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Massena library celebrating National Library Week

Cole Collins enjoys a cookie while his grandmother, Cathy Bovay, works on a puzzle at the Massena Public Library during their National Library Week celebration. On Saturday, April 27, there will be a …

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Here are results of the local games: Women’s lax: Dayter & Caron Combine for 14 Goals in Key NAC Win for SUNY Canton at Morrisville Women’s lax: Last Second Goal Puts …
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Results from Wednesday’s games, from NorthCountrySports.net: Boy’s track: Potsdam Opens 2024 Season With Slim 119-109 Win vs. N-N Flyers Girl’s track: N-N …
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POTSDAM -- Potsdam Central High School junior Emma Fields scored her 200th varsity lacrosse career point on Monday, April 22, against the Malone Huskies. The lady Sandstoners walloped Malone 14 …
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The regular spring turkey season for St. Lawrence County hunters opens May 1 .     Hunting is permitted in most areas of the state, except for New York City and Nassau …
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MASSENA -- Former Massena Library Director Elaine Dunne has called on the Massena town board to endorse the library's attempt to transition to a school district library. Dunne, who retired in …
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CANTON -- St. Lawrence County has extended the county's state of emergency until May 4, citing the ongoing migrant crisis. Officials say they will reassess the situation prior to the expiration …
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MORRISTOWN — Four people were arrested by county sheriff’s deputies on drug charges following a traffic stop on State Highway 37 on April 24 around 8:15 p.m. Deputies charged Dennis …
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St. Catherine of Siena silent auction

St. Catherine of Siena Academy's Annual Silent Auction Fundraiser will go live on April 22 at midnight. Thanks to dozens of local donors, there are over $10,000 of items on which to bid - vacation …

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Here are the top stories for Thursday, April 25 as determined by our editorial staff and highest number of page views. Licensed mental health counselor in Potsdam awarded grant for …
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COLTON —  Colton-Pierrepont School is embarking on an innovative initiative to shape the future of its students through the "Portrait of a Graduate" project. Recognizing that academic …
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NORWOOD -- The village of Norwood DPW will flush fire hydrants Thursday night, April 25. Residents with discolored water should run the cold water tap till it clears.
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MASSENA -- Despite months of planning and marketing, village officials say the anticipated numbers for the total solar eclipse were lower than expected. Jason Hendricks of H3 Designs, who works …
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Tractor trailer burns in Potsdam

State Highway 11B was shut down temporarily Monday when a tractor trailer caught fire near a home and garage. Potsdam Fire was reportedly dispatched, along with Potsdam Rescue and County Car 10 …

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NORWOOD -- A Norwood man has been issued two traffic tickets after striking a Seaway Valley ambulance while backing out of his driveway. State police say Daniel N. Valyou, 50, was ticketed after …
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GOUVERNEUR — Two North Country residents were charged with drug possession Tuesday following a traffic stop on State Route 11 Tuesday, according to state police. Louis A. Massey Jr., 60, …
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To the Editor: I'm writing in response to two items that appeared in your 4/19-25/24 edition about Rep. Elise Stefanik. First, regarding her ghost-written piece about supporting rural …
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OGDENSBURG – A talk by local historian David Martin April 30 at 6 p.m. will precede the formal unveiling of the exhibits at the Ogdensburg History Museum at 7 p.m. Admission is $5. Museum …
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Potsdam student scores 200th point

Potsdam Central High School junior Emma Fields scored her 200th varsity lacrosse career point on Monday, April 22, against the Malone Huskies. Pictured above, Fields (left), with Potsdam Girls …

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GOUVERNEUR — Two people were rescued on Yellow Lake Wednesday afternoon, according to Gouverneur Fire. Fire officials said they responded around 3:22 p.m. following a report that two …
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POTSDAM -- Billy Martin’s Cole All-Star Circus will visit Potsdam on Friday, May 3. Showtime is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. in the Potsdam High School Gym. The circus is being sponsored by the …
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POTSDAM — Potsdam police said they charged more than a dozen motorists with driving infractions on Wednesday. Those charged included: Alexee F. Barber, 26, Potsdam, was cited for …
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I consider the library ‘The Crown Jewel’ of our community. Over the years it has provided a source of information, knowledge, entertainment and instruction to its patrons. One of its …
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Pierrepont heron

This great blue heron was spotted high in a pine tree in Pierrepont recently. Photo submitted by Stacey Smith Tarbox.

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MASSENA -- A handful of village residents on Center Street will receive compensation for right-of-way easements on certain properties as part of a culvert replacement project. Village trustees …
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MASSENA — A Massena man was charged with driving while impaired and another driver was hospitalized following a motor vehicle accident Saturday evening, according to state police. Ryan J. …
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OGDENSBURG — A report of a small child unattended at Belmont Courts led to charges for two city residents, according to local police. Police said they charged Thomas W. Budd, 33 and …
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ALBANY -- Jillian Benedict from Hogansburg has been recognized with the Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence, the highest award the State University of New York bestows upon a student. …
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BRASHER FALLS – The Badenhausen Public Library, 897 Main St., will accept books for recycling May 2-4 during regular library hours. The Friends of the Badenhausen Public Library will also …
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MASSENA -- Numbers were down slightly during the month of March for Massena police officers but Chief Jason Olson said figures for response calls remain highly elevated compared to just a few years …
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WADDINGTON -- The village of Waddington is set to receive $2.25 million for downtown projects as part of the NY Forward grant program. Governor Kathy Hochul made the announcement today, April …
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Here are the top stories for Wednesday, April 24 as determined by our editorial staff and highest number of page views. State Highway 11B shut down due to tractor trailer fire at Potsdam …
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POTSDAM — Sophia Compeau of Potsdam was recently inducted into the Elmira College Chapter of Psi Chi during a ceremony in Cowles Hall where 15 students were recognized for their accomplishments …
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OGDENSBURG -- Get ready to dive into a literary treasure trove as the Friends of the Ogdensburg Public Library gear up to host their highly anticipated Spring Book Sale.  The event will …
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OGDENSBURG – Visitors and residents in Ogdensburg may soon be able to grab a meal on the city’s waterfront.  Ogdensburg City Council appears to have secured a vendor for the …
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FINE — A man was charged with a felony stemming from a burglary complaint last November, according to state police. Mavrick A. Glover, 26, Olean, was charged with third-degree criminal …
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Mr. LaRose of Potsdam recently wrote a letter objecting, along Christian grounds, to the holding of tarot card readings within a church. Mr. Farnsworth took exception to this and wrote an attempted …
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CANTON – The St. Lawrence and surrounding communities are invited to attend the Richard D. Church Lecture in Neuroscience on Monday, April 29, at 7 p.m. in Eben Holden Main room on the St. …
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POTSDAM - For the third time this spring, SUNY Potsdam men's lacrosse player Saka Thompson (Akwesasne/Salmon River) has been named the State University of New York Athletic Conference's Defensive …
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