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'Barn Quilt Show' in Ogdensburg

A Barn Quilt Show is on view at the Ogdensburg Public Library auditorium through May 22 during library hours. The show has over 60 locally made barn quilts presented by the Barn Chix. Pictured here …

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Results from Tuesday’s games, from NorthCountrySports.net: • HS softball: Canton, Gouverneur Sweep Pairs; Tupper Upsets Colts; M-W Wins   • HS Baseball: Wildcats …
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CANTON -- St. Lawrence County legislators honored the Hammond Central School girl's basketball team for capturing the NYSPHSAA championship title, their second straight New York State Class D title. …
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Results from Tuesday’s games, from NorthCountrySports.net: Boys lax: Canton, Massena Win: Heading For Monday Showdown Matchup Girls lax: Saranac Lake Placid Tops …
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Johnny Friot from Edwards-Knox Central School has committed to playing Division 1 club hockey at Niagara University. Friot played hockey at Norwood-Norfolk and was one of the top point leaders …
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There is a chance of rain showers across St. Lawrence County with higher chances in the southern part of the county, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Seasonably cool conditions …
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Potsdam scoreboard fundraiser

Efforts to raise money to purchase a new scoreboard at Pine Street Arena, dedicated to 1973 Potsdam High School graduate Brian “Jake” Jacot, has hit the halfway point thanks to donors. …

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To the Editor: Good news regarding the Transfer Station. Beginning May 7th, weather permitting, we will be blacktopping the driveway. We are close to opening and the latest target date will be …
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MASSENA -- A meet the candidates night will be held May 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the Massena high school auditorium.  There will be a budget presentation from the superintendent and a chance to …
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OGDENSBURG -- OFA Project Graduation 2024 is hosting a car wash and bottle drive on Saturday, May 11 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Ogdensburg Fire Station.  Car washes cost $10.  …
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CANTON – The Miner Street Road project has hit a glitch that could either narrow the width of the roadway or the bike and pedestrian paths. Town Highway Superintendent Steven Smith told …
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To the Editor: I am from Akwesasne and served as a land rights negotiator from 1986-1991. I am firmly opposed to the current land "settlement" proposal since it undermines our status as an …
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Honoring great grandfather at Hermon-DeKalb school

Emberlynn R. Simser, 4, of DeKalb Junction, recently honored her great-grandfather "Bucky" Simser at Hermon DeKalb Central School. Elliot J Simser served in the Navy. He passed away in 1998. Photo …

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Several Red Cross blood drives are planned in the St. Lawrence County region. Blood drives scheduled include, by town: Canton, May 8, 1-6 p.m., Best Western University Inn, 90 E. Main …
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MASSENA -- The Massena town board has extended the ongoing crypto operation moratorium again, this time until September 30, in a move that could potentially further delay a planned $100 million …
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CANTON -- SUNY Canton's Center for Workforce, Community & Industry Partnerships (WCIP) will host a no-cost course on the fundamentals of air-source heat pumps in June. Designed for HVAC …
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CANTON – In the culmination of an entire year of demonstrated engineering aptitude, the SUNY Canton's American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter secured second place at the …
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Here are the top stories for Thursday, May 9 as determined by our editorial staff and highest number of page views. Canton residents speak up at Rich Road solar project public hearing …
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Planting flowers in Colton

Rhonda Thompson was among the 45 volunteers and seven staff members who helped clean up the trails, campsites, lodge, and beautify Higley Flow State Park during the “I Love My Park Day” …

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POTSDAM — An art show showcasing the works of the Little River Community School Olders will be held in the mezzanine classroom at the Potsdam Public Library from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, May …
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CANTON -- As part of the Special Traffic Options Program, also known as STOP-DWI, St. Lawrence County will utilize $15,924 in state grant funding to raise awareness about the dangers of driving while …
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POTSDAM — A Potsdam teen was accused of rape Wednesday stemming from a complaint made to state police on April 12. The unnamed 14-year old was charged with first-degree rape: Forcible …
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CANTON – In celebration of their exceptional achievements and exemplary service to St. Lawrence University and the North Country community Kathleen Fitzgerald ’92 and Cali Brooks will be …
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CANTON -- The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is organizing a ribbon cutting ceremony for The White Silo at Saphead Complex, an event venue located at 5355 County Route 27, today, May 9 at 4 …
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Blue heron visits Richville swamp

A blue heron searches for food in one of the swamps near Richville recently. Photo submitted by Sharon Dafoe.

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To the Editor: The St. Lawrence County Cancer Fund (SLCCF) would like to sincerely thank all 150+ fundraisers who dedicated their time and effort in participating in this year's 46th annual …
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POTSDAM — Potsdam Central School’s $41.1 million 2024-25 budget increases the tax  levy 2.5 percent. The $41,161,611 budget will see an additional $380,073 raised from the tax …
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With the weather warming up, St. Lawrence County parents and guardians must be aware of the dangers of leaving children behind in hot cars, as it can become deadly within minutes. On a hot day a car …
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To the Editor: VFW Post 2936 and American Legion Post 69 will Commemorate Memorial Day. Originally called Decoration Day, this solemn day is set aside to remember all those who died in …
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CANTON -- St. Lawrence County legislators honored the Hammond Central School girl's basketball team for capturing the NYSPHSAA championship title, their second straight New York State Class D title. …
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St. Lawrence County was ranked fifth in the state for most deer harvested by county, with hunters taking more than. 6,000 deer last hunting season, according to Department of Environmental …
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To the Editor: My name is Paul Haggett, and I am running for a third term as a Trustee of the Massena Central School District Board of Education.  Before laying out my reasons why I …
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MASSENA -- Village of Massena officials say they want to reassess how code enforcement is handled after discussions during budget sessions raised a number of concerns. Trustee Ken McGowan raised …
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OGDENSBURG – Seven figure skaters from the Ogdensburg area will be headed to San Diego, Calif. to compete in the State Games of America July 17–21. A fundraiser effort to help offset …
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Here are the top stories for Wednesday, May 8 as determined by our editorial staff and highest number of page views. Pine Street in Potsdam now open following closure after flash flood …
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Having received many office visits, calls and emails and having been approached in stores and even at church, the Town wants to share the following in helping the voters to make their decisions: The …
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Madison Hoy, of Canton, was one of 19 SUNY Oneonta who volunteered at the annual Adaptive Basketball Clinic on campus, created through a partnership between the Sport and Exercise Science department …
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POTSDAM – Efforts to raise money to purchase a new scoreboard at Pine Street Arena, dedicated to 1973 Potsdam High School graduate Brian “Jake” Jacot, has hit the halfway point …
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POTSDAM – Team members throughout Canton-Potsdam Hospital’s Physician Enterprise departments were recently recognized as Rock Stars for the first quarter of 2024. They were nominated by …
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POTSDAM — SUNY Potsdam Professor of Environmental Studies Dr. Claudia Ford has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign …
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