St. Lawrence County, NY News
St. Lawrence County is the largest county in New York by area, stretching from the St. Lawrence River to the Adirondacks, with Canton as its county seat. This page collects ClickNNY's stories from across it.
Latest St. Lawrence County news
- Clarkson men’s soccer defeats SUNY Potsdam, 3-0, in PotsdamClarkson defeated SUNY Potsdam 3-0 on Oct. 13 in Potsdam, with freshmen Bodie Smith and Declan Sengbusch scoring all three goals.Potsdam · Sports · Oct 14
- Ogdensburg budget plan would raise property taxes and lower utility ratesOgdensburg’s recommended 2027 budget would increase the property tax rate, reduce fixed water and sewer charges, and cover a projected general fund deficit with city savings.Ogdensburg · Oct 13
- Rochester Regional Health adds surgical services physician assistantRochester Regional Health’s St. Lawrence Region has welcomed Aiden Tam, PA, to its Surgical Services team at Canton-Potsdam Hospital.Potsdam · Community · Oct 13
- Massena woman charged after dispute involving firearm dischargeA Massena woman was charged with second-degree menacing and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon after a dispute over hunting and the discharge of a firearm, state police said.Massena · Public Safety · Oct 13
- Driving on wet leaves in the North Country: what to know this fallWet leaves, farm equipment, school buses, low sunlight, frost and deer can create seasonal driving hazards in Northern New York, according to safety guidance from AAA Northeast, AARP, New York agencies and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.Gouverneur · Oct 13
- Massena budget planning faces pressure from flat taxable valueMassena officials are beginning budget work as the town addresses a largely unchanged taxable assessed value, job losses and the possible effect of future development decisions.Massena · Government · Oct 13
- Heuvelton boys top Hammond; Potsdam girls fall to Saranac CentralHeuvelton defeated Hammond 2-1 in boys soccer, while Potsdam lost to Saranac Central 6-0 in girls soccer Monday.Heuvelton · Sports · Oct 13
- SUNY Potsdam, Jefferson CC name weekly athletesSUNY Potsdam named Logan Bush and Hayden Byer its athletes of the week for Oct. 10, while Jefferson Community College selected Isabella S. Morrell for the week ending Oct. 11.Potsdam · Sports · Oct 13
- SUNY Potsdam plans free Festival of Lights with drone showSUNY Potsdam will host a free Festival of Lights on Oct. 24, featuring illuminated art, live music, activities and an 8 p.m. drone show.Potsdam · Community · Oct 13
- Potsdam plans Oct. 15 celebration for downtown projectsThe Village of Potsdam plans a public celebration marking the completion of its Downtown Revitalization Initiative Streetscape and Riverwalk projects on Oct. 15.Potsdam · Community · Oct 13
- Ogdensburg museum begins second year of homeschool history programThe Ogdensburg History Museum is offering a monthly history program for homeschool students from October 2026 through May 2027.Ogdensburg · Community · Oct 13
- Canton extends NAC girls swimming lead; St. Lawrence defeats PotsdamCanton remained undefeated in NAC girls swimming with a 68-24 win over Malone, while St. Lawrence beat Potsdam 51-43.Potsdam · Sports · Oct 12
- SUNY Potsdam plans fourth annual Public Health DaySUNY Potsdam will host its fourth annual Public Health Day on Oct. 29, featuring sessions, discussions and networking focused on health equity in Northern New York.Potsdam · Community · Oct 12
- Ogdensburg resident plans petition over city manager contract renewalAn Ogdensburg resident plans to ask City Council to reopen the city manager search before considering a new contract for Fonda Chronis.Ogdensburg · Government · Oct 12
- Bruce Rodgers scheduled to speak at SUNY Potsdam on Oct. 22Playwright and Hermitage Artist Retreat co-founder Bruce Rodgers is scheduled to give two public presentations at SUNY Potsdam on Oct. 22.Potsdam · Community · Oct 12
- Massena officials seek ways to address declining growthMassena Deputy Town Supervisor Samuel D. Carbone Jr. said during a budget presentation that the town needs to act on a loss in growth over the past decade as another difficult budget season begins.Massena · Government · Oct 11
- OFA girls soccer defeats Massena, 2-1Ogdensburg Free Academy defeated Massena 2-1 in a girls soccer game Saturday, with Marisol Bertrand scoring both OFA goals.Ogdensburg · Sports · Oct 11
- Potsdam Humane Society plans rabies vaccination clinic Oct. 18The Potsdam Humane Society plans to hold a rabies vaccination clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 18 at 17 Madrid Ave. in Potsdam, with appointments required.Potsdam · Community · Oct 11
- North Country teams post mixed results in Friday sports actionFriday’s North Country high school and college sports results included wins for Carthage football, Watertown girls soccer, Clarkson hockey and several other teams.Gouverneur · Sports · Oct 10
- Potsdam football holds off Massena, 22-15Potsdam defeated Massena 22-15 in NAC football Friday and remained unbeaten in conference play.St. Lawrence Central · Sports · Oct 10
- Massena resident threatens lawsuit over proposed data center expansionA Massena resident said a class action lawsuit could follow if the town allows NYDIG’s planned expansion at the former Alcoa East site to proceed.Massena · Government · Oct 10
- Massena judge orders conditions before two dogs can return homeA judge ordered the owner of two Cane Corsos to follow existing restrictions, pay a $100 fine and obtain insurance before the dogs can return home after a June incident involving a neighbor’s dog.Massena · Community · Oct 10
- Property in Stockholm sells for $75,000A parcel in the Town of Stockholm sold for $75,000 on Sept. 14, 2026, according to St. Lawrence County clerk’s office records.Lisbon · Other · Oct 10
- Ogdensburg seeks public input on $9.7 million downtown fundingOgdensburg residents can review 19 proposed projects and complete an online survey as the city considers how to prioritize $9.7 million in Downtown Revitalization Initiative funding.Ogdensburg · Government · Oct 9
- Week 6 North Country high school football scores and scheduleWeek 6 North Country high school football included four Thursday results and several games scheduled for Friday and Saturday.St. Lawrence Central · Sports · Oct 9
- Madrid-Waddington boys soccer wins sixth straight, 1-0 over Brushton-MoiraMadrid-Waddington defeated Brushton-Moira 1-0 Thursday for its sixth consecutive win in NAC East boys soccer.St. Lawrence Central · Sports · Oct 9
- North Country high school, college teams post Oct. 8 resultsThe reported Oct. 8 scoreboard included results in football, soccer, swimming, volleyball and college women’s hockey involving North Country teams.St. Lawrence Central · Sports · Oct 9
- Funding recommendation advances North Country Millworks expansion planThe Northern New York Power Proceeds Allocation Board recommended $320,000 for North Country Millworks to move to the Massena Industrial Park and expand, pending consideration by New York Power Authority trustees.Massena · Government · Oct 9
- Ogdensburg police apologize after wrong person identified in arrest reportThe Ogdensburg Police Department apologized after an administrative error identified the wrong person in a Sept. 28 petit larceny arrest report.Ogdensburg · Public Safety · Oct 9
- Potsdam man’s organ donation helped eight people, family saysThe family of Landon Flint, a Potsdam man who died after a workplace accident in Virginia, says his organ donation helped eight people.Potsdam · Community · Oct 9
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St. Lawrence County news: common questions
- What is the county seat of St. Lawrence County, New York?
- Canton is the county seat of St. Lawrence County.
- Where can I find St. Lawrence County court calendars?
- ClickNNY publishes St. Lawrence County court calendars and case information at clicknny.com/courts.
- Where are St. Lawrence County obituaries?
- Obituaries from North Country funeral homes, including those in Ogdensburg, Potsdam, Canton and Massena, are at clicknny.com/obituaries.
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