Memorial Day parades and ceremonies are taking place across St. Lawrence County this weekend and you can help share the events with those unable to attend.

Click here for a list of St. Lawrence County Memorial Day parades and ceremonies.

Send us photos of Memorial Day parades and ceremonies and we may publish them on NorthCountryNow.com or in North Country This Week!

The National Weather Service has issued a cold water safety warning with warm temps forecast for St. Lawrence County as people head out for recreational activities.

The warm air temperatures this weekend in the mid 80s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the lower 50s in the regions smaller lakes and rivers, NWS says.

POTSDAM -- A Potsdam resident was charged with driving while intoxicated Friday following a personal-injury accident investigation on April 12, according to state police.

Quillian A. Crowe, 22, was charged with first-offense DWI at 9:10 a.m., officers said.

Crowe was released after being cited, police said.

BY JEFF CHUDZINSKI

North Country This Week

CANTON — May 21-27 has been proclaimed as National EMS Week by St. Lawrence County legislators.

The theme for 2023 is “Where emergency care begins,” according to officials.

The first national EMS week was established in 1974 by President Gerald Ford in recognition of the important role emergency medical service personnel fill in communities.

GOUVERNEUR — A Red Cross blood drive will be held May 31, 12:30-5:30 p.m., Gouverneur Community Center, 4673 NY-58. 

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

Edward Brown Jr. and his grandfather Ronnie Brown embrace in the cage just moments after his most recent victory. Photo submitted.

MASSENA — A Massena native won his most recent mixed-martial arts fight by submission victory.