The first edition of the new Open Canton Recreation summer program at the Canton Pavilion and Bend in the River Park is now open weekdays  through Aug. 9 for children to participate. Hours are …

Jeff Boyer, right, presents his ‘Fun with Energy’ show, part of Canton Free Library’s Summer Library Program, in the First Presbyterian Church’s fellowship room July 11. From …

The Canton Central School Class of 1984 celebrated their 40th reunion July 13. The reunion was held at Partridge Knoll. Photo submitted by Two Guys and a Camera.

New steps are now finished on the Russell town hall. Photo submitted by Greg Locke.

Taylor Park in Canton is closed until further notice due to high water, flooding and large floating debris, reported canton Recreational Director Meghan Richardson Friday morning. The swollen Grasse …

Ariane A.C. Palmer, a licensed Real Estate Broker in New York State, and William S. Palmer, owner/operator of Cellar 25b, have announced their ownership of 29 Main Street in Canton, formerly …

Tammy Stiles from Crary Mills caught this beautiful sunrise recently in Canton. 

This great blue heron visits a body of water near Pierrepont recently. Photo submitted by Stacey Smith Tarbox.

John Flint and Tucker relax in the pool in Canton on a recent hot summer day. Photo submitted.

This patriotic bird was spotted near Grasse River in Russell by photographer Greg Locke.

Janet Aldous of Canton recently received a $500 shopping check from Triple A Building Center president Robert Ashley. Photo submitted.

Andrew Platt, valedictorian of Hermon-DeKalb and his Nana, Paula McDougall of Canton. Photograph submitted by Sarah Platt.

Local students received their high school diplomas this past weekend and will transition into the next phase of their lives. Many will head off to college, the military or the workforce as they …

This year’s Helen S. Randles Scholarship winners represent students entering the fields of nursing, occupational therapy and speech pathology, including one student whose career in healthcare …

Nolan and Hannah Fedorow, owners of Otto’s Abode (Wanakena) accepted the 2024 ‘Best to the Guest’ Tourism Excellence Award as presented by Director of Tourism, Tif Amo, at the St. …

The St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union recently donated to the Annual SUNY Canton Athletics Golf Tournament. The tournament will be held August 24. Pictured is SLFCU Universal Services Representative …

COLTON — Four local Vietnam veterans were honored by the community as they received a warm send-off for their Honor Flight to D.C. Friday afternoon. Leo Grant and Roger Butch Murray of Potsdam, …

On June 18, Team A to Z Scholarships were awarded to the three high school seniors. From the left are John Friot III from Edwards-Knox Central School, Brandon O'Shea from Canton Central School, and …

A pair of Belted Kingfishers in Pierrepont enjoyed an afternoon of successful minnow hunting. Photo by Stacey Smith Tarbox.

Jack Finnerty, of Canton, center, received the Booster Club Vangorden "Player of the Year" Award for Men's Golf. This award is presented to a player who has completed a full season in one sport. …