Gouverneur News

American Legion Post 20 in Plattsburgh was jam-packed with Democratic Party leaders and supporters waiting for William L. Owens, Democratic and Working Families candidate for the 23rd Congressional District.

The library in this village has been honored by the New York State Library Association for its loft renovation project.

Wednesday, November 04, 2009, 11:44am Motorists were charged with drunk driving in Canton and Gouverneur and pot possession in Edwards and Massena on Tuesday, according to state police.

On 11/2/09 at approximately 10:30 pm Jamie R. Henderson , 40, of Gouverneur, NY was stopped on SR 58 in Macomb for failure to keep right.

The superintendent of Potsdam Central School District said the district can save $498,228 next year by joining a health cooperative in Western New York.

A Massena man was indicted Thursday by a St. Lawrence County grand jury for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl.

Alan Jeffrey Robbins, 51, of Gouverneur died Saturday, October 31, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family.

In an email message from from her campaign, NY Assembly representative Dede Scozzafava, Republican of Gouverneur, released her supporters without endorsing either of the two other candidates in the 23rd congressional district special election coming up on Tuesday.

Friday, October 30, 2009, 10:55am A Richville man has been charged with disorderly conduct, a Potsdam teen with criminal possession of a weapon and a Norfolk man with forcible touching, according to state police.

State Supreme Court Judge David R. Demarest reserved decision Friday following oral arguments in a legal action taken by two Hackett family siblings seeking money from Gouverneur businessman Thomas W. Scozzafava.

The following were charged with driving while intoxicated and related offenses: James R. Hutton, 40, of 12 Old State Highway 58, Gouverneur, also was charged Tuesday by Gouverneur police with felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and failure to keep right after he was stopped on Hailesboro Street, Gouverneur police said.

Crews excavating a parking lot for renovation unearthed a forgotten fuel tank that had contaminated an unknown amount of soil and groundwater.

The village Board of Trustees has cut off public comment on the budget situation of the police department.

National Make A Difference Day is Saturday, October 24th, 2009. Special Olympics will be hosting a bowling competition at the Gouverneur Bowl this Saturday.A Volunteers are needed to help monitor lanes to make sure athletes bowl in order and hand in scores.A Volunteers are also being sought to help prepare and hand out awards.

Thursday, October 15, 2009, 9:42am No injuries were reported Tuesday following one-vehicle property damage crashes in Massena, Macomb and Brasher, according to state police.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 9:04am CANTON -- The St. Lawrence County Public Health Department has scheduled a seasonal flu clinic Oct.

A St. Lawrence County Court jury found a Massena man innocent of having sexual intercourse with a young girl beginning in 2005.

" A private burial will be held for Larry H. "Big Weav" Weaver in Maple Grove Cemetery, Richville with Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

A Jefferson County man has been arrested for a November, 2008 burglary in Gouverneur.State Police charged 24 year old Michael J. Cook with burglary - illegal entry with criminal intent.The break in happened in November, 2008 in the town of Gouverneur, police said.

Evelyn D. Bockus, 87, of Gouverneur, died at home under the loving care of her family and St.