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St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s deputies are raising awareness of human trafficking by filling cracks in local sidewalks with red sand. The project exists in cooperation with the Red Sand …

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Scores and photos by Northcountrysports.net Here are the results: Girl’s hockey: Potsdam, Malone, Canton All Rack Up Fifth League Win at the Top HS wrestling: Unbeaten …
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CANTON -- The 45th Empire State Winter Games (ESWG) Torch Relay continues its more than 700-mile, 16-stop tour en route to Lake Placid. On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the torch will visit Community Bank, …
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Here are the results: Men’s hockey: Big third period lifts Cardinals over SUNY Potsdam Bears
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CANTON — Head Coach Adam Todd and the SUNY Canton women's lacrosse team have released their 2025 schedule, which marks the team's first season in the State University of New York Athletic …
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HANNAWA FALLS – The former Country Market will be transformed into an ice cream shop this spring. County and Pierrepont planners have approved a site plan for Billy’s Ice Cream, …
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Here are the top stories for today as determined by our editorial staff and highest number of page views. Potsdam Deputy Mayor steps down, says village moving in wrong direction Breeze …
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WADDINGTON -- A Waddington man has been charged in federal court on child pornography charges. According to court documents filed in the Northern District Court, Michael St. Denny Jr., no age …
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MASSENA– The New York Power Authority is warning residents of dangerous ice conditions on the St. Lawrence River downstream of the Long Sault Dam.  Water released through the dam can …
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'The Little Mermaid, Jr.' coming to Colton stage

Colton-Pierrepont High School Musical Program will present "The Little Mermaid, Jr." on Saturday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 26 at 1 p.m. at Colton-Pierrepont Central School Saturday. Call …

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CANTON – The Canton Community Center committee will meet Wednesday, Jan. 29,  at 6 p.m. in the Riley Room at the Canton Pavilion to initiate 2025 efforts in the further establishment of …
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A potential "bell to bell" cell phone ban in New York State schools has received a warm reception from the legislature after Governor Kathy Hochul proposed the ban during her recent State of the …
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CANTON – Canton Police are looking for the individual pictured in connection with a larceny incident at a Canton business.  Canton Police Sergeant James Stone says the …
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POTSDAM – A Physician Assistant (PA) has joined the Potsdam and Canton Urgent Care teams. Rochester Regional Health’s St. Lawrence team welcomed PA Amanda Butler as its newest Urgent …
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Morristown Library welcomes new director

The Morristown Public Library has a new director. Janet M. F. Young was recently hired, replacing Bridget Whalen-Nevins who held that position for 18 years. A North Country native, Young grew up …

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CANTON — The North Country Jr. Iron Chef competition is back. Registration for this youth cooking event is open now. North Country Jr. Iron Chef is a competition for teams of middle and …
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To the Editor: In 2018, Trump ally Steve Bannon confessed, “The real opposition is the media. And the way to deal with them is to flood the zone with shit.” Jonathan Rauch explained, …
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OGDENSBURG –Ogdensburg is looking to fill six vacancies on the police force and  is encouraging those who qualify to sign up for an upcoming police civil service exam. Over the past …
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Frosty feeding in Pierrepont

A Blue Jay prepares to eat on a chilly day in Pierrepont. Photo by Stacey Smith Tarbox.

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LAWRENCEVILLE – Mark Bomyea, a member of the Rensselaer Falls Fire Department, was honored as the St. Lawrence County Fire Chiefs Association 2024 Firefighter of the Year had their January …
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CANTON – St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s office is raising awareness to human trafficking by filling cracks in local sidewalks with red sand. The project exists in cooperation with the …
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CANTON – St. Lawrence University’s Carnegie 10 International Film Series will feature "Coup de Chance" on Thursday, Jan. 30, 6-7:30 p.m. in Carnegie 10.  Free and open to the …
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SLC Firefighter of the Year

Mark Bomyea, on the left, was named the St. Lawrence County Fire Chiefs Association (SLCFCA) 2024 Firefighter of the Year at an association dinner on Jan. 16. Bomyea is pictured with Jeff Hammond, …

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MASSENA — Extreme winter weather and equipment failures led to 12 Boutique Air flights being cancelled at the Massena International Airport in December.  According to Airport Manager …
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CANTON -- The 45th Empire State Winter Games (ESWG) Torch Relay continues its more than 700-mile, 16-stop tour en route to Lake Placid. On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the torch will visit Community Bank, …
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MADRID – Registration for next year’s Kindergarten and Pre-K programs at Madrid-Waddington Central School is open. Parents interested in enrolling their child can complete a form …
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POTSDAM —  Dig out all those hats, coats, gloves, boots and snow pants your kids have outgrown. The SUNY Potsdam Wilderness Ed and Potsdam Public Library have teamed up for a Kids …
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POTSDAM — The village’s deputy mayor has stepped down. Steve Warr, who has served as a village trustee for the last 15 years has submitted his letter that he will retire. Warr is the …
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OGDENSBURG – Flights from Ogdensburg to Orlando, Fla. are already filling up as Breeze Air's plan to add the seasonal destination to its local offerings are set to begin Feb. 13. One-way …
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CANTON -- St. Lawrence County legislators on both sides of the aisle have concerns about the Department of Conservation’s decision to end the Walleye stocking program. The program operated …
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OGDENSBURG - Years after the city assisted in securing $1.3 million in grant funding to aid his venture, a former Ogdensburg man is moving forward with plans to open a hardware center to the former …
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LOUISVILLE — A late night structure fire on Saturday, Jan. 18 on State Highway 56 has displaced an undisclosed number of North Country residents and their pets. According to multiple …
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The USDA oversees food production and much more. However, it has little direct power to reduce food prices – a centerpiece of President Trump’s campaign.
Kathleen Merrigan, Arizona State University, The Conversation
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Obesity can put strain on the heart, resulting in an increased risk of conditions such as atrial fibrillation, or irregular heart rhythms.
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Research shows that people who take these weight-loss medications may have a lower risk of dementia and numerous other health conditions.
Ziyad Al-Aly, Washington University in St. Louis, The Conversation
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Over 35 years after the first study linking Red 3 to thyroid cancer in rats was published, the US is beginning to wean it out of foods and drugs.
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TurboTenant breaks down the risks that a rental business may face if it chooses to accept rent with Zelle, Venmo, cash, or checks.
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Two members of the New York Army National Guard from Chase Mills and Canton have been promoted. Andrew Favreau, of Chase Mills, and assigned to the Company C, NY Recruiting & Retention …
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Three North Country students were named to the fall 2024 Dean’s List at Southern New Hampshire University   They are Kylie Lavarnway of Ogdensburg, Noah Jessmer of Norfolk, and Marcy …
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Alyssa Margaret Fountaine, of Massena, has been named to the Fall 2024 Dean's List at Kutztown University in Kutztown, Pa. To be eligible for the Dean's List, an undergraduate student must be …
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Molly Witkop, of Massena, has been named to the Fall 2024 semester Dean’s List at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Ind. To earn this academic honor at Saint Mary's, a student must …
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