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Teens harvest turkey in Norfolk

The Norfolk Rod and Gun Club held a Youth Turkey Hunt recently. Holding their turkeys are Wyatt Cryderman  14, of Chase Mills, and  Patrick Nolan, 13, of Norfolk. The regular turkey hunt …

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CANTON — Olde DeKalb Hotel in DeKalb Junction is now serving food at Partridge Run Golf Course, 70 Sullivan Dr. The business is owned by Scott Fenlong, who is renting the space from the …
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MASSENA -- Policies related to tuitioning of students in the Massena Central School District will be reviewed in the coming weeks as district officials aim to maintain their quota of universal …
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St. Lawrence County residents can expect a dramatic weather swing this week, with summer-like warmth giving way to a brisk taste of spring chill, and potentially severe weather in between, according …
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WANAKENA -- After a hiatus, the Local Living Venture (LLV) is revitalizing in 2025, with rural living skills at its heart, and invites the public to a hike in the woods, followed by a "Mix and …
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The buzz in Canton

The monthly Bees & Beekeeping Discussion Group will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, in the Betty Evans Community Room at the E.J. Noble Medical Building, 80 E. Main St. This month's …

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LISBON — Lisbon Fire District has changed their regular monthly meeting for May to Thursday, May 1, at 7 p.m. at the Lisbon Fire Station at 7002 CR 10.
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CANTON — Olde DeKalb Hotel in DeKalb Junction is now serving food at Partridge Run Golf Course, 70 Sullivan Dr. The business is owned by Scott Fenlong, who is renting the space from the …
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Regular spring turkey season for all licensed turkey hunters opens May 1 throughout St. Lawrence County. Spring turkey harvests in New York typically range between 16,000 and 18,000 birds, …
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FOWLER -- Empire State Mines, LLC will be presenting a business update on Wednesday, April 30 at 6 p.m. at Southwest Tech Center in Fowler. This is open to the public.
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Neighbors supporting Canadian neighbors

Members of the Friday morning Current Events Group, from Canton, Potsdam, Canton, DePeyster and West Stockholm recently had lunch at Schnitzel’s, a restaurant in Cornwall, Ontario, “to …

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To the Editor: It’s laughable, and frankly a pathetic excuse, to see the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority try to pin its ongoing financial troubles on tariffs. Anyone who’s been …
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CANTON — Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join Fiddler Gretchen Koehler for a free musical storytime Thursday, May 1, from 10:30-11:15 a.m. at The TAUNY Center. Featuring …
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CANTON— Development firm the Vecino Group will meet with town and village officials Wednesday to provide an update on the Midtown Plaza project on Miner Street. The presentation will take …
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Here are the top stories for today as determined by our editorial staff and highest number of page views. One person rescued from Ogdensburg warehouse blaze; fire remains under …
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Walk/Run raises over $40,000

CANTON — More than $40,000 was raised for the St. Lawrence County Cancer Fund with Walk/Run for Life events in Canton and Potsdam Sunday morning, April 27. Due to snow and rain, the 47th …

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CANTON—Cohan Carr, 29, of Massena, was indicted by a St. Lawrence County Grand Jury on two counts third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and one count second-degree criminal …
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CANTON – An author whose first novel is set in upstate New York will be the guest speaker at SUNY Canton's spring Living Writers Series event. Writer Robert Haller will read from his debut …
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North Country Neighbors for Civic Engagement, a grassroots organization dedicated to preserving democracy and strengthening local communities, is organizing May Day Strong protests on Thursday, May …
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POTSDAM -- The Potsdam village board of trustees is expected to approve its preliminary budget at its meeting Monday, April 28. The board and village officials have been working to hone down the …
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SUNY Potsdam clocktower rings again

If you attended SUNY Potsdam, it’s likely the backdrop of some of your photos, or even some of your memories. Satterlee Hall is one of SUNY Potsdam’s most recognizable symbols, and was …

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CANTON — A Russell male who allegedly brandished a knife at children was arrested Friday, Canton Police say. Village Police report that John D. Latray, 61, of Russell, was charged April 25 …
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POTSDAM -- All Town of Potsdam offices will be closed on Tuesday, April 29 in memoriam of 30-year employee David Grant. The office will reopen at 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning.
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To the Editor: The times we are living in call upon all of us to make a great change.  The global climate crisis continues to worsen as we humans fail to accomplish a reduction of …
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POTSDAM -- Construction has begun on Brooks Street, a new road in downtown Potsdam, connecting Raymond and Depot streets. About two dozen community leaders and government officials celebrated …
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MASSENA -- Despite being given over six months to correct numerous code violations at the former Woodlawn Hotel, located at 40-42 Woodlawn Ave., the New York City based property owner is seeking an …
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CANTON -- The St. Lawrence County Sheriff's Office is joining a Tri-County Special Response team with advanced tactical training as part of a new agreement signed off on by the county legislature. …
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OGDENSBURG-- Few details are available following a major fire that dozens of city residents shared photos and videos of on social media. The blaze took place at an abandoned Warehouse on …
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POTSDAM — Canton-Potsdam Hospital had a heartwarming coincidence this week when two baby boys, born less than ten hours apart, shared not only a birthday week but the same name — Myles. …
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PHOTO - Akesasne hometown hero AKWESASNE - The Akwesasne community will celebrate one of its brightest stars, Carey Terrance Jr., during a special Hometown Hero Award presentation at the Home …
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Clarkson University Chair in Colloid Science Evgeny Katz was awarded with the Advanced Materials Scientist Medal by the International Association of Advanced Materials in Stockholm, Sweden. The medal …
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CANTON—St. Lawrence University's Associate Professor of Geology Alexander Stewart was recently elected the National President of the Earth Sciences Honorary Society Sigma Gamma Epsilon at its …
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CANTON — As announced by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Franco Bari, Dimitri Kaliakin has been named the head coach for the St. Lawrence University women's soccer team, the sixth in …
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