Maple Run half-marathon will honor maple tradition, celebrate end of winter
CANTON — Since moving to the area from Seattle, Amanda Stopa Goldstein has become enamored with the north country. Now, she has found a way to combine her newfound love for the area with a longtime...
View ArticleNew Testament Church open, but changing with the times
MASSENA — New Testament Church is keeping up with the times, but some of its recent changes have had some in the community concerned that the church was closed.Among the changes were the move of former...
View ArticleMassena Central elementary students take part in interactive history lesson
MASSENA — A part of history came alive for Massena Central elementary school students on Friday.They were treated to an interactive performance from Native American singers and dancers from the...
View ArticleShelter offers pet “food bank” to those in temporary financial distress
POTSDAM — It’s important for all types of family members to have access to food in times of financial distress — this includes Fido, Zoe and Duke.While there are food banks to help address the needs of...
View ArticleOgdensburg considers high-tech path to cutting energy costs
OGDENSBURG — City officials have met with representatives of a company that specializes in helping governments and businesses save money on energy costs by using the latest technologies to find new...
View ArticleLocal business owners weigh in on hospital parking woes in Alexandria Bay
ALEXANDRIA BAY — The issue of River Hospital’s parking is not yet put to bed as the hospital’s modernization and expansion proposal, long in the making, is finally on the horizon.At its monthly meeting...
View ArticleFive in a row: Fort Drum’s economic impact drops again, raising community...
The fifth straight year of decreased economic impact and soldier levels at Fort Drum has raised some concern about the potential effects for the local community.During the five-year streak of reduced...
View ArticleSt. Lawrence County DA’s office marked by high turnover rate
CANTON — During the three years Mary E. Rain has served as St. Lawrence County’s district attorney, 20 assistant DAs have quit or resigned, including nine last year alone.The high turnover rate is...
View ArticleSnowtown USA kickoff a blast
Snowtown USA kicked off Friday night with a fireworks display.
View ArticleSUNY Potsdam to host collegiate a cappella competition
SUNY Potsdam to host a capella competitionPOTSDAM — SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music will host the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella, presented by Varsity Vocals. The a cappella...
View ArticleA Vietnam vet fled the Oroville Dam. While he was gone, burglars stole his...
Mike and Gaylene Pomeroy needed every second of the head start they got.They live in Yuba City, California, and on Sunday they were among the nearly 200,000 people who fled the Oroville Dam spillway...
View ArticleTwo in hospital following crash in Norwood
NORWOOD — Two people have been transported to Canton-Potsdam Hospital following a motor vehicle crash near the intersection of Austin Ridge and River roads at approximately 12 p.m. on Saturday.The...
View ArticleNew state bills seek tougher assault charge
As part of their efforts to make the penal law more responsive and realistic, two local assemblymen and a state senator have introduced a bill to add a new felony assault charge to the penal...
View ArticleChampion man arrested, charged with child sexual abuse
CHAMPION — Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of Dwayne R. Kelly, 52, Champion, in connection with a recent sex abuse investigation.Mr. Kelly was charged with one count of...
View ArticleTwo Watertown men accused of stealing from Thrifty Shopper
WATERTOWN — City police charged Michael R. Davis, 34, and Sherman E. Sweet Jr., 32, both of 710 Hancock St., with petit larceny Thursday afternoon at Thrifty Shopper, 1222 Arsenal St.Police said Mr....
View ArticleHistory buffs re-enact the Battle of Ogdensburg
History buffs re-enacted the Battle of Ogdensburg on Saturday.
View ArticleTwo Watertown men accused of possessing crack cocaine
WATERTOWN — Two Watertown men were charged with drug offenses following a raid of their Cedar Street home on Feb. 10.David J. Wallace, 55, and David L. Wallace, 37, of 212 Cedar St., were each charged...
View ArticleOgdensburg continues to tighten belt, follow advice of state officials
OGDENSBURG — State officials are continuing to give advice to Ogdensburg City Manager Sarah Purdy regarding the fiscal belt-tightening needed to get the municipality back on sound financial footing.Ms....
View ArticleBoating industry looks for ways to lure millennial customers onto the water
CHICAGO — Die-hard water-skier and wake-boarder Jay Fieser has his sights set on buying a boat in a few years but the super-tricked-out, six-figure models he’s been eyeing just aren’t in the...
View ArticleVisitors invited to open house Monday at Celine G. Philibert Cultural Centre...
MASSENA — Massena’s winter history will be display during an open house Monday at the Celine G. Philibert Cultural Centre and Museum, 79 Main St., Massena.The open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. is part...
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