CANTON — The St. Lawrence County Public Health Department on Tuesday reported one new case of COVID-19. The total number of confirmed cases reported since March 25 remains at 261. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Two shipwrecks off the coast of the town of Hammond in St. Lawrence County may have the chance to be included in the proposal to establish a national marine sanctuary on Lake Ontario. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall makes its stop Thursday at the St. Lawrence Centre mall in Massena, and mall officials are looking for volunteers to stand at the wall in shifts to read the names of the people who are listed on the wall. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — The Potsdam Central School District Board of Education will consider several matters at its Tuesday meeting, including the adoption of new disciplinary policies and procedures, the renewal of a contract for a special patrol officer and the setting of school taxes for the 2020-2021 … Read More ⇒
CANTON — Town Council’s August meeting date has moved from Wednesday to Thursday this week. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center’s Richard E. Winter Cancer Center has announced the addition of oncology care at Waddington Health Center, 4 Montgomery Heights, and its Canton Health Center, 39 West Main St. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — The IMKE, a general cargo ship flagged out of Malta, which reportedly ran aground just off the Port of Ogdensburg on Saturday has been pulled alongside the port, docking without the help of a tug, according to veteran ship watcher Michael J. Folsom. Read More ⇒
CANTON — A second phase in the ongoing, cross-jurisdictional drug trafficking investigation code-named “Operation Drop” was conducted Monday throughout St. Lawrence and Jefferson counties, resulting in 13 additional arrests of north country residents alleged to have facilitated area distribu… 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 260. Read More ⇒
Jacquelyn R. Todd, 42, of Gouverneur, was charged by state police Saturday with fourth-degree grand larceny and first-degree falsifying business records, both felonies, in connection with an incident reported Feb. 27. Following an investigation, police allege Ms. Todd stole more than $1,800 … Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Among the 107 school districts that haven’t submitted reopening plans for in-person learning to the state are 10 schools across Jefferson, St. Lawrence and Oswego counties, according to Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s office. But some schools are claiming a glitch has prevented their plan… Read More ⇒
Potsdam native Kalie Grant spent most of this week on her first recruiting trip as a women’s college hockey assistant coach, scouting youth athletes in a tournament in New Hampshire. Read More ⇒
The 2020 Census has been running for months, but the response rate for most north country counties is well below the state average. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The Federal Aviation Administration will cover the $1.4 million cost to make improvements to the existing security fence at the Massena International Airport to eliminate conditions that could lead to inadvertent entry to the airfield. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — An annual car show fundraiser is off the table this year, but Massena Volunteer Fire Department members are excited about a replacement fundraiser — the first planned-to-be-annual Firehouse Cup Scramble Golf Tournament. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — SUNY Potsdam recently honored faculty and staff members with Chancellor’s Awards and President’s Awards, in recognition of their dedication and service to the campus. Read More ⇒
The St. Lawrence County Public Health Department as selected eight photos from its “I Wear a Mask” campaign to be displayed on billboards around the county. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center provides a variety of wellness and preventive programs, and most are free, thanks to grants and our partners. Read More ⇒
Those interested in donating can mail a check, payable to SLCHA, to SLCHA, P.O. Box 8, Canton, or visit www.slcha.org, click on the donate button. Read More ⇒
CANTON — For the months of August and September, customers in TAUNY’s North Country Folkstore will receive an 8x10 color photograph by Massena photographer Dorothy Badger for every $25 spent. Individual photos will be on sale for $5 each. Read More ⇒
Allen Tower Jr., CEO of NuMED in Hopkinton, was recognized Wednesday for his $25,000 gift to the Campaign for the People of St. Lawrence County, an endowment fundraiser for the St. Lawrence County Historical Association. Read More ⇒
The following property sales were recorded in St. Lawrence County clerk’s office April 30, 2020: Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Massena village trustees have authorized Police Chief Jason M. Olson to canvas for a part-time court officer to ensure they have appropriate coverage for town and village courts. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators will convene its operations and services committees Monday to move forward several resolutions, including one that will pave the way for $400,000 in grant funding for local law enforcement agencies. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators has set a hearing date to amend local law to comply with state legislation barring residential foreclosure proceedings for the immediate future. Read More ⇒
Nick McNamara, owner of a lodge and hunting guide business in St. Lawrence County, said the National Rifle Association is the only real voice for responsible gun owners, coming after a lawsuit seeking to dissolve the organization was filed by the state attorney general this week. Read More ⇒
ALBANY — Hunting and trapping licenses and Deer Management Permits for the 2020-21 season will go on sale Monday, the state Department of Environmental Conservation announced Friday. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — City Council will set public hearings to consider two changes to the city charter at its next meeting 7 p.m. on Monday. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — The board of directors of the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority acted to accept $20 million in grants from the state Department of Transportation that could lead to the start of a long-awaited dredging and port expansion project next year. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators narrowly voted down a resolution that would waive fees, interest and penalties on the purchase of a foreclosed property by the town of Louisville neighboring the arena on County Route 39. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Efforts by St. Lawrence County to promote participation in this year’s census are still ongoing, but will be slightly hampered as the state cut funding for the initiative in half. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Massena Mayor Timmy J. Currier had to cast the tie-breaking vote after two village trustees said no to a revised cost to construct a new salt storage facility at the Department of Public Works. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — When Brian A. and Jenny D. Walker revived 1844 House more than a decade ago, scampering kids rattled racks of glassware hanging above the first-floor bar as they played in their second-floor apartment. Barbies, sometimes just Barbie heads, hid behind chairs inside the American Bist… Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — The 2020 New York State Juried Art Exhibit at the Frederic Remington Art Museum, 303 Washington St., is still accepting submissions. Read More ⇒
Outdoor enthusiasts will have the opportunity to explore three Wildlife Management Areas this month, as part of the annual, temporary opening of typically restricted wildlife refuges in the north country. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The Nicandri Nature Center may be closed because of COVID-19, but the trails are open and visitors are encouraged to use them for “Trail Challenge 2020” throughout August. Read More ⇒
MADRID — Walking through the two dozen structures at the St. Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum, similar remarks reverberate across the 115-acre outdoor museum property on any given day, “my dad had one just like that.” Read More ⇒
CANTON — With thousands of records, the archives and reading room of the St. Lawrence County Historical Association at the Silas Wright House, 3 E. Main St., is a portal to the past. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — When the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in New York five months ago, child care providers became “the essential workers behind the essential workers,” U.S. Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand told about 40 people at a news conference Friday, outside the Dobisky Visitors’ Center overlooking … Read More ⇒
HANNAWA FALLS — The COVID-19 pandemic coupled with a broken washroom water filtration system has kept Postwood Beach closed this summer, until final opening approval and permitting from the county Public Health Department was granted this week. Read More ⇒
NORFOLK — Nearly 30 people, including parents, teachers, administrators and board of education members, tuned in for a special Zoom chat this week with Norwood-Norfolk Central School Superintendent James Cruikshank. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The St. Lawrence County Public Health Department on Friday reported no new cases of COVID-19. The total number of confirmed cases reported since March 25 remains at 260. Read More ⇒
UPDATE: Summer Jean Sprouse has been located in good health. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Late last month, Potsdam First Presbyterian received a message on Instagram laden with racist diatribes against the church, which has been outwardly supportive of Black Lives Matter and other social movements. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The union representing state correctional officers said illegal drugs were found this week in packages mailed to inmates at Watertown and Gouverneur Correctional Facilities. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Two Canton residents were arrested after police allegedly found materials to make methamphetamine while executing a search warrant at about 4:20 p.m. Wednesday at a residence in the town. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — A third and final arrest was made by state police Wednesday in connection with an investigation of a larceny that occurred at the village Walmart in December 2019. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The Massena Town Hall opened for court appearances this week, and all town offices will be open for normal business hours starting next week. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The St. Lawrence County Public Health Department on Thursday reported one new case of COVID-19. The total number of confirmed cases reported since March 25 is now at 260. Read More ⇒
North country colleges will be receiving nearly $3 million in TRIO grants from the U.S. Department of Education. Read More ⇒