Gift wrapping service operating in downtown Potsdam Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 9:02am POTSDAM -- Presentable Gifts, a holiday gift-wrapping service, will be operating in Northern Interiors, 46 Market St. "Presentable Gifts will custom wrap any and all gifts. People can drop off gifts... More Info >

Slic Network Solutions to get $5.3 million in ARRA funds for broadband delivery to unserved areas Thursday, December 17, 2009, 3:02pm POTSDAM -- Slic Network Solutions, a local provider of phone and Internet services, will be getting $5.3 million in grants and loans from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to build... More Info >

Canton native returns from Wall Street to open Tex-Mex restaurant in January Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 4:48pm By CRAIG FREILICH"CANTON – After working on Wall Street and playing professional lacrosse on weekends all over the country, Marc Morley of Canton has come home to open a Tex-Mex restaurant... More Info >

County chamber offering info sessions in Massena, Potsdam, O'burg, Gouverneur Dec. 8-16 on health insurance plans for 2010 CANTON -- The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce has expanded its health insurance program to provide members with new choices from two reliable carriers."Information sessions have been... More Info >

County Chamber's Travel Guide deadline is Dec. 31 Friday, December 18, 2009, 11:40am CANTON – Tourism businesses wishing to participate in the St. Lawrence County Chamber's Travel Guide have until Dec. 31 to place advertising." place ads in the comprehensive Travel Guide and... More Info >

CPA firm wins holiday window decorating contest in Potsdam POTSDAM -- The Potsdam Chamber of Commerce has awarded Pinto, Mucenski, Hooper, Van House and Co., 42 Market St., top prize in its 2009 Holiday Window Decorating Contest. "Second place honors go to... More Info >

Dairy herdsmanship and herd health course starts Jan. 14 in Canton Friday, December 11, 2009, 11:22am CANTON -- A seven-week course on dairy herdsmanship and herd health starts Thursday, Jan. 14 from noon to 3 p.m. at Cooperative Extension’s Learning Farm classroom, Rt. 68."The course, offered... More Info >

Development agency CITEC chief retiring Friday, December 18, 2009, 9:05am POTSDAM -- CITEC Executive Director Thomas A. Plastino will retire June 30 after almost 18 years with the economic development agency. "Plastino says he intends to continue to serve on local... More Info >

Hackett's trying free Wi-Fi in stores as a draw Thursday, December 17, 2009, 12:36pm OGDENSBURG -- Hackett’s says it is responding to growing demand for free Wi-Fi service as their Ogdensburg store will be the first in its chain to have the service beginning this week."The... More Info >

Julian's, a 'creative American restaurant,' to open in Potsdam in late December Monday, November 30, 2009, 5:25pm POTSDAM -- Jody and Heather Wenzel will open Julian’s, a “creative American restaurant,” at 38 Market St. in late December."They plan a special evening Dec. 5, and a grand opening... More Info >

New Massena cable TV channel starts up Dec. 12 Thursday, December 10, 2009, 8:57am MASSENA -- After over a year in planning, local television station WNTS will begin broadcasting Saturday, Dec. 12 on Massena digital cable channel 1501 from 3 to 7 p.m. daily. "They hope to extend... More Info >

New OB/GYN is second doctor at new medical complex in Potsdam POTSDAM -- Dr. Tatiana DiCoby, an OB/GYN specialist with Canton-Potsdam Hospital, will become the second practitioner located in new medical offices at the CPH Lawrence Avenue Medical Campus, 49... More Info >

New Potsdam company offering broadband and telephone services Wednesday, December 09, 2009, 10:40am POTSDAM -- A new company, Northern New York Communications, is signing up subscribers for their low-cost broadband Internet and telephone service bundles."Northern New York Communications has... More Info >

New taxi service operating in Canton Thursday, December 10, 2009, 2:20pm CANTON – Larry Janack, former owner of the Video Plus Superstore, has started up a taxi service in the Canton area. "Best Service Taxi began operating out of Janack’s home on the... More Info >

North Country hotel manager chosen for professional association's board of directors Friday, December 11, 2009, 7:21pm HOGANSBURG -- Jim Brann, General Manager of the Comfort Inn and Suites adjacent to Akwesasne Mohawk Casino, was recently elected to the New York State Hospitality and Tourism Association's... More Info >

Owner of theaters in Potsdam, Canton plans to reopen Massena Movieplex Friday Monday, November 30, 2009, 5:04pm MASSENA -- JS Cinemas owner Jeffrey Szot of Potsdam has purchased the Massena Movieplex’s business in the Harte Haven Shopping Plaza. "The previous owners of the Massena business, Cinema North,... More Info >

Window decorating contest for Potsdam businesses Friday, November 27, 2009, 11:42am POTSDAM -- The Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual holiday window display contest. Judging will be Friday, Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. "The winner receives a framed certificate to display throughout... More Info >

County traffic officials during seat belts, safe travel during Thanksgiving week Friday, November 20, 2009, 5:40pm CANTON -- St. Lawrence County Traffic Safety Program, 80 State Highway 310, urges travelers to buckle up all the time, every time. Highway travel during the 2009 Thanksgiving holiday week is expected... More Info >

Hacketts taking steps forward with reopening of Canton store Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 11:50am CANTON – North Country retailer Hacketts is planning on opening in the storefront it owns in Midtown Plaza before the end of the week, and is looking at other places to open stores."Hacketts... More Info >

Kidz Closet opens in Potsdam with second-hand children's clothing Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 3:05pm By CRAIG FREILICH"POTSDAM – The Kidz Closet, a second-hand children’s clothing store, has opened at 75 Market St., next to Sandstone Drive."“We recognized a need for reasonably... More Info >

Snowmobile raffle, information booth by church Dec. 19 at St. Lawrence Centre MASSENA -- Representatives from Calvary Baptist Church will staff an informational display and members of the Malone Chamber of Commerce will be selling raffle tickets for a snowmobile Saturday, Dec.... More Info >

Toys for Tots at TJ Toyota in Potsdam POTSDAM – You can help the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots collection at TJ Toyota, Rt 56. "Donations of cash or a new unwrapped toy with a minimum value of $15 will be taken through Dec.... More Info >

Heuvelton's North Country Design 'adopts' Jules of Life Foundation HEUVELTON -- North Country Design says they will select a new community-based North Country charitable organization every year and serve as their creative sponsor. "As their creative sponsor, NCD... More Info >

Massena's Cornell's Dry Cleaning receives 2009 Works for Me Small Business award MASSENA -- Cornell’s Dry Cleaning, 141 Water Street, was recently awarded the 2009 Works for Me Small Business at the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities... More Info >

Photography studio to open in Canton Monday, November 16, 2009, 3:33pm CANTON – Photography Worx will open a studio at 64 ½ Miner St. this week."Photographer Lizette Haenel and her husband, William, of Internet development firm Heanel Communication... More Info >

Potsdam's Willow Tree Florist and Landscaping expanding By CRAIG FREILICH"POTSDAM – Willow Tree Florist and landscaping is expanding at its Potsdam-Canton Road location, 7580 Rt. 11."Kevin Blanchard says a new addition being built now will make for... More Info >

WPDM/WSNN: Local radio taps satellite Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 9:16am By CRAIG FREILICH"POTSDAM – The only St. Lawrence County radio station featuring full-time live, local broadcasts has laid off three people and begun broadcasting programs delivered by... More Info >

Local doctor leaving practice to direct CPH detox and rehab program Friday, June 12, 2009, 11:55am CANTON – Family practitioner John E. Dewar, MD, with Canton Family Physicians of 80 E. Main St., will step away from his private practice as of June 30 to become medical director of... More Info >

Assemblywoman Russell circulating petition opposing new tax on beer and wine sellers Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 4:21pm Assemblywoman Addie Russell says she is circulating a petition with the aim of repealing a costly one-time “floor tax” imposed on wholesalers, retailers, restaurants and other store... More Info >

Barstow Motors in Potsdam will be part of 'New GM' Thursday, June 04, 2009, 4:28pm POTSDAM – Barstow Motors, a General Motors dealership at 154 Market St., has been spared the axe. "While many other General Motors dealerships around the country are closing as a result of the... More Info >

State NYSARC honors NorthCountryNow.com news editor Thursday, October 22, 2009, 11:02am A statewide organization is honoring NorthCountyNow.com’s news editor for a story on the strides made by St. Lawrence County NYSARC during the past 50 years."Craig Freilich is the recipient of... More Info >

NorthCountryNow.com named 'Best Public Service Website" in central and northern New York Wednesday, May 28, 2008, 4:30pm The Syracuse Press Club has named NorthCountryNow.com the "Best Public Service Web Site" in central and northern New York."The award was announced earlier this month at the 30th annual... More Info >

Potsdam Wal-Mart starts hiring for nearly 400 jobs at $8.20/hour or more Saturday, May 24, 2008, 4:30pm By CRAIG FREILICH"Just 30 minutes after job interviews for nearly 400 positions at the soon-to-open Potsdam Wal-Mart began last week, nearly three dozen people had already shown up to apply. "Between... More Info >

County chamber plans 'Close To Home' summer travel campaign Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 4:31pm CANTON -- With people less willing to go long distances for vacation, the Chamber of Commerce has unveiled plans for "Close to Home," a campaign promoting in-county summer getaways, hoping... More Info >

Tourism spending in county up 4.5 percent in '08, chamber says Friday, April 17, 2009, 8:52am CANTON – Visitor spending in 2008 was up 4.5 percent over previous years, despite the economic downturn, according to a report on tourism in New York State, prepared by Tourism Economics, an... More Info >

New auto detailing shop open in Canton Monday, November 17, 2008, 4:31pm CANTON – Dr. Robert Saidel of Gouverneur, owner of A-1 Limousines, has opened A-1 Detailing at 16 Nickerson St."The service is offering full detailing, express wax and express wash, engine and... More Info >

County Chamber sets Home, Garden and Business Show May 29 and 30 at Cheel in Potsdam Thursday, February 19, 2009, 8:26am CANTON – The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce has announced that its “The Really Big Show: Home, Garden and Business Show 2009” will be at Clarkson’s Cheel Arena on May... More Info >

SUNY Potsdam entrepreneurs plan shirt, discount card businesses Monday, November 16, 2009, 8:50am POTSDAM -- Two teams of SUNY Potsdam student entrepreneurs have big plans to learn about the mechanics of starting a business by going out and doing it. "One team is helping spread stronger SUNY... More Info >

Workshop to focus on unusual forage crops such as turnips, kale and broccoli Sept. 18 in Heuvelton Monday, September 14, 2009, 4:55pm HEUVELTON -- Cornell Cooperative Extension will hold a field meeting about crops not usually thought of as forage crops at the farm of Gary and Sheryl Crowe, 1572 County Rte 15, on Friday, Sept. 18... More Info >

C-PH adopting Toyota-style productivity tools Tuesday, June 17, 2008, 4:31pm POTSDAM -- Canton-Potsdam Hospital says it is promoting among its staff the same kind of “lean thinking” that helped make Toyota a world leader in industry. "The Toyota Production System... More Info >

Latest SPEC investment, in software company, employing five people in Potsdam Thursday, June 12, 2008, 4:32pm POTSDAM -- The Seaway Private Equity Corporation has made its fourth investment, employing five people in Potsdam. "Using funds from the New York Power Authority designated for local business... More Info >

New businesses 'spruce up' South Colton for Winterfest Wednesday, December 31, 2008, 12:28pm SOUTH COLTON -- Colton Township Winterfest-goers will notice South Colton has spruced itself up and shows off a couple of new businesses when they visit for Winterfest this year. "The Adirondack... More Info >

Businesses in Hannawa Falls, North Lawrence, Canton, O'burg and Potsdam honored for helping youth Monday, January 05, 2009, 8:52am CANTON -- The St. Lawrence County Workforce Investment Board has acknowledged Chip’s Place, North Lawrence Dairy, P&C Canton, Pepsi-Cola Ogdensburg Bottlers, Seaway Valley Council for... More Info >

Government business opportunities workshop at county chamber Wednesday Tuesday, March 03, 2009, 12:09pm CANTON -- The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its second an afternoon workshop on Wednesday, March 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. to assist any local or regional business in securing... More Info >

'Saving Energy is Smart Business' conference in Massena Oct. 29 Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 11:36am MASSENA -- Community Energy Services and the New York Power Authority present "Saving Energy is Smart Business", a free one day conference for business owners."The conference will take... More Info >

Dragonfly's Den flower and plant greenhouse open in Norwood Wednesday, May 06, 2009, 1:26pm NORWOOD -- Tonya Ashley of Norwood has opened Dragonfly’s Den, a greenhouse full of a wide variety of annuals, perennials, hanging baskets and vegetables."The 56-by-17-foot greenhouse is right... More Info >

New Chuck's Pet Center open at 103 Main St., Canton Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 4:32pm CANTON -- Chuck's Pet Center has opened in the former One Stop Mail Shop at 103 Main St."Owner Chuck Lamica of Louisville has owned Chuck's Pet Center in St. Lawrence Center in Massena for seven... More Info >

New Tractor Supply store being built in Massena Wednesday, May 28, 2008, 4:32pm MASSENA -- Construction is underway on a new Tractor Supply Company store in Massena, the company says."It will be the company's 45th New York location."The new store will be at 105 Harte Haven... More Info >

Three NNY farmers see results in year-long, statewide research project Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 12:06pm The results of the first year of trials from three northern New York farms in a statewide, two-year research project evaluating ways to use manure, conserve soil, and reduce fertilizer costs, are now... More Info >

Potsdam diner sold, now Foxy Roxy's Friday, May 30, 2008, 4:33pm By CRAIG FREILICH"POTSDAM -- Caroline's Diner, 124 Market St., is now Foxy Roxy's."Caroline Murray was ready to retire, says new owner Roxanne Smith of Colton. Smith, who had worked at the diner for... More Info >

County Pennysaver discontinues free home delivery after more than a decade Thursday, April 03, 2008, 12:25pm NORWOOD -- The County Pennysaver has discontinued free home delivery of its weekly paper, more than a decade after the service began.""We will no longer be mailing the Pennysaver to the... More Info >

Army Corps of Engineers awards Potsdam firm $1.9 million Plattsburgh breakwater job Wednesday, August 05, 2009, 9:11am POTSDAM -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District has awarded a $1.9 million contract to J.E. Sheehan Contracting Corporation to repair the 100-year-old Plattsburgh Harbor rock breakwater... More Info >

Videolicious rentals and sales open in Canton Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 12:47pm CANTON – Clark Porter of Gouverneur had a soft opening last week for his new business, Videolicious, between Fashion Craze and the Partridge Café at 21 Miner St."“The main business... More Info >

AT&T store in Potsdam Plaza closed Friday, January 02, 2009, 12:29pm By CRAIG FREILICH"POTSDAM -- The AT&T Store in the Potsdam Plaza on Outer Market Street has closed."The windows are papered over and signs in the window advise people to visit the AT&T... More Info >

A&W opens in Parkway Express in Potsdam Saturday, May 17, 2008, 4:34pm POTSDAM -- An A&W "mini-franchise" has opened at the Parkway Express convenience store, 154 Elm St., Rt. 11B near the Commerce Park. It is the last addition to the store."Schiel Wood... More Info >

Internet marketing seminar in Canton March 4 Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 10:51am CANTON – SUNY Canton’s Small Business Development Center is sponsoring an Internet marketing seminar Wednesday, March 4 at the college's Campus Center from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The... More Info >

Only Giant Tiger in U.S. scaling back but not closing in Potsdam Monday, January 19, 2009, 8:29pm By CRAIG FREILICH"POTSDAM – The only Giant Tiger store in the U.S. is not planning to close, the Canadian-based retailer says, but is only refining its offerings."Shoppers have been concerned... More Info >

SeaComm announces new manager in Canton, assistants in Potsdam and Massena Monday, October 12, 2009, 9:32am MASSENA -- SeaComm Federal Credit Union has promoted Ryan McConnell, the interim branch manager in Canton, to branch manager. "McConnell started with SeaComm in 2004 as an intern from SUNY... More Info >

County chamber wants two Area Codes for 315 region Thursday, May 01, 2008, 4:35pm CANTON -- The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is supporting the state Public Service Commission's "overlay" proposal to solve the problem of the diminishing 315 Area Code's supply... More Info >

Fay Motors in Massena surprised, pleased as it's reinstated as Cadillac dealer after GM cuts last June Friday, October 30, 2009, 9:23am MASSENA – Fay Motors unexpectedly has been reinstated as a Cadillac dealer after General Motors had told the dealership they couldn’t sell the American luxury car after next... More Info >

St. Lawrence Centre offers non-profit organizations a free booth for fund-raising and other activities Friday, February 27, 2009, 11:10am MASSENA – Local non-profit groups can take advantage of a dedicated area of their own for fund-raising at the St. Lawrence Centre, NYS Hwy. 37."St. Lawrence Centre is proud of its long-standing... More Info >

Gouverneur Byrns Realty acquires Bissell Real Estate, Waddington Monday, June 08, 2009, 2:43pm GOUVERNEUR – Byrns Realty of Gouverneur has acquired Bissell Real Estate, Waddington."“This acquisition strengthens our geographic footprint to allow us to better serve the North Country... More Info >

Budgets topic of SeaComm member education series Thursday, Feb. 26 Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 5:13pm CANTON – SeaComm Federal Credit Union has scheduled another in its series of member education sessions for Thursday, Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Canton branch, 101 E. Main St. The topic is... More Info >

New Tractor Supply store opening in Massena Saturday Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 4:36pm MASSENA -- A new Tractor Supply Company store in Massena opens on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 8 a.m., according to Store Manager Adam Hunter."The new Massena Tractor Supply Company store is at 105 Harte... More Info >

Expect delays as DOT works on new Potsdam Lowe's entrance Thursday, February 12, 2009, 11:17am POTSDAM -- Road construction work has started on the entrance to the new Lowe’s Store on Rte. 56 north of Potsdam."Drivers on Rt. 56 on Wednesday found occasional stoppages and... More Info >

Grants for organic agriculture available to farmers in county; applications due May 29 Thursday, May 14, 2009, 8:28pm Farmers in St. Lawrence County are eligible for funding and assistance to help tap into the growing market for organic agriculture products, through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s... More Info >

New Clarkson University Knight Card Program signing up merchant participants Thursday, August 13, 2009, 2:04pm POTSDAM -- A new Clarkson University Knight Card Program, similar to SUNY Potsdam’s Bear Express debit cards, is signing up merchants in the area."The program, managed by The CBORD Group, Inc.,... More Info >

Potsdam's New York Sub and Deli and O'Malley's Pub appear closed Tuesday, January 20, 2009, 11:46am POTSDAM – The New York Sub and Deli and O’Malley’s Pub on Maple Street next to the hydro plant construction is apparently closed."The doors are locked during business hours and the... More Info >

Ostranders in Canton gets B&B award again Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 4:36pm CANTON -- Ostrander’s Bed & Breakfast has been selected as one of the best bed and breakfasts of the Mid-Atlantic states in the annual Best of BedandBreakfast.com Awards, 2008-2009, the St.... More Info >

After 14 years, Potsdam's Shear Creations moves to larger location Monday, November 02, 2009, 4:59pm POTSDAM – After 14 years at 20 Elm St., Shear Creations has moved to 75 Market St., next to Sandstone Drive."The hair salon is adding space, employees and services."“We’re closing... More Info >

Potsdam Municipal Airport to receive nearly $100,000 grant Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 5:11pm POTSDAM -- Potsdam Municipal Airport, Damon Field, will receive nearly $100,000 from a U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration grant, Congressman John McHugh’s office... More Info >

St. Lawrence County unemployment drops in September, matching statewide rate of 8.9% Friday, October 16, 2009, 12:27pm St. Lawrence County’s unemployment rate dropped to 8.9 percent in September, from 9.7 percent in August, according to the state Department of Labor."In September, Lawrence County’s... More Info >

Goody Goody's toy store appears closed Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 3:49pm POTSDAM – The Goody Goody’s toy store at 16-18 Market Street has apparently closed."There is nothing in the window to indicate it, other than darkness during the day, but business... More Info >

$1 million awarded to Potsdam's Fused Solutions; 6-10 new professional jobs expected Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 12:29pm POTSDAM – The Seaway Private Equity Corporation (SPEC) has made another investment in a St. Lawrence County company, this time toward a “call center in a box” from Fused Solutions,... More Info >

NCNow.com receives statewide recognition for viewer participation Tuesday, April 07, 2009, 10:58am NorthCountryNow.com has received statewide recognition for the interaction viewers have with the website."The New York Press Association has awarded NorthCountryNow.com third place in the “Best... More Info >

SeaComm Federal Credit Union opening first Ogdensburg branch early next year Wednesday, August 12, 2009, 4:21pm OGDENSBURG -- SeaComm Federal Credit Union plans to breathe new life into a vacant building in the Ogdensburg Gateway Plaza with a new branch there."The fact that there is a significant relationship... More Info >

Potsdam law firm moves after nearly two centuries in same location Monday, November 10, 2008, 12:30pm POTSDAM – A Potsdam law firm dating to the early 1800s has moved for the first time since its founding."Longtime Potsdam attorney Verner Ingram, Jr., has taken on a partner and moved his... More Info >

Clarkson U. to start physician assistant masters program and use downtown buildings Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 12:30pm POTSDAM -- The Clarkson University Board of Trustees has approved establishment of a master of science degree in physician assistant studies. "And Clarkson says its downtown Potsdam buildings will... More Info >

Coakley's named Retail Partner of the Month by NYSERDA Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 2:55pm CANTON – Coakley’s Carpet One Ace Hardware, Outer West Main Street, has been named a retail Partner of the Month by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA),... More Info >

North Country employers willing to offer internships being sought Monday, August 04, 2008, 12:31pm CANTON – NAHEC, the Northern Area Health Education Center, is looking for employers who are willing to offer internships for local youth as part of a state Department of Labor initiative aimed... More Info >

Potsdam's Wear on Earth has new owner Thursday, November 20, 2008, 12:31pm POTSDAM -- Wear On Earth, 19 Market St., has a new owner. "Owner William Pearson of Canton has sold the business to longtime employee Michael Klein of Potsdam. "“We look forward to the... More Info >

Business seminar in Massena to focus on health insurance plans Nov. 13 MASSENA -- The Greater Massena Chamber of Commerce is having a business seminar Friday, Nov. 13, from noon until approximately 2 p.m. "Bring your own lunch. Tommy's in the Quality Inn, corner of Main... More Info >

Fourth tattoo and piercing shop open in Potsdam Friday, January 30, 2009, 5:16pm POTSDAM – In the Skin has opened at 38 Market St., a fourth tattoo and piercing shop in the village."One of three owners, Scott Dafoe of Norwood, says there is room for a fourth shop since... More Info >

Software creator opening Canton car lot as 'working lab' Monday, June 02, 2008, 4:12pm By CRAIG FREILICH"CANTON -- Michael Frazer of Frazer Computing in Canton is starting a used car lot, not so much to sell cars as to improve the software he sells to thousands of used car... More Info >

New business McCluskey Photography open in Norwood Thursday, May 14, 2009, 8:54am NORWOOD -- McCluskey Photography, owned and operated by Jennifer McCluskey, has recently opened in Norwood. "McCluskey Photography specializes in nature photography, portraits, business digital... More Info >

Potsdam's Adirondack Furniture re-opening as Ashley Furniture Home Store Friday, June 05, 2009, 8:56am POTSDAM -- Adirondack Furniture Center has announced the grand opening of the Potsdam store as an Ashley Furniture Home Store on Friday, June 5. "The public is invited come and enjoy refreshments on... More Info >

As high-tech firm opens in Potsdam, '4 other possibilities in the works,' says economic developer Friday, May 22, 2009, 4:56pm By CRAIG FREILICH"POTSDAM – Amid continuing reports of bad economic news around the country, Jim Murphy of the Potsdam Planning and Development Office is hopeful that the decision by a Canadian... More Info >

After two years, Potsdam's Sandstone Grill to close July 31 Tuesday, July 14, 2009, 7:02am POTSDAM – After two years of operation, The Sandstone Grill will no renew its lease and will permanently close for business Friday, July 31."And if the restaurant located in the SeaComm Plaza... More Info >

Hacketts fixtures, equipment to be auctioned off, barely a week after Potsdam store closes Friday, September 25, 2009, 10:41am POTSDAM – Barely a week after Hacketts closed its doors for the last time in Potsdam, an auction will take place to sell off store fixtures and equipment."Blanchard’s Auction Service will... More Info >

Another internal medicine physician joins Canton-Potsdam Hospital Thursday, October 08, 2009, 2:57pm POTSDAM – Another internal medicine physician, Syed Zia Ur Rehman, has joined Canton-Potsdam Hospital. "Dr. Rehman’s practice is temporarily at 145 Market St., the SeaComm Plaza, until... More Info >

If no buyer soon, Potsdam Christian bookstore to close Tuesday, April 28, 2009, 3:19pm By CRAIG FREILICH"POTSDAM – If she doesn’t find a buyer for Living Stones Bookstore at 63 Market St. by the end of May, the owner says she will close it."It’s not the economy that... More Info >

United Helpers to break ground Thursday for $29 million nursing home, assisted living facility in Canton Monday, October 13, 2008, 12:33pm By CRAIG FREILICH"CANTON – United Helpers breaks ground Thursday on the Maplewood Campus, a new $29 million nursing home and assisted living facility on Outer State Street near Partridge Knoll... More Info >

Community Bank breaks ground for new $3 million Canton operations center Wednesday, November 05, 2008, 12:34pm CANTON -- Community Bank, N.A. broke ground last week on a new $3 million operations office just south of the village."The building will be located on four acres of the Maple Hill Subdivision south... More Info >

Governor signs contract guaranteeing Alcoa will retain nearly 1,000 jobs in Massena for more than 30 years Monday, January 12, 2009, 12:29pm MASSENA -- In a visit to Massena, Governor David A. Paterson today approved a new contract between the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and Alcoa Inc., which is intended to ensure that the North... More Info >

Mucenski of Potsdam appointed to board of directors of Community Bank, N.A. Monday, February 16, 2009, 8:45am POTSDAM -- Edward S. Mucenski of Potsdam, Managing Director of Pinto, Mucenski & Watson, P.C., Certified Public Accountants, has been appointed to the board of directors of Community Bank, N.A.... More Info >

Following months of unecertainty, Potsdam Honda dealership finally opens Monday, December 01, 2008, 12:35pm By CRAIG FREILICH"POTSDAM -- After months of uncertainty, the new Honda dealership has opened."“It was really a matter of getting the building complete,” said manager Marty Krepsky of... More Info >

Massena Memorial Hospital's birthing center expanding Sunday, December 07, 2008, 12:36pm MASSENA – Massena Memorial Hospital’s Tender Touches Birthing Center is expanding."Within the new Northwest Addition, a 5,100 square foot structure, there will be two brand new... More Info >

Class on how to be notary public in Potsdam April 22 Tuesday, March 31, 2009, 11:33am POTSDAM -- A non-credit three-hour seminar about serving as a notary public is offered on Wednesday, April 22, at 6 p.m. by SUNY Potsdam’s Center for Lifelong Education and Recreation (CLEAR).... More Info >

Potsdam's two video stores to merge; only downtown location will remain Tuesday, December 02, 2008, 12:37pm By CRAIG FRELICH"POTSDAM – Potsdam’s two video rental stores will soon merge."Videorama owner Jamey Hoose is entering into a partnership with Video King. The new combined operation will... More Info >

New South Colton antique shop plans silent auction for grand opening Monday, January 12, 2009, 2:32pm SOUTH COLTON -- A new business in South Colton, Three Falls Antiques, owned by Judy Brassard, will be sponsoring a grand opening silent auction during Colton Winterfest at her store, next to... More Info >

$20,000 advertising campaign promoting local commercial air service to Albany, Boston Monday, February 09, 2009, 2:07pm A coalition of North Country airports and chambers of commerce is working on a cooperative marketing effort to increase local awareness of local commercial air service."The recently formed North... More Info >

Dairy skills courses starting Oct. 7 at County Cooperative Extension Thursday, September 10, 2009, 2:52pm CANTON -- The new Northern New York Dairy Institute is set to offer dairy skills training courses for dairy owners and employees starting in early October. "Dairy educators in New York’s six... More Info >

Atlantic Testing Labs tallies 1 million safe on-the-job hours Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 8:59am CANTON – Atlantic Testing Laboratories of Canton has been honored with the National Safety Council’s one million hour recognition plaque and certificate for operating without a lost time... More Info >

Tony's Canvas in Massena written up in Home Business Magazine Wednesday, September 02, 2009, 4:19pm MASSENA – Tony O’Geen and his business, Tony’s Canvas and Leather at 50 Grove St., have been written up in the September/October issue of “Home Business Magazine.”"... More Info >

Business After Hours event at Mohawk Bingo Palace Sept. 24 AKWESASNE -- The Mohawk Bingo Palace will be holding a Business After Hours Event on Thursday, Sept. 24. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with the event officially beginning at 6 p.m."It will include... More Info >

Celebration of 50th anniversary of Alcoa's East Plant Sept. 26 in Massena Monday, September 21, 2009, 9:57am MASSENA -- The 50th anniversary of Alcoa’s East Plant will be recognized with a community open house on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. During that time, employees, retirees, family members, friends and... More Info >

County Chamber seeks nominations for Business of the Year; award at annual dinner Oct. 15 Thursday, September 17, 2009, 11:37am CANTON – The St. Lawrence County Chamber seeks nominations for Business of the Year, to be awarded at the chamber’s annual dinner on Oct. 15 at SUNY Potsdam’s Knowles Conference... More Info >

Free small business guidance available weekly during October in Potsdam POTSDAM -- The Clarkson University School of Business will again offer free guidance to North Country businesses through its My Small Business 101 series."Small-business people in the area are... More Info >

Army Corps of Engineers awards Potsdam firm $1.9 million Plattsburgh breakwater job Wednesday, August 05, 2009, 9:07am POTSDAM -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District has awarded a $1.9 million contract to J.E. Sheehan Contracting Corporation to repair the 100-year-old Plattsburgh Harbor rock breakwater... More Info >

P-H Central audit complete; district will make changes Tuesday, September 01, 2009, 5:03pm PARISHVILLE -- Parishville-Hopkinton Central School’s audit by the state comptroller’s office found some shortcomings in internal controls over payroll and the computer system the... More Info >

Eight Potsdam, O'burg businesses kicked out of Empire Zone program; 62 others threatened Thursday, May 28, 2009, 7:33pm New York State says six Potsdam businesses and two in Ogdensburg can no longer participate in the Empire Zone, designed to create jobs by providing tax breaks."Another eight firms in Potsdam and 18... More Info >

O'burg businesses recognized by county as 'business of the year' Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 12:38pm CANTON – The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce has named Mort Backus and Sons and Morning Star Homes, Inc. as the St. Lawrence County Business of the Year. "A celebration of this business... More Info >

Ogdensburg's United Helpers hosting job fair Thursday, May 28 Tuesday, April 28, 2009, 12:45pm OGDENSBURG -- United Helpers Management Company, 732 Ford Street is hosting a job fair on Thursday, May 28, from 4 to 6 p.m."United Helpers offers careers in the health and human services field, as... More Info >

Aug. 31 deadline for federal economic loans for disaster from last fall's wind damage Saturday, August 08, 2009, 9:45am The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses that Aug. 31 is the filing deadline for federal economic injury disaster loans in St. Lawrence and other New York counties that... More Info >

Coakley Hardware named 'Business of Year' by county chamber of commerce Monday, October 05, 2009, 6:16pm CANTON -- The St. Lawrence County Chamber will honor Coakley Carpet One Ace Hardware as the Business of the Year at its annual dinner on Oct. 15 at SUNY Potsdam."The event will feature an update of... More Info >

Bluebird Gallery to open in Lisbon with grand opening Aug. 28, 29 Thursday, August 20, 2009, 10:44am LISBON -- Bluebird Gallery will hold its grand opening Friday and Saturday, Aug. 28 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday Aug. 30 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m."Located at 45 Dennis Rd., the gallery... More Info >

Canton medical billing agency owners featured in nationwide journal Thursday, July 02, 2009, 5:14pm CANTON – A physical therapist and the managing owner of a medical billing and coding agency are featured on the front page of “Coding Edge,” a nationally distributed trade... More Info >

County chamber unveils website for residents to post ideas on how to improve local economy Monday, July 20, 2009, 4:36pm The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce has set up a web site for people who would like to discuss online ideas they might have on how to make the economic climate in the county better. "To... More Info >

Dale's Convenience Store in DeKalb has new owners Wednesday, July 29, 2009, 2:30pm By CRAIG FREILICH"DEKALB JUNCTION – Clay and Bethanie Denesha have bought Dale’s Convenience Store on Rt. 11 from Dale and Karen Thornton."“It would have been 25 years this November... More Info >

LeBerge & Curtis add Stihl product line Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 12:38pm CANTON – LeBerge & Curtis, 6954 Russell Road, recently added the Stihl line of chainsaws and handheld power equipment to its product line."LeBerge and Curtis is a long-time dealer for John... More Info >

Potsdam Chamber chooses Dan Hayes of SUNY Potsdam's PACES as Commitment to Community Award winner Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 12:39pm POTSDAM – The Potsdam Chamber of Commerce has chosen Dan Hayes of SUNY Potsdam’s Potsdam Auxiliary College Educational Services as the recipient of its 2008 Commitment to the Community... More Info >

Alcoa contributes $21,000 to area food pantries while improving safety at plants Friday, December 26, 2008, 12:39pm MASSENA -- Alcoa employees raised thousands of dollars for local food pantries this year as part of the annual employee food drive. "This year those funds were augmented by a proactive safety risk... More Info >

Cafe Rego, LLC, parent company of two local restaurants, named Potsdam 'Business of the Year' Tuesday, April 21, 2009, 2:56pm POTSDAM – The Potsdam Chamber of Commerce has named Café Rego, LLC, the parent company for Tom DeRosa’s two restaurants, First Crush Wine Bar and the Sandstone Grill, as Business of... More Info >

St. Lawrence County unemployment rate inches down slightly; state's rate highest since 1983 Friday, September 18, 2009, 12:26pm The Northern New York unemployment rate inched down ever so slightly in August as unemployment throughout the state increased to the highest levels since 1983."The St. Lawrence County rate dropped... More Info >

Potsdam's Our Greener Home closing Oct. 18 unless buyer is found Wednesday, October 08, 2008, 12:39pm POTSDAM – Viki Christensen is closing Our Greener Home, 45 Market St., on Oct. 18."“I’ve been working too darn hard. It’s not a one-woman operation,” Christensen... More Info >

Canton-Potsdam Hospital VP has article in 'Nursing Management' magazine Friday, October 24, 2008, 3:13pm POTSDAM -- Canton-Potsdam Hospital Vice President for Patient Care Services Nancy Rutledge has used her knowledge of patient satisfaction reporting to prepare an article for Nursing Management... More Info >

Community Bank names new manager in Potsdam Monday, September 28, 2009, 6:27pm POTSDAM -- Community Bank System has appointed Victoria Strader as Potsdam Branch Manager, in charge of the bank’s Market Street and May Road locations. "Strader replaces Joyce Lalonde, who... More Info >

Amish Connection store to open soon in Canton Monday, October 27, 2008, 12:40pm By CRAIG FREILICH"CANTON – Rose Youngs will be opening her new Amish Connection at 6589 Rt. 11 soon, after her new building is delivered and assembled."The Amish Connection features Amish and... More Info >

New car rental service opens in Potsdam Monday, October 27, 2008, 12:41pm By CRAIG FREILICH"POTSDAM – Con Mahoney of Mahoney’s Auto Mall, Rt. 11 south of the village, has opened Countrywide Rental Cars, a new rental service."And Mahoney says he will be opening... More Info >

Wireless World is ranked on Inc. magazine list of fastest-growing companies Thursday, September 25, 2008, 4:13pm Inc. Magazine has ranked Wireless World at 1,799 in its annual ranking of the 5,000 fastest growing private companies in the country. "Wireless World, based in Wayne County, has North Country stores... More Info >

Cowens Country Store in Potsdam is closed Thursday, October 23, 2008, 12:41pm POTSDAM – Cowens Country Store, 15 Market St., has closed. "A person familiar with the matter says that owner Daniel Cowan has been ill, too ill to run the store. "In 2003, the long-established... More Info >

US Labor Department says Massena GM workers eligible for Trade Adjustment benefits Friday, September 19, 2008, 8:28pm MASSENA -- The U.S. Department of Labor says GM workers in Massena can get federal benefits."The department has ruled that workers who have and will lose their jobs at the General Motors Powertrain... More Info >

Dentist with ties to Parishville joins Potsdam practice Monday, July 13, 2009, 2:38pm POTSDAM – Dr. Terry Reed is welcoming new dentist Dr. Aaron Acres to his practice, the Potsdam Center for Innovative Dental Technologies, 83 Market St."Acres recently finished his residency at... More Info >

Farmers can apply at Canton USDA office for environmental incentives Friday, April 10, 2009, 8:52am CANTON -- Agricultural producers throughout St. Lawrence County have until May 1 to apply for the 2009 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) funding opportunities through the USDA Natural... More Info >

Hacketts tells vendors payment of overdue bills unlikely soon Monday, May 18, 2009, 3:07pm OGDENSBURG – The owner of Hacketts department stores is telling vendors it is unlikely they will receive payment soon for overdue bills that in many cases are nearly a year old."“Since... More Info >

Custom-roasted coffee featured at new Potsdam shop Friday, October 31, 2008, 8:28pm POTSDAM – Bill and Annette Nostrom of North Lawrence are working to open Jernabi Coffee, a new home-roasted coffee shop at 11 Maple St. next to The Copy Shop."“It’s starting to look... More Info >

Ogdensburg native and Clarkson grad joins staff at Adirondack Physical and Occupational Therapy Thursday, July 30, 2009, 4:21pm CANTON -- Janet Parcell, a 2009 physical therapy doctoral graduate of Clarkson University, has joined Adirondack Physical and Occupational Therapy, LLC, where she will specialize in home care.... More Info >

Merchant reappointed to state Area Health Education Center council Tuesday, December 30, 2008, 4:57pm CANTON – Richard Merchant, CEO of the Canton-based non-profit Northern Area Health Education Center, has been elected to a second term as chair of the New York State Area Health Education... More Info >

County chamber seeks nominations for 'Business of the Year' Friday, September 25, 2009, 2:58pm CANTON – The St. Lawrence County Chamber seeks nominations for Business of the Year, to be awarded at the chamber’s annual dinner on Oct. 15 at SUNY Potsdam’s Knowles Conference... More Info >

County chamber wants people to consider buying locally Friday, November 28, 2008, 4:04pm CANTON – The St. Lawrence County Chamber is encouraging shoppers to buy local this Black Friday."“There is such a great variety of local products in St. Lawrence County, you can find some... More Info >

Canton physical therapist returns to family business Tuesday, October 07, 2008, 12:42pm CANTON -- Carl Petitto, a partner in Adirondack Physical & Occupational Therapy, LLC, is leaving the business he and William Peña founded to go into the family business, restaurants."Petitto... More Info >

Asian World Imports moving from Crary Mills to downtown Potsdam Sunday, October 05, 2008, 12:42pm POTSDAM -- Asian World Imports is expanding and moving into Potsdam at 1 Main St., across from Clarkson Inn. "Robin Rhodes Crowell says she expects the doors to be open by Fright Night on Oct. 23.... More Info >

Canton-Potsdam Hospital has cardiologist for appointments in Canton Thursday, July 17, 2008, 4:10pm CANTON – Canton-Potsdam Hospital has added to its roster of physicians with cardiologist Dr. Jamie W. H. Hynd."Hynd will offer consultations, stress tests, echocardiography, Holter monitoring... More Info >

Madrid woman returns with dental degree, joins Potsdam practice Friday, July 18, 2008, 12:43pm POTSDAM – A Madrid woman is returning with a dentistry degree to join the dental office of Stacey M. Howlett, D.D.S., P.C., at One Riverview Dr."Janel L. Smith, D.D.S., opens her practice... More Info >

Potsdam Pizza Hut now getting red roof it wanted 30 years ago Tuesday, September 30, 2008, 8:29pm By CRAIG FREILICH"POTSDAM – After 30 years, Pizza Hut on Market Street is finally getting the red roof they originally wanted but, amid controversy, were talked out of by village officials."A... More Info >

Financially struggling Hacketts conducts another auction of equipment, fixtures, this time in Ogdensburg Friday, October 09, 2009, 2:13pm OGDENSBURG -- Just two weeks after auctioning off fixtures and equipment at its recently closed Potsdam store, financially struggling Hacketts is planning another auction at its Power Equipment... More Info >

Norwood native opens new funeral home in Herkimer County Thursday, October 23, 2008, 4:36pm DOLGEVILLE – Norwood native Christopher Plonka has opened a funeral home in this Herkimer County community, along with his wife, Noelle Miller-Plonka. "The couple, both licensed funeral... More Info >

Cape Air to 'reunite' North Country with rest of world, say local officials Monday, September 08, 2008, 4:13pm Local officials say the North Country will be reconnected with the rest of the nation Sept. 16 when Cape Air begins non-stop flights Massena and Ogdensburg to Albany."“The Town of Massena and... More Info >

Empty storefronts in Potsdam down by one: Go Mascots! open at 11 Market St. Tuesday, July 07, 2009, 8:50am By CRAIG FREILICH"POTSDAM – The number of empty storefronts on Market Street is lower by one as Marc Compeau and Chuck Lamon open Go Mascots!, a college and high school logo-wear store at 11... More Info >

County chamber sponsoring workshop on securing government contracts Oct. 7 CANTON -- The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its monthly workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to noon at the County Chamber office, 101 Main St., to assist any local or... More Info >

State Comptroller DiNapoli keynotes Forever Wired conference at Clarkson Sept. 8 Wednesday, September 02, 2009, 8:40am POTSDAM -- More than 200 people will be on hand as New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli kicks off the first Forever Wired Conference hosted by Clarkson University next Tuesday, Sept 8."... More Info >

Potsdam Giant Tiger store closing in July, five years after first opening Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 4:25pm POTSDAM – The Potsdam Giant Tiger store in Hackett’s Plaza is closing on July 3, five years after it first opened."Store manager Kim LaShomb confirmed the closing. "The Potsdam Giant... More Info >

St. Lawrence County unemployment drops slightly in April, but still much higher than one year ago Thursday, May 21, 2009, 3:28pm St. Lawrence County’s unemployment rate dropped slightly in April but is still 50 percent higher than it was one year ago, according to the state Labor Department."With layoffs in the past year... More Info >

Center for Sight eye care opening in Potsdam Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 1:58pm By CRAIG FREILICH"POTSDAM – The Center for Sight is opening an office in the Snell Building at 6604 Rt. 56, north of the village."Office manager Mary Ploehn-Brown says Center for Sight has... More Info >

Health Services of Northern New York recruitment fair set for May 5 Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 2:00pm POTSDAM – Health Services of Northern New York will hold a recruitment fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, at 56 Market St. "Applicants for home health and personal card aides are... More Info >

Kinney Drugs prepares for Swine Flu; stocks up on Tamiflu, flu-related items Friday, May 01, 2009, 9:47am GOUVERNEUR -- Kinney Drugs, which operates a number of stores throughout St. Lawrence County, has taken steps to help prevent the spread of swine flu that is spreading across the U. S."With one... More Info >

Potsdam builder Jim Sheehan's enterprises continue to grow Tuesday, August 11, 2009, 10:22am

By CRAIG FREILICH"POTSDAM – Businessman Jim Sheehan has a sleepy-eyed look that might lead one to think that he is not on top of his game, and that would be a mistake."His game is building, and... More Info >

Financially strapped Hacketts obtains agreement to begin receiving $1.3 million in clothing Monday, July 13, 2009, 9:01am The financially-strapped Hackett’s department store chain has reached an agreement to begin receiving clothing merchandise from two North American importers and manufacturers, according to a... More Info >

Financial sustainability for farmers is aim of Cooperative Extension workshop April 14 in Canton Friday, April 03, 2009, 11:19am CANTON – “Transitioning to Financial Sustainability,” a presentation Tuesday, April 14 at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County Learning Classroom for farmers... More Info >

Colton native returns to North Country as a pediatrician Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 4:14pm POTSDAM -- Colton native Scott Michael Spicer, MD, has joined Canton-Potsdam Hospital’s medical staff as a full-time pediatrician."Spicer graduated from St. Lawrence University with a B.S. in... More Info >

County Soil and Water Conservation District has tips for reduced farm tax asessments Wednesday, November 04, 2009, 11:31am The St. Lawrence County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) has some tips for people who might want to apply for a reduced farm tax assessment. "Since the 1970s, New York State law has... More Info >

Gamer Craze closes in downtown Potsdam; Canton store remains open Monday, July 14, 2008, 4:15pm By CRAIG FREILICH"POTSDAM – The Gamer Craze store at 8 Market St. has closed, but the Canton store is still open."Aaron Reardon, who owned the store with his wife Kim, said he had hoped to... More Info >

Ag plastics baler making rounds of North Country: in Madrid and Canton April 3, Heuvelton and Gouverneur April 6 Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 3:03pm The Bigfoot Ag Plastics Baler will be making the rounds in the North Country again to collect and bale agricultural plastics. If you have ag film plastic to be baled or are simply interested in... More Info >

After nearly a decade of trying, Wal-Mart opens in Potsdam Monday, August 11, 2008, 4:15pm By CRAIG FREILICH"POTSDAM -- After nearly a decade of trying, Wal-Mart is planning a grand opening of its new store in Potsdam, on Rt. 11 south of the village, on Wednesday. "The massive four-acre... More Info >

Ogdensburg International Airport receives federal grant Friday, February 20, 2009, 3:20pm OGDENSBURG – Ogdensburg International Airport in Ogdensburg has received a federal grant of $793,250 from the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration. "The... More Info >

Surgeon opens office in old Potsdam police station, joins C-PH staff Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 4:15pm By CRAIG FREILICH"POTSDAM – The first general surgeon in years to join the Canton-Potsdam Hospital staff has opened his practice in the former Potsdam Police Station."Dr. Charles Wilson’s... More Info >

Orthopedic surgeon, and former national squash champ, joining Canton-Potsdam Hospital staff Tuesday, March 24, 2009, 9:03am POTSDAM – A. Martin Clark, Jr., M.D., a specialist in orthopedic surgery and a former national squash champion, will join the staff at Canton-Potsdam Hospital April 2. "A graduate of Harvard... More Info >

Managing farm assets session Oct. 28 at Canton Learning Farm Thursday, October 15, 2009, 11:39am CANTON -- The Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations of Northern New York are offering “Valuing Your Assets,” workshops with guest speakers who will share tips on organizing, valuing,... More Info >

Business, government agencies aiming to bring broadband service to 7 underserved towns in county Friday, September 12, 2008, 4:16pm Business and government agencies have begun work on a project they hope will bring broadband internet service to underserved areas in St. Lawrence County."The project is being funded by a $196,000... More Info >

Potsdam Farmers' Market now open Wednesdays as well as Saturdays Friday, August 07, 2009, 4:01pm POTSDAM – The Potsdam Farmers’ Market, across Main Street from the Roxy Theater, is now open on Wednesdays from 2 to 6 p.m. in addition to their Saturday hours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.... More Info >

Anesthesiologist joins Canton-Potsdam Hospital Wednesday, December 24, 2008, 4:16pm POTSDAM – Ayaz Khan, M.D., member of the American Medical Association, American Society of Anesthesiologist and New York Society of Anesthesiologists, joins Canton-Potsdam Hospital’s... More Info >

Freihofer Bakery outlet store in Canton has grand opening party Aug. 1 Thursday, July 09, 2009, 4:27pm CANTON – A new Freihofer Bakery outlet store at 19 Miner St. has its grand opening Saturday, Aug. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m."The event will feature a live remote broadcast by Q102.9, free hot... More Info >

Heuvelton firm offering press release writing, distribution service Monday, November 02, 2009, 5:01pm HEUVELTON -- Shawn Tooley, owner of North Country Design announced his company will now offer a press release writing and distribution service." North Country Design says it will offer professional,... More Info >

Massena mall not owned by bankrupt GGP Thursday, April 16, 2009, 8:47am A news release from General Growth Properties says that St. Lawrence Centre Mall in Massena is not owned by GGP, which filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday. "The news release follows."CHICAGO, April 16,... More Info >

Former Ballet Academy director to teach dance to young people at SUNY Potsdam Friday, September 12, 2008, 4:14pm POTSDAM – The former artistic director of the Ballet Academy of Northern New York begins teaching at SUNY Potsdam this month."Haley Billings will teach a variety of ballet programs for children... More Info >

Dr. DeTorres opens new practice in Potsdam Wednesday, July 30, 2008, 4:17pm POTSDAM -- William J. DeTorres, III, M.D., has opened a practice in internal medicine and critical care in the Snell Building across from the P&C Plaza, outer Market Street." "The office offers... More Info >

New dentistry office opens in Potsdam Tuesday, March 24, 2009, 3:24pm POTSDAM – Jamal Kussad, D.D.S., will open Northwoods Dental, P.C., a new dentistry office, March 30."The new office will be in SeaComm Plaza, Market Street, between North Country Rent-to-Own... More Info >

Potsdam's Sleepy Hollow Studios tattoo and body piercing shop moving to larger quarters Monday, August 18, 2008, 4:17pm By CRAIG FREILICH"POTSDAM – Sleepy Hollow Studios, the tattoo and body piercing shop now at ½ Main St., will be moving to a larger space around the corner at 8 Market St., formerly Gamer... More Info >

Mathews Maple in Oswegatchie recieves $3,375 to make syrup-making more energy efficient Friday, October 02, 2009, 11:24am OSWEGATCHIE -- Mathews Maple is one of 27 New York farms to receive funding for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development agency has... More Info >

Second federal grant encouraging entrepreneurship in North Country Monday, September 22, 2008, 4:18pm CANTON – The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce has announced that its Northern Adirondack Trading Cooperative (NATC) has received a second Rural Business Enterprise Grant from the United... More Info >

St. Lawrence Centre offers non-profit groups a special area for fund-raising, other activities St. Lawrence Centre is offering local non-profit groups a dedicated area of their own to do fundraising at the mall."Located on NYS Hwy. 37 in Massena, St. Lawrence Centre is proud of its... More Info >

CITEC to study proximity of county to Canada, economic effect, and opportunities Wednesday, December 24, 2008, 12:46pm POTSDAM – The St. Lawrence County Office of Economic Development has retained CITEC, Inc. to do a study over the next few months that is intended to shed light on how Canada and Canadians... More Info >

New Fashion Kraze in Hackett's store in Canton to be open this month Monday, November 09, 2009, 3:41pm By CRAIG FREILICH"CANTON --- Fashion Kraze, the discount clothing store in a new Midtown Plaza, Miner Street, will be returning to the Hackett’s location in the University Plaza."Rich Greenspan... More Info >

Potsdam Specialty Paper mill gets $250K grant for new owner's startup costs with promise to keep jobs Thursday, July 23, 2009, 2:13pm UNIONVILLE -- Potsdam Specialty Paper (PSPI) has been awarded a grant of $250,000 from Empire State Development to offset initial startup and operating costs during the company's first year as new... More Info >

NNY Library Network to instruct how to create videos, load onto website March 9 Saturday, February 07, 2009, 7:41pm POTSDAM – “Video for the (Library) Website” will be held March 9 at the Northern New York Library Network, 6721 US HWY 11, Potsdam. "Small businesses, organizations or individuals... More Info >

Clarkson University students working on the Adirondack Scenic Railroad Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 4:20pm POTSDAM -- The Clarkson School of Business and the Adirondack Scenic Railroad recently joined forces to conduct a benchmark study they hopes would help the railroad company improve its day-to-day... More Info >

Ideas sought from businesses on how to minimize impact of Route 11 reconstruction in Canton Monday, August 31, 2009, 2:34pm CANTON – The Canton Chamber of Commerce is looking for ideas and suggestions from area businesses and organizations about ways the chamber can help during the Rt. 11 reconstruction in the... More Info >

County Chamber gets USDA support for Phase II of Web business initiative Thursday, September 18, 2008, 4:20pm CANTON – The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce says its Northern Adirondack Trading Cooperative (NATC) has received a second Rural Business Enterprise Grant from the United States... More Info >

Hackett's to trade as stand-alone entity Monday, December 22, 2008, 4:20pm Here is the press release regarding Hackett's trading as a stand-along entity that appears on the Seaway Valley Capital Corp. Website, www.seawayvalleycapitalcorp.com:"Seaway Valley Capital... More Info >

Potsdam officials disappointed by Gov. Paterson's Empire Zone plan Tuesday, December 16, 2008, 4:21pm POTSDAM – Deputy Mayor Ruth Garner and Town Supervisor Marie Regan expressed what they said was grave concern and disappointment over Governor David Paterson’s proposal to require... More Info >

New county 'brain gain' organization seeks logo ideas with contest Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 12:26pm CANTON – A new young professionals’ organization called The NeXtWave is looking for members, ideas and a snappy logo to announce its presence."The NeXtWave, an offshoot of the St.... More Info >

Potsdam Chamber cancels fall cleanup day due to predictions of rain Friday, October 02, 2009, 1:17pm POTSDAM -- The Potsdam Chamber of Commerce has cancelled its fall cleanup day scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3 because weather forecasts are calling for rain all day."Many students attending Clarkson... More Info >

Dress for Less formalwear has grand opening Saturday Saturday, February 14, 2009, 7:48am CANTON – Dress for Less, a new formalwear shop at 64½ Miner St., has its grand opening Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. "Crystal Viescas, who owns the shop with her husband Chris,... More Info >

Power Authority board approves new power deal with Alcoa Tuesday, December 16, 2008, 4:21pm MASSENA -- The New York Power Authority says their trustees have approved and moved forward a new power supply contract proposal for Alcoa’s operations in Massena."The new contract commits the... More Info >

Ogdensburg chamber to present citizen of year, business improvement awards at annual dinner Nov. 13 OGDENSBURG -- Gran-View Restaurant will host the Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce annual dinner, Friday, Nov. 13, honoring Citizen of the Year, Business Improvement Award and Outstanding Community... More Info >

Potsdam Coop to close for week of April 19 for work Thursday, April 09, 2009, 9:03am POTSDAM – Construction and renovation to the Potsdam Food Coop, 24 Elm St., are due to start Sunday, April 19, so the store will be closed that week. "Member volunteers will be sought for a... More Info >

Prominent Potsdam, Ogdensburg accounting firms merge Monday, August 17, 2009, 11:21am POTSDAM – Potsdam accounting firm Pinto, Mucenski and Watson, PC is merging with Ogdensburg accounting firm Hooper and Van House."“Both firms have a similar practice,” said Pinto,... More Info >

Sen. Griffo blasts 'cow tax' proposal in letter to US EPA Thursday, December 18, 2008, 4:22pm State Senator Joseph Griffo has written a sharply worded letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency calling for the agency to immediately stop all efforts to develop and implement a tax on... More Info >

County companies can get strategic planning help Friday, August 29, 2008, 4:24pm CANTON – The St. Lawrence County Office of Economic Development (OED) will partner with the St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency (SLCIDA), St. Lawrence County Workforce Investment... More Info >

Husband, wife physician assistants join CPH as hospitalists to shift burden off primary care doctors Monday, June 16, 2008, 4:24pm POTSDAM -- A husband-and-wife team of physician assistants is joining the staff at Canton-Potsdam Hospital in the Hospitalist Department."Michael and Terri Joyce believe your spouse is likely to be... More Info >

North Country Savings and Slic Network Solutions donating phones to nonprofits Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 4:25pm CANTON -- North County Savings Bank and Slic Network Solutions are teaming up to donate phone systems to local nonprofit organizations. "When North Country Savings Bank recently upgraded its phone... More Info >

Ogdensburg taxi service expands business to Canton Tuesday, March 10, 2009, 11:42am By BILL SHUMWAY"CANTON – For the first time in years, a local taxi service is operating in Canton."G-Man’s Taxi of Ogdensburg began serving Canton about two weeks ago, said owner Matthew... More Info >

Economic developers to help four county companies with strategic business plans Thursday, August 21, 2008, 4:24pm CANTON – The St. Lawrence County Office of Economic Development (OED) will partner with the St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency (SLCIDA), St. Lawrence County Workforce Investment... More Info >

Potsdam Chamber names Tom and Bonnie Wiggins as Commitment to Community Award winners Friday, October 09, 2009, 5:15pm POTSDAM – The Chamber of Commerce 2009 Commitment to the Community Award will go to Tom and Bonnie Wiggins of Potsdam."The award reflects efforts of individuals, or organizations that enhance... More Info >

NAHEC lining up interns and employers in new Department of Labor program Thursday, July 31, 2008, 4:25pm CANTON – NAHEC, the Northern Area Health Education Center, is looking for employers who are willing to offer internships for local youth as part of a state Department of Labor initiative aimed... More Info >

Potsdam Curves to have Grand Re-Opening Oct. 23 &24 Friday, October 16, 2009, 2:57pm POTSDAM -- Potsdam Curves is having a grand re-opening at its new location in the Aubuchon Village Mall, 63 Market St., Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23 and 24."The Potsdam Chamber of Commerce will hold... More Info >

County hospital executives warn Medicaid cuts would jeopardize their ability to provide care for charity cases Monday, January 26, 2009, 11:36am Hospital chief executives in St. Lawrence County are warning they are struggling to fulfill their charitable missions under current Medicaid payments, and further cuts will jeopardize their ability... More Info >

Chamber details Internet broadband development plan for county Friday, February 20, 2009, 12:41pm CANTON – The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce and the Development Authority of the North Country are moving ahead with their Internet broadband initiative by seeking service providers... More Info >

Heating costs freeze out ballet school Wednesday, July 16, 2008, 4:26pm POTSDAM – The Ballet Academy of Northern New York has closed."The dance school was the first business to open in the old Masonic Temple at 6 Elm Street after the Masons sold the building. The... More Info >

Recruitment for foster care parents Aug. 22 at St. Lawrence Centre Wednesday, August 19, 2009, 11:42am MASSENA –St. Lawrence County Youth Advocate Program representatives will be recruiting for foster care parents at the “Community Saturdays Booth” at the St. Lawrence Centre... More Info >

Just like HGTV: Real estate agent, furniture store 'stage' Hannawa Falls home Monday, June 30, 2008, 4:29pm HANNAWA FALLS – You may have seen home “staging” featured on cable television home improvement shows, but Saturday the concept came to Hannawa Falls."LaValley Real Estate of Potsdam... More Info >

New video, game rental store opening in Canton Monday, July 07, 2008, 4:29pm CANTON – Clark Porter of Gouverneur plans a soft opening this week for his new business, Videolicious, between Fashion Craze and the Partridge Café at 21 Miner St."“The main business... More Info >

About 30 county businesses affected by gift certificate web site shutdown Tuesday, March 03, 2009, 2:27pm CANTON – The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce was recently notified that a national online gift certificate program it had been using is shut down and the company, CertifiChecks, is... More Info >

St. Lawrence Centre offers free fund-raising booth to non-profit groups Wednesday, July 01, 2009, 4:36pm MASSENA – Local nonprofit groups can take advantage of a dedicated area for fund-raising at St. Lawrence Centre, NYS Hwy. 37."St. Lawrence Centre is proud of its long-standing position as a... More Info >

Potsdam's Colonial House closing, but owners eye other business ventures, including seasonal openings POTSDAM – The Colonial House Gift Shop, Potsdam-Canton Road, is closing soon, but the owners say they are exploring new business ventures including seasonal openings at the location for... More Info >

St. Lawrence County unemployment rate rises to 10.2 percent in June Thursday, July 16, 2009, 5:59pm On the heels of layoffs at Alcoa and GM in Massena, the St. Lawrence County unemployment rate rose above 10 percent in June."According to the state Department of Labor, the county’s... More Info >

TNT Trucking in Raymondville adds U-Haul rentals and sales Wednesday, July 15, 2009, 2:34pm RAYMONDVILLE -- Dustin Trimm, owner of TNT Trucking LLC, 8738 Rt. 56, has added U-Haul truck and trailer rentals to the local trucking and construction service he has been offering since 2001."TNT... More Info >

Tri-Town Chamber seeks nominations for 'Business of the Year' Saturday, June 27, 2009, 4:39pm BRASHER FALLS – The Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce is asking members in Tri-Town, the towns of Brasher, Lawrence and Stockholm, to nominate candidates for Business of the Year. One business in... More Info >

Unemployment dips slighty to 9.9% in St. Lawrence County; still much higher than one year ago Thursday, August 20, 2009, 4:21pm St. Lawrence County’s unemployment rate dipped slightly in July, but remains much higher than it was a year ago."The state Labor Department reported today that the county’s unemployment... More Info >

Video store in Canton gets new owners, new name Tuesday, September 01, 2009, 12:02pm By CRAIG FREILICH"CANTON – The Video Plus Superstore, 65 Miner St., has changed hands and names, now to be called Movies & More Superstore."New owners Dawn Love and Chris Boyce of Canton,... More Info >

USDA Canton office taking stimulus loan applications through Sept. 15 Friday, August 14, 2009, 4:34pm The US Department of Agriculture says it is accepting applications to fund projects that help spur business activity and economic growth in rural communities using money from the American Recovery... More Info >

USDA seeking proposals for projects to spur business growth in rural communities Friday, August 14, 2009, 4:07pm The US Department of Agriculture says it is accepting applications to fund projects that help spur business activity and economic growth in rural communities using money from the American Recovery... More Info >

Used furniture store opens in Potsdam Monday, June 29, 2009, 2:24pm By CRAIG FREILICH"POTSDAM – It-L-Do Used Furniture at 6771 Rt. 11 – the former Mike’s Trophies building– has been open since June 1 and owner Trina Murray says... More Info >

Worshop in Canton Sept. 9 to focus on helping local businesses get government contracts Monday, August 31, 2009, 11:27am CANTON -- The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its monthly workshop on Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. to assist any local or regional business in learning about securing government... More Info >

Curves of Potsdam moves downtown Saturday, June 27, 2009, 6:47am POTSDAM -- Curves of Potsdam is moving to the Aubuchon Village Mall, 63 Market St. as of July 1. "Owner Keegan Brown says the new location “allows us more exercise space and ample parking in... More Info >

After 19 years, United Helpers' Turongian steps down; takes position wiht Chicago-based organization Monday, April 06, 2009, 2:40pm OGDENSBURG -- United Helpers CEO John M. Turongian has accepted a position as Vice President for Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries in St. Louis, Missouri, a Catholic-based, not-for-profit... More Info >

Hookah smoking lounge is coming to downtown Potsdam Monday, June 22, 2009, 11:28am By CRAIG FREILICH"POTSDAM – A hookah smoking lounge is coming to downtown Potsdam."Jessika Furnace, who owns Happy Daze at 6 Market St. with her father Lyle, and Little Italy at 30 Market St.... More Info >

Potsdam Chamber's business website seminar Wednesday Tuesday, October 06, 2009, 2:45pm POTSDAM -- The Potsdam Chamber of Commerce’s IT Committee hosts another seminar on best practices for businesses with websites, or anyone who is thinking of developing one, Wednesday, Oct. 7... More Info >

'Sunflower Days' to benefit Hospice at convenience stores throughout county Sunday, June 21, 2009, 4:10pm Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley and Wilson Farms/Wilson Farms Express/ Sugarcreek stores are collaborating for the Sunflower Days promotion. "With the tagline, “The Power of... More Info >

County chamber has workshop on doing business with government July 1 in Canton Saturday, June 20, 2009, 5:42pm CANTON -- The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a workshop on July 1 at 1 p.m. to assist any local or regional business in learning about securing government contracts."Claire... More Info >

Workshop on stimulus money and small business in Canton Monday, Sept. 14 Wednesday, September 09, 2009, 8:58am CANTON – A program to help small businesses understand and obtain stimulus package money to expand their operations will be held Monday, Sept. 14 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in SUNY Canton’s... More Info >