OGDENSBURG — A registered violent sex offender is facing three new charges after being arrested this week on warrants issued by Ogdensburg City Court. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Nearly two weeks after a county elections commissioner caused a controversy for allegedly sending political material from her county-owned computer, no ethics complaint will be filed. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Paul LaShomb always wanted to start a business of his own. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Town Constable Timothy A. Rivers was placed on paid leave Monday after he was charged with multiple felonies stemming from allegations he surreptitiously recorded people showering. Read More ⇒
WINTHROP — A man and his dog were rescued from their home early Tuesday morning after a small fire broke out inside. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — One death from COVID-19 complications was reported Tuesday in Jefferson County as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 156 in the tri-county region. Read More ⇒
CANTON — One more coronavirus-related death at the Canton Rehabilitation and Senior Care facility has been recorded since last week, according to a Tuesday update from United Helpers. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Carl E. Slater, 36, of Rensselaer Falls, was charged by state police Tuesday with third-degree assault and criminal obstruction of breathing. Read More ⇒
Fact check: Stefanik wrong about Cuomo being part of constitutional amendment on redistricting rules
North Country U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik issued a statement Thursday blasting state Democrats for passing a constitutional amendment, which if approved by voters, would change redistricting rules. She focused most of her ire at Gov. Andrew Cuomo, but the governor has nothing to do with state c… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — No COVID-19 testing requirements are in place for tri-county area schools yet, and although no local districts fall within a “yellow zone” territory, districts across the region are planning ahead. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — City Council moved to table a resolution concerning the wastewater treatment plant rehabilitation project during Monday night’s meeting after a heated conversation broke out regarding its funding. Read More ⇒
One of U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik’s first congressional votes in 2015 was to approve construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. Read More ⇒
WASHINGTON — In an effort to assure a number of north country hospitals continue to receive special benefits to help them remain financially stable, Rep. Elise M. Stefanik introduced legislation Monday to aid in the fight. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The city of Ogdensburg and St. Lawrence County are still on a November 2021 deadline to finalize their negotiations for sales tax distribution after a contentious resolution to extend the existing formula failed Monday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Heightened by COVID-19 hospitalizations, the amount of hospital beds in use across the north country region increased last week — the fourth consecutive rise. Read More ⇒
PIERREPONT — A Sunday night fire has left family and neighbors grieving the loss of two people in St. Lawrence County. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Five more deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported Monday in Jefferson County, and another was reported in St. Lawrence County, as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 119 in the tri-county region. Read More ⇒
PLATTSBURGH — State police officials are warning the public of counterfeit pills believed to contain fentanyl. Read More ⇒
The following people were arrested in St. Lawrence County or just outside the county over the weekend on driving while intoxicated charges: Read More ⇒
CANTON — Ryan E. Thomason, 29, of Ogdensburg, was charged by state police Saturday with fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop on County Route 15 in Canton. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — Seven St. Lawrence County schools announced over the weekend they were notified of positive COVID-19 cases, with some of them starting the week off with remote instruction. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — What would normally be a busy night for bars and restaurants during a normal year, tri-county establishments were surprisingly empty Sunday night. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — After a staff member at Ogdensburg Free Academy tested positive for COVID-19, the district announced Sunday that the school will be shifting to remote learning for two days. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A Republican-led, anti-Trump political action committee has made Rep. Elise M. Stefanik the target of a recent ad series circulating on TV and online. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Four deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported in Jefferson County on Sunday as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 145 in the tri-county region. Read More ⇒
Hawk, left, takes a ride in the backpack of Jacob Gnann on Mount Pisgah on Jan. 17. Rachel Gnann of Tupper Lake stands with her daughters Emma, left, and Harper. Their other daughter Hazel was already down the hill. Read More ⇒
MADRID — Madrid locals Josh and Alicia Taillon opened their new restaurant, The Blue House, with a bang this month, selling out on their first two nights of operation. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The Massena Central School District has received a $50,000 grant from the No Kid Hungry organization, allowing them to become a food hub and help them address food needs in the district. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The paperwork is set to go and waiting for approval to make J.W. Leary Junior High School an official food pantry. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The SUNY Canton College Foundation, Inc., received record-breaking donations slated for the college’s Student Emergency Fund allowing it to fill a number of grants during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More ⇒
CANTON — David R. Penepent, Ph.D., is elevating SUNY Canton’s Funeral Services Administration program by helping funeral homes across the state deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More ⇒
NORFOLK — The staff at Norwood-Norfolk Central School is pleased to announce Students of the Month. These students are selected for their academic achievements, integrity and leadership in the school and throughout the community. Read More ⇒
NORWOOD — On Jan. 4, Beverly King joined Norwood Kiwanis at their dinner to give a presentation about the Comfort Cubs. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Nonprofit organizations in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties are invited to join #giveNNY for a day of local giving on “315Day,” Monday, March 15. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Chad W. Green, owner of Donaldson Funeral Home in Massena and Donaldson-Seymour Funeral Home in Potsdam, has announced that longtime funeral director, James S. Francia of Phillips Memorial Homes, has joined the professional and personal staff of funeral directors with his homes in … Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center received a Rheonix Encompass MDx workstation — to test for COVID-19 — from St. Lawrence County. Read More ⇒
The following property sales were recorded in St. Lawrence County clerk’s office Oct. 21, 2020: Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The doors to the Greater Massena Chamber of Commerce offices may be closed right now, but there’s still activity behind the scenes. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — A decade ago, Andrew J. Middlemiss secured a whoopee cushion underneath the toilet seat in his mother’s house, then quietly waited for his trick to land. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — North country college students have returned, in a new year, new semester, but same pandemic. Read More ⇒
NORFOLK — When it comes to setting budgetary priorities, members of the Norwood-Norfolk Central School Board of Education are in agreement on what priorities should be at the top, based on information they provided in a survey. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Like the Class of 2020, seniors in Massena Central High School’s Class of 2021 are missing out on many of the final year perks because of COVID-19. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Timothy A. Rivers, 58, of Potsdam, was charged by St. Lawrence County sheriff’s deputies Saturday with two counts of second-degree unlawful surveillance, a felony. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Two deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported in Jefferson County on Saturday as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 182 in the tri-county region. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Though she didn’t grow up in the area, once Dr. D. Susan Badenhausen moved to St. Lawrence County in 1975 with the goal of bringing health care to those in need, she quickly made it her home. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The village Department of Public Works superintendent went one for two on his requests to fill two positions. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The Massena Town Council has approved three policies that are required to receive grant funding such as a micro-enterprise grant received by the town — a Fair Housing Policy, Notice Under the Americans With Disabilities Act, and Grievance Procedures Under the Americans With Disabil… Read More ⇒
NORFOLK — Norwood-Norfolk Central School Board of Education members had a look at the first draft of the district’s 2021-22 budget, which currently carries a gap of just over $782,000. Read More ⇒