Brooke Rouse received the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce Cornerstone Award at their 2023 annual dinner. Read earlier story here. Pictured from left are Laurie Marr, Director of Communications & Public Affairs …

Russell Volunteer Fire Department firefighter Mark Smith monitors a fire truck as it pumps hundreds of gallons of water into the Edwards-Knox Central School pool. Read story here. Photo submitted by BOCES.

Ogdensburg Blue Devils Varsity Football quarterback Shea Polniak runs with the ball during a double practice Tuesday, Aug. 29. Coach Matt Tessmer said 34 players are currently on the roster, with their first game at Saranac Central Sept. 9. NCNow photo.

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association has named Brooks Washburn, an honorary alumnus. He is pictured here receiving the distinction from College President Dr. Suzanne Smith at Reunion 2023. Submitted …

Potsdam Village Clerk Lori Queor is retiring at the end of August after serving taxpayers for decades. Read more here. NCTW photo | Adam Atkinson.

The Potsdam Dance Company’s Teen Senior group perform at the Potsdam Summer Festival Friday. They are one of 50 different performers and bands at the festival, continuing through Saturday. For …

Violette Martin, of Massena, plays in the sand at Potsdam’s Sandstone Park. The Potsdam beach is now open daily from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. NCNow photo.

Haggett Excavating releases balloons over the American flag on Main Street in Norwood during the Fourth of July parade. Photo by Ashley Penny.

Caius, Fable and Akira celebrating the Fourth of July in Madrid. Photo submitted by Mountainside K9 Dog Training.

A wheelchair accessibility mat has been installed at Sandstoner Beach at Pine Street in Potsdam. The mat as well as specialized beach wheelchairs at Sandstoner will allow easier access to the water for beachgoers with certain disabilities. Photos submitted by Trey Smutz.

Enjoying the sand and water at Lisbon Beach are Evelyn Adams, Lisbon, on left, and her cousin Bella Adams, Tupper Lake. They are camping at Lisbon campground with their grandmother, Cindy Adams. The Lisbon Beach is open with lifeguards on duty from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily.

Hammond Central students check out construction equipment at career day. For more details, view earlier story. Photo submitted by BOCES.

Curt Smith, Bombay, prepares his six Allis Chalmers antique tractors he is displaying at “The Gathering of the Orange.” Madrid’s St. Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum’s …

Lylia Jiang, a student in Mrs. Rodee’s kindergarten class at Banford Elementary School in Canton, was the winner of the Hula Hoop contest held during Friday morning’s Kindergarten …

Lylia Jiang, a student in Mrs. Rodee’s kindergarten class at Banford Elementary School in Canton, was the winner of the Hula Hoop contest held during Friday morning’s Kindergarten …

Norwood American Legion celebrated Memorial Day with a parade at 11 a.m. and a memorial service in the Village Park complete with a 21-gun salute. Kneeling, from the left, are Michael Boprey Jr, Alex …

Allysha Bracy of Ogdensburg took this photo of the Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge with a hazy sky from the Canadian wildfires. The wildfires are blamed for hazy conditions throughout much …