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Massena school board approves football, volleyball, spring musical
By Andy Gardner MASSENA – The Board of Education gave the go-ahead for a spring production of “Little Shop of Horrors,” as well as football and volleyball. They took the action Thursday night,...
Massena schools move toward all-gender restrooms, single grad gown color
By Andy Gardner MASSENA – The Board of Education took steps toward making schools and graduation more gender-inclusive. Trustee Chair Paul Haggett, who chairs the policy committee, said a vote...
Massena Raiders applaud five graduating seniors
By Andy Gardner The Massena Raiders recently honored five of their graduating senior members. They were forward Grayce Trimboli, forward Hannah...
Massena, Salmon River fare well over St. Lawrence, Norwood-Norfolk
By Andy Gardner In boys basketball action, the Shamrocks split two recent games with St. Lawrence Central. Salmon River took a 42-35 win over the Larries on Friday, March 12. Rarennenha:wi...
Hockey wrap: Raiders and 'Rocks earn shutouts over Norwood, Malone, Tupper Lake
By Andy Gardner Salmon River and Massena hockey continued posting 2021 wins in recent bouts with Norwood-Norfolk, Malone and Tupper Lake. In girls hockey, Massena came out ahead of a game against Salm...
Varsity sports resume after one-year pause; Shamrocks and Raiders square off against Malone, OFA, St. Lawrence
By Andy Gardner Varsity sports are back underway, and the Shamrocks' and Raiders' shortened season included some recent action against Malone,...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe wasn't consulted in crafting sports safety plans; health director acknowledges more shutdowns could occur
By Andy Gardner The director of St. Regis Mohawk Health Services says tribal officials were not consulted or asked to review the high-risk sports safety plans recently passed by the respective Salmon...
Health Services focusing on vulnerable elderly for vaccines; Franklin County warns of community spread
By Andy Gardner AKWESASNE — The St. Regis Mohawk Health Services director says they’re prioritizing getting COVID-19 vaccines to elders with co-morbid illnesses. “Our priorities continue to...
Clarkson University goes full remote after 18 new COVID-19 cases
By Andy Gardner POTSDAM — Clarkson University has moved to “Red Alert Level 1” which means the school has shifted all classes to fully remote and all athletic contests are on hold. “Today we h...
High school high-risk sports may be back soon
By Andy Gardner High school athletes may soon be back on the courts and in rinks, but the season would be quite short. Many Section 10 school officials have been in the process of creating safety...
Salmon River, Massena players and coach go in front of county legislature to argue in favor of high-risk sports
By Andy Gardner CANTON – A handful of high school athletes, a parent and a coach spoke out during Monday night's St. Lawrence County legislature mee...
Salmon River school board awards phase 4 capital project bids; contractors planning to avoid students/staff as pandemic precaution
By Andy Gardner Salmon River Central’s Board of Education awarded $17.5 million in contracts for the fourth phase of their capital renovations project. Meanwhile, the board also voted to put a...
Massena school district taking steps to address food insecurity among students
By Andy Gardner MASSENA — The Massena Central School District will get $50,000 to become a food hub, and they’re looking at creating a district food pantry at J.W. Leary Junior High. Community Sch...
NY State: High-risk winter sports can start Feb. 1
By Andy Gardner The New York State Department of Health has released new guidance giving county health departments the power to authorize high-risk sports, including interscholastic games, in their...
Salmon River setting up plan to continue meals in case of food service shortages; COVID-19 vaccination plan for staff in the works
By Andy Gardner Salmon River officials are coordinating a plan to continue meal service in case someone from their food service department has to quarantine or tests positive for COVID-19. Meanwhile,...
Hogansburg woman charged after allegedly fleeing traffic stop, nearly injuring state police officer
By Andy Gardner MALONE – A Hogansburg woman is facing several charges after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop and nearly injuring a state trooper. State police say on Monday, January 18 around 1:24...
Tsiionkwanonhso:te COVID-19 outbreak kills 5; vaccinations of residents & staff underway
By Andy Gardner AKWESASNE – COVID-19 outbreak at the Tsiionkwanonhso:te long-term elder care facility has resulted in five resident deaths, and sickened a number of both residents and staff. Mohawk...
Akwesasne residents can get vaccinated at the regional clinic in Potsdam
By Andy Gardner Akwesasne residents will be able to get COVID-19 vaccinations at the New York State-run regional vaccination clinic at SUNY Potsdam, which should be ramping up to performing 1,000...
Massena Central will be in tough position for upcoming budget
By Andy Gardner MASSENA — Even though the most recent federal pandemic stimulus package includes some school aid, a Board of Education member says they’re still looking at a rough road when they...
Massena Central working on staff vaccine clinic, safety plan in case of future pandemics
By Andy Gardner MASSENA — The Massena Central School District is looking to set up a vaccination clinic for employees in the near future. Meanwhile, the Board of Education is coming up with a plan...
Massena school district will use artificial intelligence to communicate with families, track attendance
By Andy Gardner MASSENA — The Massena Central School District will start using artificial intelligence (AI) to communicate with families and track attendance. Community Schools Director Kristin...
Former Chief of Police and Massena Mayor - Tim Currier Resigns
By Andy Gardner MASSENA - Mayor Tim Currier, who was arrested in December in a drug sales investigation, will resign on Feb. 1. Currier, a former...
Public health expert encourages younger, healthy people to get the COVID-19 vaccine
By Andy Gardner St. Lawrence County’s Board of Health president is urging everyone, especially the young, healthy, and fit, to be vaccinated for COVID-19, who he warns may not die of the disease...
SUNY Potsdam will be mass vaccination site
By Andy Gardner POTSDAM – SUNY Potsdam will be a regional COVID-19 vaccination site, and the St. Lawrence County Public Health Department expects to have four more lined up by the end of the week....
Area public health official answers frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccine
By Andy Gardner CANTON — With COVID-19 vaccinations slowly rolling out, a top local public health official recently explained some of the frequently asked questions for the vaccine. Dr. Andrew...