POTSDAM — Clarkson University recently rocognized and honored several professors.

They include:

Lenore VanderZee, on left, and Jennifer McCluskey accepted appreciation awards from the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce at their Annual Meeting on May 12. Submitted Photo.

Tom Langen, a professor of biology at Clarkson University, on the right, was presented the Distinguished Teaching Award from Clarkson President Tony Collins at the University’s spring commencement. Clarkson University Photo.

To the Editor:

Elise Stefanik rose to national prominence with her full-throated defense of President Trump in his first impeachment, so one should hardly be surprised to hear that she has embraced the label “ultra-MAGA” at a recent press event. “I’m ultra-MAGA, and I’m proud of it” she was heard saying as she left the podium.

To the Editor:

As I left home in 1969 at the age of 18, my grandmother counseled that should one of “my friends” become pregnant unexpectedly, there was a recipe to end the pregnancy, but only if taken right away. She then proceeded to share the ingredients, one of which was turpentine.

Strong to severe storms are expected to develop along and ahead of a cold front this afternoon with the potential for heavy rain, frequent lightning, gusty winds, and some hail in St. Lawrence County, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

Showers and thunderstorms are expected today, mainly after 3 p.m. with some of storms possibly producing small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain.

Expect a high today near 78 and an overnight low of 47, the service says.

CANTON — Two St. Lawrence County inmates were charged Sunday following investigation of an altercation that allegedly took place April 30, according to St. Lawrence County sheriff’s deputies.

Nathaniel L. Torres, 20, was charged with second-degree assault, felony, officers said.

He was arraigned by Judge Morgan in Canton court and remanded back to county jail.

Also charged as a result of the investigation was 24-year old Devin Johnson. He was charged with second-degree harassment and was cited and released on that charge, officers said.

OGDENSBURG — A membership drive to support the establishment of the Ogdensburg History Museum is underway.

Membership dues categories and levels are: student, $10; individual, $20; family membership, $40; business, $60; friend, $100; supporter, $250; and sustainer, $500.

Visit the museum Facebook page for an application or email [email protected].

MASSENA – A book talk and signing event of “Memoir: Why I Left the Amish Community,” by local author Sam Miller, will be held Wednesday, May 18, at 6:30 p.m. at Massena Public Library.

Miller will share his experiences, both good and bad, growing up as Swartzentruber Amish, one of the strictest Amish religions, and explain his difficult decision to leave.

The book will be available for sale in paperback for $14 and hardcover for $22.

The library is located at 41 Glenn Street, Massena.