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Conservatives announce endorsement following meeting in Potsdam
Monday, June 30, 2008, 9:06am
POTSDAM -- The St. Lawrence County Conservative Committee met and interviewed candidates at Sergi’s Restaurant in Potsdam recently, and announced their endorsements of candidates in the... More Info >
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Camels seem to like it just fine in Rensselaer Falls
Tuesday, July 01, 2008, 5:50pm
By CRAIG FREILICH"RENSSELAER FALLS – Bill Storie’s dairy farm on the Johnson Road is no desert, but for the 15 years he has raised camels there, they seem to have liked it just... More Info >
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County getting $1.23 million in state housing grants
Tuesday, July 01, 2008, 1:40pm
The New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal has announced a new round of housing grants, including $1,230,000 for St. Lawrence County."The St. Lawrence County Community Development... More Info >
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DOT hearing on Canton Jay Street rail crossing set for July 9
Thursday, July 03, 2008, 8:45am
CANTON -- A public hearing to receive comment on the railroad grade crossing over Jay Street will be held in the Municipal Building Wednesday, July 9 at 9 a.m."Peter S. Loomis, Chief Administrative... More Info >
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History of the Town of Fine highlighted July 19 and 20
Tuesday, July 01, 2008, 8:53am
FINE -- The Town of Fine has set Saturday and Sunday, July 19 and 20, as "Town of Fine History Days," with displays, music and tours."They will highlight artifacts, pictures, and stories... More Info >
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New Tri-Town Farmers' Market offering incentives for vendors
Wednesday, July 02, 2008, 8:54am
BRASHER FALLS -- To encourage farmers to participate in the two-year-old Brasher Falls-Tri-Town Farmers’ Market, the Brasher Falls Chamber of Commerce says it is requiring no setup fee and... More Info >
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New farmers' market in Potsdam
Saturday, June 28, 2008, 9:38am
POTSDAM – A new farmers’ market has opened, hosted by 1844 House at its barn next to the restaurant at 6885 Rt. 11. "They will feature only fresh fruits and vegetables produced in St. Lawrence County supplied by the North Country Grown Cooperative. "The market will be open Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m."
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Annual Constructivist education conference expected to draw 300 to Canton July 21-25
Sunday, June 22, 2008, 8:34am
CANTON – An estimated 300 visitors are expected July 21 to 25 during the 16th annual Constructivist Design Conference on Educational Improvements."Each summer, schools and educational... More Info >
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Potsdam to offer swimming lessons, playground program, sports clinics, trips for kids this summer
Monday, June 23, 2008, 10:42am
POTSDAM – The Potsdam Joint Recreation Committee has detailed its 2008 summer programs, which offer free swimming and swimming instruction, pre-school and youth programs with bus service,... More Info >
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48th District candidate Renzi calls for cap on property taxes
Monday, June 23, 2008, 2:31pm
David A. Renzi, candidate for State Senate in the 48th District, has called on the state legislature to cap property taxes."The 48th district includes Jefferson, Oswego and part of St. Lawrence... More Info >
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Canton-Potsdam Hospital among recipients of Empire State Development Upstate grants
Thursday, June 26, 2008, 4:12pm
At its meeting in Buffalo Thursday, the Empire State Development Board of Directors approved $2.78 million in grants for Upstate projects and programs, including $250,000 to Canton-Potsdam Hospital... More Info >
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Canton's Neubert to receive UU Church social action award
Thursday, June 19, 2008, 2:06pm
CANTON -- Carol Neubert of Canton will receive the Rachel Somers Grant Award from the Social Action Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Canton, 3 ½ East Main St., on Sunday, June... More Info >
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Clarkson U. expecting largest freshman class in 22 years
Thursday, June 19, 2008, 3:18pm
POTSDAM -- Clarkson University says its largest freshman class in 22 years is coming to Potsdam next semester."Job placement rates, starting salaries and sought-after majors are all factors that have... More Info >
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County Board of Elections seeks poll workers
Wednesday, June 25, 2008, 8:57am
CANTON -- The St. Lawrence County Board of Elections is recruiting people who would like to serve as a Voting System Operators. "Voting System Operators will be trained specifically to operate the... More Info >
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County IT advisory committee looking for input at workshop July 24
Friday, June 27, 2008, 2:25pm
POTSDAM – The county Board of Legislators will have a one-day workshop July 24 to lay the foundation for an information technology plan for the county."The board says the workshop, to be held... More Info >
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New community health organization formed in Massena, raising funds, planning events
Wednesday, June 25, 2008, 11:00am
MASSENA -- North Country Community Health Programs, Inc. is a new non-profit organization formed to provide free health education and resources for people in northern New York. "A benefit jamboree... More Info >
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Village says sewer service to Potsdam Wal-Mart scuttled by retailer's request to change agreement
Tuesday, February 05, 2008, 3:52pm
POTSDAM -- The village says last-minute changes requested by Wal-Mart are what scuttled their agreement on village sewer service. "Wal-Mart, building a "supercenter" just south of the village on Rt.... More Info >
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Potsdam police offer $250 reward following damage to 3 homes
Friday, April 04, 2008, 3:53pm
POTSDAM -- The Potsdam Police Department is offering a $250 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those involved in damage to three homes early Friday, April 4."According to... More Info >
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Mobile forest heritage exhibit visits Madrid in June
Thursday, May 01, 2008, 3:53pm
MADRID -- A mobile museum about forest heritage and culture in the forests of the Northeast will visit Madrid in June."The Northern Forest Center's "Ways of the Woods: People and the Land in the... More Info >
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National Grid estimates restoration times for county locations still without power
Thursday, June 12, 2008, 6:59am
National Grid recently experienced severe thunder storms significantly impacting customers in its Central Division. As of Thursday, June 12, at 6:05 a.m. county customers affected and estimate... More Info >
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New semi-pro football team forming in Massena
Thursday, January 17, 2008, 3:55pm
MASSENA -- A new semi-pro football teaming is forming in St. Lawrence County."The Massena Silver & Black Raiders are looking for players, coaches and team personal for the 2008 season."The Silver &... More Info >
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Canton man appointed to state occupational therapy board
Friday, April 18, 2008, 3:51pm
CANTON -- Carl Petitto, co-founder of Adirondack Physical & Occupational Therapy, has been appointed to the New York State Board for Occupational Therapy for a five-year term that began April 1. "The... More Info >
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Potsdam village mayor: Wal-Mart refused any annexation language, killing sewer deal
Monday, February 11, 2008, 9:03am
By REINHOLD J. TISCHLER"Potsdam Mayor"At last Monday night's Village Board meeting, the Village Board voted unanimously to stop working on the proposal to extend village sewer service to the new... More Info >
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North Country farmers urged to complete Census of Agriculture
Wednesday, January 16, 2008, 3:56pm
CANTON -- Project leaders with the North Country Regional Foods Initiative project are urging farmers to complete the national 2007 Census of Agriculture."North Country Regional Foods Initiative... More Info >
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National Cancer Survivors Day June 1 marked with dinner in Potsdam
Wednesday, May 21, 2008, 3:57pm
POTSDAM -- The Warner Cancer Treatment Center, a department of Canton-Potsdam Hospital is hosting a dinner to commemorate National Cancer Survivors Day, Sunday June 1. "NCSD is an annual worldwide... More Info >
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Hospice's next big challenge is palliative care
Monday, March 03, 2008, 4:05pm
By CRAIG FREILICH"POTSDAM -- After 25 years of comforting the dying, and serving more people every year, Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley sees longer-term palliative care services... More Info >
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New SUNY Potsdam Center for Mathematics and Science Education gets $97,000 in federal support
Friday, January 11, 2008, 4:06pm
POTSDAM -- SUNY Potsdam says it has been allotted $97,000 in the recent Omnibus Consolidation Appropriations Act signed by President George Bush to create a Center for Mathematics and Science... More Info >
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'No more pencils...' Seniors graduating this week
Wednesday, June 25, 2008, 2:35pm
Seniors are graduating and receiving their diplomas this week before they say good-bye to high school. Canton-Potsdam-area high schools will have their commencement ceremonies this Friday and... More Info >
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Wind damage help available for low-income property owners through Canton USDA office
Wednesday, January 16, 2008, 4:30pm
CANTON -- Very-low income homeowners whose property sustained damage from the recent wind storm are advised that they can contact USDA Rural Development's Canton office at 386-2401, ext. 4 for... More Info >
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Future of small farming in SLC could be organic
Tuesday, October 23, 2007, 4:13pm
By CRAIG FREILICH"A number of St. Lawrence County farmers are converting to organic production in hopes of preserving family farms."One of them, the Laing Family Farm between Potsdam and Canton, is... More Info >
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Potsdam Library patronage up, diversity of use growing
Monday, February 25, 2008, 4:19pm
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By CRAIG FREILICH"POTSDAM -- The number of books and other materials people sign out of the Potsdam Public Library is up since a 2006 referendum changed they way the library is funded."Library... More Info >
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County chamber promoting Dairy Princess Festival and cheese with state tourism grant
Saturday, June 07, 2008, 8:24am
CANTON -- The St. Lawrence County Chamber has received a New York State Division of Tourism Explore NY grant to promote the St. Lawrence County Dairy Princess Festival, and a spin-off called --... More Info >
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Special education teachers hard to find in the North Country
Tuesday, February 12, 2008, 4:15pm
By CRAIG FREILICH"St. Lawrence County school officials are having increasing difficulty recruiting "quality" special education teachers, therapists and psychologists.""Some districts do have... More Info >
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Psychiatrist joins Canton-Potsdam Hospital; first in 20+ years
Monday, January 14, 2008, 4:19pm
POTSDAM -- Dr. Ramon E. Ravelo, a psychiatrist with more than twenty years of medical experience, has become Canton-Potsdam Hospital's first on-staff psychiatrist since 1978. "In addition to treating... More Info >
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Sudan official studying forestry teaching techniques in Wanakena
Tuesday, October 23, 2007, 12:18pm
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An official from half-way round the world is visiting St. Lawrence County to learn about forestry teaching techniques."Jaden Tongun Emilio, Under-Secretary of Forestry for Southern Sudan, has been... More Info >
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Massena man appointed to SUNY Potsdam council
Friday, February 01, 2008, 4:20pm
Massena Town Councilman and General Manager of the Penski, Inc. John M. Wicke has been appointed by New York State Governor Eliot Spitzer to serve on SUNY Potsdam"s College Council for a five-year... More Info >
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Senior banker to discuss economic crisis at Housing Council's annual dinner June 16
Thursday, May 22, 2008, 4:21pm
The housing and economic crisis will be the subject at the June 16 annual dinner of the St. Lawrence County Housing Council when Kenneth J. Abt speaks on "People, Their Money and Their Homes.""While... More Info >
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NAHEC web site has info for health care job seekers
Tuesday, March 18, 2008, 4:21pm
CANTON -- The Northern Area Health Education Center (NAHEC) is hoping health professionals who are looking for work in Northern New York will check out www.myhealthcareer.org. "The My Health Career... More Info >
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Pierrepont family succeeds in goal of cutting electric use in half
Tuesday, June 24, 2008, 8:22am
By CRAIG FREILICH"PIERREPONT – So you can’t afford to put a $30,000 solar water heating system on your house, or you can’t put up a windmill in your backyard. "Doug Welch and Ginger... More Info >
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Clarkson bans university's use of Styrofoam products
Thursday, January 10, 2008, 11:52am
POTSDAM -- Calling it "another milestone for Clarkson University in its commitment to our role as an environmental leader and innovator," the college has discontinued the purchase and use of... More Info >
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Potsdam Town Assessor criticizes village for passing up $8.2 million from Wal-Mart
Tuesday, March 04, 2008, 11:53am
POTSDAM -- In a letter to the editor, Town Assessor Kim Bisonette is critical of the village for abandoning an agreement with Wal-Mart that could have netted the village as much as $8.2 million over... More Info >
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Clarkson U. joins Green Building Council for greener future, school says
Friday, March 21, 2008, 4:33pm
POTSDAM -- Clarkson University has become a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, expanding its commitment for faculty and students to create, adapt and manage emerging green technologies, the... More Info >
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4 projects focusing on understanding of Seaway ecosystem among programs financed with NYPA funds
Thursday, April 03, 2008, 4:38pm
Four projects that will contribute to appreciation and understanding of the St. Lawrence River ecosystem are among the first to benefit from the St. Lawrence River Research and Education Fund... More Info >
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SUNY Canton profs get $80K to redesign entry-level courses
Saturday, May 31, 2008, 10:05am
CANTON -- Two SUNY Canton faculty members will be receiving grants of $40,000 each for entry-level course development from the State University of New York Course Redesign Initiative. ""We received... More Info >
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New corn trial data online
Thursday, December 27, 2007, 11:52am
The results of the most recent Northern New York Agricultural Development Program-funded corn silage hybrid trials are now available online at www.nnyagdev.org."The trials, conducted on farms in... More Info >
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Colton-Pierrepont baseball campaign receives $5,000 anonymous donation
Monday, December 17, 2007, 11:55am
By CRAIG FREILICH"COLTON -- Organizer Scott Muller says he has more than 500 signatures and $5,000 in support of his continuing campaign to get baseball reinstated as a varsity sport at... More Info >
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Potsdam town supervisor: Even without annexation clause, deal would aid village taxpayers
Monday, February 11, 2008, 11:57am
By MARIE REGAN"Potsdam Town Supervisor"Today, many Village of Potsdam residents may be angry and disappointed that the village board voted unanimously to veto the sale of sewer services to Wal-Mart.... More Info >
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SUNY Canton starts its own 'Facebook'
Wednesday, April 30, 2008, 11:58am
CANTON -- SUNY Canton has unveiled two online social networks to help further link today's web-savvy students, prospective students, and alumni. "SUNY Canton decided to create their own specific... More Info >
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Potsdam Police charge 40 over weekend
Monday, May 19, 2008, 11:58am
POTSDAM -- Potsdam Village Police this past weekend charged 40 people with various infractions, the majority for violation of the seat belt law. "Other violations reported from Friday through Sunday... More Info >
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Potsdam's Trevor Scott, a new Oakland Raider, focus of celebration at PHS Wednesday
Tuesday, June 24, 2008, 11:08am
POTSDAM – A recognition ceremony for former Potsdam Sandstoner and National Football League Oakland Raiders draft pick Trevor Scott will be held at his former high school Wednesday, June 25 at... More Info >
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WPDM's Loucks and Justice Mason to be honored at Potsdam Rotary dinner June 25
Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 11:59am
POTSDAM -- The Rotary Club of Potsdam will honor Derry Loucks and Jim Mason with the Paul Harris Award at its annual dinner June 25."They will also install Duane Pelkey as president at the dinner at... More Info >
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County surveying residents to determine high-speed internet availability
Monday, March 10, 2008, 10:16am
Households in St. Lawrence County are being asked to participate in a brief, confidential survey that will gather data on the availability of high speed Internet services like DSL, cable modem, and... More Info >
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Remington Museum sends pieces to Italy and Massachusetts on loan
Wednesday, January 09, 2008, 12:00pm
OGDENSBURG -- The Frederic Remington Art Museum has sent several pieces out on loan for exhibits at the Santa Giulia Museum in Brescia, Italy and to the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute in... More Info >
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Two restoration projects in county get nearly $2 million in state grants
Tuesday, January 15, 2008, 4:40pm
Two St. Lawrence County projects are receiving significant state aid -- nearly $2 million all together -- through the Restore NY Grants program, Assemblyman Darrel Aubertine's office has... More Info >
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St. Lawrence County residents recall Ice Storm '98
Tuesday, January 08, 2008, 12:01pm
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St. Lawrence County residents are continuing to recall what life was like on the 10th anniversary of Ice Storm '98."A far cry from the mild temperatures being experienced throughout the North... More Info >
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25% of Potsdam frats closed; change in community character may follow
Monday, June 09, 2008, 3:22pm
By CRAIG FREILICH"POTSDAM -- Nearly a quarter of the college fraternity and sorority houses in the village have closed in the last two years, potentially changing the character of the community."Now... More Info >
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Heuvelton and Ogdensburg awarded state grants for revitalization, preservation
Friday, November 30, 2007, 12:06pm
The Village of Heuvelton will get $403,000 and Ogdensburg gets $50,000 as part of $25.3 million in Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) grants awarded to local communities and organizations across New... More Info >
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SUNY Canton and Sergi family honoring the late Maria Sergi with Early Childhood Teacher Center campaign
Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 12:12pm
CANTON -- SUNY Canton is honoring the late Maria Sergi, whose four children all attended the college. "SUNY Canton will name the Early Childhood Teacher Center in Cook Hall in memory of Sergi, who... More Info >
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Potsdam, Canton students to turn willow shrubs into bio-fuel
Sunday, January 06, 2008, 12:13pm
POTSDAM -- SUNY Potsdam has partnered with the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry to take part in a biofuel study that will give Potsdam students the opportunity to grow and manage a... More Info >
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New SUNY Canton provost coming from University of New Hampshire
Thursday, December 20, 2007, 4:31pm
CANTON -- A University of New Hampshire dean has been selected as SUNY Canton's new provost and vice president for academic affairs. "William R. Trumble, Ph.D., of Madbury, N.H., will begin his... More Info >
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Second Potsdam Town Hall plan up for 'open discussion' June 25
Thursday, June 19, 2008, 1:29pm
POTSDAM – The town board will hold an “open discussion” on a scaled-down plan for a new town hall June 25 at 7 p.m., upstairs at the old town hall, 35 Market St. "The board’s... More Info >
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Winthrop teen wins beauty crown
Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 2:34pm
WINTHROP -- Cheyenne Padgett returned home to Winthrop on Sunday with eight trophies and three crowns after competing in a state-wide Sunburst Beauty Pageant at the Holiday Inn in Liverpool. "This... More Info >
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Youth Bureau's Community Service Brigade taking on helping projects
Wednesday, April 30, 2008, 9:00am
CANTON -- The St. Lawrence County Youth Bureau is starting up their Community Service Brigade again on May 7. "The Community Service Brigade is a group of young adults who will be traveling... More Info >
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Community Energy Services aims to raise $20,000 to promote energy efficiency, renewable energy in county
Wednesday, January 02, 2008, 12:15pm
CANTON -- Community Energy Services (CES) is in the midst of its annual fundraising campaign. The Canton-based group is seeking $20,000 to fund several projects."The local non-profit group is asking... More Info >
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Matijevic contributes $100,000 to Clarkson scholarship
Friday, November 16, 2007, 12:15pm
POTSDAM -- Egon Matijevic, Clarkson University Professor of Colloid and Surface Science, and his wife, Bozica Matijevic, have contributed $100,000 to the Egon Matijevic Endowed Scholarship. "Egon... More Info >
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SUNY Canton begins dental hygiene bachelor's degree program next semester
Saturday, December 29, 2007, 12:16pm
CANTON -- SUNY Canton has approval to start a Bachelor of Technology in Dental Hygiene program. "The new four-year dental hygiene degree builds upon the college's successful two-year program. Courses... More Info >
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Changes to fishing regs proposed for local waters
Tuesday, February 26, 2008, 12:17pm
Proposed changes to freshwater fishing regulations will enhance fishing opportunities and protect fisheries resources statewide, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)... More Info >
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After 4 years, Norwood-Norfolk reaches contract agreement with teachers
Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 9:55am
NORFOLK -- After four years, the Norwood-Norfolk Central School Board of Education and the Norwood-Norfolk Teachers' Association have reached a tentative contract settlement."The parties have agreed... More Info >
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SUNY Potsdam women's hockey ready for ECAC next year after league championship finish
Wednesday, March 05, 2008, 12:17pm
POTSDAM -- The SUNY Potsdam women's hockey team concluded its return this season to competitive hockey in championship fashion by winning the Northeast Women's Collegiate Hockey Association (NEWCHA)... More Info >
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Progress made in dairy farm transport cost study
Friday, December 28, 2007, 12:18pm
Assemblyman Darrel Aubertine says that progress has been made on a study to determine the financial impact of transportation costs on dairy farm income for dairy farmers in New York State. "Aubertine... More Info >
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Broadband project, Children's Clinic included in federal appropriations bill
Friday, December 28, 2007, 12:19pm
The Fiscal Year 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Bill signed into law this week by the president includes funding for projects in the North Country, according to Senators Charles Schumer and Hillary... More Info >
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St. Lawrence County residents place in top 3 at 2008 Lake Placid Marathon
Thursday, June 19, 2008, 11:19am
Two St. Lawrence County residents recently placed in the top three finishers in the 2008 Lake Placid Marathon. "Defending champion Daniel Dominie, Canton, the winner at the 2006 Hudson Mohawk... More Info >
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Candidates for Potsdam Library Board
Monday, June 09, 2008, 2:27pm
Elections for the Potsdam Public Library board will soon take place."Here are statements issued by the candidates:"Books central to "Jones' PPL trustee run"My husband and I have lived in St.... More Info >
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First ATV trail in county to open in Parishville
Monday, June 02, 2008, 10:03am
PARISHVILLE -- The town board has passed a local law allowing ATVers to travel on sections of public roads between recreational trail areas."In a statement, the board said this allows work to proceed... More Info >
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Grants support study of using wood heat in municipal and institutional buildings
Sunday, June 01, 2008, 10:05am
A grant-supported program for municipal and institutional facilities in the North County/Adirondack region program is providing matching grants covering 75 percent -- up to $3,000 -- of the cost of... More Info >
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House 'split in two' as thunderstorm downs trees, power lines and telephone poles throughout county
Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 5:41pm
POTSDAM -- Hundreds of residents were without power Tuesday afternoon after a powerful thunderstorm raced through St. Lawrence County shortly after noon, downing trees, telephone poles and power... More Info >
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County Board of Elections recruiting election inspectors, voting system operators
Monday, May 12, 2008, 12:19pm
The St. Lawrence County Board of Elections is recruiting registered Democrats and Republicans interested in serving as either an Election Inspector or, new this year, a Voting System Operator.... More Info >
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New research, archive area opens at Potsdam Public Museum
Monday, June 09, 2008, 11:40am
POTSDAM -- The new research and archive area at the Potsdam Public Museum is open. "The museum exhibition space, reception area and research area have been redesigned utilizing the oak furniture from... More Info >
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Defective gas grill suspected in Hopkinton fire
Monday, April 28, 2008, 12:22pm
By CRAIG FREILICH"As another outdoor cooking season begins, an investigation by a Parishville firefighter is highlighting the faulty design and potential danger of at least one brand of gas grills."A... More Info >
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New circulation desk dedication June 7 at Norfolk Hepburn Library
Thursday, May 15, 2008, 2:05pm
NORFOLK -- The Hepburn Library invites the community to a dedication ceremony on Saturday June 7 at 2 p.m. to celebrate the donation of a custom-built circulation desk donated in memory of Loretta... More Info >
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SUNY Potsdam signs computer science agreement with 4 community colleges
Sunday, April 06, 2008, 12:22pm
POTSDAM -- SUNY Potsdam has signed agreements with four two-year community colleges to allow students to transfer seamlessly into SUNY Potsdam's Department of Computer Science. "The agreements... More Info >
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Canton-Potsdam Hospital installs system to measure bone density twice as fast
Saturday, December 22, 2007, 12:24pm
POTSDAM -- Canton-Potsdam Hospital has installed a second state-of-the-art DEXA (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry) system from GE that reduces the time required to measure the bone density of... More Info >
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SUNY Canton expects more students than ever this fall
Thursday, June 26, 2008, 11:17am
CANTON – Increases in the numbers of freshmen applications, transfers, continuing students and returning students are likely to generate the largest enrollment in the history of SUNY Canton... More Info >
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$55 million in state budget for new SUNY Potsdam Performing Arts and Technology center
Friday, April 11, 2008, 12:25pm
POTSDAM -- SUNY Potsdam's plan for a new Performing Arts and Technology building on campus has been approved for $55 million in funding in the state budget."In a campus email message obtained by... More Info >
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Horses and dogs, abandoned, now under shelter's care
Tuesday, December 18, 2007, 12:27pm
By CRAIG FREILICH"POTSDAM -- The Potsdam Humane Society last week was caring for five horses and three dogs discovered recently near land lost in a tax sale."A total of eight horses and three dogs... More Info >
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Co-op can't call holiday baking contest a 'bake off,' General Mills says
Friday, November 30, 2007, 4:35pm
By CRAIG FREILICH"POTSDAM " On the eve of the Potsdam Co-op"s Holiday "Bake Off," General Mills says it won"t allow the use of the term "bake off" because it infringes on the trademarked phrase "Bake... More Info >
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St. Lawrence NYSARC has new autism program
Monday, December 24, 2007, 12:29pm
St. Lawrence NYSARC is accepting students for a new program designed for children and youth with autism spectrum disorders. "The program, called Nexus, comprises games and other activities and a... More Info >
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Congress approves delay in border documents requirement
Friday, December 21, 2007, 12:30pm
The Fiscal Year 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Bill, recently passed by Congress, includes a delay in implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)."The bill will delay... More Info >
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New hockey juniors team getting started in Potsdam
Saturday, May 10, 2008, 12:31pm
POTSDAM -- The Empire Junior Hockey League recently approved the addition of the New York Junior Coyotes as the 20th member of the prestigious Junior B league. The team will play out of SUNY Potsdam.... More Info >
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Potsdam resident charged with felony assault for beating man unconscious
Monday, June 09, 2008, 5:26pm
POTSDAM -- Following a two-week investigation, village police have charged a Potsdam man with second degree assault -- a felony -- for beating a man unconscious on Depot Street."Eddie S. Moses, 35,... More Info >
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Wildlife artist still learning, but cutting back
Monday, March 17, 2008, 12:37pm
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By CRAIG FREILICH"Wildlife and landscape artist Robert Sleicher of Norwood, whose work hangs in private collections around the world, is cutting back on his painting."At one point in his painting... More Info >
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Resort center added to proposed Brasher race track; 12,000 jobs predicted
Wednesday, December 19, 2007, 12:39pm
BRASHER FALLS -- Northway Island Associates today announced that its proposed race track and casino resort project would create 12,051 new jobs in the tri-county region would be created during the... More Info >
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New book by Canton author highlights poll irregularities in 2004 presidential election
Saturday, March 15, 2008, 12:40pm
CANTON -- Canton writer Richard Hayes Phillips has a new hardcover book, "Witness to a Crime: A Citizens' Audit of an American Election," on irregularities in the 2004 presidential election. "The... More Info >
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'Start Your Own Business' contest at P-H supported by Grasse River Players' musical revue tonight
Saturday, June 21, 2008, 7:58am
PARISHVILLE -- The SunFeather Foundation has announced a Start Your Own Business Contest at Parishville-Hopkinton Central School, and the Grasse River Players perform in support of it tonight,... More Info >
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Parishville-Hopkinton teacher publishes book on North Country geology and mining
Sunday, April 20, 2008, 12:41pm
Parishville -- Hopkinton Central School science teacher Mike Walter of Nicholville has published a new book, "Field Collecting Minerals in the Empire State: Stories of Modern Day North Country... More Info >
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Co-op's contest comes off, raises $1,100 for Neighborhood Center
Saturday, December 15, 2007, 12:29pm
The Potsdam Food Co-op's 10th Annual Holiday Baking Contest, previously called the "Co-op Bake Off," took place at the Co-op's Carriage House Bakery on Sunday, Dec. 9, combined with a silent auction... More Info >
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Clarkson U and SUNY Potsdam to get DEC wildlife research grants
Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 4:16pm
POTSDAM -- Clarkson University will receive $148,433 and SUNY Potsdam will get $118,494 in funding from the New York State Wildlife Grants Program to conserve biodiversity and protect potentially... More Info >
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$2,000 raised by SLU Habitat chapter for Rennselaer Falls
Thursday, December 13, 2007, 12:41pm
CANTON -- The St. Lawrence University chapter of Habitat for Humanity recently presented a check for $2,000 to Raquette Valley Habitat for Humanity, to assist with the group's 2008 building project... More Info >
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