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5/20/24: A vote to save a library from cuts
Libraries are always struggling for funding. Massena's library has been dealing with cuts by the town board. Tomorrow voters will decide whether to shift funding to the broader area school district. Also: Last week Governor Kathy Hochul was in Rome, for Pope Francis’s three-day climate change summit, where she spoke about New York's future energy and environment policy.
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.
Highlights & scores: On the links & the diamond
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Golf and baseball were on the local sports schedule on Wednesday. Massena was at Potsdam for Northern Athletic Conference golf. - For Massena, Colin Patterson led the way with a 38. - Ben Thompson carded a 44. - Carson Roberts, 46. - Chris Boyea, 45.
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. -...
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,...
Baseball Game Recap: Norwood-Norfolk Plays Tie
On Monday, neither the Norwood-Norfolk Flyers nor the Franklin Academy Huskies could gain the upper hand so the two teams had to settle for a 3-3 tie. Norwood-Norfolk's draw makes their record 1-5-1 this season. As for Franklin Academy, they moved theirs to 5-8-1. Norwood-Norfolk does not have any more...
Contentious vote set for Tuesday on Massena Public Library funding
Voters in the Massena School District will decide on Tuesday how to fund the public library. The Massena Public Library has been struggling with budget cuts for the last few years. Its supporters are seeking a more stable budget by switching from being funded by the town, to the larger Massena school district.
Malone man uses drone to find local missing dogs
MALONE, N.Y. — For many, pets are cherished members of the family. When a dog goes missing, the experience can be both stressful and frightening. And That's where Chad Tavernia of Malone steps in. Tavernia, a retired trooper and investigator with the New York State Police, spent 20 years...
NY weather update: Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail in Franklin and Clinton counties Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued an updated report at 5 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 5:45 p.m. for Franklin and Clinton counties. The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 50 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches). "At 4:59 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over...
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