54+ min ago  (231+ words) POTSDAM " Clarkson University's BRAIN-STEM program recently wrapped up two spring events that brought local high school students to campus for hands-on experiences in research and healthcare exploration. In March, 52 students from across the North Country attended a full-day workshop focused…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (261+ words) GOUVERNEUR " The New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Laboratory has notified the St. Lawrence County Public Health Department (SLCPHD) that a raccoon in the Gouverneur area has tested positive for rabies." The animal was submitted for testing by the…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago  (133+ words) Older adults age 60 and older are invited to " The St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging is sponsoring a free bus trip to Watertown for a caregiver education day at Jefferson Community College. The event will include presentations from the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (647+ words) CANTON " Every morning when Gail Butler arrives at work, the first thing she does is visit with residents and sing to them while they're eating breakfast. On the morning of May 11th though, residents flipped the script and began singing to…...

2+ week, 18+ hour ago  (170+ words) BRASHER FALLS " A Parkinson's support group will meet Thursday, May 14, to discuss overcoming apathy and finding motivation, challenges that affect many people living with Parkinson disease. Organizers said up to 40% of people with Parkinson disease experience apathy, including a loss…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (163+ words) POTSDAM " Students from Norwood-Norfolk Central School's Key Club are helping bring comfort to patients at Rochester Regional Health's Canton-Potsdam Hospital through a meaningful donation of Comfort Cubs. Key Club presented a collection of therapeutic weighted teddy bears " known as Comfort…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (196+ words) OGDENSBURG " Kathleen (Taylor) Contreras, an Ogdensburg native, has been named to the Hudson Valley's 40 Under 40 Movers & Shakers list, recognizing emerging leaders for their impact through innovation, leadership and service. Contreras is known for her work in the nonprofit and disability…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (306+ words) CANTON -- The St. Lawrence County Suicide Awareness Coalition recently received an $11, 000 donation from Brookfield Renewable North America to support of local suicide prevention efforts." The contribution was made following Brookfield's annual golf tournament held in August 2025. In a press release…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (598+ words) OGDENSBURG " The North Star Health Alliance will receive $60 million in state-backed loans to help stabilize operations as the organization works toward a future partnership and navigates bankruptcy. According to correspondence issued by the Dormitory Authority of the State of New…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (47+ words) North Country Now Rabies vaccines being distributed to St. Lawrence County wildlife Other items that may interest you Canton will reintroduce composting program Public hearing tonight on Ogdensburg City School's plan to raise tax levy by nearly 4%...