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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 […]
Ag Weekly: Providing for maple producers
COLTON, New York (WWNY) - There are plenty of places to buy fresh maple syrup across the north country, with dozens of producers collecting, boiling, and bottling. But that process requires equipment, so Micah Murray’s family is filling that need. North Country Maple Sales and Service has recently opened...
SUNY chancellor discusses finances at north country state colleges
ABLANY, New York (WWNY) - Digging deeper into state colleges in the north country, we hear from SUNY Chancellor John King on Jefferson Community College, SUNY Potsdam and SUNY Canton. The State University of New York received $114 million in new funding as part of the 2025 state budget. “The...
Police: Ogdensburg woman possessed fentanyl, meth and cocaine
OGDENSBURG, New York (WWNY) - A 32-year-old Ogdensburg woman is behind bars for allegedly possessing fentanyl, cocaine and crystal methamphetamine. City police arrested Kaitlyn Robinson during a traffic stop in the 400 block of Lincoln Avenue on Monday. Officials said they found Robinson possessed around 400 bags of fentanyl with...
Local Teens Excel at ONNY’s Challenge for Young Artists
POTSDAM, N.Y. (WWTI) –Fifteen outstanding middle and high school students competed in the second annual Vernice N. Church Challenge for Young Artists on April 13 at Hosmer Hall. The program, sponsored by The Orchestra of Northern New York, provides valuable information to teens “pursuing artistic growth” as they prepare for the NYSSMA event in May. […]
Police clarify age of teenage rape suspect
POTSDAM, New York (WWNY) - State police are clarifying the age of a Potsdam teen accused of rape. Troopers say the boy was 14 when the alleged crime occurred. He’s now 18 years old and was arrested on Wednesday. State police charged him with a felony count of first-degree...
Highlights & scores: High school baseball & lacrosse
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - We take a look at some local baseball and lacrosse games. We begin on the baseball diamond as South Jefferson entertained Watertown. - The defense sparkling early. Nate Matteson full extension with the catch to end the top of the first for South Jefferson. -...
May 22: STLC’s “Lunch and Learn” Webinar
The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its monthly “Lunch and Learn” Webinar on Wednesday, May 22, from 12 to 1 p.m. To attend the free webinar you must register HERE. This webinar, presented by Angelina Blank, will discuss how apprenticeships have evolved to the needs of today’s workforce and how they help […]
Celebration of Life for Elizabeth "Betsy" Baker
Celebration of Life for Elizabeth "Betsy" Baker will be held May 25, 2024, at 4:00 PM at "Camp". For details and directions please contact Jerry Baker (315)322-4177 or Emmett (315)323-0603. Betsy passed on October 2, 2023.
14-year-old charged with forcible rape
POTSDAM, New York (WWNY) - A Potsdam teen is accused of forcibly raping a child. State police arrested the 14-year-old boy on Wednesday on a felony count of first-degree rape forcible compulsion. His name was withheld due to his age. The arrest stems from an April 12 complaint to state...
Adirondack Thunder Crush Admirals in Game Six, Advance to Eastern Conference Finals
Glens Falls, N.Y. — Coming into Tuesday night, the Adirondack Thunder were one win away from the Eastern Conference Finals. In front of a sold out crowd inside Cool Insuring Arena, the Thunder up 3-2, were looking to win the series in six over the Norfolk Admirals. The Thunder...
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