Pink Potsdam skies overhead
The sky was pink on a recent spring evening in Potsdam. Photo submitted by Laura Ettinger.
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Local Sports
Results from Tuesday’s games, from NorthCountrySports.net:
Boy’s lacrosse: Last Unbeaten Falls: Canton Beats Massena 12-8; Salmon Wins
Girl’s lacrosse: Salmon River …
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Results from Wednesday’s games, from NorthCountrySports.net:
HS baseball: Massena Tips Canton in Extras; O.F.A., E-K, Heuvelton, Lisbon Win
HS softball: Lisbon, Pirates Sweep; …
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Here is the result of the local games:
Men’s lacrosse: Knights Drop 16-6 Decision to Fifth-Ranked St. Lawrence
Men’s lacrosse: Twelve Score in No. 5 Saints Route 11 Rivalry …
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Here is the result of the games:
Women’s lax: Roos hold off Bears, Reitano ties scoring mark
• Women’s lax: Dayter Sets Program Goals Record in Win vs. Potsdam
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Would you consider a natural burial in St. Lawrence County?
Natural burial is now an option in St. Lawrence County and local cemeteries and funeral homes are gearing up as interest grows. Bayside Cemetery in Potsdam was approved last September by the New York State Division of Cemeteries to offer a natural burial option. Natural burial reduces one’s environmental footprint compared to conventional interment or cremation. Bayside is one of few cemeteries in the North Country that has set aside sections dedicated to natural burial. Would you consider a natural burial in St. Lawrence County?
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Obituaries
Mollie Ann Stark, 87, formerly of Parishville
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Virginia M. Martin, 81, Massena
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Eric R. Kreizman, 60, Norwood
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Lyndsay Shenkle, 43, Canton
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Ann L. LeClaire, 82, Massena
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Police Blotter
Troopers seize heroin, fentanyl, cocaine during Massena traffic stop
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Potsdam man accused of petit larceny
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Potsdam police blotter, April 16
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Local Government Meeting Videos
CANTON — There is no date yet for demolition of the old McDonald’s building on Main Street, but village officials think the project will happen soon.
“Water and sewer have been …
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OGDENSBURG -- Organizers are hoping to draw 1,000 people to the city April 27 for the annual Indoor Yard Sale at the Lockwood Civic Center.
The event is sponsored by the Ogdensburg Seaway …
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CANTON -- The St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency is partnering with the St. Lawrence Business Connections Committee to present: Connections to Resources that Benefit Business.
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Close call in Canton
Massena High School boys baseball beat the Canton Bears 4 to 3 Wednesday, April 17. Photo submitted by Two Guys and a Camera
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To the Editor: April 22 is designated as National Girl Scout Leader’s Day. Girl Scout volunteer leaders have been positively impacting girl’s lives since the beginning of Girl …
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COLTON — The Friends of Higley Flow State Park will host volunteers at the park as part of more than 100 cleanup, improvement and beautification events happening statewide on Saturday, May 4, …
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OGDENSBURG -- United Helpers CEO Todd Amo says the organization has had to make some tough decisions in recent years , but unless New York State makes drastic investments in the industry, the company …
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After a lull in precipitation, scattered showers will return for today and Saturday, accompanied by some breezy winds in St. Lawrence County, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
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Heuvelton Central food pantry thriving
In 2018, the Heuvelton Central School District became host to the first school-based food pantry in St. Lawrence County. Currently, the HCS Food Pantry is serving an average of 64 customers each …
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ELMIRA -- Tyler Scott '26, of Russell was one of 15 Elmira College students awarded the 2024 Moser Prize.
Each year, the Moser Prize is presented to the student or students achieving the highest …
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EDWARDS — The Edwards Arts Council presents their 2024 Summer Concert schedule with a variety of performances over eight shows, beginning April 27 with Uprooted from Canton and ending August 24 …
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CANTON -- County legislators have proclaimed May as Older Americans Month, with the theme of "Powered By Connection" for 2024.
"St. Lawrence County includes a rapidly growing number of older …
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State officials announced the approval of New York’s partial-scope application for the United States Department of Energy’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program formula …
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Cruising past the Ogdensburg Lighthouse
Jim McCarthy took this picture of the cruise ship Viking Polaris as it passes by Lighthouse Point in Ogdensburg. The photo was taken at 3:14 on Tuesday, April 16. Photo submitted by Jim McCarthy
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CANTON — The St. Lawrence University Wind Ensemble Concert "One Life Beautiful-One Day More- love...loss...diversity...dissent" will be held Tuesday, April 23, 7-8:30 p.m. at the …
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CANTON — The village board held a public hearing on the village’s 2024-2025 preliminary budget recently and approved overriding the 2 percent tax cap to balance the coming year’s …
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Assemblyman Scott Gray, who represents St. Lawrence County in the 116th District, issued a statement today (April 18) critical of the state’s budget deliberations thus far and the …
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Here are the top stories for Thursday, April 18 as determined by our editorial staff and highest number of page views.
St. Lawrence County approves finalized land claim agreement with …
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Community Bank donates $1,000 to United Helpers
United Helpers recently received a $1,000 donation from Community Bank. Presenting the donation were local Community Bank NA representatives District Manager Sue Perkins and Canton Branch Manager …
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CANTON -- The St. Lawrence Land Trust will receive $1,000 from a $5,000 grant from the Northern New York Community Foundation for its mission based work.
Officials say the non-profit seeks to …
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ELMIRA -- Elmira College released its Dean's List for Academic Achievement for the Winter 2024 Term.
The Dean's List recognizes full-time undergraduate students who were registered for at least …
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RUSSELL -- Shindigz on the River, 3744 County Route 24, will host a Cornhole tournament event and fundraiser, Help Elijah kick cancer out cold, on Saturday, May 25.
This event has been organized …
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MASSENA -- Massena village trustees unanimously approved the 2024-25 fiscal year budget during a special board meeting on April 16, coming in just under the 2% tax cap as planned, however trustees …
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OGDENSBURG – Tickets are selling briskly for a performance of the touring sensation “Four by Four” May 11 at 4 p.m. at Ogdensburg Free Academy auditorium, according to Ogdensburg …
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Governor Kathy Hochul's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in partnership with Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) marked the beginning of the …
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During my tenure in Congress, I have strongly advocated for delivering high-quality rural healthcare for our families and seniors. A primary concern not only for my constituents across New …
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LISBON -- The Lisbon Central School District will hold a regular board of education meeting on Monday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m.
The meeting will be held in the school auditorium.
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POTSDAM -- A resolution supporting SUNY Potsdam and calling on the state to pay off the college's $9 million deficit which was voted down at the April 1 village board meeting has now been passed.
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Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $22 million in funding to assist over 27,000 households through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).
Funds will be used to help those in need stay cool …
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MASSENA – NCPR’s Todd Moe and Monica Sandreczki, hosts of the morning news program Northern Light, are hosting a special community gathering called “Time for Tales” at the …
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When Massena Central School District voters go to the polls on May 21 to vote on the school district budget, there will also be a referendum for the Massena Public Library to switch to a Massena …
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MASSENA -- The Massena Police Department will add another officer in the 2024-25 fiscal year budget in hopes of curtailing both crime and overtime expenses.
Village trustees and Police Chief …
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MASSENA — A man is facing felony drug possession stemming from a traffic stop April 15 on West Hatfield Street, according to state police.
Kasine A. Forsey, 29, New Jersey, was charged …
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Here are the top stories for Wednesday, April 17 as determined by our editorial staff and highest number of page views.
Commission says Judge Storie should be censured in regard to …
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OGDENSBURG -- The STLC Chamber of Commerce, Ogdensburg Community Office is hosting its annual city-wide garage sales on Friday, May 24; Saturday, May 25; and Sunday, May 26.
These sales attract …
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Attention Town of Potsdam desidents, which includes the villages of Norwood and Potsdam. The revaluation will not be completed until 2025. As of right now GAR is just starting the data collection and …
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Christopher Sikkens, from Potsdam, and assigned to the Company B, 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment, received a promotion to the rank of staff sergeant in the New York Army National Guard on …
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OGDENSBURG – Ogdensburg Police Sgt. Ryan Polniak received the prestigious "Hero of the Year" award from the Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) for his dedication to helping child victims.
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Tyler Scott, of Russell, was recently inducted into the Pi of New York chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in recognition of high scholarly attainment at Elmira College.
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POTSDAM -- A potentially difficult birth that could have led to a c-section was averted thanks to the actions of one nurse in the Labor and Delivery Unit at Canton-Potsdam Hospital.
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