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2 weeks ago | 
northcountrynow.com | Jimmy Lawton
OGDENSBURG – A presentation from the city codes department regarding what can and can’t be done to keep people out of condemned buildings is expected after a recent fire destroyed a structure and left one person injured last week. On Monday Councilor Jennifer Stevenson said she wants an update from the codes department to help educate the public. On April 24 at 11 p.m. the city fire department responded to a blaze on Riverside Avenue.
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2 weeks ago | 
northcountrynow.com | Jimmy Lawton
OGDENSBURG – Local daycare providers who spoke at recent city council meetings say the city needs to revisit how it’s charging water rates to in-home businesses or risk losing providers who operate on “razor-thin margins.”Some Ogdensburg residents are raising concerns regarding the city’s new water and sewer billing guidelines, which they say is not fair or equitable. At issue is the city’s water and sewer billing policy for businesses that are operated in homes.
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3 weeks ago | 
northcountrynow.com | Jimmy Lawton
Posted 4/22/25FOWLER -- A Fowler woman who pled guilty to assault in the first-degree in the shaking death of a five-month old infant in 2023 was sentenced to 14 years in prison and five years of post release …This item is available in full to subscribers.
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4 weeks ago | 
northcountrynow.com | Jimmy Lawton
OGDENSBURG -- Ogdensburg is hoping to secure an engineering firm to assist with repairs and improvements to the city pool, including a new splash pad. The City of Ogdensburg was awarded $2.5 million for renovations to the Elsa M. Luksich Municipal pool and bathhouse in August of 2024, which came as a result of efforts from former City Planner Andrea Smith.
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1 month ago | 
northcountrynow.com | Jimmy Lawton
Posted 4/15/25OGDENSBURG — Ogdensburg City School District's plans for a new transportation facility are moving forward. On Monday City Council approved plans to sell 2.73 acres of land for just $1 to …This item is available in full to subscribers.
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1 month ago | 
northcountrynow.com | Jimmy Lawton
OGDENSBURG — For the first time in six years Ogdensburg City School District taxpayers will likely see a jump in the tax levy. Superintendent Kevin Kendall says the increase is necessary for the district to continue to maintain its robust curriculum. The budget proposal calls for a 2.49% tax levy increase. That’s about $263,899 over last year for a total of $10,862,259.
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1 month ago | 
northcountrynow.com | Jimmy Lawton
OGDENSBURG -- Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority is sounding the alarm after losing an estimated $40,000 - $50,000 in March alone due to declines in bridge traffic. In recent weeks comments made by the President regarding Canada have led some Canadians to stop crossing the border for their shopping. There has also been a lot of uncertainty about tariffs with the White House announcing, delaying and reversing calls for hikes on a near weekly basis.
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1 month ago | 
northcountrynow.com | Jimmy Lawton
LISBON -- Several local school districts are experiencing connectivity issues related to standardized tests that are being administered to grades 3-8. Lisbon Central School District Superintendent Pat Farrand says the districts have been in communication with the State Education Department who is working with the testing vendor to resolve the issues. Farrand said he confirmed that some districts are having success while others are not.
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1 month ago | 
northcountrynow.com | Jimmy Lawton
OGDENSBURG — Retired Ogdensburg Free Academy teacher and public servant John Tebo will fill an unexpired term on city council until the next election. Tebo was among three candidates put forward by the vacancy committee to fill a vacancy on council left by Michael Weaver, who recently resigned after moving outside the city limits. John Tebo, an Ogdensburg, native and retired OFA teacher and coach who currently serves as chair of the recreation commission, is also in the running.
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1 month ago | 
northcountrynow.com | Jimmy Lawton
An executive order barring corrections officers who were participated in illegal strikes from working in state and local government positions will expire April 9 and will not be renewed, according to Assemblyman Scott Gray, R-Watertown,The controversial order came down from Gov. Kathy Hochul following strikes that forced the state to deploy the National Guard to stabilize the prisons. The strikes came in the wake of mounting concerns regarding safety.
