MASSENA — Mayor Timmy J. Currier was arrested at gunpoint on drug charges following an undercover investigation and vehicle pursuit Tuesday afternoon in St. Lawrence County. Read More ⇒
OSWEGATCHIE — United Helpers reports six residents at the Ogdensburg Rehabilitation and Senior Care facility have died since last week, all having tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Members of the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce virtually poured some bubbly on Nov. 19 to celebrate success and encourage continued perseverance in the midst of 2020’s onslaught of challenges. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — The final budget work session of City Council ended in less than an hour Monday night with City Manager Stephen P. Jellie saying he could not trust councilors to keep privileged information private. Read More ⇒
On Nov. 3 this year, 53,448 Jefferson and St. Lawrence County residents cast their votes in the race for the state’s 116th Assembly District, and a majority voted for incumbent Republican Assemblyman Mark C. Walczyk. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Browsing rows of spruce and fir Saturday morning, the Bush family considered a few options before selecting “the chosen one.” Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — St. Lawrence and Jefferson counties recorded a collective five additional deaths from COVID-19 complications Monday, bringing the tri-county virus death toll to 20. Read More ⇒
HOPKINTON — A total of 10 departments — with others on standby — responded to a “stubborn, wind-driven” house fire Saturday night along Route 11B. Read More ⇒
State police in St. Lawrence County arrested the following people on various driving while intoxicated charges over Thanksgiving weekend: Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — Alyssa M. Moore, 25, of Ogdensburg, was charged by state police Friday afternoon with three counts of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Five members of the Canton Central School District transportation department are in quarantine, and all students will learn remotely until at least Thursday, the district announced in a Facebook post Sunday night. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — With four major fishing tournaments scheduled for Massena next summer, the town could be filled with about 1,000 participants, some of whom could be making their reservations soon. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Fifty-one new COVID-19 cases were logged Sunday across the tri-county region, with St. Lawrence County logging the most — 24. Read More ⇒
GOUVERNEUR — Following more than a month of remote learning, Gouverneur Central School was set to return for in-person classes Monday, but that won’t be happening. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The many secrets and treasures held in the archives of the St. Lawrence County Historical Association may soon be easily available to the world. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — Changes to the stage lineup for the 2021-22 season at Ogdensburg Command Performances means the season will now open with a production of “Shimmer” on Jan. 24 at 4 p.m. at the George Hall Auditorium at Ogdensburg Free Academy, according to OCP Administrator Sally F. Palao. Read More ⇒
RENSSELAER FALLS — Rolling dice while playing a game with our friends or family, mixing ingredients while baking, watering flowers, and creating an arts and crafts project are all things that many of us could do if we wanted to without having to put much thought or effort into it. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — Ogdensburg Free Academy has announced its first quarter Honor Roll and High Honor Roll for grades 7-12. Read More ⇒
CANTON — St. Lawrence University’s Fed Challenge team earned second place overall out of 85 colleges and universities in the 17th annual National College Fed Challenge. St. Lawrence, the only liberal arts college to earn a spot in the final round, defeated finalists Princeton University, Mia… Read More ⇒
WHITE PLAINS — The New York Power Authority announced the completion of work and energization of the first segment of one of the lines for its Smart Path Transmission project, the upgrade of the Moses to Adirondack transmission lines 1 & 2, known as MA 1&2. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Clarkson University research, recently published in Fatigue: Biomedicine, Health & Behavior, finds that physical activity may not be able to overcome the harmful effects of poor sleep on feelings of mental and physical energy and fatigue. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — After 14 years stewarding Potsdam’s archives and artifacts, Mimi Van Deusen will be retiring as museum director, but her passion and pursuit of history won’t. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — COVID-19 continues to impact the St. Lawrence-Lewis Counties School District Employee Medical Plan for the 13 participating school districts and Board of Cooperative Educational Services. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — A Massena-based manufacturer of medical supplies saw the writing on the wall at the coronavirus pandemic’s outset, but has been able to hang on by pivoting its focus to a new line of sanitization technology. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The tri-county region logged another 54 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, with Jefferson County logging the most — 33. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — The Ogdensburg Public Library will receive one more year of funding from the city before transitioning to a self-supporting entity, City Manager Stephen P. Jellie said Monday night at a budget work session with councilors. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Representatives from the towns of Massena and Louisville and village of Massena received an on-site update of progress being made on improvements at the Massena Intake Boat Launch and Park. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — Police Chief Robert Westcott told City Council last Tuesday that his main goal upon being promoted to chief was to stabilize the police department and restore employee confidence. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — More people turning to cremation when they die is taking a financial toll on Bayside Cemetery in Potsdam. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Phase two of St. Lawrence County’s highway equipment replacement plan will move forward next year after lawmakers voted in committee to authorize $2.5 million out of one of the department’s general funds specifically for the project. Read More ⇒
CANTON — St. Lawrence County officials moved to allocate funds toward the 2021 Bassmasters fishing tournament in Waddington after a last-minute legislative disagreement over this year’s event. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — Following initial positive test results Nov. 22, United Helpers reports a total of 60 coronavirus cases this week among staff and residents at the Ogdensburg Rehabilitation and Senior Care facility, formerly called RiverLedge Nursing Home. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — What was a two-phase capital project in the Massena Central School District will be extended to a third phase that will be completed in the summer of 2022. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — For two months, a team of local researchers has collected wastewater samples from colleges and municipal treatment facilities every week, extracting genetic material of the novel coronavirus. Read More ⇒
CANTON — An enhanced Willow Island and safer access to Taylor Park are on the horizon for the town and village of Canton. Read More ⇒
CANTON — In a special dispatch from the desk of Kris Kringle, the Canton Fire Department has been called to escort Santa Claus through the village Saturday afternoon, with mutual aid from Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — The village’s tree canopy is in need of some work, but a recent tree survey conducted by the St. Lawrence County forester will give local leaders a game plan to manage them moving forward. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Sierra Campbell, 25, of Potsdam, was charged by Potsdam police Monday with driving while intoxicated, aggravated DWI with a blood alcohol concentration of at least 0.18% and criminal possession of a controlled substance. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The tri-county region logged a collective 49 new COVID-19 cases Friday, with St. Lawrence County logging the most — 25. Read More ⇒
BRASHER FALLS — The St. Lawrence Central School District is once again offering an Extended Day program to its middle school students in grades five through eight and, following Thanksgiving break, to students in grades three and four. But it’s changed from past programs to accommodate the r… Read More ⇒
NORFOLK — Norwood-Norfolk Central School officials are looking into their crystal ball to see what future budgets might look like, and the picture is murky at best. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering Professors Daryush Aidun and Marcias Martinez, along with Marharyta Pliazhuk ‘20 and graduate student Carlos Reyes have been awarded the Charles H. Jennings Award from the American Welding Society for their paper “In-situ Monitoring of Transi… Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Clarkson University Assistant Professor of Literature Lisa Propst has recently published a new monograph about influential writer Marina Warner called Marina Warner and the Ethics of Telling Silenced Stories. Warner is an English novelist, short story writer, and historian known fo… Read More ⇒
NORWOOD — Seaway Career & Technical Education Center has announced its 2020-21 Quarter One Perfect Attendance. Read More ⇒
NORWOOD — Seaway Career & Technical Education Center has announced its 2020-21 Quarter One Honor Roll. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — This Giving Tuesday, SUNY Potsdam will ask alumni and supporters to “Take 5 for Potsdam” — positively impacting students and programs at the College through the collective power of individual giving. Read More ⇒
NORWOOD — Members of the Norwood-Norfolk Key Club President Molly Gardner, Hannah Hartagin, Abbie Weems, Catherine Phippen, Jaden Waite, Rachel Hewey, Mikayla LaShomb and Destiny Bush took part in the Duck Pluck at the Norwood Fall Festival. Read More ⇒
