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Massena High School Trap Team receives SeaComm donation

SeaComm donated $3,000 to the Massena Rod and Gun Club to support the new Massena High School Trap Team, who will be practicing at the Club. The funds will be used to help sustain the new club for …

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Football: Gouverneur, Malone win; Boys soccer: Salmon River, E-K win; Girls soccer: H-D, E-K, Harrisville, Canton, Chateaugay victorious; Girls swimming: Potsdam wins, Malone and Ogdensburg tie; …
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Here are the results: Men's Hockey • Overtime Score Sends Knights to 4-3 Defeat Against Canisius Women's hockey • Doiron Nets Overtime Game Winner; Saints Defeat UNH 3-2 …
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Here are the results: • Women’s hockey: Emerson Scores; UNH Claims Game One Versus SLU, 3-1
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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 …
Friday, September 25
Dr. Sandra McCloy, a pillar of the St. Lawrence County community, is retiring after 40 years of dedicated service to Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley. Her legacy will endure as multiple generations …
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LOUISVILLE -- Republican Legislator Rita Curran is seeking her third term representing District 15, a responsibility she doesn’t take lightly. “I take the job very seriously, as many people know, …
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CANTON — The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce will honor three local businesses during its 2026 Annual Dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Barrington Student Union multipurpose room at SUNY …
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MASSENA -- The Massena Police Department is once again teaming up with the First Responders Children's Foundation and CSX Pride in Service for "Christmas with a Cop."  The annual event is …
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Canton Farmers Market open through October

Daniel Kent, owner of Kent Family Growers, and Sandy Steinberg  sell vegetables at the Canton Farmers Market Oct. 9. The market will be open Thursdays and Fridays through October 30. NCNow …

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I understand being frustrated when someone else’s pet keeps turning up in your yard. But reading John Barto’s explanation in WWNY’s October 9 report, I couldn’t see how that answered for what …
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OGDENSBURG — The Friends of the Ogdensburg Public Library will hold a fall book sale Oct. 21-24 at the library auditorium and Friends’ bookstore. The sale will run from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday …
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LOUISVILLE -- Communication and keeping an open mind are core elements that one candidate for District 15 says will set him apart if he is elected to the St. Lawrence County Legislature. Democrat …
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POTSDAM — An individual was taken into police custody after displaying a knife during one of two related altercations involving students outside Potsdam High School shortly after dismissal Friday, …
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$250,000 gift will fund Massena Schine Theater programming

MASSENA — SeaComm has pledged $250,000 over the next 10 years to support programming and operations at the Massena Schine Theater. In recognition of the gift, the theater will be known as the …

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CANTON — The Northern Area Health Education Center is accepting applications for its 2027 MASH Camp, a free day camp for students in grades nine through 12 interested in health care careers. …
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POTSDAM — Scott M. Ramsay, 34, Potsdam was charged Oct. 15 with two counts of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and one count of third-degree criminal mischief, felony, …
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To the Editor: It’s that time of year again that I encourage people to get out and vote in this election cycle.  We must change congress.  We must turn things around from the …
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NORWOOD – Norwood Public Library is holding a Senior Planet Class titled "Is That A.I.?" on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. Adults ages 60+ can register by contacting (315) 353-6692 or …
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CANTON -- The St. Lawrence County Legislature will hold a special meeting on Oct. 19 beginning at 5:10 p.m. to appoint a replacement for Legislator John Gennett.  Gennett, who recently …
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Slideshow: Canton demolition celebration

CANTON — Officials from Empire State Development were on hand today to acknowledge the demolition of downtown Canton’s Midtown Plaza which began earlier this month. The leveling of the long …

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With Fire Prevention Week running Oct. 4-10, the American Red Cross is urging St. Lawrence County residents to take steps to prevent home fires and protect their families. Cooking and home …
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Melinda Countryman, a real estate agent serving Black Lake, has been recognized with the Aqua Award at Lake Homes Realty’s 14th Annual National Agent Summit.   The Aqua Award is …
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Here are the top stories for today as determined by our editorial staff and highest number of page views. Village of Potsdam, Secretary of State celebrate completion of streetscape …
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To the Editor: I am an outdoorsmen and gun owner here in the North Country, and I've spent years helping hunters and sport shooters exercise a right that's guaranteed to every one of them. I've …
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Village of Potsdam celebrates ribbon cutting of Streetscape, Riverwalk

After seven years of lead up, Potsdam is finally closing the books (at least officially) on its downtown streetscape project. State, county and village officials, including New York Secretary of …

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OGDENSBURG – Ogdensburg City School District is offering a 5-Hour Safe Driving Course on Wednesday, Oct. 28 and Thursday, Oct. 29 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The cost is $50. Please call Mrs. …
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OGDENSBURG — Joseph A. Morrow, 45, of Ogdensburg was arrested Oct. 16 and charged with third-degree bail jumping, according to state police. Morrow was taken into custody at 2:06 a.m. and held …
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OGDENSBURG – A fundraiser aimed at offsetting the cost of a local trap, neuter and return program to limit the growing feral cat population will be held Saturday beginning at 6 p.m. at the Freight …
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HEUVELTON — The Village of Heuvelton will host a public open house Oct. 27 to gather feedback on potential downtown improvement projects through the NY Forward program. The open house will be …
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MASSENA -- Winter sports registration is now open for Massena Central School District students.  Officials say the registration period will close Friday, October 30.  Athletes can …
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To the Editor: I am sitting in a parking lot in my year-old, high-end EV. I have a large hot chai in my coffee mug and a delicious Big Spoon cupcake in my hand. Across from me an elderly …
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CANTON – United Helpers will be hosting a uniform, shoe and accessory sale on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at United Helpers Rehabilitation and Senior Care in Canton. The sale will …
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CANTON — Officials from Empire State Development were on hand today to acknowledge the demolition of downtown Canton’s Midtown Plaza which began earlier this month. The leveling of the long …
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MASSENA — SeaComm has pledged $250,000 over the next 10 years to support programming and operations at the Massena Schine Theater. In recognition of the gift, the theater will be known as the …
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Please allow this letter to serve as support for Rita Curran, County Legislator, District 15, in her re-election effort. Her well-documented professional efforts as a psychiatric nurse …
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POTSDAM — After seven years of lead up, Potsdam is finally closing the books (at least officially) on its downtown streetscape project. State, county and village officials, including New York …
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3-Day Forecast
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
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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Rabid raccoons have been reported in Canton, Brasher Falls, and Ogdensburg, increasing the total of rabies cases to 28 animals this year in St. Lawrence County. The New York State Department of …
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OGDENSBURG — City Manager Fonda Chronis is proposing a 2027 budget that would increase the city’s property tax levy by 3.82%, lower residential water and sewer rates and maintain current city …
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CANTON -- October 25-31 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in St. Lawrence County and Public Health officials are urging county residents to join the national commitment to eliminate lead …
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POTSDAM — The Potsdam town council opted to delay approving its tentative 2027 budget and spend more time working on the numbers. The board tabled a resolution at its Tuesday, Oct. 13 meeting …
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People
A soldier in the New York Army National Guard from Ogdensburg was recently promoted in recognition of his capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Cole Samarco, assigned to Alpha …
Monday, October 5
In just three seasons, Murphy (Newman) Liggio '17 established herself as one of the most talented women's lacrosse players SUNY Potsdam has ever had.  Growing up just South on Route 11 in …
Sunday, October 4
POTSDAM — SUNY Potsdam All-American Saka Thompson '26 (Akwesasne, N.Y./Salmon River) has been selected in the first round of the 2026 National Lacrosse League Draft. Thompson was taken 13th overall …
Monday, September 28
Airman First Class Brookie C. Danussi , daughter of Tara and Joe Danussi, has been awarded the Air and Space Achievement Medal with “C” Device for outstanding achievement under combat conditions …
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