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Three ATV's stolen from dealership in Ogdensburg
St. Lawrence County Sheriff's deputies are investigating the theft of three ATV's from a dealership on State Highway 812 in the Town of Oswegatchie.
Scattered Power Outages Due To Thunderstorms
The thunderstorms that passed through the North Country this evening have taken down some trees and power lines causing power outages in some areas.
SLC Youth Employment Program To Begin
Oswegatchie Highway Superintendent Karl Cougler has been putting teenagers to work over the summer doing everything from mowing to working on roads.
Nichols's resolution on Turbett is tabled
A vote on J. Patrick Turbett's leadership style is in limbo, where some St. Lawrence County officials hope it will die.
Anglers, businesses and elected officials wrestling with dense weeds on Black Lake have landed a big backer.
County board disputes continue
Any doubt about how fractured the St. Lawrence County Legislature is will be answered Monday.
These photos were taken while ATV riding during Memorial Day vacation at my boyfriend's vacation home.
Fractured St. Lawrence board discusses its own dysfunction
Months of political bickering and infighting came to a head Monday, when St. Lawrence County legislators had a gut-check about how fractured they've become.
Nichols speaks up for NNY on panel
St. Lawrence County Legislator Thomas A. Nichols is fine with being the north country mouthpiece against invasive species.
Heuvelton man injured in DWI accident
A Heuvelton man was injured in a one-car accident early this morning on County Route 15 in the Town of Oswegatchie.
“It may not be soon. Who knows?”
A seemingly benign change nine months ago in how St. Lawrence County government fills vacant positions highlights the difference between Republican and Democratic administrations. via Watertown Daily Times
Two Arrested On Identity Theft Charges
State police based in Ogdensburg have arrested two St. Lawrence County residents on a number of identity theft charges. via WWNY-TV Watertown
Nelson V. Martin Sr., 71, Fine
Nelson V. Martin Sr., age 71, of Fine, NY, died Monday, April 28, 2008 at his home. via WWNY-TV Watertown
Revised policy on training of county staff fails in revote
“I ask that you go on the record and define 'profane,'”
A majority of St. Lawrence County legislators at Monday's special session wanted to beef up a policy requiring staff training, but it wasn't enough to pass. via Watertown Daily Times
“These are the people who see the hardships of St. Lawrence County. I think these are the people who should be providing that training.”
Almost two hours of debate Monday night produced a St. Lawrence County bulletin board policy that still doesn't pass muster with the civil liberties group complaining of government censorship. via Watertown Daily Times
County to revise its law on ethics
“I worry that one this stringent, this strict, will discourage people to do volunteer work on advisory boards and committees”
St. Lawrence County will update its ethics law for the first time since 1991, when nine volunteer advisers quit over disclosure requirements. via Watertown Daily Times
Man held in theft of metals from mill
“We believe it is all accounted for”
A 44-year-old Raymondville man was jailed Wednesday evening after being charged by state police with stealing more than $140,000 worth of brass and copper from Newton Falls Fine Papers. via Watertown Daily Times
3 Newton Falls paper mill workers arrested
Photo for illustration purposes only Three workers at the Newton Falls paper mill are accused in connection with the theft of more than $140,000 worth of copper and brass from the mill. via WWTI
Feedback & Video: Law Cracks Down On Copper Thieves
“This law makes it easier to catch the criminals or help law enforcement. That's what we're here for. You've got to what's right”
Copper theft has become a problem around the country as increased demand has driven the price of copper up from 60 cents a pound in 2001 to an average of $3 a pound. via WWNY-TV Watertown
Man, daughter in serious condition after Marcellus accident A man and his five-year-old daughter are in serious condition after an accident in Marcellus. via News 10 Now