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Qatar, the New Player in the Middle East
A surprising and ambitious newcomer on the international scene and in the politics of the Middle East is the Persian Gulf Emirate of Qatar, a country that became independent in 1971 when Britain ended its protectorate there.
E.J. Noble Hospital lab expands services
The list of on-site analysis of lab tests is growing, which means results will be available faster, speeding up diagnosis and treatment, especially for those receiving emergency care.
Hammond Central School class leaders
The academic leaders for the class of 2013 at Hammond Central School are Rachael Hodgdon, valedictorian, and Coral Mahay, salutatorian.
Ogdensburg Courier-Observer/Journal
Massena man's felony criminal mischief count being reduced to misdemeanor
A 25-year-old Massena man who has been charged with a number of felonies in recent months will have one of those reduced to a misdemeanor when he makes his next appearance in Massena Village Court.
NY Man Rubs Pepperoni on His Penis, Puts it Back
A Potsdam, New York, man was arrested Wednesday and charged with public lewdness for allegedly rubbing a grocery store's packaged pepperoni stick on his exposed penis and then putting it back on the shelf.
Ogdensburg Courier-Observer/Journal
Four vye for three spots on Potsdam School Board
One of the few contested races for school board seats in the region is in Potsdam, where voters will be electing three board members from a field of four that includes a former board of education member, two newcomers and only one incumbent.
Madrid-Waddington Central School class leaders
The academic leaders for the class of 2013 at Madrid-Waddington Central School are Kathleen Elizabeth Tiernan and Austin David Scott, co-valedictorians, and Jennifer Elaine Ryan, salutatorian.
Ogdensburg Courier-Observer/Journal
Village police charged William L. Payne, 25, of 190 Center St., Massena, and Tammy S. Zertuche, 20, of 1639th St.
Ogdensburg Courier-Observer/Journal
Potsdam school officials choose contractor for roof work
The Potsdam Central School District Board of Education has chosen a contractor to move ahead with work to repair aged and leaking roofs on each of the district's school buildings.
Ogdensburg Courier-Observer/Journal
Potsdam district officials forced to evict Building Blocks
School officials are legally required to pursue eviction action against Building Blocks Day Care Center because the agency has overstayed the terms of its lease, according to Superintendent Patrick H. Brady.
Ogdensburg Courier-Observer/Journal
Norwood rock collection donation boosts SUNY Potsdam's Geology Department
BirchBark turns page with new location, online sales
Parishville's BirchBark Bookshop has been a St. Lawrence County institution since 1990, but a new shop in Canton and the creation of an online business model signal a new chapter for the booksellers.
Ogdensburg Courier-Observer/Journal
Roberts, Baxter seek CPCS board seat
After serving for four years on the Colton-Pierrepont Central School Board of Education, Jo Ann Roberts is looking for a second term on the board, as is her opponent Scott A. Baxter, who served one term on the board from 2008 to 2012.
Ogdensburg Courier-Observer/Journal
A funeral service for 83-year old Mrs. Erleen C. Sheldon, currently of Morristown and formerly of Parishville, NY, will be held Friday, May 17 at 3:00 PM at the Seymour Funeral Home in Potsdam with Rev.
Ogdensburg Courier-Observer/Journal
Funeral services with military honors for 82 year old George C. Drasney, 136 County Rt.
Potsdam Rotary chooses Student of Month
Sunday is enrolled in the Allied Health Program at Seaway Career & Technical Education Center and is a student at Massena Central School.
Patrol responded but was unable to locate the suspect vehicle. 0252 Traffic stop - Verbal warning issued to the motorist for avoiding the traffic light at the intersection of Market Street and May Road.
Ogdensburg Courier-Observer/Journal
Repairs begin on collapsed CPH medical office campus roof
Workers will begin repairs today on the damaged roof at the extension to Canton-Potsdam Hospital's campus at 49 Lawrence Ave.
Shocked by recreation decision in Potsdam
Sorry it has taken so long but I was on vacation. I went to the village meeting in Potsdam and was shocked to find that our town supervisor stated that she was ready to take the full burden of paying for the recreation programs for Potsdam.