POTSDAM — Nearly 1,200 students received diplomas from SUNY Potsdam on Saturday morning under Satterlee Hall’s clock tower. Read More ⇒Nearly 1,200 graduate from SUNY Potsdam
CANTON — SUNY Canton’s Center for Workforce, Community & Industry Partnerships (WCIP) will host a no-cost course on the fundamentals of air-source heat pumps in June. Read More ⇒SUNY Canton hosting no-cost air-source heat pump evening course
POTSDAM — P. Hunter Peckham ‘66, co-director of the MetroHealth Rehabilitation Institute at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, was awarded an honorary doctor of science degree at Clarkson University’s spring 2024 Commencement on Saturday, May 11. Read More ⇒Peckham awarded Clarkson University honorary degree
POTSDAM — Graduating senior Celia Darling of Webster, N.Y., received the Frederica Clarkson Award during Clarkson University’s spring 2024 commencement ceremony on May 11. She was selected for the $1,000 award by a vote of the full University faculty based on her scholarship and promise of o… Read More ⇒Darling receives Clarkson University Frederica Clarkson Award
POTSDAM — Graduating senior Miles Compani, of Perth, NY, received the Levinus Clarkson Award during Clarkson University’s Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony on May 11th. He was selected for the $1,000 award by a vote of the full University faculty, based on his scholarship and promise of outs… Read More ⇒Compani receives Clarkson University Levinus Clarkson Award
POTSDAM — Ginger Hunter, an assistant professor of biology was awarded the John W. Graham Jr. Faculty Research Award during the University’s spring 2024 commencement ceremony today. Read More ⇒Hunter receives Clarkson University Graham Faculty Research Award
CANTON —The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce was pleased to host the ribbon-cutting ceremony for The White Silo at Saphead Complex, an event venue located at 5355 County Route 27 in Canton on Thursday, May 9. Many community members and town officials joined the STLC Chamber in celebra… Read More ⇒St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony
POTSDAM —Ioannis Mastorakos, an associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering was recently appointed a voting member of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) Structural Materials Division (SMD) Council, one of the TMS Functional Committees. Read More ⇒Clarkson professor appointed to Committee for The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society
SeaComm recently donated $5,000 to the Police Activities League (PAL) of Massena. The funds will be used to support the organization’s Annual Golf Tournament, which is being held at Cedar View Golf Club in Massena on Saturday, July 27. This year’s tournament is dedicated to former Massena Po… Read More ⇒SeaComm supports Police Activities League of Massena
NORWOOD — The Norwood Village Green Concert Series will present 18 events during its 51st annual season. Read More ⇒Norwood Village Green Concert Series announces 2024 performers
MADRID — Fort Tribute recently acquired a newly built reproduction Rucker Ambulance, constructed by Hansen Wheel and Wagon, Letcher, SD, a premier carriage and wagon manufacturer, which restores and builds wagons and stagecoaches for museums, film and TV productions and collectors. Read More ⇒Fort Tribute acquires new reproduction Civil War ambulance
POTSDAM — A group of 19 second- and third-year Physician Assistant Studies students from Clarkson University, along with a group of local medical professionals, completed a medical mission trip to Nicaragua from March 16 to 23. Read More ⇒Clarkson University students complete medical mssion trip to Nicaragua
POTSDAM — Clarkson University Professor of Design & Innovation Daved Barry has been named professor emeritus for six years of exemplary service to the University. Formal recognition took place at commencement on May 11. Read More ⇒Barry named professor emeritus at Clarkson University
POTSDAM —Alexis Maciel, an associate professor of computer science and chair of the Department of Computer Science was awarded the Distinguished Teaching Award during the University’s spring 2024 commencement ceremonies today. Read More ⇒Maciel receives Clarkson University Distinguished Teaching Award
POTSDAM — Two outstanding SUNY Potsdam graduates have been recognized as the academic honorees for the Class of 2024, earning the 2024 Faculty Awards. The award recipients, Anah Bogdan ‘24 and Samantha Bearup ‘24, were chosen by the Faculty Senate and will be specially recognized during Comm… Read More ⇒SUNY Potsdam grads recognized as Class of 2024 academic honorees
CANTON — SUNY Canton’s Center for Workforce, Community & Industry Partnerships (WCIP) is offering three, two-day electric vehicle (EV) safety training courses for mechanics in July. Read More ⇒SUNY Canton hosting electric vehicle safety training for mechanics
The following property sales were recorded in St. Lawrence County clerk’s office May 1, 2024: Read More ⇒PROPERTY SALES
PAUL SMITHS — Around 122 Paul Smith’s College seniors danced, grinned and fist-pumped their way across the commencement stage on the Great Lawn last Saturday on their way to becoming newly-minted Smitties. Read More ⇒More than 100 graduate from Paul Smith’s College
RENSSELAER FALLS — State police, the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office and the St. Lawrence County District Attorney’s Office are investigating the discovery of a body at a residence in Rensselaer Falls on Thursday morning. Read More ⇒Police identify man found dead in Rensselaer Falls house
ALBANY — Three St. Lawrence County schools have received funding from the state Education Department to establish or expand their Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) programs for 4-year-old students. Read More ⇒Three St. Lawrence County schools receive Universal Pre-K grants
POTSDAM — The village board convened a public hearing on Monday night to discuss parking code changes, aiming to introduce free two-hour parking zones in lieu of paid metered spaces. Additionally, they reached a consensus to allocate $9,960 towards procuring a new digital parking enforcement… Read More ⇒No comments on proposed Potsdam free parking regs, trustees set to vote May 28
POTSDAM – Village officials are drafting a letter that will go to village water customers notifying them of an upcoming project to identify and remove lead water pipes. Read More ⇒Potsdam moves ahead with lead pipe replacement
MASSENA — Five individuals are vying for two seats on the Massena Central School District’s Board of Education, and voters will make their choice on Tuesday. Read More ⇒Five vying for two Massena Central School Board seats
CANTON — Terrence Fields, a 6 foot 3 guard/forward for the SUNY Canton men’s basketball team, had his best game of the season versus Cobleskill on Jan. 24. The Carl Sandburg High School graduate scored 24 points with eight field goals and three three-pointers. Read More ⇒SUNY Canton grad, basketball player, lands big scholarship for law school
CANTON — SUNY Canton students are showcasing concrete knowledge developed through continued research into applications using fiberglass-reinforced building materials. Read More ⇒SUNY Canton students break into advanced concrete compositions
CANTON — In the culmination of an entire year of demonstrated engineering aptitude, the SUNY Canton’s American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter secured second place at the Upstate Regional American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Student Steel Bridge Competition recen… Read More ⇒SUNY Canton Bridge Team continues tradition of success at regional competition
The Help Sami Kick Cancer Foundation invites the public join them in celebrating the life of Mason Smith, a dear friend of the Curtis family and the Help Sami Kick Cancer Foundation. Read More ⇒Help Sami Kick Cancer Foundation invites public to Mason Smith celebration of life event May 18 at The Lodge
MASSENA — It’s time for kids ages 15 and under to grab their fishing pole and head out to the Wilson Hill causeway for the 25th annual Ted Kot Kids Free Fishing Day. Read More ⇒Kids Free Fishing Day set for Saturday at Wilson Hill causeway
The New York State Police inducted more than 220 troopers in a ceremony in Albany Wednesday, including north country natives and new officers bound for the troops that cover the region. Read More ⇒New York State Police inducts 228 troopers, new members for north country forces
POTSDAM — Two houses on Pine Street remain condemned after a May 7 flood that damaged three residences and five vehicles. Read More ⇒Two residences in Potsdam remain condemned after flooding
MASSENA — There wasn’t much of a separation in grade point averages between Massena Central High School’s valedictorian and salutatorian. Read More ⇒Massena Central High School names valedictorian, salutatorian
WATERTOWN — North country residents may once again be seeing air quality warnings and smoke cover this summer. Read More ⇒Smoky skies may make a return to north country this summer
Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand is pushing for the leaders in her chamber to reject a cut to grant programs for fire departments after cuts in this year’s federal budget, as Congress begins work on plans for 2025. Read More ⇒Gillibrand wants more money for fire department grants in federal budget
MASSENA — Prom, one of the highlights of a high school career, hits the dance floor Saturday at Massena High School. Read More ⇒Massena High School stages mock DWI exercise
COLTON — The Colton-Pierrepont Central School District is among 23 schools in New York that were selected to participate in the state Education Department’s Performance-Based Learning and Assessment Networks (PLAN) Pilot. Read More ⇒Colton-Pierrepont schools selected for state pilot program that includes more career curriculum
MASSENA — The Massena Police Department continues to request the public’s assistance in locating Kinsley Robert, 32, who was last seen at approximately 3 a.m. May 10 near Bridges Avenue in the village of Massena. Read More ⇒Massena police continuing search for missing woman
For 44 days, Ogdensburg native Mike Hynes braved frigid temperatures, rain and thunderstorms, even hail in West Texas, as he rode his bike along highways and roads across the United States. Read More ⇒OFA grad bikes across U.S. for a cause
The northern lights illuminated the midnight sky Friday into Saturday, seen here from Osgood Pond in the Adirondacks. Read More ⇒Solar storm puts on light show over NNY
OGDENSBURG — Parcel B of the vacant and city-owned 17 Main St. has been sold. Read More ⇒Ogdensburg sells Parcel B of vacant 17 Main St.
MASSENA — Speakers during Monday’s grand opening of the new Seaway Visitor Center at Eisenhower Lock say the new center will be a big boost for tourism opportunities in Massena and the north country. Read More ⇒New Seaway Visitor Center offers new tourism opportunties
OGDENSBURG — A traffic stop on Lincoln Avenue Monday resulted in a passenger facing multiple drug charges for the possession of fentanyl, crystal meth and cocaine, according to Ogdensburg police. Read More ⇒Ogdensburg woman facing multiple drug charges following traffic stop
MASSENA — The deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation said the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) “hit a home run” with the new Seaway Visitor Center at Eisenhower Lock. Read More ⇒Grand opening of Seaway Visitor Center at Eisenhower Lock celebrated
OGDENSBURG — The City Council has found its next city manager. Read More ⇒Ogdensburg appoints Xenophondas ‘Fonda’” Chronis next city manager
POTSDAM — There will be a Saturday punk and metal show in the newly renovated SLC Arts building, 6 Raymond St. Read More ⇒Newly renovated SLC Arts building to host punk show in Potsdam
TUPPER LAKE — The Wild Center, located in Tupper Lake in southern Franklin County, has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership to support its Empowering Youth for Climate Action project in the Champlain-Adirondack Biosphere Network (CABN) and the … Read More ⇒Wild Center awarded 40K grant