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.
What’s happening in St. Lawrence County
The latest from ClickNNY as of :
- Massena blanks Malone as North Country schools play WednesdayMassena ·
- St. Lawrence County budget proposal lowers tax rate for 12th straight yearSt. Lawrence County ·
- Potsdam board advances 2027 budget with higher general fund levyPotsdam ·
- SUNY Potsdam men’s soccer wins first SUNYAC playoff gamePotsdam ·
More St. Lawrence County news
- SUNY Potsdam plans youth volleyball clinic at Maxcy Hall Dec. 6SUNY Potsdam's men's and women's volleyball programs will host a skills and identification clinic for boys and girls on Dec. 6 at Maxcy Hall in Potsdam.Potsdam · Sports ·
- Sunny Thursday, then showers and storms tonightToday brings sunshine and highs near 70, with just a slight chance of rain showers after 5pm. Tonight, showers and thunderstorms are likely between 8pm and 11pm.Canton · Weather ·
- St. Lawrence County lawmakers advance proposed pay raises in split voteThe St. Lawrence County Legislature’s Finance Committee advanced a resolution that would increase legislator and leadership pay, with a full board vote expected Nov. 2.St. Lawrence County · Government ·
- Massena board to review department budgets at Oct. 28 workshopThe Massena Town Board is scheduled to hold a budget workshop Oct. 28 at 4:30 p.m. to review proposed department budgets and a bond counsel agreement.Massena · Government ·
- North Country high school football playoff games set for Oct. 29-30High school football playoff games involving North Country teams are scheduled across Sections 3 and 10 on Oct. 29-30, 2026.Canton · Sports ·
- Red Cross helps adult after fire on Irish Settlement Road in OgdensburgThe American Red Cross is helping one adult after a Monday night fire on Irish Settlement Road in Ogdensburg, according to information published by WWTI/InformNNY.Ogdensburg · Public Safety ·
- Vance visit reported for Ogdensburg as Blakeman plans Watertown eventVice President JD Vance is reported to be campaigning for Anthony Constantino in the North Country on Monday, Nov. 2, while Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman plans a Watertown event Sunday, Nov. 1.Potsdam · Government ·
- Heuvelton blanks Colton-Pierrepont as Canton wins twice TuesdayHeuvelton rolled past Colton-Pierrepont 6-0 in boys soccer while Canton won in girls volleyball and swimming Tuesday.Parishville-Hopkinton · Sports ·
- Jefferson County budget would raise property-tax levy by $4.2 millionJefferson County’s proposed 2027 budget would increase the property-tax levy by $4.2 million while lowering the full-value tax rate and reducing spending on roads, bridges and capital projects.St. Lawrence County · Government ·
- Potsdam board advances 2027 budget with higher tax ratesThe Potsdam Town Board approved a preliminary 2027 budget that increases the general fund levy and is expected to raise the overall town tax rate, with a public hearing scheduled for Nov. 5.Potsdam · Government ·
- Section X soccer quarterfinals, NAC swimming meet produce local winnersHermon-DeKalb and Heuvelton advanced in Section X Class D boys soccer, while Canton beat Massena in NAC girls swimming and completed an unbeaten regular season.Canton · Sports ·
- Two arrested after Border Patrol pursuit in Massena, officials sayTwo occupants of an SUV were arrested Oct. 18 after Border Patrol agents attempted to stop the vehicle in Massena, officials said.Massena · Public Safety ·
- Ogdensburg budget leaves out $290,000 for firefighter vacation overtimeOgdensburg city leaders approved a preliminary 2026 budget that excludes $290,000 for firefighter vacation overtime while a staffing dispute awaits a state ruling.Ogdensburg · Government ·
- Mild Wednesday, then sunny Thursday with afternoon rain chancesWednesday stays mostly sunny and mild with highs near 60. Thursday will be warmer and sunnier, but rain showers are possible after 4 or 5 PM.Canton · Weather ·
- Goodrich appointed to St. Lawrence County Legislature District 13 seatTerry Goodrich was appointed to the St. Lawrence County Legislature’s District 13 seat after John Gennett resigned, and Goodrich is on the Nov. 3 ballot for a full term.Massena · Government ·
- 42-unit supportive housing facility set to open in OgdensburgSTEP by STEP is preparing to open a 42-unit supportive housing facility for people experiencing homelessness at 1515 Knox Street in Ogdensburg before Thanksgiving 2026.Ogdensburg · Community ·
- St. Lawrence County committee to consider raises for legislatorsThe St. Lawrence County Finance Committee was scheduled to consider a resolution Oct. 26 to increase salaries for county legislators and board leaders.Canton · Government ·
- Cavaliers Outlast Timberwolves in Overtime as Rangers Fall MondayCleveland topped Minnesota in overtime while the New York Rangers fell to Los Angeles among Monday’s major results.Edwards · Sports ·
- Halloween poisoning hazards in the North Country: what parents should knowThe Upstate New York Poison Center advises families to secure medicines, cannabis, alcohol, batteries and Halloween products, and to call its free 24/7 helpline at 1-800-222-1222 after a possible poisoning.Massena · Community ·
- Lisbon blanks Madrid-Waddington in Monday girls soccerLisbon shut out Madrid-Waddington 6-0 Monday, the largest margin among the listed North Country results.Parishville-Hopkinton · Sports ·
- Sunny today, patchy fog at the morning bus stopTuesday brings sunny skies and highs near 47 to 50 across the North Country. Watch for patchy fog at 7 AM when children wait for the school bus.Canton · Weather ·
- St. Lawrence County committee set to consider legislator pay increasesThe St. Lawrence County Finance Committee was scheduled to consider a resolution Oct. 26 that would increase annual pay for county legislators and leadership positions, while Democratic Chair Mike Zagrobelny has criticized the proposal and an earlier executive-session discussion.Canton · Government ·
- Gouverneur cancer fund reports raising more than $355,000 in 2026The Gouverneur Breast and Ovarian Cancer Fund reported raising more than $355,000 in 2026 and distributing more than $165,000 to patients in four North Country counties.Gouverneur · Community ·
- OFA beats Massena 48-22 to close NAC football seasonOgdensburg Free Academy defeated Massena 48-22 on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in the NAC finale and Senior Day game at OFA, led by five touchdowns from Urijah Austin.Canton · Sports ·
- State Police seek information after welder theft in PotsdamNew York State Police are asking for information about an alleged welder theft from Tractor Supply on U.S. Highway 11 in the town of Potsdam.Potsdam · Public Safety ·
- New York approves $18 million for Chateaugay wastewater upgradesNew York announced $200 million in water infrastructure funding, including $18 million for Chateaugay wastewater treatment plant upgrades and a reported $9.9 million award for Morristown water system improvements.Morristown · Government ·
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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, Canton, Heuvelton, St. Lawrence Central, Madrid-Waddington, Morristown, Lisbon, Parishville-Hopkinton, 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.