Two Charged After Cocaine Seized in St Lawrence County
33 year old Joshua Ladouceur and 35 year old Katelyn McCarney face felony drug possession charges after a traffic stop on County Route 6. The St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office says deputies found more than four ounces of cocaine. Both were arraigned in Canton Town Court and jailed without bail.
Read MoreNicholville Man Accused of Slashing Tires
46 year old Richard Peters of Nicholville is facing two felony criminal mischief charges after state police say he slashed tires on two vehicles along Elliott Road in Hopkinton. Deputies later found Peters in Potsdam on an active warrant. Police say he also refused commands during processing and was charged with obstruction. He was jailed […]
Read MorePotsdam Fire Department Receives Community Award
The Potsdam Volunteer Fire Department has received the Heart of Potsdam Award from the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce. The honor was presented during the 2026 Potsdam Summer Fest and recognizes the department’s emergency response, community service and support of local events. Several other organizations were also nominated for their work in the community.
Read MorePotsdam School Wins Two State Agriculture Challenges
Trout and Heron Independent School in Potsdam has won first place in two statewide New York Agriculture in the Classroom contests. Students earned top honors in the Ice Cream Challenge and the Mac and Cheese Challenge. The projects combined science, nutrition and agriculture while teaching students how dairy products move from farms to tables.
Read MoreLyons Road Closed for Culvert Project
Lyons Road in Peru is closed between Rock Road and South Junction Road through Sept. 21 while crews replace a large box culvert. The closure is between house numbers 225 and 232. No through traffic will be allowed, including emergency vehicles, and drivers are being advised to use an alternate route.
Read MoreMassena to Host Major League Fishing Tournament
Massena will host a three-day Major League Fishing Toyota Series tournament on the St. Lawrence River from July 30 through Aug. 1. Anglers will compete along a 27-mile stretch between the Moses-Saunders Power Dam and Iroquois Dam. Daily launches begin at 6 a.m., with weigh-ins starting at 2 p.m. at the Massena Intake Boat Launch.
Read MoreNorthern Tier Residents Honored at Annual Banquet
Woodmen Life Chapter 462 recognized Northern Tier residents during its recent 50th annual awards banquet in Altona. Honors included scholarships for two Northern Adirondack Central seniors, lifesaving awards for eight people and recognition for the Ellenburg Center Fire Department. Community volunteers, Scout leader Skip Lee and Clinton County history advocates were also honored.
Read MoreMark’s Magic Golf Tournament Supports Keeseville Rescue Team
The Keeseville Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Mark’s Magic golf tournament Aug. 1 at Harmony Golf Course in Port Kent. The event marks 20 years since Mark Dragoon drowned while trying to save a friend in the Ausable River. Proceeds support the department’s swift-water rescue team, with a four-person scramble, raffles and a […]
Read MorePlattsburgh City Beach Closed to Swimmers
Plattsburgh City Beach is closed to swimming after a water sample collected Monday showed elevated levels of E. coli bacteria. The beach remains open to visitors, but no one will be allowed in the water until further notice. City workers will test the water daily until results show it is safe for swimming.
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