WATERTOWN — With the opening of walleye season on Thursday, the state Department of Environmental Conservation is advising anglers not to be alarmed if they happen to catch a walleye with a tag attached. Read More ⇒Anglers advised to be on lookout for tagged walleye
WATERTOWN — Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties each saw double-digit percent growth in local government sales tax collections in March compared to the same month a year ago, while Lewis County also experienced a modest increase. Read More ⇒Local counties see rise in monthly, quarterly sales tax receipts
MASSENA — A Massena man was jailed without bail after he was charged with rape. Read More ⇒Massena man charged with rape
MASSENA — The Massena Police Department charged Justin E. Bruce, 36, of Massena, with a felony count of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance: narcotic intent to sell, fentanyl. Read More ⇒Massena man charged with intent to sell controlled substance
FORT DRUM — Fort Drum continues to be an incredibly strong economic driver in the north country, data released on Wednesday shows. Read More ⇒Fort Drum’s annual impact on local economy reaches $2.55 billion
MASSENA — The Massena Central School Board president took exception to a no exception clause in the district’s policy regarding the June graduation ceremony standards. Read More ⇒Massena school board debates who can present diplomas
NORFOLK — State police say there is no danger to the public after troopers spent Wednesday searching for a person who fled a traffic stop and escaped into the woods. Read More ⇒Norfolk manhunt continues; Troopers say no danger to the public
OSWEGATCHIE — An Ogdensburg man was arrested Tuesday by state police for allegedly attempting to steal copper pipes from the former Academy at Ivy Ridge on Route 37 in the town of Oswegatchie. Read More ⇒Troopers: Ogdensburg man attempted to steal copper pipes from Academy at Ivy Ridge
COLTON — The state Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that Route 56 in the town of Colton has reopened to two-way traffic. The reopening follows around-the-clock work to replace a failed 100-year-old culvert. Read More ⇒Route 56 in Colton reopens following culvert replacement
CANTON — A Russell man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly brandishing a knife during an argument in front of children, according to Canton police. Read More ⇒Police: Russell man arrested with knife in Canton
POTSDAM — The village board voted to upgrade its economic developer position from part-time to full-time. Read More ⇒Village of Potsdam makes economic developer a full-time position
MASSENA — Major League Fishing will be bringing the “Fishing Church” back to Massena in conjunction with one of the fishing tournaments this summer. Read More ⇒‘Fishing Church’ returning to Massena this summer
Efforts are continuing to battle the spread of the invasive water chestnut plant in the Oswegatchie River, Black Lake and most recently, the St. Lawrence River. Read More ⇒Efforts continue in battle against invasive water chestnuts
OGDENSBURG — The city will be reimbursed for a small portion of the cost of its lifeguards working this summer at the Elsa M. Luksich Municipal Pool thanks to a state program aimed at recruiting and retaining lifeguards. Read More ⇒Ogdensburg to receive lifeguarding funds
MASSENA — Thirty replacement trees have been planted at the Massena Housing Authority as part of an Arbor Day partnership between the Housing Authority and New York Power Authority. Read More ⇒NYPA provides, helps plant 30 trees at Massena Housing Authority
WATERTOWN — When it comes to the north country tapping into the opportunities that Micron Technology’s multi-billion semiconductor manufacturing campus in Clay could provide, 116th District State Assemblyman Scott A. Gray is putting his money where his mouth is. Read More ⇒Assemblyman Gray says Micron pitch, in print, worth his investment
MADRID — A dream that became a reality is celebrating its five-year anniversary this year. Read More ⇒Fort Tribute celebrating five-year anniversary in 2025
NORFOLK — The year 2018-19 began a trend that’s still continuing to this day in the Norwood-Norfolk Central School District. Read More ⇒Norwood-Norfolk Central School presenting budget with 0% tax levy increase
CANTON — Despite rainy morning conditions, local community events drew active participants Sunday. The St. Lawrence Valley Paddlers hosted its annual Little River Ramble, while Potsdam Pride organized its rainbow-themed 5K run on the Remington Recreation Trail. Read More ⇒An active spring day in St. Lawrence County
CANTON — The SUNY Canton American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter’s Steel Bridge Team earned an impressive third place overall at the 2025 American Institute of Steel Construction Regional Student Steel Bridge Competition, held recently at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Read More ⇒SUNY Canton engineering technology students take third in bridge competition
POTSDAM — The Potsdam Public Library board has approved its proposed budget for the upcoming year, which includes an increase in appropriations of about $27,000. Read More ⇒Potsdam library asking voters to approve $648,089 budget
POTSDAM — SUNY Potsdam rededicated its iconic Satterlee Hall clock tower Friday, following extensive restoration efforts. The celebration included a ceremony and reception in the Academic Quad, with the campus community. Read More ⇒Restored Satterlee Hall clock tower rededicated
OGDENSBURG — A fire destroyed an abandoned warehouse on Riverside Drive at the corner of Franklin Street late Thursday night, fire officials reported. Read More ⇒Fire destroys abandoned warehouse in Ogdensburg; Firefighters rescue one person from second story using ladders
The following property sales were recorded in St. Lawrence County clerk’s office April 9, 2025: Read More ⇒PROPERTY SALES
NNY college presidents sign letter denouncing government overreach Read More ⇒Local college presidents sign letter against government overreach
MASSENA — Village trustees have approved a change order for work at the former Massena School of Business. Read More ⇒Massena trustees approve change order for building work
Jefferson County Read More ⇒North country police activity
MASSENA — Patrons who have lost or damaged books that they checked out from the Massena Public Library can return them without incurring a fine as part of next week’s Library Week celebration. Read More ⇒Massena Public Library celebrating Library Week starting Monday
MASSENA — Massena village trustees have adopted the fiscal year 2025-26 budget, and Massena Central School District voters will be asked to approve the district’s proposed spending plan on May 20. Read More ⇒Massena officials discuss impact of Louisville equalization rate
MASSENA — The Massena Central School Board has approved two snow giveback days, with another two remaining from the original six. Read More ⇒Massena Central School Board approves two snow giveback days
Norfolk man charged with contempt, criminal mischief Read More ⇒Norfolk man charged with contempt, criminal mischief
OGDENSBURG — On March 20, the Ogdensburg Police Department executed a search warrant at 432 Oak St. During the search, officers located two shotguns and an assault rifle. Penny Arquitt was arrested. Read More ⇒Second woman arrested after gun investigation
SOUTH COLTON — The state Department of Transportation continues to make progress on the culvert replacement at Sevey’s Corners, where the southern terminus of Route 56 connects with Route 3. Read More ⇒Work continues to fill in sinkhole at Sevey’s Corners
ALBANY — New York is joining 11 other states to sue the Trump administration over the wide-ranging tariff plan the president has put in place, with import taxes placed on most goods from every country, arguing that he’s outstripped the authority given to the presidency by Congress on tariffs. Read More ⇒N.Y., 11 other states sue Trump over tariffs, arguing president lacks authority to tax imports from all nations at once
MASSENA — The Massena Central School Board has adopted a $74.4 million budget with no increase in the tax levy for next year. Read More ⇒Massena Central School budget calls for no tax levy increase
POTSDAM — The proposed $43 million budget for Potsdam Central School District for the 2025-2026 school year aims to maintain spending and taxes near current levels. Read More ⇒Potsdam Central proposes $43.2 million school budget
WINTHROP — The American Red Cross reports that it is aiding a family of five after their home on County Route 49 burned on Monday afternoon. Read More ⇒Winthrop residence burns
MASSENA — The owner of the former Woodlawn Hotel at 40-42 Woodlawn Ave. is seeking an extension in the timeline to address code and safety issues. Read More ⇒Owner of former Woodlawn Hotel seeking extension to fix code issues
DEPEYSTER — A Macomb man was arrested Friday stemming from an on April 9 domestic violence incident in DePeyster. Read More ⇒Depeyster man charged with domestic violence incident
CLAYTON — To mark Earth Day, a local nonprofit spent Tuesday morning picking up trash along the river. Read More ⇒Save the River helps clean up over 300 pounds of trash
Driver, 76, cited with DWI after hitting restaurant Read More ⇒Driver, 76, cited with DWI after hitting Malone restaurant
POTSDAM — The Potsdam town supervisor told town councilors that federal and state representatives are working to secure funding for Potsdam Specialty Paper to help cover the costs of repairing flood damage that happened last year. Read More ⇒Potsdam Specialty Paper in line for $350k disaster loan, more funds sought
MASSENA — A local pastor had a private audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican several times during his papacy. Read More ⇒Local clergy recall visits with Pope Francis
POTSDAM — A Potsdam man was charged twice in a week, first for violating orders of protection and again for an alleged domestic violence incident. Read More ⇒Potsdam man charged with violating court orders, alleged domestic violence incident
CANTON — An Ogdensburg man was charged with possessing drugs and a weapon at the St. Lawrence County jail. Read More ⇒Ogdensburg man charged with having drugs, weapon in jail
CANTON — A Canton woman was charged Saturday with violating an order of protection on Nov. 30. Read More ⇒Canton woman accused of violating order of protection
POTSDAM — About 400 people protested in downtown Potsdam on Saturday as part of coordinated “No Kings” rallies held throughout the country that day. Read More ⇒400 rally for ‘No Kings’ protest in Potsdam
DEKALB — About 50 people gathered Saturday at the Old DeKalb Cemetery to honor two local men who played a part in the opening shots of the Revolutionary War 250 years ago. Read More ⇒Local heroes of the first battle of the Revolutionary War commemorated in DeKalb
Legislation introduced to ratify land claim settlement Read More ⇒Legislation introduced to ratify land claim settlement
CLAYTON — Since 1986, Save The River Upper St. Lawrence Riverkeeper has worked with volunteers and the Thousand Islands Association to mark the most dangerous shoals along the St. Lawrence River. During the 2024 summer season, STR and over 60 volunteers marked over 100 shoals on the American… Read More ⇒Save the River seeks volunteer shoal markers
Since President Donald Trump took office for his second term in January, he has expressed a desire to annex Canada while imposing tariffs and creating a trade war. Read More ⇒Looking back at ‘pioneering’ U.S.-Canadian summits at SLU
