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Wyatt King and his dad, Luke King, of Norwood, try out the communication board at Morissette Park, Ogdensburg, on a recent sunny spring morning. NCNow photo

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POTSDAM - For the third time this spring, SUNY Potsdam men's lacrosse player Saka Thompson (Akwesasne/Salmon River) has been named the State University of New York Athletic Conference's Defensive …
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Here are results of Sunday’s game: College baseball: Knights Split With Hobart on Sunday College baseball: Brandes, Fuca & Rosado Lead Roos in NAC Doubleheader …
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Here are the results: • Ogdensburg  boys lacrosse bests Malone 11-2; Canton soars over Oswego 19-6 • Saranac Lake Placid girls lacrosse stuns Massena 11-10 with 4th quarter …
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CANTON — The village and town boards here are expected to get an update on the demolition of the old McDonald’s building Wednesday. The boards will convene a joint meeting Wednesday, …
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Here are the top stories for Tuesday, April 23 as determined by our editorial staff and highest number of page views. NY first state in nation to provide tax credits for local journalism; …
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PIERREPONT — Over 70 veterans are buried in the historic Pierrepont Hill Cemetery, including Revolutionary War Veteran Reverend Nathan Crary (1762-1852).   As part of the …
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Waiting to cross in Richville

A horse and buggy waiting for traffic before crossing Route 11 in Richville.  Photo submitted by Sharon Dafoe.

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POTSDAM — The North Country Children's Museum has seven weeks of summer camp from July 8th to August 23rd. Camps are for children in Grades 1-5. Weekly schedule is Monday to Friday from 9am to …
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To the Editor:  Pulling into a gas station is an American tradition. It’s something we do almost without thought and provides a level of convenience we have come to expect. The …
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SOUTH COLTON -- The Racquette Valley Fish and Game Club on Cold Brook Drive is hosting a take-out only chicken barbecue on Sunday, April 28 starting at 11 a.m.  Dinners cost $14 for a half …
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CANTON — The village and town boards here are expected to get an update on the demolition of the old McDonald’s building Wednesday. The boards will convene a joint meeting Wednesday, …
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POTSDAM — A car reportedly caught fire at Clarkson University near Ross House Thursday, April 18. The blaze was reported at 11:10 p.m. and Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 …
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SLC youth turkey hunt success

A family of hunters had a successful youth turkey hunting weekend From left, Noah Green (20lb) with his dad Nicholas Green, Nataly Green (18lbs) with her mom Ginney Green, Joseph Green (20lb) with …

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The unemployment rate in St. Lawrence County in March was 5.1%, without seasonal adjustment, 0.8 percent higher than the New York state seasonally adjusted rate. According to a state Department …
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POTSDAM - For the third time this spring, SUNY Potsdam men's lacrosse player Saka Thompson (Akwesasne/Salmon River) has been named the State University of New York Athletic Conference's Defensive …
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CANTON — A 5K Rainbow Run, a fun run/walk/roll to benefit Potsdam Pride, will be held  Sunday, April 28, at  10 a.m. at the Remington Recreation Trail at Partridge Run Golf Course, …
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OGDENSBURG -- Injuries, potential retirements and a lack of firefighters available to fill positions is causing financial troubles for the city. In a presentation Monday City Comptroller Angela …
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POTSDAM — State Highway 11B was shut down temporarily Monday when a tractor trailer caught fire near a home and garage. Potsdam Fire was reportedly dispatched, along with Potsdam Rescue …
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Flowers in bloom at St. Lawrence University

Hundreds of yellow and white daffodils were on display in full bloom on a hill at St. Lawrence University Sunday, April 21. NCNow photo

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POTSDAM – There will be a pre-concert conversation hosted by Music Director Finalist and Guest Conductor Adrian Slywotzky at 6:50 p.m. Saturday, April 27 before the 7:30 p.m. concert in Hosmer …
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OGDENSBURG — Many volunteers helped with Earth Day cleanup along the Maple City Trail and Oswegatchie shoreline April 20.  Members of the Ogdensburg Free Academy Key Club, Earth Club, …
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New York is now the first state in the nation to incentivize hiring and retaining local journalists, a move that could change the course of local journalism in the U.S. Gov. Kathy Hochul and the …
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State Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) recently issued the following statement concerning Medicaid reimbursement rates for nursing homes in Senate bill S8307-C, the state health and mental hygiene …
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Rensselaer Falls library expansion planned

Rensselaer Falls Village Mayor Michael Hammond shows expansion plans for the village’s library and community center at an Open House April 18. Among the 32 participants were, from left, Ralph …

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MADRID — The Town of Madrid water district will flush the hydrant system Thursday, April 25 at 10 p.m. The purpose of this program is to ensure the water district’s fire hydrants are …
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POTSDAM — The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence Foundation (www.thearcjslc.org) is holding a walk to promote acceptance of Autism Spectrum Disorders at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, at SUNY …
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OGDENSBURG - Ogdensburg City Council will meet tonight at 6 p.m. with a first quarter financial review by City Comptroller Angela Gray expected. Gray’s report shows that unexpected costs …
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CANTON — Northern New York Community Foundation’s LEAD Council has announced that Canton Central School’s Banford Elementary is the winner of the “Best Design Award” in …
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POTSDAM — Works by four graduating seniors in SUNY Potsdam's rigorous Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program in visual arts will be on display through Commencement at the Gibson Gallery. The …
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OGDENSBURG – Why did George Washington describe the commander of Fort Oswegatchie (present da  Ogdensburg) as a war criminal who had “violated the faith that ought to be held sacred …
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POTSDAM — A car smashed into a telephone pole April 17, according to Potsdam fire. Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue and County Car 10 responded to the accident near 69 Pierrepont Avenue around …
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MADRID — Parents and students in all St. Lawrence County school districts are invited to a Mental Health Awareness Event on Wednesday, May 29, at Madrid-Waddington Central. The Riley …
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Never underestimate the impact you might have on someone’s life. It’s true for all of us, but especially true for educators. While most teachers will help you learn specific skills, which …
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CANTON — For the month of May, residents of the Village of Canton are encouraged to relax and watch the grass grow. No or Low Mow May is the name of a practice many communities are …
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POTSDAM — Potsdam Chamber of Commerce is holding a ribbon cutting ceremony at Thriftique 2 on Monday, April 22, at 1 p.m. Thriftique 2 is located at 145 Market Street in the Seacomm Plaza. …
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CANTON — After a 6-month-long hiatus the Civil War Round Table series returns on Saturday, April 27, at noon in the meeting room of the St. Lawrence County Historical Association, 3 E. Main St. …
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CANTON — St. Lawrence University President Kate Morris is joining 60 other college presidents of diverse higher education institutions from across the nation to advance higher education's …
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SARANAC LAKE — Ogdensburg native Valerie Patterson won the People's Choice award at the annual juried show at the Adirondack Artists Guild for her watercolor painting, "That Persistent Memory." …
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ELMIRA -- Tyler Scott '26, of Russell was one of 15 Elmira College students awarded the 2024 Moser Prize. Each year, the Moser Prize is presented to the student or students achieving the highest …
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Birdsong is a welcome sign of spring, but robins and cardinals aren’t the only birds showing off for breeding season. In many parts of North America, you’re likely to encounter male wild turkeys, puffed up like beach balls and with their tails fanned out, aggressively strutting through woods and parks or stopping traffic on your street.y …
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