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1 week ago | 
northcountrynow.com | Matt Lindsey
GOUVERNEUR — The Gouverneur Central School District has released details of its proposed budget for the 2025-26 school year, totaling $47,840,977, an increase of $3.67 million from last year’s spending plan. The proposed budget reflects a 2.02% increase in the tax levy, translating to an additional $142,576 to be raised in local taxes. The total amount to be collected through the tax levy would be $7,208,765 if the budget is approved by voters.
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2 weeks ago | 
northcountrynow.com | Matt Lindsey
POTSDAM — After a hiatus, Jazzercise is back in Potsdam, and it’s moving to a new location at Bjorn Fitness in the Market Square Mall. The new series of in-person classes will begin on April 22.
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3 weeks ago | 
northcountrynow.com | Matt Lindsey
POTSDAM — Downtown Potsdam is getting a culinary and entertainment boost with the arrival of three new businesses under one roof at 6 Elm St.A building that sold earlier this year will soon be home to a burrito shop, steakhouse and dance club. Brasher native Bob Pike, owner of Burrito Bob’s, recently moved his Mexican-style eatery into the former Saint Larry’s restaurant location. Pike said his lease was up on Market Street and he decided now was the time to move and expand.
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1 month ago | 
northcountrynow.com | Matt Lindsey
HEUVELTON — Since 2002, Gracious Friends Animal Sanctuary in Heuvelton has been a lifeline for abandoned, neglected, and abused animals, but a new state law has the small operation seeking a $2 million upgrade. The sanctuary, founded more than 20 years ago by Candy and Erik Brown, provides shelter and care for a variety of animals, from dogs and cats to farm animals like horses and mules. However, as the number of animals in need rises, the sanctuary faces new challenges.
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1 month ago | 
northcountrynow.com | Matt Lindsey
Posted 3/3/25LISBON — A decades-old mystery was solved thanks to a community effort and an unexpected find by a Lisbon resident. David Zufall recently shared a discovery on the Ogdensburg history …This item is available in full to subscribers.
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2 months ago | 
northcountrynow.com | Matt Lindsey
POTSDAM – An author who wrote about Baby Boomers in Potsdam will return to the area this summer. Perhaps some North Country This Week readers will recall the heartwarming and nostalgic series of essays written by Sandra Sorell (Paige) as her loving tribute to growing up in 1950s in Potsdam. First appearing in NCN in 2017, the essays were later compiled in a book entitled “Reflections of a Diaper Hill Kid”.
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2 months ago | 
northcountrynow.com | Matt Lindsey
POTSDAM – A historic milestone is within reach for Potsdam Central High School sophomore Ian VanWagner, who may soon etch his name into Section X basketball history. After scoring his 2,000th career point on Jan. 20 in a game against Beekmantown, VanWagner now stands just 18 points away from surpassing the Section X Varsity Boys Basketball scoring record of 2,042 points, set by Chateaugay’s Jonah McDonald in 2020.
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Nov 10, 2024 | 
northcountrynow.com | Matt Lindsey
POTSDAM — A United States Marine Corps veteran has taken the helm at the St. Lawrence County Toys For Tots campaign. Last year the program provided 2,148 children with three to four gifts for the holidays, according to Tylor Reynolds, SLC coordinator for the organization. He said he decided to get involved with Toys For Tots for a few reasons. He discusses taking over from the past coordinator, who wanted to move aside so she could spend more time with her children.
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Oct 27, 2024 | 
northcountrynow.com | Matt Lindsey
HANNAWA FALLS - A Potsdam Central graduate has honed water skiing skills he learned on Hannawa Pond and turned it into success all around the nation. Nick Leuthauser of Hannawa Falls won the 55k World Elite Slalom Tour Event (WEST) #8 at Swiss Waterski Resort in Clermont, Fla. earlier this month. 55k WEST is in its fifth year. “I grew up on the water in Hannawa so the ‘lake life’ lifestyle is ingrained in my DNA,” the Potsdam Central technology teacher said.
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Oct 8, 2024 | 
northcountrynow.com | Matt Lindsey
Posted 10/9/24POTSDAM — A Potsdam teenager harvested a bear so heavy that a tractor was needed to get it out of the woods. Alexa Livernois, 18, shot the near 600-pound bear this weekend in southern St. …This item is available in full to subscribers.
