Potsdam News Archives

Officers responded to a complaint of a fight on Pierrepont Avenue at 2:08 a.m. on Saturday, 10/31/09. Police observed several subjects fighting.

Friday, October 30, 2009, 10:55am A Richville man has been charged with disorderly conduct, a Potsdam teen with criminal possession of a weapon and a Norfolk man with forcible touching, according to state police.

Eighteen people have been indicted by a St. Lawrence County grand jury for conspiring to distribute marijuana and cocaine.The investigation, which included wiretaps and other surveillance, led to the seizure of about 250 pounds of marijuana and almost 3/4 pound of cocaine with a total value of over a half million dollars.The seized drugs were ...

A 3D digital design class at Clarkson University has mixed conceptual ideas with real-world applications to provide the Potsdam Public Library with a new vision for the design of a 21st century library interior.

For generations, school homework has been a part of growing up. Now, homework and grading policies are causing growing pains for some area school districts and bringing about policy changes.

Dozens of works by SUNY Potsdam students will be exhibited in the Collegea s Gibson Gallery for a oeArt Attack,a the annual juried all-student exhibition that will run from Thursday, Oct.

St. Lawrence County Sheriff's Deputies arrested Correll C. Shepherd , 42, of Rensselaer Falls, NY, for a domestic incident that occurred in July.

Potsdam Village Police arrested 5 individuals Saturday and Sunday on a variety of charges.

POTSDAM, N.Y. -- State police are charging an upstate New York hunter with assault after the accidental shooting of another hunter with a muzzleloader.

A breathtaking production of Giacomo Puccini's last opera "Turandot" will be brought to life in downtown Potsdam on Saturday, Nov.

An Ellenburg Depot man has been charged with the accidental shooting of another man while they were hunting Thursday morning near Dayton Road.

Ricky A. Brunelle Update: State Police report that Sharlow underwent surgery for removal of a slug from his abdomen.

Potsdam Village Police Department charged five people in separate incidents on Wednesday, 10/21/09. Nicole C. Hawkins , 26, of Norwood, NY was involved in a one-car accident on Larnard Street in which her vehicle left the roadway, striking a utility pole and snapping it in two.

Seven suspects have been arrested for suspected drug smugging into the St. Lawrence County jail.

The village Board of Trustees unanimously approved the appointment of Tracy M. Moody to the position of court clerk to the village justice at its Monday night meeting.

The Orchestra of Northern New York will celebrate the opening of its 22nd concert season at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall at SUNY Potsdam.

Potsdam Village Police Department charged 10 individuals between Friday evening and Sunday night: Amanda K. Klosner , 22, of Heuvelton, NY was ticketed for Passing a Red Light on Market Street.

Days after being beaten by a trio of unknown assailants, one allegedly wielding a piece of lumber, Paul P. Matott is still wondering why he was attacked.

The Potsdam Village Police department is investigating an assault which allegedly occurred on Friday night in the Village of Potsdam.A Police say that three assailants attacked a single victim in the Main Street parking lot at approximately 8:45 pm.A The suspects were possibly seen leaving the Bay Street area in a Dark Red Midsized SUV.

Potsdam police make arrests for disorderly conduct, alcohol-related incidents, traffic infractions /h5> Monday, October 19, 2009, 10:38am POTSDAM - Nearly a dozen people were charged with disorderly conduct, alcohol-related incidents and a variety of traffic infractions this weekend, according to village police.

Village police are searching for three assailants who reportedly jumped a Hamilton Street man Friday night in a Main Street parking lot.

Potsdam Village Police shut down Backstreets tavern Thursday night, after the state Department of Taxation and Finance complained that owner Steven J. Bond owed sales taxes for the business.

She's been outspent 12-to-1 by her opponents in the 23rd Congressional District race, but Dierdre K. Scozzafava says she is confident that grass-roots campaigning will pay off in the end.

Potsdam Village Police Department charged two individuals early this morning: Kevin M. Swanson , 51, of Scottsville, NY was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Failure to Signal a Turn, and Moving From Lane Unsafely.A Police say that Swanson's breath test indicated a .12% BAC.A He was released on tickets returnable to the Potsdam Village Court ...

The village is once again cracking down on off-premise signs downtown, asking proprietors to remove fliers and advertisements for other businesses from shop windows.

Friday, October 16, 2009, 10:20am POTSDAM - A Scottsville man was arrested for drunk driving, a Potsdam man charged with public urination and a New York City woman ticketed for speeding early today.

The Board of Education has hired a town of Parishville native to serve the dual role of dean of students and athletic director.

St. Lawrence County Sheriff's Deputies investigated a 2-car auto accident on Highway 11 between Potsdam and Canton yesterday morning.

A state appellate court has upheld the sex offender classification of a St. Lawrence County man convicted of having sex with a boy.

Potsdam Village Police department arrested eight individuals Sunday on a variety of charges: Sherri A. Vaisey , 21, of Potsdam was charged with Disorderly Conduct on Market Street.

Potsdam police ticketed two individuals last night for traffic offenses: Brad W. Andrus , 21, of Potsdam, NY was ticketed for Passing a Red Light on Market Street.

It's not every day that an Afrobeat band comes to St. Lawrence County. It's unheard of that the band's frontman is from St.

Thursday, October 08, 2009, 9:55am PARISHVILLE - A Potsdam woman was charged with drunk driving early this morning, according to state police.

Potsdam Village Police nabbed 7 drivers last night on various charges in the village: Michael W. Rice , 20, of New Hartford, NY was charged with DWI on Grove Street.

Students from three area school districts will have a golden opportunity to receive advice and training this week from a group of professional musicians who have gained national fame for their a cappella blend of rock, pop, jazz and soul.

The following Northern New York residents are summer graduates of SUNY Potsdam: Alexandria Bay Brian Schwan, bachelor's degree, business administration.

Potsdam Village Police Department ticketed 4 individuals Saturday Night/Early Sunday morning: Joshua K. Robert , 18, of Norfolk, NY - ticketed for Speeding on Sandstone Drive.

West Stockholm October 10, 2009 Francis and Norma Cyrus will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary October 10, 2009.

The business agent for International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 687 is accusing St.

Thursday, October 01, 2009, 11:46am A Potsdam man has been charged with pot possession and an Antwerp man was arrested for menacing, according to state police.