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MASSENA, New York (WWNY) - Rickie Lee Villnave, 63, of East Orvis Street, unexpectedly passed away Friday, August 12, 2022 at his home. Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena. They are incomplete at this time.

Alexandria Bay, New York (WWNY) - If you see people running around with swords and pirate hats in Alexandria Bay this weekend, have no fear. That’s all part of Pirate Days. After being forced to walk the plank last year, Alexandria Bay’s pirate days are back. Scoundrels and scallywags alike have come together for a weekend of crafts, contests, cuisine, and plenty of entertainment.

ALEXANDRIA BAY, New York (WWNY) - A fan-favorite festival in Alexandria Bay starts Friday: Bill Johnston’s Pirates Weekend. But who was Bill Johnston? Well, he’s not your typical pirate. As you prepare for swashbuckling fun, the real buried treasure is the story of Bill Johnston, a merchant in...

REDWOOD, New York (WWNY) - Steven James Shoulette, 47, passed away, Monday evening, August 8, 2022. Born on May 10, 1975 at Mercy Hospital, Watertown, NY, he was a son of Douglas R. and Lynn J. Tyo Shoulette. He was an honor student at Alexandria Central School, graduating in 1993. He played in Alexandria Bay Minor Hockey and Thousand Island Minor Hockey, from the age of 6, until graduating high school.

OGDENSBURG, New York (WWNY) - Funeral services for Bryan P. Skelly of Westland, Michigan, and formerly of Ogdensburg, will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday August 17, 2022 at Fox & Murray Funeral Home, 528 Franklin Street, Ogdensburg with Rev. Jude officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Ogdensburg.

TOWN OF ORLEANS, New York (WWNY) - North country artist and nationally renowned sculptor Will Salisbury passed away Tuesday morning. But, the legacy he leaves behind won’t soon be forgotten. After more than half a decade of steel sculpting, welding, and pushing the artistic envelope, Will Salisbury has passed...

MASSENA, New York (WWNY) - Sandra L. Lamay, 73, of State Highway 420, passed away on August 10, 2022 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Sandra was born August 4, 1949 in Stockholm, NY, the daughter of the late Herman and Pearl (Fleury) Brown. She graduated from St. Lawrence Central and later married Stanley Lamay on April 10, 1970 at Sacred Heart Church. Sandra worked at Grants Nursing Home in Massena and later at Michele Audio as a Duplicator. She enjoyed camping, tending to her flowers, cooking and baking. What made Sandra the happiest was being able to spend time with her grandchildren.

MADRID, New York (WWNY) - Arrangements for Richard Dworkin, 76, a resident of 9 Depot Street, Madrid, are incomplete at this time with the Buck Funeral Home in Norwood. Mr. Dworkin passed away Wednesday evening at his home in Madrid surrounded by his family. A complete obituary will be available...

MASSENA, New York (WWNY) - Learning about renewable energy can be fun. That was the goal at the Massena Housing Authority Friday. People were doing more than just riding a bike; they were generating electricity and learning about the science behind wind turbines. The Massena Housing Authority teamed up with the New York Power Authority at a picnic - serving up food with a side of education.

GOUVERNEUR, New York (WWNY) - Federal funds for a St. Lawrence County ambulance squad will bring newer equipment and advanced training. To help bring hands-on training and education to first responders, the Gouverneur Rescue Squad is receiving $130,000 in federal grant money. “The way that money can be used for...

OGDENSBURG, New York (WWNY) - There was a bit of a traffic jam in downtown Ogdensburg Thursday. What looked like a wind turbine tower delivery got hung up making a turn off State Street. City Manager Stephen Jellie told 7 News these deliveries are taking a different route, now going...

AKWESASNE (WWNY) - Mrs. Josephine “Katsitsientha” Lazore, of 1451 River Road, Snye, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Katsitsientha was born September 2, 1934 in Cornwall, the daughter of the late John and Theresa Seymour Peters. She attended schools...

POTSDAM, New York (WWNY) - Union workers at Canton-Potsdam Hospital voted Thursday to accept a new contract. Representatives of SEIU 1199 Upstate say members turned out in high numbers and overwhelmingly passed the agreement. The three-year deal raises wages by 15%. The hospital will also add 1.5% to each worker’s...

POTSDAM, New York (WWNY) - A Potsdam man is accused of stealing a boat and attempting to disguise it. St. Lawrence County sheriff’s deputies say 40-year-old Michael Luca is accused of stealing the boat from Sweeney Road in the town of Potsdam and removing distinguishing parts from it. He’s...

GOUVERNEUR, New York (WWNY) - The Gouverneur Breast Cancer Fund and Compassionate Care Foundation are working to get north country residents free cancer treatments. The organizations are working together to help fight the cost of breast and ovarian cancer and the psychological and physical toll it can have on patients.

CANTON, New York (WWNY) - The St. Lawrence Saints returned to campus on Wednesday and are back on the field preparing for the upcoming 2022 football season. In 2021, the Saints boasted one of the best defenses in the Liberty League, and coach Dan Puckhaber feels he has another solid group this season, especially in the secondary, with a number of key players back this season.