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Here are the results: Hockey • Massena boys  win in OT; Canton, Salmon, Islanders tie; Malone edged • Potsdam girls deal Eagles first loss 3-2; S.L.P. beats Salmon River …
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Here are the results: Hockey • Knights net three in final two minutes to beat SLU, 5-2 • Redirected shot gives SLU a 6-5 win over Knights • Chapleau and Cristall …
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POTSDAM — Carter Lincoln has been named new Clarkson University men's soccer coach. Lincoln replaces Augusto Lima, who is departing Clarkson for an assistant position at Division I College …
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POTSDAM — Twenty-five groups of competitors braved the cold weather and dry snow to make their snow creations at Frosty Fest Saturday. Ives Park came alive with a variety of sculptures, from …
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CANTON -- Why are St. Lawrence County gas prices higher than neighboring communities? St. Lawrence County legislators are calling on the state to find out. For months local gas prices have run 40 to …
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CLARE — Lampson Falls, with its 40 foot waterfall on the Grasse River near Clare, is a beautiful sight all year round. Six hikers were recently treated to a snowy winter view of the …
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St. Lawrence County air travelers won’t be able to board flights beginning May unless they get identification that complies with REAL ID guidelines, state officials say.  …
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PCS athlete scores 2,000th point

Potsdam Central High School sophomore Ian VanWagner may soon break the Section X Varsity Boys Basketball record, after recently reaching 2,000 career points. “Ian is the most driven athlete I have ever …

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HEUVELTON -- (Rescheduled from Jan 25). The band Uprooted will perform at Pickens Hall, 83 State St., on Feb. 1 at 7 p.m.    Tickets are $15.    Uprooted's …
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Several students from St. Lawrence County were named to the President's List for thre fall 2024 semester at Southern New Hampshire University . They include Jamie Moore of Winthrop, Julie …
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OGDENSBURG – After six years of policing Ogdensburg's streets, assisting in multi-agency investigations and bringing good cheer to the department, K9 Officer Schuyler will retire. Schuyler …
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Potsdam Elks donate to St. Lawrence Central

Potsdam Elks Lodge 2074 used proceeds from an Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant and donated $500 to the St. Lawrence Central School Snack Pack Program. Lodge Secretary James Hassett is …

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After a stretch of bitterly cold weather this week, temperatures in the St. Lawrence Valley will moderate over the weekend, likely bringing milder conditions and snow showers, according to the …
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POTSDAM – Enjoy desserts while listening to eight fabulous local singers as they perform hits from Broadway and beyond. The Orchestra of Northern New York is hosting A Cabaret Show with …
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POTSDAM – The New York State Center of Excellence in Healthy Water Solutions, led by Clarkson University and SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry has hired Courtney …
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Several North Country students were named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2024 semester at SUNY Plattsburgh. To be eligible for the dean's list, undergraduate students must achieve a …
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Norfolk winery keeps creative spirit

Supporting local food businesses is possible, even in the depths of winter at Bregg’s Winery on Main Street in Norfolk on the Raquette River. In 1926, Martin Bregg’s Hungarian …

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MASSENA -- It was another record setting year for the Massena Police Department, a trend that does not appear to be letting up anytime soon. Chief Cody Wilson said the department handled 11,094 …
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State Senator Dan Stec  is urging  repeal of a law that prevents  cooperative law enforcement response to illegal border crossings.  Under New York State’s Green Light …
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Here are the top stories for today as determined by our editorial staff and highest number of page views. Former Hannawa Falls Country Market will become home to Billy’s Ice …
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LOUISVILLE – Brittany M. Redmond, 30, of Ogdensburg, was charged Jan. 23 at 4:51 a.m. with two counts seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, and one count second-degree …
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Ski trails at Dreaming Tree Ranch

The Help Sami Kick Cancer Foundation welcomes the public to enjoy the trails at The Lodge @ Dreaming Tree Ranch, 185 Wilkinson Rd. in Potsdam. The trails are groomed for use on cross-country skis or …

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MASSENA — A chicken BBQ will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, starting at 11 a.m. to benefit the Massena Volunteer Fire Department. The BBQ is drive thru and delivery options only. Cost is …
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  MASSENA -- Town of Massena officials say they would prefer Boutique Air continue to offer air service from the Massena International Airport. According to Town Supervisor Sue Bellor, …
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POTSDAM – Students from Clarkson University were awarded bachelor's, masters and doctoral degrees this winter on Dec. 14. They are Rylie Showers of Brier Hill; Dalton O'Keefe of Chase Mills, …
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  POTSDAM -- SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music has introduced  a new Bachelor of Science degree track for its rigorous program in music business. This non-audition program …
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  The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets reminds St. Lawrence County dairy farmers and cooperatives to apply for the Dairy Modernization Grant Program. Over $21 …
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POTSDAM — Come celebrate the Lunar New Year with a free musical and literary event  for all ages on Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Potsdam Public Library. Musical performances will be given …
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Sunday
Breezy. Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
High: 32°F (0°C)
Low: 19°F (-7°C)
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High: 31°F (-1°C)
Low: 6°F (-15°C)
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High: 10°F (-13°C)
Low: 4°F (-16°C)
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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, which owner Bill LaPierre hopes …
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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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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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CANTON -- Robert William Seymour will turn 100-years-old on Jan. 31, a feat that county legislators sought to celebrate on Jan. 2. "I just want to share my …
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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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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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Three North Country students were named to the Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester at SUNY Oneonta. They are Madison Hoy of Canton, Landree Kenyon of Hammond, and Morgan Wheat of Edwards. …
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