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.

The Gouverneur Village Park is undergoing upgrades, including the construction of a new  bandstand / gazebo.

This muskrat was spotted Monday, March 25, by Sharon Dafoe on a swamp near Richville. 

This little bird is probably wondering where spring went. Don’t worry, spring-like temperatures are expected to return Monday, in time for the total solar eclipse. Photo submitted by Sharon …

The St. Lawrence County Dairy Princess Program is seeking energetic youth who like to engage with people and share their love and knowledge of agriculture, specifically dairy. All youth are …

Peter Rabbit showed up in Sharon Dafoe’s backyard in Richville.  

The Austin family  enjoyed the nice weather Sunday afternoon, amidst the snowstorm the day before. Parents Luke and Morgan Austin joined in on the process of helping Jocelynne, Tucker and …

Members of the Empire State Local News Coalition, a statewide advocacy group of more than 150 local news outlets, rallied with elected officials at the State Capitol Wednesday in support of the Local …