Robyn Gilmer of Hammond sent in this photo of her little friend.
Jamie Weber of Gouverneur says the camel seems to be the most popular attraction of the petting zoo at the Gouverneur and St. Lawrence County Fair, running now through Sunday. For more information, visit www.gouverneurfair.net.
Ogdensburg foreign trade zone expanded to cover all St. Lawrence County in hopes of job creation
Friday, August 5, 2011 - 8:54 am
A bill to expand the Ogdensburg Foreign Trade Zone to include all of St. Lawrence County was signed into law Thursday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
It is hoped that the bill, sponsored in the Senate by North Country representatives Patty Ritchie and Joe Griffo, will help create jobs by making the North Country a gateway to overseas companies and global commerce.
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'Swim a Mile for Hospice' Saturday in Hannawa Falls
Friday, August 5, 2011 - 8:53 am
HANNAWA FALLS -- Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley has put out the call for swimmers to swim a mile in a fundraising event Aug. 6 at Postwood Park.
They are also asking for the help of kayakers and canoeists to escort swimmers along the course, and for other volunteers.
Swim a Mile for Hospice is a non-competitive, open water swim to support Hospice.
Swimmers will set off at 8 a.m. at their own pace.
Prizes will be given to those swimmers and boaters who raise the most money in sponsorships.
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Upcoming Arts Council classes in Potsdam: sewing, image manipulation, poetry
Friday, August 5, 2011 - 8:52 am
POTSDAM – Learn something new this summer at the St. Lawrence County Arts Council.
All classes are held at Downtown Snell Hall in Potsdam. Contact the council to register and pre-pay for classes at 265-6860 or www.slcartscouncil.org.
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Potsdam Central School Athletic Hall of Fame announces inductees
Friday, August 5, 2011 - 6:25 am
POTSDAM -- The Potsdam Central School Athletic Hall of Fame has announced the list of athletes and teams that will be recognized during induction weekend Sept. 16 and 17.
Outstanding individuals to be honored are Don McLennan, 1953-1957; Darrell McLennan, 1954-1958; John Charlebois, 1963-1967; Ed Cunnings, 1963-1967; Michael Murphy, 1964-1968; Dan Forbush, 1967-1971; Christine Reichhart, 1984-1988; Michael Warden, 1984-1988; Sean Agnew, 1986-1990; Mark Van Leuven, 1987-1991; and Danielle Cornett, 1996-2000.
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Potsdam’s Schwaller promises focus on protecting, enhancing school’s academic tradition
Friday, August 5, 2011 - 6:24 am
POTSDAM -- SUNY Potsdam President John Schwaller says his focus will remain the quality of the offerings at the college as he and SUNY Canton President Joseph Kennedy begin finding ways to share and use the resources at both schools to their mutual benefit.
SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher announced Tuesday that President Kennedy will retire at the end of the 2011-12 academic year, and then be appointed as a special advisor to SUNY, concentrating on shared services.
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Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center staff and family to battle WWNY-tv No-Stars Aug. 13
Friday, August 5, 2011 - 6:24 am
OGDENSBURG -- The Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center Medical Staff & CHMC Family will battle the WWNY-tv No-Stars for the second consecutive year on the softball diamond on Saturday, Aug. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus’s Father Martin Field.
Doctors Kiri Brandy, Chris Brandy, Thomas Herzog and Sarika Sekhon highlight the medical staff portion of the roster with CHMC personalities Tom Cobb, Jim Flood, Danny Sekhon, Steve Krauz, Jennifer Ethridge, Renee Robinson, Ashley Ives and Kristen Cobb rounding out the roster thus far.
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Over 100 children and parents recently gathered at the Potsdam Public Library to meet and greet Curious George whose visit was sponsored by WPBS and TJ Toyota of Potsdam. Above, emcees were Curious George, PPL Youth Services Librarian Sara Sachs and Teri-Gene Collins of WPBS. Collins noted that this crowd was as big as the one at Fort Drum.
Kathryn D. Nearing, 91, Hammond
Thursday, August 4, 2011 - 7:56 pm
Funeral services for Kathryn D. Nearing, age 91, of Lake Street in Hammond are incomplete with the Fox & Murray Funeral Home. Mrs. Nearing died early Thursday morning (Aug 4, 2011) at her home. Arrangements are with the Fox & Murray Funeral Home.