Mary Rodee, a Canton mother who lost her 15-year-old son to suicide after the teenager was targeted online, said if the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) that passed in the state Senate on Tuesday, July …

The 2024 Gouverneur and St. Lawrence County Fair will officially open Tuesday, July 30 4 p.m. with food and games after 4-H livestock shows during the day. A talent show slated for later on at 7 p.m. …

‘Fishing is good in Richville,’ said photographer Sharon Dafoe. This blue heron caught a big bullhead.

“I got this intimidating stare from an eagle in Richville yesterday (July 16)," said Sharon Dafoe who submitted this photo.

This turkey vulture looks to dry off on a recent rainy day in Richville. Photo submitted by Sharon Dafoe.

This photo could be seen as an unfair race in Richville. Submitted by Sharon Dafoe.

Thousands of people turned out for a massive fireworks show at Gouverneur fairgrounds Wednesday to celebrate Independence Day. The sky lit up in many colors and loud booms wowed children in …

This deer seems to be enjoying some leafy greens for lunch while taking in the day recently near Richville. Photo submitted by Sharon Dafoe. 

A Gouverneur Hospital registered nurse was recently honored as the recipient of the 2024 DAISY Award ® for the heart-felt care she provides and demonstrates each day in her job. Gouverneur …

Local students received their high school diplomas this past weekend and will transition into the next phase of their lives. Many will head off to college, the military or the workforce as they …

This year’s Helen S. Randles Scholarship winners represent students entering the fields of nursing, occupational therapy and speech pathology, including one student whose career in healthcare …

An awards night was celebrated June 12 for the number of years served in the Order of the Eastern Star Depeyster Chapter #60. Pins were presented. From the left are Mary Simmons,  35 years, …

The St. Lawrence County Supervisors Association recently presented the first annual high school scholarship to Caitlyn Storie, Gouverneur, who will be attending Clarkson University for architecture …

This turtle was not the friendliest creature, according to photographer Sharon Dafoe of Richville.

A pair of common mergansers on ‘the fishing rock’ in Richville, said photographer Sharon Dafoe.

Forest Rangers joined Ranger School students from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry to conduct a prescribed fire. The fire was conducted on .6 acres of land on East Boundary …

Concerns regarding algae growth in the Deer River, North Lawrence, have prompted the Department of Environmental Conservation to investigate. St. Lawrence County Legislator John Gennett, who …

A blue heron searches for food in one of the swamps near Richville recently. Photo submitted by Sharon Dafoe.

The Trash Dash weekend held April 27 collected a total of 1,300 pounds of garbage in Rensselaer Falls, Potsdam Gouverneur, Massena, and Ogdensburg. Here, Rensselaer Falls Trash Dashers included Mayor …

Horse power in Richville. Photo submitted by Sharon Dafoe.