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SeaComm named Small Community Lender of the Year

SeaComm has been recognized by the Small Business Administration with their Small Community Lender of the Year Award. The Credit Union is committed to supporting small businesses with lending …

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CANTON — St. Lawrence University mourns the loss of Richard “Dick” Metcalf, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, Hall of Famer and three-sport standout whose service to Saints athletics and …
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POTSDAM — The SUNY Potsdam men's and women's volleyball program will host a skills and ID clinic for boys and girls ages 12-18 on Sunday, Dec. 6, from 1-4 p.m. Bears men's and women's head coach …
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Friday, September 11
SUNY Canton earned several prestigious rankings in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges publication and Washington Monthly’s Top 100 U.S. Rural Colleges list. U.S. News placed …
Thursday, October 1
Did you know October is both St. Lawrence County History Month and New York State History Month? It’s a time to recognize the people, places and stories that have shaped our region and those …
Friday, September 25
For most of her life, Jacqueline Grainger could see Clarkson University simply by looking around her hometown. Raised in Potsdam, Grainger grew up surrounded by people with connections to the …
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OGDENSBURG — Ross Video Incorporated, a Canadian company specializing in broadcast production equipment for major sporting events, is set to lease office and manufacturing space at the Ogdensburg …
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OGDENSBURG – Officials gathered Wednesday morning to celebrate the completion of a 42-unit housing project on Knox Street that will assist individuals in St. Lawrence County who have experienced …
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CANTON — G & G Advisors, LLC has a new name, Gray & Sergi Wealth Management Group, reflecting an expanded advisory team and continued commitment to providing comprehensive, personalized …
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Here are the top stories for today as determined by our editorial staff and highest number of page views. Owner identified in water buffalo crash in Stockholm Potsdam …
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Young skateboarder ready to roll

The Tulloch family visited the new skatepark this weekend at Fall Island in Potsdam. Ten people, spanning at least 4 decades in age, were enjoying the new park. Construction is almost complete, but …

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To the Editor: I am proud to offer my support for Patrick “Pat” Brady as he seeks election to the St. Lawrence County Legislature representing District 12. Having had the privilege of …
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To the Editor: James Sienkewycz is running for re-election as St. Lawrence County Coroner on Tuesday November 3. James has been a SLC Coroner for almost 20 years. He is compassionate, caring and …
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CANTON — Canton United Methodist Church will host a Trunk or Treat event from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at the church, 41 Court St.
 The event will offer children an afternoon of …
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HERMON – The Hepburn Library of Hermon Fall Craft Fair will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hermon Fire Department. There will be a food sale, lottery board, Take a …
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Tight squeeze at Eisenhower Lock

The Viking Polaris transited upbound through Dwight  D. Eisenhower Lock in Massena last week. Its width of 77 feet made it a tight fit in the lock. Its length is 666 feet. Photo courtesy of Dwight  D. …

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MASSENA -- The Massena Permanent Fire Department will have a new assistant foreman in the near future following a resignation made official Oct. 20.  Village trustees accepted the …
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MASSENA – The Frank S. McCullough Jr., Hawkins Point Visitors Center will be closed on Monday, Oct. 26 for scheduled maintenance.   The Visitors Center is scheduled to reopen …
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To the Editor: For those who remember the ice storm of 1998, you’ll recall it as a wonderful example of the community pulling together to face a natural disaster.  One person helped …
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CANTON -- Phantom in the Park returns to Canton on October 24, bringing together families for a wide range of games and activities.  "Phantoms in the Park is a cherished Canton tradition," …
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The Office for the Aging is sponsoring the 13 th Annual Thanksgiving Holiday Gift Card Drive for older adults in the home delivered meal program. The Thanksgiving holiday is the perfect time to let …
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Dead serious about speed limits in Canton

Speeding? That’s a grave mistake. Stay safe this Halloween season and obey the speed limit.  Photo submitted by Sarah Murphy of Canton.

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MASSENA — The Nicandri Nature Center will host its annual Creepy Critters Halloween Party on Saturday,  Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Activities include a …
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POTSDAM — Visitors and residents entering the village from the west will soon be treated with a new “Welcome to Potsdam” sign. The village board of trustees at their meeting Oct. 19 …
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To the Editor: The season of Dia de los Muertos and Halloween is upon us, and in St Lawrence County (SLC) NY, the politics of death investigations is on the ballot again, as two incumbent …
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8th Annual Trunk or Treat in Ogdensburg attracted 1,242

The 8th Annual Trunk or Treat in Ogdensburg attracted 1,242 community members, young and old. This event was hosted by Seaway Valley Prevention Council and the Community Health Center of the North …

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Robert T. Nesbit, 20, Williston, Vt. was charged with speed in zone (62 miles per hour in 30 mph zone) on Oct. 20 at 8:41 p.m. on Sandstone Drive. The ticket is returnable in Potsdam Town Court …
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CANTON — St. Lawrence University mourns the loss of Richard “Dick” Metcalf, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, Hall of Famer and three-sport standout whose service to Saints athletics and …
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MASSENA — Trunk or Treat at Massena High School bus loop on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 6-8 p.m.  Treat bags will be provided. Join the fun, dress up and get ready for a spooktacular time. …
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POTSDAM — SUNY Potsdam will host the LoKo Arts Festival of Lights at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, on the Academic Quad. The free public event will feature live music, illuminated art installations, …
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POTSDAM — Building on the success of Summerfest concerts on Fall Island this past year, live music on Fall Island will soon become a regular feature of the local entertainment scene. The …
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POTSDAM — A free, nonpartisan community event celebrating early voting is planned for Saturday, Oct. 24, from 8 to 11 a.m. around the gazebo in Ives Park. “VOTE EARLY!” A Celebration of …
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To the Editor: Times are changing! Technology is changing at rates that are difficult to keep up with. St. Lawrence County, as well as many other counties, need to include the younger …
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CANTON — Local Living Venture’s Bees & Beekeeping Group will host a workshop on food safety practices for beekeeping operations of all sizes from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24, in the …
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NORFOLK — A Potsdam man struck by a car while helping motorists on State Route 56 says his injuries are more serious than reported by state police and questions whether he has been treated fairly …
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The Department of Motor Vehicles is reminding teen drivers and their parents across St. Lawrence County to prioritize safety behind the wheel during Teen Driver Safety Week, Oct. 18-24. The DMV …
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MASSENA – New York State Police are looking for the owner of a children’s bicycle found Oct. 12 in the Town of Massena. State police responded to a residence on County Route 37 after a …
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
CANTON — Over 300 Local high school students met to learn about careers in the mathematical science at St. Lawrence University Friday, October 9. This was the third year SLU hosted …
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POTSDAM — “Bite Night” is the theme of this year’s Haunted Infirmary Oct. 23 and Oct. 24 from 6:00 p.m. - 11 p.m. at 59 Main St., Clarkson Hall. Infected patients, sinister creatures and …
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OGDENSBURG – In hopes of better keeping the public informed of city actions, some city councilors are calling for the return of public updates on the city website. The idea came up during a …
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MASSENA — Hundreds braved the cold to enjoy live music, more than 50 vendors, along with local food and drink vendors at Pumpkinpalooza in Massena on Saturday. The fourth annual event has …
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MASSENA -- The Massena Central School District continues to evaluate a restructuring of schools in the district through a realignment study but a vocal group of residents say the plan would have a …
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OGDENSBURG — An Ogdensburg Free Academy history teacher and former Canadian nuclear weapons specialist has published a book exploring lesser-known stories from the history of nuclear weapons and …
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