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.
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- Rain, wind forecast across the North Country on FridayRain and windy conditions are forecast across Northern New York on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, followed by cooler weather and possible wet snow in higher elevations Saturday.Canton ·
- Thursday North Country high school scores: South Jeff edges Indian RiverSouth Jefferson beat Indian River 46-44 in Thursday’s closest North Country varsity result, while area teams posted wins in football, soccer and volleyball.Parishville-Hopkinton · Sports ·
- Ogdensburg budget proposal calls for higher property tax rateOgdensburg's proposed 2027 city budget would increase the property tax rate about 2.3% and the total levy 3.82%, while reducing fixed water and sewer charges.Ogdensburg ·
- Ogdensburg Free Academy lockdown ends after BB gun arrestOgdensburg Free Academy was placed on lockdown Oct. 15 after police arrested a 52-year-old Ogdensburg man accused of pointing a replica BB gun at passing motorists on State Street.Ogdensburg · Public Safety ·
- Potsdam completes $5.31 million downtown revitalization projectPotsdam has completed a $5.31 million streetscape, riverwalk and branding project supported through the village’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative.Canton · Community ·
- Ogdensburg scam case: Two charged men miss St. Lawrence County arraignmentTwo Chinese nationals charged in an alleged scam targeting an elderly Ogdensburg woman missed their St. Lawrence County arraignment, and a bench warrant was issued for their arrest.Massena · Public Safety ·
- Potsdam marks completion of downtown streetscape and Riverwalk projectsPotsdam and state officials marked the completion of downtown streetscape and Riverwalk projects during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 15, 2026.Potsdam · Community ·
- OFA lockdown ends after report of man with gun on State StreetOgdensburg Free Academy was locked down Thursday after police received a report of a man with a gun near the school, and police took a man into custody.Ogdensburg · Public Safety ·
- Ogdensburg approves $175,000 sale for planned waterfront shipyardThe Ogdensburg City Council approved selling 1 Madison Ave. to J.E. Sheehan Contracting Corp. for a planned boat repair and storage facility.Potsdam · Government ·
- St. Lawrence County residents eligible for New York energy rebate checksEligible households in St. Lawrence County are among New Yorkers receiving state energy rebate checks of up to $200.St. Lawrence County · Other ·
- Two-vehicle crash on Market Street sends one person to hospitalOne person was taken to Canton-Potsdam Hospital after a two-vehicle crash on Market Street in Potsdam on Oct. 14, according to the Potsdam Fire Department.Canton · Public Safety ·
- Massena, Chateaugay record volleyball wins in NAC EastMassena and Chateaugay won their girls volleyball matches Wednesday, while Tupper Lake swept Brushton-Moira.Massena · Sports ·
- North Country high school football teams set for Week 7 gamesNorth Country high school football teams are scheduled to play Friday, Oct. 16, and Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Week 7 matchups.Canton · Sports ·
- Wednesday North Country high school scores: 8-0 Gouverneur win leads roundupGouverneur blanked Ogdensburg Free Academy 8-0 Wednesday as North Country teams posted results in girls soccer, boys soccer and girls volleyball.Edwards-Knox · Sports ·
- St. Lawrence shuts out Clarkson; Massena defeats Potsdam in soccerSt. Lawrence beat Clarkson 2-0 in women’s college soccer, while Massena defeated Potsdam 3-1 in NAC girls soccer.Potsdam · Sports ·
- Massena fire department honors members at annual banquetThe Massena Volunteer Fire Department held its annual banquet to close Fire Prevention Week and recognized members, partners and the town of Massena.Massena · Community ·
- St. Lawrence women’s soccer beats Clarkson 2-0 in Potsdam rivalrySt. Lawrence University defeated Clarkson University 2-0 in a Liberty League women’s soccer match Wednesday at Hantz Field in Potsdam.Potsdam · Sports ·
- Three raccoons test positive for rabies in St. Lawrence CountyThree raccoons in the Canton, Brasher Falls and Ogdensburg area tested positive for rabies, bringing St. Lawrence County’s 2026 total to 28, the county Public Health Department says.Canton · Public Safety ·
- Fall foliage on Fort Drum and in the North Country: what to knowFall color is on display across Fort Drum and the North Country, with recreation access rules, trail information and seasonal updates available for visitors.St. Lawrence County · Fort Drum ·
- St. Lawrence County churches set November dates for Christmas shoebox drop-offsVictory Baptist Church in Winthrop and New Life Assembly of God in Ogdensburg will collect Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes during National Collection Week, Nov. 16-23, 2026.Ogdensburg · Community ·
- SUNY Potsdam plans fall open houses, free application periodSUNY Potsdam will hold Fall Open Houses on Oct. 17 and Nov. 7 and participate in SUNY Free Application Weeks from Oct. 19 through Nov. 2.Potsdam · Community ·
- Ogdensburg library seeks $2.8 million for accessible addition, museum spaceThe Ogdensburg Public Library is seeking about $2.8 million in Downtown Revitalization Initiative funding for a rear addition that would improve access, expand library services and provide a new home for the Ogdensburg History Museum.Ogdensburg · Government ·
- Three raccoons test positive for rabies in St. Lawrence CountyThree raccoons found in the Canton, Brasher Falls and Ogdensburg areas tested positive for rabies, bringing St. Lawrence County's 2026 total to 28 cases, according to the county Public Health Department.Canton · Public Safety ·
- SUNY Potsdam schedules Festival of Lights for Oct. 24SUNY Potsdam will host its free LoKo Arts Festival of Lights on Oct. 24, featuring illuminated art, live music, activities and an 8 p.m. drone show.Potsdam · Community ·
- Massena Central capital project gets state approval; work set for December 2026The first phase of Massena Central School District’s $79.8 million capital project has received state approval, with work scheduled to begin during the December 2026 holiday break.Massena · Government ·
- Free fair housing training sessions set for Oct. 21 and 22 in OgdensburgCNY Fair Housing will hold two free training sessions at the Dobisky Center in Ogdensburg on housing laws, lease rules and related compliance requirements.Canton · Community ·
News by town in St. Lawrence County
- Potsdam
- Massena
- Ogdensburg
- Gouverneur
- St. Lawrence Central
- Heuvelton
- Madrid-Waddington
- Morristown
- Lisbon
- Parishville-Hopkinton
- Canton
- Edwards-Knox
- Norwood-Norfolk
- Clifton-Fine
- Edwards
Also in St. Lawrence County: Madrid, Waddington
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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.
- Which St. Lawrence County communities does ClickNNY cover?
- ClickNNY has a news page for each of these St. Lawrence County communities: Potsdam, Massena, Ogdensburg, Gouverneur, St. Lawrence Central, Heuvelton, Madrid-Waddington, Morristown, Lisbon, Parishville-Hopkinton, Canton, Edwards-Knox, and more. Every story from any of them also appears on this page.
- How do I send ClickNNY a St. Lawrence County news tip?
- Send it through ClickNNY's tip form at clicknny.com/submit. Tips, photos and event listings go straight to the desk, and you can stay anonymous.