Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Massena Dash
Mac Shoen shot a photo of one of the participants of the "Massena Dash" dog sled races as they passed by the St. Lawrence Power Dam on February 6. Click here for larger image. More Potsdam photos, more Canton Photos, more Massena Photos, more Ogdensburg Photos, more Gouverneur Photos, and more Norwood-Norfolk & Tri-Town Photos .Your photo of St. Lawrence County people, news events or scenes could be here! Submit photos (.JPG files) with identifying info.
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OFA indoor track teams record many PRs; Lisbon's Pierce aids Canton title
Saturday's high school results
Boys' Basketball Winner: Malone
Girls' Basketball Winners: Massena, Malone
Boys' Hockey Winners: Canton, Ogdensburg, Sweet Home
Girl's Hockey Winners: Skaneateles, Alexandria Bay, Chazy
Boy's Track Winner: Malone
Girl's Track Winner: Canton
- Scores, photos, stats from NorthCountrySports.net
- High school roundup from Watertown Daily Times
- Sports Stats from Ogdensburg Journal
- SectionXSports.com stats, stories
Union turns back SLU Saints, 4-2
Story from St. Lawrence University
Clarkson falls to RPI, 2-1
Girl's hockey playoff brackets
Canton Mites a force to be reckoned with
The Canton Mites won 1st place in the annual Bob Buckley Memorial Mite 2 Tournament held on January 24 at the Tri Town Arena. From left, Cooper Waters, Connor Snell, Robert Reed, Caleb Olin, Bodie Molnar, Cole Ladison, Shamus Johnson, Zach Frank, Andy Downs, Connor Dodd, Isaiah Deloatch, Nate Boak,Trey Bessette. Coaches (not shown): George Molnar and Rob Boak. Photo submitted by Andrea Waters.
More local sports links
- Local sports from 99 Hits-fm
- Knights Tales: Clarkson Division 1 hockey blog
- Casstle of the Saints: SLU Division 1 hockey blog
- Audio from 99 Hits-fm (scroll down below page if necessary)
- Northern NY Hockey Talent Blog NEW!
- College & high school results, schedules and news
- HendricksHockey.com (Massena-based site on NHL chat, rumors, trades, news) NEW!
- High school schedules from ViewMySchedule.com
Hammond resident asks, �Why should this community prosper?�
Warm puppies
Bills too high
Here's Sharkboy: a prelude to TNA Wrestling at St. Lawrence Centre
Does NCPR want to "pauperize" the people of the North Country?
Lunch report from Gouverneur, Massena diners
It's a Dog's LIfe: Massena Dash dog sled races
Debt a factor when choosing college says Canton resident
Watertown Daily Times Letter to the Editor
- Geroge Schnabel, 68, Potsdam
- Geraldine, J. Greer, 81, Norwood
- Mary J. Arquette, 98, Hogansburg
- Sandra Grzywacz, 66, Massena
- Ruby J. Arquette, 76, Star Lake
- Theresa M. French, 83, Brasher Falls
- Dr. Amore Del Giudice, 96, Hammond
- Mildred Muhs, 98, Canton
- Asa R. Garlough, 71, Colton
- Susan Marie Hayden, 53, formerly of Gouverneur
- Frances S. Toohey, 92, Massena
- Dean Nicol, 86, formerly of Massena
- Betty June Matthews, 79, formerly of Canton and Ogdensburg
- Linda Cobane, 62, formerly of Parishville
- Linda L. Nelson, 60, Parishville
- Robert G. White, 64, Ogdensburg
- Nelson E. Charlton Sr., 67, Ogdensburg
- Betty F. Watson, 83, Colton
- Joseph C. Sarnoff, 63, Potsdam
- Caroline A. Harrigan, 67, Massena
- View 60 day archive of St. Lawrence County obituaries
- Massena Supervisor's Blog NEW!
- The In Box
- Singer Castle Blog
- All that JAS
- The Shipwatcher
- Life in the Slow Lane
- The Listening Post: Brain Clouds
- Akwesasne Women's Fire
- The Buzz Report (Madrid-Waddington Superintendent)
- JoeSLU (The Hoot Owl), Canton
- Stoked Reviews! (Cinema 10 film reviews)
- GreenTrust.org
- littlemindbigthoughts (Norwood Lake)
- Lisa Levison, Norwood-Norfolk School Board Member
- WiseAcre Gardens Blog
- Kayla Mae
- Waddington Forum
- RussNelson.com
- Black Lake Forum
- SciFiKnitter, Russell
- More Local Blogs and Forums
Do you know of other St. Lawrence County blog and forums? Let us know the web site address and we'll post it here
Matthew J. Flynn Announces Candidacy for County Legislator for District 8
Massena citizens question controversial DPW hiring, part one
Massena citizens question controversial DPW hiring, part two
Massena citizens question controversial DPW hiring, part three
Massena citizens question controversial DPW hiring, part four
Massena citizens question controversial DPW hiring, part five
Former Massena Mayor Speaks About DPW Hiring, Video from YouTube.com
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- Renew Architecture and Design
- CVL Wireless
- Bob's Computers Sales & Service LLC
- Creative Xpressions Gift Shop
- High Peaks Lacrosse Club
- Massena Humane Society
- Massena Movieplex
- Massena Silver and Black
- Melissa's Closet
- Phil and Jackie's Gift Shop
- Massena Power Plant
- Seaway Timber Harvesting
- Asian Buffet & Grill
- Emily's Flower Shop
- Empire Northeast Mechanical Contractor
- Charles A. Gardner
- Gouverneur Dental Associates, P.C.
- Gouverneur Reading Room
- Jones' Farm Supply
- M&M Heating and Air Conditioning
- New York Pizzeria
- North Country Communities
- Northland Veterinary Hospital
- TLC Real Estate
- Atkinson Real Estate
- United Neighborhood Agency
- Casella Waste Systems
- Center For Sight
- Cope Consulting Services
- Ed-Med Federal Credit Union
- Gardner's Flooring and Furniture, Inc.
- Seaway Cruisers
- The House of Photography and Imagery
- Wood's Farm Market
- St. Lawrence County Trappers Association
- Cheri Farnsworth
Do you know of other St. Lawrence County websites? Let us know the web site address and we'll post it here
ADK Laurentians have outings planned through early winter
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Defensive driving courses in Potsdam in February and March
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Massena Nature Center hosting winter workshops in February
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Remington Museum's student art show open through March 20
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Managing editor of 'Fortune' magazine to speak in Canton Feb. 11
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Grasse River Players to perform during Canton's Winterfest
With settings in London, on trains and in an Italian villa, "Enchanted April," is the romping romantic comedy by Matthew Barber, based on a novel by Elizabeth van Armin, and is sparked by the machinations of two very proper post- World War I English ladies. The plot is based on the conflicts, serious or humorous, between husbands and wives, that countless TV sitcoms still use every day today. Don't miss this pleasant evening's entertainment with a happy ending that will be presented Thurs , Fri, and Sat, Feb. 11, 12, and 13, at the First Presbyterian Church on the Park, Canton, at 7:30 PM. Purchase reserved seats ahead of time for only $8.00, or buy any unsold seats at the door. For a reserved seat, call Carol Johnson at 379-9709. Don't forget a ticket purchased in advance and presented at Phoebe's entitles the bearer to $5.00 off any dinner entree.
Massena Silver & Black planning 2010 football season team meeting Feb. 13
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Valentine's dance at Colton Amvets Feb. 13
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Pancake breakfast at Louisville Fire Station on Feb. 14
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Harlem Globetrotters play in Lake Placid Feb. 16
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Italian buffet feast Feb. 16 in DeKalb Junction
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Storyteller coming to Richville Feb. 17
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Count Basie Orchestra to perform in Potsdam Feb.19
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
'Family Funk-shun' dance party at La Casbah in Potsdam Feb. 20
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Martin Luther King, III to speak at SUNY Canton Feb. 23
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
'Church Basement Ladies' presented by Ogdensburg Command Performances Feb. 23
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Farm employee issues workshop at Coopperative Extension in Canton Feb. 24
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Ice demolition derby coming Feb. 28 to Gouverneur fairgrounds
Story from Gouverneur Tribune Press
Watercolor courses being offered in Potsdam for children and adults in February
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Yoga Loft February schedule offers new classes and old favorites
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
\'Really Big Show' to return to Potsdam Apr. 9-10 focusing on home, garden and business
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Blues, big band, bluegrass music and magic show to highlight Norwood Green series in 2010
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Alan Jackson will perform in Watertown this summer
Police investigating home burglaries in Canton
Razing Massena GM plant could cost taxpayers big money
County clerk urging motorists to renew licenses locally to help earn money for county
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Correctional officers want state to cut bureaucrats, not prisons
Gouverneur High School club focusing on recycling 'to make a difference'
Story from Watertown Daily Times
Free make-your-own Valentine's cards at SLU bookstore through Feb. 14
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Former Canton restaurant owner sentenced to four years for cocaine
Massena man charged with driving under influence of drugs following Norfolk crash
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Sugar Island rescue
Sean Bercume submitted a photo of the St. Lawrence County Dive Team making a heroic rescue of his two chocolate Labs that were recently stranded on Sugar Island for eight days.
St. Regis Mohawk tribe setting up drug court
CDBG grant application hearings planned for county, Brasher, Canton
Story from Watertown Daily Times
Auditions Feb. 8, 9 at Clarkson University for 'American Journey' of song, dance, film
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Ogdensburg city councillor introducing legislation opposing proposed state 'Soda Tax'
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Wooden bridge in Lisbon to be torn down in next several weeks
Story from Watertown Daily Times
Remembering Massena's Winter Carnival parade, ceremonies
- Parade video from YouTube.com, part 1
- Parade video from YouTube.com, part one
- Opening ceremonies from YouTube.com, part 1
- Opening ceremonies from YouTube.com, part 2
Morristown considering hiring consulting firm to help with wind energy negotiations
Walk on Washington photos on view at SLU through March 25
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Ogdensburg City Council expected to oppose NY municipal aid cuts
Clarkson students looking to break US record for lap-sitting, with 3,333 participants
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Scozzafava to speak at gay rights rally in Potsdam
Story from Watertown Daily Times
Russell disappointed by Tops' expected sell-off of North Country P&C stores
Friends of Hopkinton Reading Center taking orders for citrus, strawberries until Feb. 28
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Heuvelton 20-year-old in stable condition in Syracuse hospital from gunshot wound
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
School principal, priest in Canton to parachute out of airplane
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Avid dog mushers race in Massena
Story from Watertown Daily Times
Chicken and biscuit dinner at Ogdensburg Moose Lodge Feb. 18
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Parishville-Hopkinton students help animal shelter with 'rainbow crayons'
Third and fourth graders at Parishville Hopkinton Central School made "rainbow crayons" to sell to raise money for the Potsdam Humane Society's Capital Project earlier this winter. Crayon sales and donations allowed Erica Sloan and Hannah Pcolar to present a check of $400 to board member, Amber Lindsey.
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Today's local newscasts
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Blackbird Cafe in Canton starting up open mic nights twice a month, plans talent CD
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Cinema 10's spring season opens Feb. 8 in Potsdam with first of 10 films through April
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Claxton-Hepburn sponsoring blood drive Feb. 8
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
N-N Class of '69 covered dish supper Feb. 8
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Farmers, residents to help update county Agricultural Development Plan Feb. 9
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Today's events, sports & entertainment
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Canton's annual Winterfest promises a lot to do Feb. 4 - 16
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Usherwood Office Technology opens office in downtown Potsdam
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
12 of 16 turbines renovated at Massena power dam
Story from Watertown Daily Times
Rally against soda tax planned; Pepsi-Cola Ogdensburg bottlers to rally Thursday
Norfolk insurance executive named to NBT Bank board
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
First Crush Bistro in Potsdam celebrating 6th year in business with free coffee
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Norfolk student named to president's list at Genesee Community College
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Canton woman finds success with origami
Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center Recognizes Staff
Recently, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center held its quarterly CARE (Celebrating Achievements, Reaching Excellence) Celebration to recognize staff for recent accomplishments. After a brief awards ceremony the Medical Center's senior staff served employees healthy snacks. Shown in the photo is Jennifer Shaver, nurse manager of obstetrics, Amber Farrand, a nurse on the obstetrics unit, who was recognized for her work with the Hospital Association of New York State's Perinatal Safety Program, and Vicki Perrine, vice president of clinical services. Missing from the photo are Dr. Andrew Ogden and Vicki McLain, obstetrics nurse, who were both also recognized for their work with the Perinatal Safety Program.
Potsdam man arrested for possessing child porn
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Lit cigarette, oxygen tank blamed in Lisbon fire
Union turns back SLU Saints, 4-2
Story from St. Lawrence University
Clarkson falls to RPI, 2-1
Potsdam man charged with third degree rape for second time in a week
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Court denies motion to review ruling overturning Oxley murder conviction
Story from Watertown Daily Times
Mechanically inclined
Dakota Sharp and Mike Witherhead, Canton Central School District seniors, are busy working on a 1974 Road Runner in the Automotive Technology 2 class at the Seaway Career and Technical Center. Dakota has been accepted at SUNY Canton in the Powersports and Automotive Programs; and Mike is interested in attending Canisius College to become an Athletic Trainer. Seaway Career and Technical Center has been educating students for 42 years. This year, approximately 400 students from Canton Central, Potsdam Central, Colton Pierrepont Central, St. Lawrence Central, Massena Central, Parishville Hopkinton Central and Madrid Waddington and Norwood Norfolk Central attend fifteen different career and technical education programs.
Dog in Canton biting incident has had shots
Norwood-Norfolk hosts skiing, snowboarding session to raise cash for skate park
Story from Watertown Daily Times
County pushes to count Amish for census
Doctors Advise Against CPH Clinic At PCS
Story from Daily Courier-Observer
Morristown Central crafting budget, aid uncertain
SUNY Canton students providing tax help in Canton and Massena
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Cornwall Island man not guilty in Massena smuggling case
Dept. of Correctional Services refutes Russell's OCF claims
Story from Daily Courier-Observer
NCPR cookbook wins Atlantic Regional award from Tabasco
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Fort Covington won't get FEMA help
Story from Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Union: Tops seeking buyer for North Country P & C stores
Potsdam husband shells out for exotic Valentine's gift
Story from Daily Courier-Observer
Massena Electric sending new format bills
Story from Daily Courier-Observer
Crystal flowers
Chris Fraser took a family member's dog for a walk recently along a frozen ditch in the Town of Oswegatchie. The extreme cold and moisture in the air had created a collection of large feathery frost. Photo submitted by Chris Fraser.
Foot licking leads to trespass, harassment charges in Massena
Drama rises over GOP nod in 23rd Congressional District race
Clarkson students hope to set lap-sit record to raise funds for AMC
Story from Watertown Daily Times
Preview: Grasse River Players "Enchanted April" at Canton's Winterfest
Story from North Country Public Radio
Waddington man jailed for allegedly forcing child under 11 to have sex
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
String of burglaries in Norfolk, Norwood under investigation
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
SUNY Canton's auto tech program moves into modernized space with twice the room
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Massena smuggling case before federal jury in Syracuse
Massena residents want a chance to speak at village board meetingsAssemblywoman Russell's letter to governor explains why closing OCP is wrong
Ogdensburg Rescue answered more than 2,300 calls in 2009
Two reappointments to DANC in question
Story from Watertown Daily Times
Waddington consolidation study on hold
Closings, delays & cancellations
Recent Milestones
Teabra Elizabeth Porter and Nathan Neil Meyer, Engagement, Potsdam
Mickael A. Nichols and Jason R. Hays, Engagement, Gouverneur
Amber Rose Parmeter and Thomas Patrick Murphy, Wedding, Norfolk
Emily Lumley, Madrid and Nathaniel Smith, Potsdam, Engagement
P. Frederick and Ruth M. Delosh, 50th Wedding Anniversary, Massena
Megan Marie O'Neil and Jordan Kahili Fernandes, Engagement, Madrid
Kelly A. Williams and Pfc. Harley W. LaBarge Jr., Engagement, Madrid
Man arrested for false personation after Potsdam police respond to noise complaint
Potsdam motorists ticketed for red light, high beams, no seatbelt
Three charged with drug, alcohol, other violations following Louisville traffic stop
Hogansburg, Massena, Fort Drum residents arrested on variety of charges
Brasher Falls man arrested for allegedly breaking front door of Stewart's Shop in Winthrop
O'burg 20-year-old arrested for allegedly buying alcohol using another person's license
For Details Visit NorthCountryNow.com Lost & Found Page
- Green-and-white checkerboard pattern wool mittens at Highland Nursing Home in Massena on Feb. 5
- Black metal water bottle with neon green screw top at high school track meet at St. Lawrence University field house on Feb. 6.
- Lost, Black soft case, about 10"x5" with zipper on top. Contains PSP 2000 in polycarbonate shell, manual, memory card in PSP, and 7 games
- Female Beagle Mix, lost last March but she could have easily wound up at someone's doorstep. She is a larger breed with tan ears and 2 big black spots on each side of her. Very friendly.
- Lost, Women's XL black wool coat with scarf and gloves upstairs at La Casbah in Potsdam Saturday night. The black coat had a blue pashmina scarf in one sleeve and blue and yellow knit gloves in the pockets. It was on the tables upstairs and wasn't there at the end of the night.
- Dog found on River Road, Potsdam.
For Details Visit NorthCountryNow.com Lost & Found Page
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