Wednesday, March 10, 2010
'Tis the season
An old sugar shack stands abandoned on the Reagan Rd. in Stockholm. Photo by Blake Sullivan of Winthrop. Click here for larger image.
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THIS WEEK'S QUESTION:
The Ogdensburg Correctional Facility, which employs 287, is one of four prisons Gov. David A. Paterson proposes eliminating to save $59 million over two years " Should the Ogdensburg Correctional Facility be closed?"
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The state Department of Transportation is planning a $6.1 million, one-mile reconstruction of NYS Hwy. 56 to partially straighten the road and replace the one-lane bridge at the South Colton "S-curve." "Given the current state budget deficit, is this project necessary?"
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Intensity, efficiency key to OFA's thrilling State win
Lisbon Central celebrates student athletes at sports awards night
Tuesday's high school results
Girls' Basketball Playoffs:OFA
- Scores, photos, stats from NorthCountrySports.net
- High school roundup from Watertown Daily Times
- SectionXSports.com stats, stories
FC Freeze Soccer Club holding info meeting March 10 in Potsdam
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More local sports links
- Local sports from 99 Hits-fm
- Knights Tales: Clarkson Division 1 hockey blog
- Casstle of the Saints: SLU Division 1 hockey blog
- Audio from 99 Hits-fm (scroll down below page if necessary)
- Northern NY Hockey Talent Blog NEW!
- College & high school results, schedules and news
- HendricksHockey.com (Massena-based site on NHL chat, rumors, trades, news) NEW!
- High school schedules from ViewMySchedule.com
Wild dogs cause damage in Norfolk, Madrid
Building Blight: Massena's Slavin
Potsdam town board decisions ‘questionable'
Frustrating and sad about Potsdam housing
America's 'beer belly'
Ridiculousness with drug- and alcohol-free parties
Don't know what we want
Pets don't qualify for HEAP
Run, Patty, run...or maybe not
- Marie Philomena "Phoebe" Gauthier, 86, Canton
- Clarice M. White, 88, Massena
- Barbara M. Males, 64, Brasher Falls
- Linda Lee Stowell, 59, Gouverneur
- Chester S. Dywan, 83, Massena.
- Beverly Ann Walsh-Rule, 64, Ogdensburg
- Patricia E. Bronchetti, 72, Canton
- Gerald D. Hayden, 92, Fowler
- Rudolf Clifford Aiken, 87, Potsdam
- Richard J. Barter, 80, Norwood
- M. Phoebe Gauthier, 86, Canton.
- Betty E. Irwin, 79, Massena
- Jack R. Peabody, 80, Ogdensburg
- Thornton "Red" E. Perrault, 80, formerly of Madrid
- Lloyd R. 'Mop Mop' Richards, 79, Brasher Falls
- Sally M. Reed, 71, Parishville
- Henry I. Hewey, 79, of Potsdam
- Frances Stevenson, 87, formerly of Canton
- Douglas B. Ashwood, 92, formerly of Massena
- Anne Marie LaMay, 59, formerly of Potsdam
- Marian Jordan, 100, Canton
- Mildred B. Henry, 93, Morley
- Brian Samuel Kirby, 74, Canton.
- Gary R. Boulrice, Sr., 68, Madrid
- William Spriggs, 59, Ogdensburg
- View 60 day archive of St. Lawrence County obituaries
- North Country Democrat NEW!
- Adirondack Physical & Occupational Therapy Blog NEW!
- Massena Supervisor's Blog NEW!
- The In Box
- Singer Castle Blog
- All that JAS
- The Shipwatcher
- Life in the Slow Lane
- The Listening Post: Brain Clouds
- Akwesasne Women's Fire
- The Buzz Report (Madrid-Waddington Superintendent)
- JoeSLU (The Hoot Owl), Canton
- Stoked Reviews! (Cinema 10 film reviews)
- GreenTrust.org
- littlemindbigthoughts (Norwood Lake)
- Lisa Levison, Norwood-Norfolk School Board Member
- WiseAcre Gardens Blog
- Kayla Mae
- Waddington Forum
- RussNelson.com
- Black Lake Forum
- SciFiKnitter, Russell
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TV Personality Bobby Rivers Interviews John Michaud About Massena History
Matthew J. Flynn Announces Candidacy for County Legislator for District 8
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- St. Lawrence Valley Dog Club
- AJK Site Development
- Hot Tamale
- Shadow Chasers
- Coakley Ace Hardware
- Tim-n-Sons Construction
- Congressman Bill Owens
- The Northern Radio Show, Massena area
- Carey White Photography
- C.O.R.C. Thrift Store
- North Zone Construction
- Kosman Auction & Realty
- Tranquil Thyme Bed & Breakfast
- Stichs' Upholstery
- Cranesville Block Co. Concrete
- Downtown Florist
- Cranesville Block Co. Concrete
- Alternative Healings
- Smart Solutions
- Affluent Peasant: proposal for a local economy-based on portable hay pelleting in St. Lawrence County
- Renew Architecture and Design
- CVL Wireless
- Bob's Computers Sales & Service LLC
- Creative Xpressions Gift Shop
- High Peaks Lacrosse Club
- Massena Humane Society
- Massena Movieplex
- Massena Silver and Black
- Melissa's Closet
- Phil and Jackie's Gift Shop
- Massena Power Plant
- Seaway Timber Harvesting
- Asian Buffet & Grill
- Emily's Flower Shop
- Empire Northeast Mechanical Contractor
- Charles A. Gardner
- Gouverneur Dental Associates, P.C.
- Gouverneur Reading Room
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Temporary closure: Massena Nature Center programs put on hold
Arts Council announces March art classes
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ADK Laurentians have outings planned through winter
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Registration open for SOAR's spring semester of classes, running March 15 to May 27
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Zumba fitness class registration set at SLU; classes start March 15
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Defensive driving courses in Potsdam in February and March
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Seaway cleared of ice beginning Mar. 17
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Replace chair splint seats at SLCHA workshop March 17 and 24
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Myers Pub in O'burg supporting fight for OCF with March 19 fundraiser
Remington Museum's student art show open through March 20
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SUNY Canton to host career fair Thursday, Mar. 25
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Prom, formal dresses sought for sale March 27 in Canton
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SUNY Canton students providing tax help in Canton and Massena
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School and Community Garden Training class offered by SLU on Mar. 30
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Training for teachers, youth leaders at SUNY Potsdam March 19 aimed at cultivating respect
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Photo exhibit of 1963 March on Washington at SLU through March 25
Yoga Loft February schedule offers new classes and old favorites
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Rally March 12 to oppose Ogdensburg prison closing
Story from Watertown Daily Times
SUNY Canton hosting Professional Clothing Fair March 24
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Walk on Washington photos on view at SLU through March 25
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Artist's reception in Waddington Saturday, show to run through Apr. 3
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'Really Big Show' to return to Potsdam Apr. 9-10 focusing on home, garden and business
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SLU hosting climate change film series through April 13
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'Song of Spheres, Inc.' offering classes in Potsdam every Monday and Wednesday
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Blues, big band, bluegrass music and magic show to highlight Norwood Green series in 2010
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Alan Jackson will perform in Watertown this summer
North Country Sustainable Living Fair set for Sept. 25 & 26 in Canton
Worker killed in Madrid fire identified
Story from Watertown Daily Times
Village plowing budgets not wiped out this winter
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Legislator Grow is back at work after stroke
Story from Watertown Daily Times
Hohmeyer's Lake Clear Lodge hosting ‘Liquid Gold Weekends' Mar. 12-14, Mar. 26-28
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Corn beef dinner in Heuvelton this Saturday
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State finds 'serious' violations at county highway department
Clarkson's annual Young Scholars Program set for week of July 11
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Canton women get crafty for children of military
Story from Watertown Daily Times
Legislator Grow back at work for District 13 after February stroke
Story from Watertown Daily Times
Ogdensburg VFW has benefit cabbage roll dinner Thursday
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Hammond Presbyterian serving chicken and biscuits Thursday
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Having lived outside 23rd Congressional district, candidate Hoffman 'moving in'
Story from Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Ice fishing champs
The St. Lawrence River Walleye Association recently held the 4th Annual Northern Pike Challenge in Waddington, Louisville and Massena. Attendance included 605 adults and 45 youth from all over the region plus downstate NY, VT, PA, OH, TN, NJ. Pictured from left are the winners in the Youth Division (Perch), 1st-Dallas Brown 1lb 11oz, 2nd-Nicolette Martinez 1lb 11oz, 3rd-Coby Phillips 1lb 10oz, 4th-Hannah Martinez 1lb 9oz, 5th-Blake Moody 1lb 4 oz, 6th-Riley Storrin 14oz.
Hogansburg man charged with multiple sex acts with child
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
State education aid might be going down further, Potsdam's Brady says
Newton Falls paper company hopes for break on loan
Story from Watertown Daily Times
'We Are the World' concert for Haiti relief at Ogdensburg Free Academy Saturday
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Gouverneur opens hearing on assessor's dismissal
Story from Watertown Daily Times
Bailey's Florist offers green roses as prize in St. Patrick's Day fundraiser for animal shelter
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Heard Up North: Tapping maples in Canton
Story from North Country Public Radio
Libraries in Ogdensburg, Potsdam and Morley getting roof repair funds from state
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Potsdam school superintendent preparing list of cuts for next year
Massena man faces 3 1/2 years for attack with pipe
St. Lawrence-Franklin municipal power alliance clears legislative hurdle
Story from North Country Public Radio
New jazz show premieres on NCPR Saturday night
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Ogdensburg, Harrisburg in area top list for tax exempt properties
Story from Watertown Daily Times
Free guide to Community Supported Agriculture farms available
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Retired sheriff's detective will run for District 7 county Legislature seat
Story from Watertown Daily Times
Overnight women's retreat March 13 in Trout Lake
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St. Pat's Day dinner at Rossie Community Center March 14
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NC Ice Storm U14
Potsdam Junior Hockey's North Country Ice Storm U14 Girls Hockey Team recently took 1st place in the Northern Zone Sectionals held at Pine St. Arena in Potsdam. The girls went undefeated winning all 6 of their games. The girls now move on to the New York State Tier II State Finals held in Saranac Lake this weekend.
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Today's local newscasts
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Art highlights & tea series at Remington March 10
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Science Cafe series continues in Potsdam March 10
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Cabaret belly dancing class starts March 10 in Potsdam
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Winter Cancer Treatment Center offers free class March 10 for people with cancer
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Massena St. John's Church hosting Lenten luncheons March 10, 17 and 24
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Claxton-Hepburn Auxiliary holding book sale March 11, 12
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Ogdensburg Correctional Facility closing protest events planned March 11, 12, 19 & 23
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Ogdensburg VFW Ladies Auxiliary hosting cabbage roll dinner March 11
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Registration for Potsdam Youth Lacrosse begins Mar. 12
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Guinea music exhibit March 12 in Potsdam
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Taste locally produced milk in Canton March 12
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'Cinderella' on tap at St. Lawrence Central March 12 and 13
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Potsdam Humane Society fundraiser 'Pennies for Pets' in South Colton Mar. 12-14
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Ham dinner in Ogdensburg this Saturday
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Norwood Kiwanis talent show Saturday at N-N
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Woodcarver to offer classes at TAUNY beginning Mar. 13
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Borderline Quilters offering class in Canton Mar. 13
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Parishville Sportsmen's Club plans 25th annual rabbit hunt March 13
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Ham dinner in Norfolk March 13
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Basket-making workshops begin in Canton March 13
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Babysitter training course March 13 at Claxton-Hepburn
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Children invited to SLCHA Irish heritage program Mar. 13
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Rabbit hunt in Parishville on Mar. 13
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Last run in Frozen Foote Series March 13 in Canton
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CPS in Potsdam holding auditions for summer production of 'Annie' Mar. 15
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Today's events, sports & entertainment
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Senator seeks 'creative solution' to get grant for Newton Falls mill
Story from Watertown Daily Times
Massena cable tv station doubles daily broadcast hours
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Canton P&C worker worried about future
Potsdam Chamber seeks 'Business of Year' award nominations
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Colton Glass and Mirror opens in Potsdam
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Clifton-Fine Medical Hospital to start work on clinic
Story from Watertown Daily Times
Hammond man charged with unlawful imprisonment after alleged domestic incident
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Heritage group in Canton wants town to raze old camp
Story from Watertown Daily Times
ACT accepting applications for med school scholarship
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Deputy running for county treasurer
Story from Watertown Daily Times
Couple accused of selling fake cruise vacations from Ogdensburg travel agency
Republican primary expected in 23rd Congressional district race
County deer take down for 2009
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Canton trustee seeking Legislature seat
Story from Watertown Daily Times
Hogansburg man charged with having sex with a child
Story from Watertown Daily Times
CSEA pact terms released
Story from Watertown Daily Times
Lisbon resident accused of causing car accident
Story from Watertown Daily Times
NNYCF awards grant to TAUNY
The Northern New York Community Foundation recently awarded a $50,000 grant to Traditional Arts in Upstate New York (TAUNY) in support of their Evergreen Campaign to create a folklife center at their Canton facility. Pictured, left to right, T. Urling and Mabel Walker, honorary campaign co-chairs, Rande S. Richardson, Northern New York Community Foundation director, Dr. Joseph L. Kennedy, campaign co-chair, and Varick A. Chittenden, TAUNY heritage center project director.
State Senate approves North Country Power Authority measure
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Massena teen found sleeping in home he allegedly burgled
Hammond wind meeting Monday portends more conflict
Story from North Country Public Radio
Parishville-Hopkinton sets school tax levy hike target at 2.9 to 3.9 percent
Seaway ice clearing begins March 17
Story and video from News 10 Now
County approves foreclosure of Slavin properties in Massena
Story from Watertown Daily Times
Conservative Doug Hoffman to run for 23rd Congressional seat again
Groups hoping for some of NYPA's $16 million in hydro-power may be able to apply in June
Story from Watertown Daily Times
March 16 deadline for nominations for Karin P. Martin Memorial Award
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
'Doing More with Less' program
Students at Potsdam Building Blocks Day Care are moving into their second year of 'Doing More with Less.' The curriculum is the result of the daycare's involvement in the regional 'Eat Well Play Hard' program sponsored by the NYS Department of Health. The center implemented a Physical Activity and Nutrition Policy and a nutrition education curriculum which focuses on nutrition and wellness last year. Children at the center receive weekly nutrition teaching activities and at least 60 minutes of large motor activity daily. The children are also eating more fresh fruits and vegetables and getting less fat in their daily meals. The center was recently awarded their second grant from Eat Well Play Hard Program The funds received this year will be used to implement a 'Get Up & Dance' curriculum at the Building Adventures Summer Program for school age children. Seen here, the three-year olds dance with their teachers.
Hermon man accused of Community Bank robbery, house burglary arrested again
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First locally born Catholic bishop in 71 years
Story from Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Heuvelton scout cleans cemetery to earn Eagle badge
4 Gouverneur residents make 'North Country Idol Top 25'
Story from GouverneurTimes.com
7 county businesses fail to sell alcohol to underage customer during undercover police check
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
Hermon-DeKalb girds for bigger state aid loss
Story from Watertown Daily Times
Potsdam library to receive federal funds for new computers
Story from NorthCountryNow.com
New ankle bracelets for drunk drivers faces delay
Red Cross babysitting class
Ellen McMaster of Hannawa Falls (not pictured) recently instructed young people in a babysitting class at Red Cross of Northern New York. The children learned, among other things, how to safely hold a baby. Pictured from left are, Summer Putney of Ogdensburg, Sydney Brown of Gouverneur, Mia Brown of Gouverneur, Heather Tweedie of Gouverneur, Logan Fairbridge of Waddington, Hannah Mott of Waddington, Savannah Bondielllo of Potsdam, Eli Smith of Canton (book over face) and Gracie Smith of Canton.
Man sent to jail without bail immediately following release from Gouverneur prison
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Better fishing, river tourism goal of new group in Massena
Story from Watertown Daily Times
SUNY Canton reduces waste by 69 tons, or 21 percent
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Massena Humane Society helping to find pets homes
Trio arrested for allegedly breaking into Madrid home
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Morristown school wellness fair draws parents, children
DEC accepting summer camp applications
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Watertown Republican Congressional hopeful to host session in Canton Mar. 10
Story from Watertown Daily Times
Elementary school pupils in Gouverneur collect 'pennies for peace'
Story from Gouverneur Tribune Press
SLU scores with 1:23 left in game to clinch ECAC playoff series against Clarkson
Story from St. Lawrence University
Potsdam looking at cutting 10-12 teachers
Story from Watertown Daily Times
Energy fair at SUNY Canton cancelled
After search initiated in Massena, family of D-Day casualty found
Story from Watertown Daily Times
It's Girl Scout Week in Gouverneur
Story from Gouverneur Tribune Press
ADK snowshoe trip to Hurricane
Perfect weather and snow conditions favored a party of snowshoers from the Laurentian Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club on their ascent of Hurricane Mountain near Keene in January. Left to right are Dana Chudzinski of Norwood; trip leader Debra White of Canton; Craig and Teresa Rice and Heather Kurz, all of Auburn, NY; and Meagan Emlaw of Norfolk. Photo John Barron.
Massena sportsman says more than 70 say they have seen mountain lion in county
Ogdensburg mayor: come to OCF rally on Friday
Classes for security guards to be offered at SUNY Canton
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Three seats up for grabs on Hermon-DeKalb school board
Story from Watertown Daily Times
Winthrop man charged with rape jailed for removing home monitoring device
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DOT re-evaluating paving plans for Route 37
Story from Watertown Daily Times
Truck, train collide in Potsdam
Brasher, Ogdensburg, Lisbon win bids to state Odyssey of the Mind competition
Team rallies for Relay
The Seaway River of Hope Relay Team recently held a Trivia Night at Erin's Isle in Brasher Falls to benefit the American Cancer Society. Many thanks to all the team participants and all those who made this a success. Pictured is the winning team, 3 Hits & a Miss with host Mike Viskovich. From left to right: Shawn Gray, Mike Viskovich, Lora Scott, Rick Scott, and Greg Girard.
Honors & Recognition
Newton Falls, Canton students make Dean's List at Ithaca College
Norwood-Norfolk, Massena students pass difficult state welding test
Canton resident completes basic training at Lackland Air Force Base
Nicholville Church Community Memorial Tree benefactors announced
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Recent Milestones
Amanda Jean Foster and Christopher Warren Tracy, Engagement, West Stockholm
Rachael L. Bullock and John R. Matejcik, Engagement, Russell
Brooke Anne Thompson and Jacob Edward Cameron, Wedding, Massena
Amanda Lyn Hewlett and Jeffrey Robert Taylor, Engagement, Russell
Danette (Dee) Jean Stevens and Robert. W. Jewtraw , Engagement, Fort Covington
Teabra Elizabeth Porter and Nathan Neil Meyer, Engagement, Potsdam
Mickael A. Nichols and Jason R. Hays, Engagement, Gouverneur
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Man sent to jail after turning himself in to Potsdam police on charges filed in 2007
Massena woman arrested for allegedly trashing ex-boyfriend's house
Heuvelton woman charged with harassment in connection with Lisbon dispute
Motorists in Brasher, Rossie arrested on drug-related charges
Massena man charged with harassment for allegedly threatening to kill wife
Brier Hill man reports more than $1,000 in fraudulent charges on credit card
Arrests for pot possession in Waddington, drunk driving in Stockholm
Man arrested for fight, others for public urination, open container in Potsdam
Potsdam police seek info about reported downtown parking meter damage
Potsdam teen arrested for playing vehicle stereo system too loud
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- Lost, March 5, Male beagle near the 420/ Plumbrook intersection. He has tags.
- Lost, Dog in Massena area. Reward. Last seen 3/3 on Rt. 420 near Brouse Rd./Dump area. Dk. Brown & white. Pink collar. Partially docked tail, very shy.
- Found, German Shepherd Puppy, about 4-5 months old. Found 3/3 on 37C near golf course outside Massena. Has collar.
- Found, Male black and white huskie. Found off Winter Road in DeKalb / Rensselaer Falls.
- Lost, White & Black Cat from Pork St. in Madrid. Her name is T-T and she is missing some hair on her backside around her tail.
- Found: Steel gray, male, young cat on Leary Rd., Canton. Very friendly towards people, cats and dogs.
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