POTSDAM — Clarkson University Professor Jim Peploski’s chemistry magic shows are a popular draw for the community, students, parents and alumni. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Traditional Arts of Upstate New York has invited the community to a cheese tasting with Alan Hersker of Oxbow Hall Farm. The tasting will take place at The TAUNY Center in Canton on Nov. 23 from 1-3 p.m. Read More ⇒
ODENSBURG — The Frederic Remington Art Museum invites the public to attend any of four “One Hour One Work” sessions in the month of December. This ongoing program is a chance for participants to slow down and dive deep into a single work of art on display at the Remington Museum. In December… Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — The St. Lawrence Valley Horsemen’s Association held its Annual Awards Banquet on Nov. 9. Division Champion and Reserve and ribbons for 3rd-10th winners were awarded, as well as the Individual Class Champion Awards. Recipients included: Read More ⇒
MASSENA —The Massena Memorial Hospital Auxiliary invites the community to join in “keeping our children toasty warm from head to toe” this winter. The Auxiliary holds an annual collection of gently used apparel including winter coats, mittens, hats, gloves, scarves, socks and new underwear t… Read More ⇒
POTSDAM —Brandon LaShomb was recently installed as the 2019-2020 vice president of the Rotary Club of Potsdam. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization and North Country Health Compass Partners introduced the recipients of the 2019 “Community Health Hero” Award. Read More ⇒
CANTON —A SUNY Canton student was recently recognized with a statewide award for overcoming difficulties during his education. Read More ⇒
PLATTSBURGH — Representatives from Clinton Community College and The State University of New York at Potsdam formally signed a memorandum of understanding that conditionally guarantees admission to SUNY Potsdam for CCC students who complete an associate degree. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The SUNY Canton Living Writers Series is honoring Native American Heritage Month with a guest speaker whose poetry deals with the marginalization of Native people. Read More ⇒
HERMON — Logan Velez, a 9-year-old Cub Scout of Hermon-DeKalb Pack 144, received two prestigious Cub Scout awards on Oct. 25 at his pack meeting. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — SUNY Potsdam students with a passion and talent for Esports banded together over the past year to establish their own campus club team. Now competing in the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference, SUNY Potsdam’s Esports Club is fielding eight teams competing in four events against … Read More ⇒
CANTON — A Potsdam man charged with felony stalking had his trial, which was scheduled for Nov. 13, adjourned without date so that his attorney could seek out an expert witness. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — The comprehensive citywide draft zoning update, nearly five years in the making, has been delivered to City Council for consideration. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — City Council will meet for three consecutive Mondays as budget season winds down, union negotiations wrap up and plans for the summer begin to gel. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — If you’ve ever wondered how much technology your smartphone has made obsolete, the Potsdam Museum will be giving visitors that opportunity during its Dec. 8 open house with a new exhibit, “Can You Hear Me Now: A History of Telecommunications.” Read More ⇒
CANTON — Echoing support of resolutions adopted by the state Association of Counties, St. Lawrence County legislators, last week, passed a resolution opposing a bill before the state Senate and Assembly restricting the use of solitary confinement in local jails. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Massena Central School officials are still reviewing the district’s dress code policy for graduation after a student wrapped himself in a Puerto Rican flag while accepting his diploma in June. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The St. Lawrence County Planning Office is hosting its annual fall landuse training session at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 21, in the second-floor conference room of the County Public Safety Building, 49½ Court St. Read More ⇒
ROTTERDAM — Unbeaten Gouverneur started strong, scoring on its opening drive, and played dominant defense throughout to defeat third-ranked Stillwater, 10-2, in a state Class C football quarterfinal Friday night at Mohonasen High School. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — A $2.8 million loan received by Massena Memorial Hospital in August “has been exhausted or imminently will be exhausted,” according to a resolution passed by the Massena Town Council at a special meeting Friday. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Budget season is wrapping up for the Massena Town Council. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — The Ogdensburg Police Supervisory Unit, the Ogdensburg Patrolman’s Benevolent Association, and the United Public Service Employees Union released a statement Friday regarding reaction to contracts signed by the police unions and City Council. Read More ⇒
NORWOOD — A Canton woman has filed a $2 million civil suit against a now-former village police officer, the police department and the village on claims of sexual battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress and false imprisonment. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — With Lake Ontario water levels still about two feet above normal, officials who manage outflows from the lake will maintain greater leniency to increase outflows when opportunities arise, which may help lower the water levels. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — In a portion of the ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn Thursday, the 2019 “Community Health Hero” Awards were given to north country individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to improving the health and wellness of their community. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The New York Power Authority will hold a public hearing on Friday to take comments on the sale of low-cost hydropower to a company that plans to develop a network of advanced technology greenhouses in Massena. Read More ⇒
CANTON — It’s more than a website. It’s a monthslong labor of love. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The New York Power Authority has received the go-ahead for its Moses-Adirondack Smart Path Reliability Project. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — If City Council follows through with a $60,000 planned reduction in its contribution to the city library’s budget, it will cause a cascade of job and service cuts, Library Director Penny Kerfien said. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — A natural gas leak at the Potsdam Save-A-Lot on Thursday morning resulted in employees having to turn customers away at the door. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Several fire departments were called to Curran Renewable Energy in the Massena Industrial Park for a report of a fire shortly after 2 p.m. Wednesday. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM —Anyone suffering from Parkinson’s disease, who cares for someone with the disease or who wants to learn more is invited to attend a free seminar on Thursday. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — A Massena landmark will be closing its doors for good on Friday. Read More ⇒
CANTON — An Ogdensburg woman has been indicted on two counts each of felony second-degree vehicular assault and misdemeanor driving while intoxicated in connection to an April car crash. Read More ⇒
CANTON — At what was the start of a prosperous season, the Canton Church and Community Giving Tree Program was robbed of about $4,000 worth of children’s pajamas and other gifts, program officials said. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A new state law went into effect Wednesday raising the minimum age for the purchase tobacco and electronic cigarette products from 18 to 21. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — A coordinated response from three fire departments Sunday prevented a total-loss garage fire from spreading to the rest of the house. Read More ⇒
North country residents were out Tuesday enjoying the season’s first snowfall. The storm was originally predicted to bring more than a foot of snow Monday night, but only ended up dropping about six inches. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Heavy traffic, high speeds and an Austin Ridge Road woman who said she was nearly killed on multiple occasions by drivers or trains are the impetus behind a petition seeking to have a reduced speed limit set on the road. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — One day after the mayor and councilors-elect issued a statement asking the current City Council to cease contract negotiations with the city’s bargaining units, the current councilors voted in favor of an agreement with its two police unions. Read More ⇒
EVANS MILLS — State police have identified Thomas W. Vincent, 26, Evans Mills, and Chad J. Bell, 39, Winthrop, as the two men injured in a two-vehicle accident Monday on Route 11 in the town of LeRay. Read More ⇒
What was predicted to be a foot or more of snow in the first hyped storm of the season turned out to be underwhelming, still prompting north country residents to fire up snowblowers early Tuesday morning to dig out. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — After seeing a decline in fundraising and participants, organizers have announced that there will be no Massena/Louisville Rally for a Cure, formerly Relay for Life, in 2020. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — A Veterans Day tradition continued in Massena on Monday. Read More ⇒
NORFOLK — The American Legion John Adams Jr. Post 925 held its largest audience Monday in a ceremony that celebrated the memory of the men in town who served in World Wars I and II as well as the wars in Korea and Vietnam. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings that include Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence and Oswego counties, encompassing the cities of Oswego and Watertown and the village of Lowville. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Massena veterans didn’t let the chill of temperatures in the teens deter them from marching from American Legion Post 79 to the Massena Fire Station for ceremonies marking Veterans Day on Monday. Read More ⇒
CANTON — With the completion of his first month as St. Lawrence County emergency services director, Matthew R. Denner was sworn into office Friday afternoon by County Clerk Elect Sandy W. “Sandy” Santamoor. Read More ⇒