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
- 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
- Potsdam plans water shutoff box replacements during lead pipe surveyPotsdam’s Department of Public Works plans to replace rusty or worn curb shutoff boxes while conducting a new lead pipe survey.Potsdam · Government · Oct 9
- Massena resident says group may sue over proposed data centerA Massena resident says he and others may file a class-action lawsuit if plans for a large-scale data center at the former Alcoa East site move forward.Massena · Government · Oct 9
- Coercion charge against St. Lawrence County animal control officer to be dismissedA coercion charge against animal control officer Michael Gilbo is expected to be dismissed if he avoids new crimes for six months, while Rosie, the dog involved in the case, is available for adoption.Potsdam · Public Safety · Oct 9
- Week 6 high school football slate includes 14 North Country gamesFourteen North Country high school football games are scheduled for Oct. 8-10, including Carthage at Watertown and Gouverneur at Tupper Lake.St. Lawrence Central · Sports · Oct 8
- St. Lawrence County Chamber sets 2026 annual dinner for Oct. 28The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce plans its 2026 Annual Dinner and Business Awards for Oct. 28 at SUNY Potsdam.Potsdam · Community · Oct 8
- Raccoon in Gouverneur area tests positive for rabiesA raccoon in the Gouverneur area tested positive for rabies, the St. Lawrence County Public Health Department said.Gouverneur · Public Safety · Oct 8
- Massena board debate centers on proposed NYDIG data center expansionA Massena resident criticized the town board’s handling of a proposed NYDIG data center expansion during an Oct. 5 budget meeting, while a board member said the project remains under environmental review.Massena · Government · Oct 8
- Potsdam board approves revised vacant-property lawThe Potsdam Village Board approved amendments to its vacant-property law after correcting a numbering issue in the earlier version.Potsdam · Government · Oct 8
- Massena to flush and test fire hydrants through Oct. 23The Village of Massena is scheduled to test and flush fire hydrants in all water districts from Oct. 5 through Oct. 23.Massena · Community · Oct 7
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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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