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Family ‘devastated’ as Clarkson student’s killer gets parole

(WWNY) - The family of a Clarkson University student killed in 1986 is devastated now that the Potsdam-area man convicted in her murder has been granted parole. Brian McCarthy was sentenced in 1987 to 23 years to life in prison. He will be released before Feb. 24, 2027, the New...

Potsdam, NY · 1d
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State Police seek help locating missing 50-year-old

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - New York State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 50-year-old man who has not been heard from by family members since his release from a correctional facility in September 2025, police said. Concerns reported in February. State Police were notified...

Ogdensburg, NY · 13h
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Massena PD finds body of missing man

A 69-year-old Massena man that went missing over the weekend has been found dead.

Massena, NY · 2d

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Coakley Home and Hardware Becomes Employee Owned

Coakley Home and Hardware is now owned by its employees. The business, founded in 1902, has stores in Canton and Saranac Lake. Employees completed the purchase from Bill Coakley October thirtieth, forming a cooperative with thirty worker owners. The Cooperative Development Institute helped with training, governance and financing resources. Coakley, who began planning for retirement two years ago, will stay on as a consultant. The business employs more than fifty people.

Saranac Lake, NY · 2d
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St. Lawrence Co. school district study possible merger

COLTON, New York (WWNY) - The Colton-Pierrepont and Parishville-Hopkinton school districts could soon join forces. Each district has a graduating class of around 30 students, and the two are a 15-minute drive apart. An optimization study is underway. Any merger would need voter approval. Districts cite financial challenges. Jennifer McKinley,...

Colton, NY · 1d

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Train operated by North Country man crashes into car stuck on tracks

CLAY, New York (WWNY) - A train operated by a St. Lawrence County man struck a car that became stuck on the railroad tracks north of Syracuse. According to state police, the CSX train operated by Earl Cook, 49, of Winthrop, was unable to stop and collided with a Honda Accord.

Syracuse, NY · 2d

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Man jailed, woman charged after domestic dispute

NORFOLK, New York (WWNY) - A St. Lawrence County man was jailed and a woman was charged after the two were allegedly involved in a domestic dispute. State police arrested Spencer Planty, 44, of Norfolk, and Alesha Logan, 34, of Winthrop, on Monday. Troopers were called to River Road in...

Norfolk, NY · 1d

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Man charged after alleged police standoff, assault

ROSSIE, New York (WWNY) - An Antwerp man is accused of assaulting a person before barricading himself in a room, refusing to cooperate with law enforcement. State police arrested Alan Bigwarfe, 59, Sunday evening. Troopers were called to a home on Baker Road in the town of Rossie at 7:21...

Antwerp, NY · 2d

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Fire damages vacant former American Legion building in Ogdensburg

OGDENSBURG, New York (WWNY) - A fire burned in a vacant building at 328 Franklin St. in Ogdensburg on Nov. 10, according to the Ogdensburg Fire Department. No injuries were reported. Response to the fire. The Ogdensburg Fire Department was dispatched at about 4:41 p.m., the department said. When crews...

Ogdensburg, NY · 1d

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Red Cross assists six people after Hermon fire

The local Red Cross is helping six people after a weekend fire in St. Lawrence County.

St Lawrence County, NY · 2d

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Lewis County teen facing DWI charges following property damage wreck

PITCAIRN- A Lewis County resident is facing DWI charges following a property damage wreck over the weekend in the North Country. It was just after midnight on Saturday when the New York State Police (Gouverneur) responded to a reported property damage wreck in the town of Pitcairn, St. Lawrence County.

Lewis County, NY · 2d

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Madrid Town Court not in session Tuesday

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Madrid Town Court will not be in session Tuesday night. Officials said it’s due to unforeseen circumstances. All matters have been rescheduled for Dec. 8 at 5 p.m.

Madrid, NY · 1d

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Potsdam vs. Colton-Pierrepont 2026

Potsdam faces off against Colton-Pierrepont in Game 18 of Whiz Quiz Season 46.

Potsdam, NY · 2d

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Five SUNY Potsdam students unearth Revolutionary War history

Five SUNY Potsdam students completed summer research and preservation projects at various New York historical sites through the Robert David Lion Gardiner Semiquincentennial Summer Fellowship Program.

Potsdam, NY · 10h

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Potsdam chamber celebrates new Roxy Tattoo opening

The Potsdam Chamber of Commerce is scheduled to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and 'Meet the Artist' event for Roxy Tattoo on Tuesday, November 17.

Potsdam, NY · 2d

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St. Lawrence Valley SPCA hosts adoption event Nov. 21

The St. Lawrence Valley SPCA will host a dog and cat adoption event at the Ogdensburg Tractor Supply on Saturday, November 21.

Ogdensburg, NY · 13h

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Craft, food & wine holiday market set for Dec. 4 & 5

The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is scheduled to host its annual Craft, Food & Wine Holiday Market at SUNY Potsdam's Maxcy Hall on Dec. 4 and 5.

Potsdam, NY · 13h

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How’s Business? Building Materials Demand Picks Up for Northern New York Dealer

Ashley discusses improving demand for building materials, employee autonomy and plans for 2027. Sales are down a little bit. Overall, sales have been soft, but this fall looks very, very positive. On the building materials side, we’ve seen a lot more house packages coming our way, so the outlook looks very good. We’re in northern New York, two hours north of Syracuse near the Canadian border. I always tell everybody I’m from “southern Canada.” From my house, it’s about a 2½-mile swim to Canada.

Massena, NY · 9h