are the norm, something divine is happening in this Adirondack Mountain hamlet. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A city native who returned here about a decade ago will become the next chief executive officer at BCA Architects & Engineers, one of New York state’s largest full-service architectural and engineering firms. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — It’s a crowded race for Democrats in the north country this year, with four announced candidates running for the party’s nomination in the 2022 Congressional election. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — On a chilly, rainy December night, the sounds of bells greeted shoppers at Massena’s Walmart Supercenter, and on the other end of the bells were some young Trinity Catholic School students. Read More ⇒
TUPPER LAKE — Beer and environmental awareness don’t always go hand in hand, but they will this month when Raquette River Brewing partners with Northern New York Audubon for the release of a new beer, the Spruce Tip IPA, in honor of the region’s iconic and endangered bird, the spruce grouse. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Hundreds of free turkey dinners flew out of the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall last Wednesday and the Massena Community Center on Thanksgiving Day. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Council is seeking grant requests from nonprofit organizations of all types for programs, projects or initiatives that strengthen the quality of life in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties and has extended the… Read More ⇒
CANTON — Poisonous lead-based paint has been banned from residential use since 1978. However, many people live in homes built before the ban, and some of those homes may still be contaminated with the dangerous toxicant. Read More ⇒
Traditional Arts in Upstate New York is hosting its annual gingerbread contest. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — St. Lawrence County reported one new COVID-19 death Friday as the total number of virus cases across the tri-county area rose by 213. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — On Thursday, the city of Ogdensburg filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by St. Lawrence County seeking an order for the city to stop the process of relinquishing its property tax foreclosure authority to the county. Read More ⇒
GOUVERNEUR — The village police department is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing teen. Read More ⇒
MORRISTOWN — Morristown’s Dollar General is open for business. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — An Ogdensburg woman and her husband, a former mayor of Ogdensburg, will be honored for their part in the suffrage movement with a sign by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — Sen. Patricia Ritchie, R-Heuvelton, believes that the Ogdensburg Correctional Facility (OCF) shouldn’t be closed in March of 2022 as is planned by New York State. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The village of Massena will have a new mayor on Tuesday. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Following the death of longtime owner Garrison T. “Gary” Barcomb on Nov. 12, the future of The Cascade Diner is uncertain. Read More ⇒
CANTON — GardenShare is hosting a holiday auction that began Nov. 26 and will run until Dec. 5, featuring an eclectic variety of goods and crafts from St. Lawrence County residents. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County reported two new COVID-19 deaths Thursday as the total number of cases across the tri-county area rose by 338. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — The Ogdensburg City School District is filing claims against the City of Ogdensburg, stating that it is violating state law by changing the City Charter to require St. Lawrence County to make the district whole in unpaid taxes. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Infections of COVID-19 are spiking in the north country, with both Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties hitting record numbers in recent days. Read More ⇒
FOWLER — Ogdensburg Mayor Jeffrey M. Skelly’s bench trial for a second-degree harassment charge has been changed yet again, this time back to its original date and time next week. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A day after Jefferson County reported its highest single-day total of new COVID-19 cases since the onset of the pandemic, St. Lawrence County followed suit. Read More ⇒
RUSSELL — A new salt and sand storage facility at 3896 County Route 24 in Russell is nearly complete, as is a truck storage garage on the same parcel. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — An annual fundraiser for the Salvation Army in Massena returns this week. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — A Canton native who now resides at the Massena Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is celebrating a significant birthday Wednesday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County reported two new COVID-19 deaths Tuesday while also recording its highest number of new virus cases in a single day since the onset of the pandemic. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — A free market at J.W. Leary Junior High School can help students and their families acquire needed items. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — The Frederic Remington Art Museum will host its Holiday Open House Thursday to kick off the season. Read More ⇒
CANTON — In the crowded Democratic race for Congress in New York’s 21st Congressional District, one candidate has received the St. Lawrence County Democratic Committee’s support. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — With the nation’s food supply chain negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s hard to find some items on store shelves, and schools are dealing with the same issue when it comes to their food service programs. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — The St. Lawrence County Arts Council, or SLC Arts, will receive $150,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts to subgrant to other regional arts agencies. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Lewis County reported one new COVID-19-related death Monday as the tri-county area reported 632 new virus cases over the past several days. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM – Officer-in-Charge of SUNY Potsdam John L. Graham, 57, died Saturday. Read More ⇒
Riley C. Mitchell, 30, of Hogansburg, was charged by state police Friday in the town of Massena with driving while intoxicated, first-degree operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and seventh-degree criminal possessi… Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — Demolition of a building that most recently housed Desperados bar at 212 Ford St. will begin in early December and could take a month to complete. Read More ⇒
MALONE — Franklin County Public Health has announced that COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held every Thursday throughout December. Read More ⇒
GABRIELS — When state Sen. Dan Stec toured the long-shuttered Camp Gabriels state prison last week, he had prison closures on his mind. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — With colder temperatures rolling in, members of Massena Permanent Firefighters IAFF Local 2220 want to make sure children in Massena stay toasty. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The village of Massena will use American Rescue Plan Act funds to upgrade the information technology systems in the Massena Police Department and village offices. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — FuzeHub, a not-for-profit organization responsible for assisting small and medium-sized manufacturing companies in New York State, recently announced the seven winners of their 2021 Commercialization Competition during the New York State Innovation Summit, held earlier this month a… Read More ⇒
NORWOOD — Seaway Career & Technical Education Center has announced its perfect attendance for 2021-22 Quarter One. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Physician Assistant Matthew Cheevers has joined St. Lawrence Health’s (SLH) Emergency Department team and will work at Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Gouverneur Hospital and Massena Hospital. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Local groups and agencies are working to raise money to install an adaptive canoe and kayak launch at Taylor Park. About half of the goal of $42,000 has been raised. There is a goal to raise the rest by Dec. 31. Donations can be made to “Village of Canton” in memo put “ADA canoe lau… Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — A group of faculty and student researchers at Clarkson University have published research aimed at assessing misinformation regarding COVID-19 across several different languages, nations and social media platforms. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Nearly 300 student and faculty musicians from SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music will take the stage on Sunday, Dec. 5, in celebration of the holiday season, with the 2021 Crane Candlelight Concerts. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — J. W. Leary Junior High School is proud to announce the 2021-2022 first quarter honor roll. The high honor roll is students with an average grade of 92-100. The honor roll is students with an average grade of 85-92. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Massena Central High School parents could soon be receiving a notice in the mail about their students, but it carries good news. Read More ⇒
