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Pierrepont heron

This great blue heron was spotted high in a pine tree in Pierrepont recently. Photo submitted by Stacey Smith Tarbox.

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POTSDAM -- Potsdam Central High School junior Emma Fields scored her 200th varsity lacrosse career point on Monday, April 22, against the Malone Huskies. The lady Sandstoners walloped Malone 14 …
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The regular spring turkey season for St. Lawrence County hunters opens May 1 .     Hunting is permitted in most areas of the state, except for New York City and Nassau …
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Here is the result of the local games: Baseball: Morrissey, Siano, and Landman Drive in Runs; SLU Baseball Falls 12-5 at Cortland Baseball: Barone Drives in Three as SUNY Canton Roos …
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Results from Tuesday’s games, from NorthCountrySports.net: Boy’s lacrosse: Canton Catches Massena Top Division 1, Beating O.F.A. 10-8 Girl’s lacrosse: Massena Ends …
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MASSENA -- Numbers were down slightly during the month of March for Massena police officers but Chief Jason Olson said figures for response calls remain highly elevated compared to just a few years …
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WADDINGTON -- The village of Waddington is set to receive $2.25 million for downtown projects as part of the NY Forward grant program. Governor Kathy Hochul made the announcement today, April …
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O'burg Fire Department conducts high rise training

Ogdensburg Professional Firefighters, under the command of Captain McCormick, spent time training on high rise hose deployment and exterior operations recently. Photo courtesy of Ogdensburg …

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Here are the top stories for Wednesday, April 24 as determined by our editorial staff and highest number of page views. State Highway 11B shut down due to tractor trailer fire at Potsdam …
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POTSDAM — Sophia Compeau of Potsdam was recently inducted into the Elmira College Chapter of Psi Chi during a ceremony in Cowles Hall where 15 students were recognized for their accomplishments …
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OGDENSBURG -- Get ready to dive into a literary treasure trove as the Friends of the Ogdensburg Public Library gear up to host their highly anticipated Spring Book Sale.  The event will …
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OGDENSBURG – Visitors and residents in Ogdensburg may soon be able to grab a meal on the city’s waterfront.  Ogdensburg City Council appears to have secured a vendor for the …
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OGDENSBURG — An Ogdensburg man was jailed on numerous felony charges, according to city police. Dylan M. Hoover, 28, was charged with first-degree rape, second-degree menacing, …
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FINE — A man was charged with a felony stemming from a burglary complaint last November, according to state police. Mavrick A. Glover, 26, Olean, was charged with third-degree criminal …
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Jamming with Josh in Potsdam

Pianist Josh Barkley (standing right) oversaw another successful open mic night on a recent Wednesday night at the Potsdam Public Library. Music lovers from across the north country, all with …

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Mr. LaRose of Potsdam recently wrote a letter objecting, along Christian grounds, to the holding of tarot card readings within a church. Mr. Farnsworth took exception to this and wrote an attempted …
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CANTON – The St. Lawrence and surrounding communities are invited to attend the Richard D. Church Lecture in Neuroscience on Monday, April 29, at 7 p.m. in Eben Holden Main room on the St. …
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A strong cold will bring light to moderate rain showers over the St. Lawrence Valley with temperatures dropping throughout the day, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Forecasters …
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The regular spring turkey season for St. Lawrence County hunters opens May 1 .     Hunting is permitted in most areas of the state, except for New York City and Nassau …
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Little League season starting in Massena

Massena Little League President Leon Shorette fills in the Leo Lashomb Field with fresh clay April 23, before the start of practices that night. The first games begin May 11. About 190 children ages …

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CANTON — To support community connectedness, during County Government Month, the St. Lawrence County Youth Bureau, in partnership with the Sheriff’s Department invites local classrooms to …
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POTSDAM -- A Potsdam woman was awarded a grant through the Northern New York Community Foundation's Maxine Quigg Women in Business Fund. The fund aims to support professional development of …
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GOUVERNEUR -- The Village of Gouverneur, Department of Public Works, wishes to inform residents that hydrant flushing will be done during the day, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, and then …
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O'burg playground communication board

Wyatt King and his dad, Luke King, of Norwood, try out the communication board at Morissette Park, Ogdensburg, on a recent sunny spring morning. NCNow photo

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NORFOLK — The Norfolk Museum is having an Open House on Wednesday, April 24, from 11 a.m. -2 p.m. to meet the new curator/historian Sarah Claffey.   Everyone is welcome. Snacks …
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CANTON — The village and town boards here are expected to get an update on the demolition of the old McDonald’s building Wednesday. The boards will convene a joint meeting Wednesday, …
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Here are the top stories for Tuesday, April 23 as determined by our editorial staff and highest number of page views. NY first state in nation to provide tax credits for local journalism; …
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PIERREPONT — Over 70 veterans are buried in the historic Pierrepont Hill Cemetery, including Revolutionary War Veteran Reverend Nathan Crary (1762-1852).   As part of the …
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POTSDAM — The North Country Children's Museum has seven weeks of summer camp from July 8th to August 23rd. Camps are for children in Grades 1-5. Weekly schedule is Monday to Friday from 9am to …
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To the Editor:  Pulling into a gas station is an American tradition. It’s something we do almost without thought and provides a level of convenience we have come to expect. The …
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SOUTH COLTON -- The Racquette Valley Fish and Game Club on Cold Brook Drive is hosting a take-out only chicken barbecue on Sunday, April 28 starting at 11 a.m.  Dinners cost $14 for a half …
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CANTON — The village and town boards here are expected to get an update on the demolition of the old McDonald’s building Wednesday. The boards will convene a joint meeting Wednesday, …
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POTSDAM — A car reportedly caught fire at Clarkson University near Ross House Thursday, April 18. The blaze was reported at 11:10 p.m. and Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 …
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The unemployment rate in St. Lawrence County in March was 5.1%, without seasonal adjustment, 0.8 percent higher than the New York state seasonally adjusted rate. According to a state Department …
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CANTON — A 5K Rainbow Run, a fun run/walk/roll to benefit Potsdam Pride, will be held  Sunday, April 28, at  10 a.m. at the Remington Recreation Trail at Partridge Run Golf Course, …
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OGDENSBURG -- Injuries, potential retirements and a lack of firefighters available to fill positions is causing financial troubles for the city. In a presentation Monday City Comptroller Angela …
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POTSDAM — State Highway 11B was shut down temporarily Monday when a tractor trailer caught fire near a home and garage. Potsdam Fire was reportedly dispatched, along with Potsdam Rescue …
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CANTON — St. Lawrence University President Kate Morris is joining 60 other college presidents of diverse higher education institutions from across the nation to advance higher education's …
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SARANAC LAKE — Ogdensburg native Valerie Patterson won the People's Choice award at the annual juried show at the Adirondack Artists Guild for her watercolor painting, "That Persistent Memory." …
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ELMIRA -- Tyler Scott '26, of Russell was one of 15 Elmira College students awarded the 2024 Moser Prize. Each year, the Moser Prize is presented to the student or students achieving the highest …
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