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The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce gathered nearly 200 business leaders, community advocates and regional entrepreneurs for its 2026 Annual Dinner at SUNY Potsdam’s Barrington Student …

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MASSENA -- The National Professional Fishing League is slated to return to Massena September 16-18 next year, bringing with it some of the biggest names in professional bass angling.  This …
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CANTON — Firefighters, police officers and EMS crews will get free seats, half-price tickets and a spot in the spotlight when St. Lawrence University men’s hockey hosts Coakley’s First …
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Click here for results from SectionXScoreboard.com . Boy's Soccer: P-H wins championship; Girl's Soccer: Lisbon Section X champs
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“Within half an hour, everything was all set up. Hospice was right there; they didn’t miss a beat.” This was the response Alex*, a local caregiver of a hospice patient, gave when asked …
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CANTON — Running a business can sometimes feel like a solo effort, but it doesn’t have to be. Joining an organization like the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce connects local …
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SUNY Canton is launching a transfer student scholarship in celebration of National Transfer Student Week, Oct. 19-23. The annual campaign is designed to encourage colleges across the nation to …
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The polls are now open until 9 p.m. for the public to get out and vote in a number of state, county and local contested races. The most prolific race has been for the NY-21 Congressional seat …
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CANTON — St.  Lawrence County legislators have approved raises for themselves with a split vote on the eve of Election Day. Beginning January 1, legislators will see an increase from …
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POTSDAM -- A 57-year-old Potsdam man was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated Oct. 30 and arrested on assault and strangulation charges about six hours later, according  to village …
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Savannah Tracy, of Canton, was among the 116 students who filled SUNY Oneonta's sunny, quiet campus quad this summer as accepted students arriving early to learn what to expect as a new first-year …
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LeBerge & Curtis named St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year

The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce gathered nearly 200 business leaders, community advocates and regional entrepreneurs for its 2026 Annual Dinner at SUNY Potsdam’s Barrington Student …

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POTSDAM – The North Country Children’s Museum is hosting a Cat Café on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to noon. The event is held in partnership with the Potsdam Humane Society. Museum visitors …
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High school roundup of Monday games Click here for results from SectionXScoreboard.com .
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MASSENA -- The National Professional Fishing League is slated to return to Massena September 16-18 next year, bringing with it some of the biggest names in professional bass angling.  This …
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POTSDAM — A 27-year-old Potsdam man was charged Oct. 30 after Potsdam police reportedly responded to a domestic call on Debra Drive. Jay McKinney was charged with second-degree assault, …
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New firefighting course at Parishville-Hopkinton gives hands-on learning opportunities

A new firefighting course at Parishville-Hopkinton Central School is giving students hands-on learning opportunities while introducing them to a critical need in St. Lawrence County. Superintendent …

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OGDENSBURG — A Brasher Falls man was arrested Friday, Oct. 30, on a city court arrest warrant charging him with third-degree assault and fourth-degree grand larceny. Dalton Agen, 26, was …
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OGDENSBURG — The Ogdensburg Public Library will offer a variety of bird-themed activities and programs in November, including science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) labs …
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State lawmakers have taken additional steps to expand firearm laws in the state, including new safe storage legislation that will require all firearms to be locked at all times.  The news …
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OGDENSBURG – Ogdensburg Command Performances will present “Shadows of the ’60s: A Holiday Tribute to Motown” at 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at George Hall Auditorium. The show blends holiday …
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Corpse Bride spotted in Ogdensburg

Eden Hammond, a 5th grader from Ogdensburg, perfectly played the part of Emily from Tim Burtons “Corpse Bride” this Halloween. Photo submitted by Sarah Bell.

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FOWLER — A 36-year-old Gouverneur man was arrested Nov. 1 following a personal-injury accident on Bay Road, according to state police. Kramer R. Weaver was charged with felony driving while …
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Here are the top stories for today as determined by our editorial staff and highest number of page views. Massena Central Special Education director to retire Nov. 30 Clarkson study …
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Taline Almasian, of Massena, is among the 100 SUNY Oneonta students participating in the third class of Empire State Service Corps (ESSC) members during the 2026-2027 academic year.  …
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NORWOOD – The annual Holiday Craft Fair will be held on Friday, Nov. 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Norwood American Legion, 10 Maple St. Proceeds will …
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MASSENA -- Massena Central School District’s Director of Special Education Amy Wells will retire Nov. 30 just months after being charged with illegally possessing a handgun. Superintendent Ron …
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Public skating season begins

Hanna Webster, Gouverneur, and Stanley LaFave, Heuvelton, were among dozens of skaters on the first day of public skating this season at Lockwood Arena on Saturday, Oct. 24. For future public skating …

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CANTON – The driver from Brasher Falls who struck and killed a SUNY Potsdam student in the Village of Potsdam in May was indicted by a St. Lawrence County grand jury on numerous charges including …
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MASSENA — Two Massena residents face drug charges following a traffic stop Nov. 2, according to state police.  Matthew J. Hurlbut, 35, was charged with four counts of seventh-degree …
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0112 Potsdam Rescue dispatched to a call 0207 Property Check on Park Street 0214 Property Check on Country Lane 0218 Property Check on Market Street 0610 Potsdam Rescue dispatched to a call 0817 …
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POTSDAM — A 54-year-old Potsdam man was ticketed twice early Oct. 30 for unnecessary noise after village police said he was yelling at people on Market Street. Timothy R. Smith was first …
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POTSDAM — An 18-year-old Londonderry, New Hampshire, man was ticketed early Nov. 1 for underage possession of alcohol, police said. Leo P. Sochanek was ticketed at 12:17 a.m. after an officer …
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POTSDAM — A Potsdam woman was ticketed Oct. 30 for driving with a suspended license after police stopped her on Pierrepont Avenue, according to village police. Jovanna L. Aquino, 37, was …
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GOUVERNEUR – A Gouverneur man was charged for allegedly shooting a cat in the Town Fowler. On Oct. 30, New York State Police arrested Cody L. Fuller, 35, for aggravated cruelty to animals, …
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CANTON – An investigation into the theft of a $500 welder from the Tractor Supply store in Potsdam ended when a Massena man turned himself in to New York State Police. Christopher T. Dalton, …
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To the Editor: Deep Root Center thanks Walmart in Potsdam, Facility #3329, for approving our $250 Spark Good Local Grant request.  This grant supports our Intergenerational Community …
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POTSDAM -- Cinema 10 continues its Fall 2026 season tonight, Nov. 2, with a screening of The President's Cake/Mamlaket al-qasab, a 2025 film from Iraq, Qater, and the United States, directed by Hasan …
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OGDENSBURG. — A Clarkson University study found an unmet demand for air travel in the North Country, but Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority officials said limited flight options, airline …
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CANTON — Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County has appointed Nate Kennedy as its new executive director. A North Country native, Kennedy is originally from Ogdensburg and lives …
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POTSDAM -- SUNY Potsdam recently welcomed New York State Assemblyman Scott Gray to campus for a firsthand look at the extensive renovations and upgrades underway at the Maxcy Hall Athletic Complex, …
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To the Editor: As we near the end of this year’s 250th celebration and October as St. Lawrence County History month, we thank those visitors who attended both of our Open Doors to History …
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OGDENSBURG – On Saturday, Nov. 7 , Sally's Speakeasy returns for an evening of cocktails, lively competition, and roaring twenties excitement. But there's a catch... you'll need the secret password …
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
ROME -- Vice President JD Vance will not appear in Ogdensburg on Monday despite initial reports suggesting the VP would be in the North Country to rally support for NY-21 Republican candidate Anthony …
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LOUISVILLE -- A Massena man has died following a pedestrian-vehicle collision on Oct. 29. State police say Michael A. Tessier, 70, was struck by a vehicle driven by Aunamarie L. Shadle, age 22, of …
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POTSDAM — Hundreds of people from all over St. Lawrence County were drawn to Potsdam for trunk or treating, Thursday night, October 29. Potsdam Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Fright …
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OGDENSBURG, — Vehicle crossings at the Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge increased in September compared with the same month last year, but traffic remains well below pre-pandemic levels, …
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CANTON — On-site battery storage banks will not be part of the 1500-acre Rich Road solar project, at least for now. Canton Town Supervisor Jim Smith also verified that payment-in-lieu-of-taxes …
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POTSDAM  – Hayden Spoor of Potsdam was awarded the "Potsdam Rotary Scholarship Sponsored by Brookfield Renewable N.A.” at the Potsdam High School Senior Awards Night. The $1,000 …
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Several St. Lawrence County studernts are enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester. Brittney Hurlburt, of Lisbon, is pursuing a degree in Nursing Education; Emily Pedersen, of Massena, is pursuing a …
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POTSDAM – Three young female poets took the stage during a recent Orchestra of Northern New York concert to read poems they wrote about the United States. The poetry contest was conducted by …
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POTSDAM -- SUNY Potsdam Counselor April Fullerton was recently recognized with the Basic Needs Champion Award at the SUNY Basic Needs Summit, held on Sept. 24. The Basic Needs Champion Award …
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