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Update: Police identify man found dead in North Country home
Update Friday evening: State police have identified the man as John M. Barr, 58, of Rensselaer Falls. His cause of death is pending histology and toxicology reports, police said. Original article. Canton, N.Y. — A man was found dead inside his home in St. Lawrence County Thursday by New York...
Missing woman’s family has “no doubt” she met with foul play
MASSENA, New York (WWNY) - The family of the woman who went missing in Massena believes she met with foul play. 7 News spoke with Kinsley Robert’s aunt Thursday afternoon. Kendra Humiston says she called the police Saturday morning after seeing suspicious posts on her niece’s Facebook page.
NY weather: Flood warning for Franklin County until early Thursday
On Wednesday at 8:50 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a flood warning in effect until Thursday at midnight for Franklin County. The weather service comments, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected for Franklin county." "Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or...
Man found dead in Rensselaer Falls, public asked for help
RENSSELAER FALLS, New York (WWNY) - A man is dead in St. Lawrence County and state police are asking people if they saw any suspicious activity in his neighborhood. Troopers were asked to perform a welfare check at a home on Heuvelton Street in the village of Rensselaer Falls at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday.
VIDEO: From behind bars to walking the stage, one SUNY Potsdam graduate is paying it forward
POTSDAM, New York (WWNY) - Brandon Rodriguez will be among the graduates at SUNY Potsdam Saturday. That alone might not be remarkable, but he started his degree behind bars. After being released from Riverview Correctional Facility, a state prison, Brandon was able to continue his education because of community support.
Multiple agencies to host DWI mock crash next week at Potsdam High
POTSDAM, N.Y. (WWTI) – A number of local agencies in St. Lawrence County will be sponsoring a Mock DWI Crash at 8:45 a.m. Monday, May 20 in the circle in the parking lot of Potsdam High School. A mock DWI Crash dramatizes the severe consequences of drinking and driving and promotes a “safe and sober […]
Memorial Day observance services and events around NNY
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – There will be a number of Memorial Day parades and observances across the north country. Here’s a look at a number of parades and ceremonies from around the area this coming Memorial Day weekend. Canton and DeKalb Junction The two St. Lawrence County towns will host memorial services on Monday, May […]
Adam Smith murder trial delayed, likely happening this fall
CANTON, New York (WWNY) - Adam Smith, the 48-year-old Lake Placid man accused of killing two men in St. Lawrence County last year, will likely go on trial this fall. The murder trial was originally scheduled to start on June 10, but Smith’s lawyer, Brian Barrett, asked for more time.
Some concerned about quarry expansion in Stockholm
STOCKHOLM, New York (WWNY) - Quarry concerns in the town of Stockholm. Some residents oppose the Catamount Ridge Quarry moving closer to the road. Doug Douglas has lived on County Route 49 in the town of Stockholm for more than 30 years near Catamount Ridge Quarry. During those years, Douglas has seen the business grow in value and in the amount of land it uses.
St. Lawrence County female arrested for endangering the welfare of a child
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. (WWTI) – A 35-year-old St. Lawrence County woman is facing charges after after an arrest on Saturday, May 12 over an endangering the welfare of a child complaint. Around 3 p.m. Thursday, May 10, New York State Troopers responded to 1st Street in the town of Gouverneur for an endangering the welfare of a […]
Health Watch: Saranac Lake school officials say mental health services here to stay
SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. (WCAX) - Mental health support for students during the school day gained traction during the pandemic, While the funding in some New York districts is running dry, Saranac Lake officials say the services are here to stay. “The school is the best place to reach a student,...
Lyme disease and Tick-Borne Diseases: What should you be doing to stay safe?
ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY, N.Y. (WWTI) – Lyme disease and other Tick-Borne Disease, transmitted by the bite of infected ticks, are endemic throughout St. Lawrence County and are recognized nationally as a health problem, according to the St. Lawrence County Public Health Department. People are at risk for Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses all year […]
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