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Assemblyman Gray says data center decision making should be kept local after calls to veto moratorium
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (531+ words) In a press " Data centers have been proposed all throughout the North Country, something Assemblyman Scott Gray said local municipalities should have sole authority to approve or deny." In a press release issued June 11, Gray called for a veto of…...
Potsdam animal advocate recognized
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (162+ words) North Country Now Potsdam animal advocate recognized Potsdam Rotary President Christina Delorenzo, left, was named a Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary District 7040 Area Governor and Potsdam Rotarian Michael Griffin. Griffin transferred Rotary Foundation recognition points, earned through his donations, to…...
Stec, Blankenbush critical of governor's and Democrat's plans to redistrict
1+ week, 1+ day ago (508+ words) St. Lawrence County's state representatives are calling foul on the governor's and the Democratic legislative leaders' plan to redistrict, calling it a partisan effort to influence control of the U. S. House of Representatives. Both State Sen. Dan Stec and Assemblyman Ken…...
Massena hair stylist brushes with fame
1+ week, 2+ day ago (156+ words) North Country Now Massena hair stylist brushes with fame Massena resident Christal Niles Richards spent 13 years on the Miss Universe Organization's official hair care team, styling celebrities and pageant contestants while building an international career from the North Country. Richards,…...
As rural medical access shrinks, Community Health Center of the North Country is working to fill in the gaps
1+ week, 4+ day ago (884+ words) CANTON " For nearly five decades, the Community Health Center of the North Country has quietly grown from a small organization focused on caring for underserved residents into a major regional healthcare provider that fills gaps in the North Country's strained…...
Madrid Cemetery to get $30, 000 upgrade
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (75+ words) North Country Now Madrid Cemetery to get $30, 000 upgrade The Northern New York Community Foundation has announced the approval of a $30, 000 grant from the Rock Charitable Fund to support repairs at the Madrid Cemetery. The funding will specifically be used for…...
DEC launches Hunter Achievement Awards for St. Lawrence County sportsmen
3+ week, 3+ day ago (213+ words) St. Lawrence County hunters and trappers can take part in a new statewide recognition program launched by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ahead of the spring turkey season. The inaugural Hunter Achievement Awards program recognizes hunters and…...
Gouverneur fire volunteers begin 2026 pool water requests
3+ week, 4+ day ago (280+ words) GOUVERNEUR " The Gouverneur Fire Department has released guidelines for 2026 pool water delivery requests, reminding residents that the service is volunteer-run and subject to scheduling and emergency calls. Residents seeking pool water delivery should call 315-287-1537 and leave their name and phone…...
Local resident uses historic photo to trace St. Lawrence County roots, ties to railroad industry
3+ week, 5+ day ago (554+ words) Shared by local " Daniel Devine, born in Ireland in 1834, and his wife, Margaret Ryan Devine, born in Ireland in 1838, settled in St. Lawrence County and raised a large family. Margaret was the daughter of William and Julia Ryan, who immigrated…...
Concealed carry applicants no longer required to disclose social media, Massena village ups water and sewer rates, State budget still not complete
4+ week, 1+ day ago (58+ words) Concealed carry applicants no longer required to disclose social media information " United Steelworkers to vote for strike authorization May 14 as Arconic contract expires SUNY Potsdam commencement ceremony set Saturday Concealed carry applicants no longer required to disclose social media, Massena…...