Traffic snarls starting in Canton causing upset
Just wanted to let anyone who is traveling within or around Canton that the traffic light on Riverside Drive is only supporting one lane! It does not matter if you are turning left, right or going...
North Country representatives, out of touch with community
To the Editor:
I can’t believe that as our representatives Senator Joseph A. Griffo and Addie J. Russell in Albany representatives of the 118 River District, are so out of the picture on the UTV...
Hannawa falls man praises Ward Excavating
To the Editor:
I just wanted to write a note to express my great satisfaction with a local company. Ward Excavating and Paving is a great North Country business, and do a superior job.
I recently had...
Road design not cause of tragic death
I haven’t seen a cheaper or more gratuitous shot taken at the victims of a terrible tragedy to match the recent letter by Mr. Dwayne Martin, printed (May 16-24) in this publication.
A 74-year-old...
Drivers responsible for traffic fatalities in North Country
I wish people would stop blaming the condition and design of US Route 11 for the number of traffic fatalities and personal injury collisions we have had in the area recently.
If vehicle operators...
More voters needed in Potsdam Central School budget vote
A lot of people, thinking that exceeding the 2 percent tax increase cap was too absurd to pass, lazily stayed home and didn’t bother to vote.
School employees and their families got out their vote....
Summer set to kick-off this weekend on St. Lawrence River
Potsdam Central School teacher compensation report (Part 5 of 6)
Input requested at May 29 Canton Planning Board meeting
To the Editor:
The next meeting of the Town of Canton Planning board will be May 29 at 7 p.m. in the Municipal Board room.
I wish to thank everyone for their comments over the recent rezoning issues...
Potsdam School Board member appreciates support
To the Editor:
I would like to thank everyone who turned out to vote on the school budget and the Board of Education election.
I especially want to thank those who voted for me, I greatly appreciate...
Unwarranted phone calls waste Potsdam police time
With all of the concern regarding resources in the Village of Potsdam, I would think that there would be less nonsensical reports in the daily police blotter. Over and over there are blatant examples...
Toilets as landscaping in Potsdam, better than in landfills
You would think that in these days of going green and recycling being the right thing to do that the enviromental conscience people of Potsdam would be getting behind Mr. Robar’s creative use of the...
More voters needed in Potsdam School Board Election
What a sad day it was again last week.
As I awaited the inevitable results of each school budget on the morning news, what a surprise it was to see each one passed.
For just a moment I had hoped that...
Appreciates downtown planting in Potsdam
To the Editor:
Several volunteers turned out to plant flowers in downtown Potsdam this past weekend.
The gardeners were Joan Edzwald, Roger and Hanukah LaFountain, Teresa Corbin, Shannon Miller, Jody...
Voter turnout and support appreciated in PCS election
To the Editor:
I thank the hundreds of community members who cast votes for Sandra Morris, Mary Ashley Carroll, and me for PCS Board of Education. We were, essentially, running as a slate because we...
Lost wallet returned at Postdam Walmart
At around 9:45 p.m. Friday, May 18, my family and I were on our way out of the Potsdam Walmart.
I looked at the wooden Moose that collects change for some cause and found a wallet resting on...
Reader responds, Potsdam Village board needs investigation
In response to “Investigation Needed” (May16-22) about the Potsdam hydroelectric plant, I agree there should be a very serious investigation of the (village) board and the poor legal services...
Landscaping with toilets in Potsdam, a good way to recycle
You would think that in these days of going green and recycling being the right thing to do that the enviromental conscience people of Potsdam would be getting behind Mr. Robar’s creative use of the...
Looking forward to summer slow-down in Potsdam, Canton
I just read the article, just posted about how business drops off for businesses in Canton and Potsdam when students go home for the summer.
Really?
Is this news? It's always been the pattern, it...
Sen. Ritchie aims to keep youth out of harms way
To the Editor,
As a mother, most of my life has been spent keeping my kids safe. Now that I’m a grandmother, I’m in that same role—wanting to keep the young people I love out of harm’s way.
Last...
Massena woman outraged by sentence issued in rape case
To the Editor
I would like to know by what definition of judicial authority and judgment did Judge Jerome Richards guideline himself when he sentenced a Gouverneur man convicted of raping a 12 year-...
Responds to "Troubled by Death Penalty"
Death penaltyIn regards to “Troubled by Death Penalty,” (May 9- 15) “The recent studies using panel data techniques have confirmed what we learned decades ago: Capital punishment does, in fact, save...
Route 1, not a drag
So a driver travels 1,530 miles from Florida and complains about the last 60 miles of their trip because they had to slow down or dangerously try and pass others.
This is just ridiculous. I drove to...
Concerned aboout Canton rezoning
I’m truly concerned about the rezoning and hope we have a good turn out at the Canton Town Board meeting this Monday.
I believe the Planning Board worked hard accomplishing their given task, but...
S-Curve in South Colton dangerous
To the Editor:
The temporary, south side traffic light for northbound traffic at the “Letter S” curve, State Highway 56, south of South Colton, has been moved further inside the curve today, to...
Troubled by toilet display in Potsdam
I drove into Potsdam today and saw a new display of toilets.
What a sad thing for Potsdam.
Do you want potential college students and their parents to consider SUNY Potsdam and Clarkson? What a...
Appreciates Robar's display on property in Potsdam
Many thanks to Hank Robar for making his property a great piece of art. You are truly an artist, and like Mrs. Garner said, you are making Potsdam a beautiful town. Thank you.
Taxing questions about Indian cigarette sales
