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LOUISVILLE — A Madrid man was charged with drug possession following a traffic stop on SH 37 on Wednesday morning, according to state police.Josh T. Sharpe, 26, was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and speeding at 12:35 a.m., police said.

Troopers charge during the overnight hours between June 7 and 8 at St. Lawrence Central School, 1039 Route 11C, the students had entered the school as part of a senior prank and dismembered and distributed a dead animal they found on the side of the road throughout the school.

Ernest E. Pantaleo, 27, of 12 Tracy St., pleaded guilty in St. Lawrence County Court to first-degree attempted rape, the reduced count of first-degree rape in a plea deal with the district attorney’s office.

“It is a shock to us that not once did they come over and ask us,” said Danielle Rose, chief of the Potsdam Fire Department.

GOUVERNEUR — Village police on May 26 charged Cody J. Gladle, 22, Gouverneur, with parole violation and resisting arrest.

MADRID -- The Madrid Fire District will hold an open house on Sunday, June 24, starting at 1 p.m., at the fire station.The public is invited to stop by and do a walk-through of the new facility.

ROSSIE — State police on June 2 charged Adam Ortiz, of 59 Ames St., Massena, with misdemeanor fourth-degree criminal possession of marijuana.

MASSENA, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to the Massena Port of Entry encountered two U.S. citizens who arrived at the border on June 13. During a primary inspection of the U.S citizens, CBP officers became suspicious of the travelers itinerary and referred the pair

By ANDY GARDNERMASSENA -- The Town of Massena and Massena Memorial Hospital have been in affiliation talks with Canton-Potsdam Hospital and other healthcare entities, according to the town supervisor.“Yes, nothing definite. We’ve talked to a lot of people. I know that was always a big secret before.

Corey G. White, 24, was charged with first-degree criminal contempt, felony, criminal mischief, second-degree harassment and unlawful possession of marijuana, police said.

GOUVERNEUR — Village police on May 19 charged Erica B. Jackson, 24, Gouverneur, with misdemeanor second-degree aggravated harassment.

“We are planning on making some changes to some of our expense items. We have some positions that are going to come open that we are going to leave unfilled,” said Robert G. Wolleben, who resigned as chief executive officer following Monday’s Board of Managers meeting.

POTSDAM — A Potsdam woman was charged with assault Monday stemming from an alleged domestic dispute on June 17, according to Potsdam police.Michelle T. Balbuena, 31, was charged with third-degree assault at 8:18 p.m., officers said.

MASSENA -- Village police say a Massena man is charged with six counts, including two felonies, after allegedly breaking into the home of a woman whom a court order restricts him from going near.William J. Davis, 40, of Douglas Road, Massena was charged with second-degree burglary and first-degree c

OGDENSBURG –Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center’s Wellness Center will be hosting a free Wellness Day in the New York Avenue Park, kitty-corner from the Medical Center on Friday, June 22 from 1-5 p.m.In the event of rain, the fair will be moved to the Medical Center’s Hess Auditorium.

“As far as I know, this required special use has not been applied for or issued by the village Planning Board,” Mr. Hill wrote.

GOUVERNEUR — Village police on May 16 charged Bryon C. Carr, 18, Gouverneur, with third-degree assault. He was also cited with disorderly conduct and second-degree harassment.

OGDENSBURG -- “ZBurg,” a web series written and directed by Mark Valley, is set to be released Sept. 2, according to an update posted by Valley on Facebook.The series was created by Valley and local filmmaker, musician and business owner Ethan Henry.

LISBON, N.Y. (CBSNewYork/AP)— A 7-year-old Amish boy injured when a pickup truck crashed into his buggy on an upstate New York road remains in critical condition with head trauma.Levi Miller and 30-year-old John Miller were ejected from the buggy around 7:45 p.m. Wednesday in Lisbon, about 6 miles (

OGDENSBURG — Leo LaLonde was charged by city police with failure to yield the right of way at a stop sign after police investigation of a two-car property damage accident at the intersection of Morris and Lafayette streets at 1:20 p.m. June 16.