The following Memorial Day parades and ceremonies are planned today throughout the region. 

Norwood

Norwood American Legion Post 68’s Memorial Day events begin with an initial “Bridge Ceremony” at about 10:45 a.m. There will be a 21-gun salute, prayer and a wreath dropped into the water from the bridge in Norwood. The buglers from the Brass Firemen will perform Taps.

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is calling New York Governor Kathy Hochul to reserve what Stefanik says is an unconstitutional ban on natural gas appliances.

“Kathy Hochul’s radicalized, bloated $229 billion budget includes numerous aspects that will be disastrous for New Yorkers, but arguably one of the worst parts of the budget is her unconstitutional ban on natural gas appliances. Hochul clearly continues to pander to Far Left environmental groups that are completely out of touch with New Yorkers’ daily lives and well-being,” stated the Congresswoman.

MASSENA — A Red Cross blood drive will be held May 31, 12:30-4:30 p.m., at New York Power Authority, Hawkins Point Rd. 

Info: RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

BY JEFF CHUDZINSKI

North Country This Week

CANTON — St. Lawrence County legislators are pushing an expansion of broadband services throughout the county, calling on the Development Authority of the North County (DANC) to be the catalyst for expansion.

Officials called for committing matching funds to the Northern Border Regional Commission in the resolution.  

Edwards-Knox Central students tend to lettuce being grown and consumed at the school each week. Photo submitted by BOCES.

HERMON — Students at Edwards-Knox Central School eat fresh lettuce each week, all thanks to some of their classmates.

 CANTON — Registration is now open for this year’s children’s Summer Library Program at the Canton Free Library. The registration deadline is June 23.

This summer, the Canton Free Library will offer age-specific programs for children ages birth through 12 years.  Please register kids 18 months through 12 years for their appropriate programs which will include great books, movement, crafts, games, music, and lots of summertime fun! The program runs for four weeks and begins on July 11th.

The schedule for programs will be:

NORWOOD — St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 42 S. Main St., Norwood, will have its monthly goodwill luncheon on Wednesday, May 31, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 

This month’s meal will be cold cuts, sandwich rolls, salads, chips and desert. 

Free, and all are welcome.