RENSSELAER FALLS — A Falls Fest Fundraiser held this weekend will benefit the Rensselaer Falls Historical Society and The Falls Festival.

The event took place Saturday, May 20, at Pioneer Park. There were games, including cornhole and Texas horseshoe.

Jaynie Trudell of Lisbon, pictured above, played music from 2-5 p.m.

BY JEFF CHUDZINSKI
North Country This Week

MASSENA — Massena Village Trustees have established a public hearing for July 18 to possibly allow for the use of paper bags for curbside pickup.

The news came from the board’s recent meeting on May 17.

Officials say a public hearing is necessary because village code would be amended, eventually requiring the use of paper bags instead of plastic ones for curbside service.

HAMMOND — Bella-Brooke Winery, located at 2989 County Route 6, is celebrating 10 years with a three-day celebration, "Cheers To Ten Years,” from May 26-28.

Friday, May 26, 6-9 p.m. live music featuring Carrie Woodcock.

Saturday, May 27, 1-4 p.m., spirit tasting with Black Button Distillery, 6-9 p.m. live music featuring Jaynie Trudell.

Sunday, May 28th, noon-2 p.m. live music featuring Joe Battles, Hot Kogan 2-5 p.m.

Sunday food trucks include Sunshine Tex Mex and Parkers Chuck Wagon as well as craft vendors.

Drink specials throughout the celebration.

NORWOOD — The Common Cents Thrift Shop, located in the lower level of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 42 S. Main Street, Norwood, will have a buy one, get one free (BOGO) sale beginning Tuesday, May 23, though Saturday, June 10.

Sale includes all apparel but not housewares items.

Common Cents is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon.

Donations are accepted during even months only – February, April, June, August, October, December.

Judy DurantMASSENA – Judy Durant was recently honored as Massena Hospital Auxiliary’s 2022 Auxilian of the Year.

Pictured are cousins Brynn Rafferty and Emily Weng posing with their multiple winning ribbons. Photo by Robert Weng.

Nadine S. Samuels of Potsdam earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in accounting from The University of Scranton in Scranton, Pa. at a commencement ceremony held May 21.

Isaac K. Oduro, 23, Jamaica, was charged with no/inadequate headlights, operating without insurance, unregistered motor vehicle and third-degree unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle at 2:04 a.m. on May 19 on Park St.

Oduro was issued the listed Uniform Traffic Tickets after patrol observed

Oduro operating a motor vehicle with no headlights in operation after dark. Upon traffic stop it was determined the vehicle had a fake GA temporary registration and was not registered and was not insured. A DMV check on Oduro revealed his license was suspended.