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St. Lawrence County Government Center nominated for historic registry
CANTON, N.Y. (WWTI) – The St. Lawrence County Government Center has been nominated for addition to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. News came via a press release on Thursday afternoon that the Canton-based center was one of 15 nominations. Governor Kathy Hochul announced recommendations by the New York State Board for Historic Preservation. The […]
Small Earthquake Rattles Parts of New York State
What's that shaking? Scientists say a small earthquake actually struck parts of New York state early Saturday. But it does happen around here more often than you may expect. Tremors like this can happen in the Northeast, as evidenced by a reported uptick in seismic activity over the past few years in New York State alone. A report posted at SI Live says there were 45 earthquakes recorded in just two years, as of October 2023.
St. Lawrence Co. to participate in St. Patrick’s weekend DWI crackdown
CANTON, N.Y. (WWTI) – St. Lawrence County authorities is stepping up this weekend to help with the statewide stop DWI crackdown. Crackdown efforts start on Friday, March 15 and will end on Sunday, March 17. St. Patrick’s Day Weekend is a notoriously deadly period for impaired driving due to the number of celebrations and drivers […]
Small Earthquake Rattles Parts of New York State
What's that shaking? Scientists say a small earthquake actually struck parts of New York state early Saturday. But it does happen around here more often than you may expect. Tremors like this can happen in the Northeast, as evidenced by a reported uptick in seismic activity over the past few years in New York State alone. A report posted at SI Live says there were 45 earthquakes recorded in just two years, as of October 2023.
St. Lawrence County Public Transit Task Force asks for community input
CANTON, N.Y. (WWTI) – A public hearing has been scheduled by the St. Lawrence County Public Transit Task Force to give the public the opportunity to comment on the County’s draft Coordinated Transportation Plan. The public hearing will be held during a Public Transit Task Force meeting on Thursday, March 21, at 1 p.m. in […]
St. Lawrence County Youth Bureau aids in youth & adults working relationships
CANTON, N.Y. (WWTI) – The St. Lawrence County Youth Bureau will be offering a hands-on workshop by motivational speaker, Adam F.C. Fletcher to help foster beneficial working relationships between youth and adults. School organizations and youth-serving programs can become more successful when youth have a voice and involvement in decision-making governance. When youth are invited […]
St. Lawrence County announces free rabies vaccine clinics
CANTON, N.Y. (WWTI) – The St. Lawrence County Department of Public Health has announced a number of free rabies clinics in the county. The clinics will be at various spots around the county from March through October. All clinics require pre-registration and no walk-ins will be accepted. Pre-registration can be done on the Department of […]
Academy at Ivy Ridge Investigation: Lawmakers want Attorney General involved
OGDENSBURG, N.Y. (WWTI) — It will likely be a lengthy investigation at the former Academy of Ivy Ridge. A multi-agency is underway at the former boarding school in St. Lawrence County prompted by the true crime series “The Program: Cons, Cults and Kidnapping.” The documentary series debuted on Netflix in early March. It alleged that […]
2024 Canton Dairy Festival Days planning Is underway
CANTON, N.Y. (WWTI) — The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce has announced that the Annual Dairy Festival Days in Canton will be held the weekend of Friday, May 31 through Sunday, June 2 to kick off the celebration of National Dairy Month. Save the date for a weekend full of fun activities and a […]
St. Lawrence County Chamber announces total solar eclipse viewing locations
CANTON, N.Y. (WWTI) – The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce has a website for any eclipse viewers looking to spend the big event in the county. A number of locations will have special viewing parties across the county. Locations like Fort de la Presentation in Ogdensburg and Pine Street Arena in Potsdam will host […]
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