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  • S.D.&G. Bronze Medalist Soccer 1999-2000 School Year

    Sep 12, 2024

    Back Row L-R: Wesley Johnson, Tawit Cook, Tekari Thompson, Ake Swamp, Louie David & Matt Thompson Middle Row L-R: Lee Thomas, Dody Thompson & Ron Swamp Front Row L-R: Joe Hall & Brandon Benedict...

  • Cornwall Culture Fest happening this Saturday!

    Sep 12, 2024

    Join us for a free event on Saturday, September 14th, from 10:00am to 6:00pm at Lamoureux Park in Cornwall. The Cornwall Culture Fest is set to be an enriching experience, featuring over 60 exhibitors, 7 food vendors, and all-day performances celebrating the diversity of Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, Cornwall, and Akwesasne! Enjoy family-friendly activities including crafts, face painting, henna, and bouncy houses for the kids. Come explore the vibrant cultures of our community! Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/cornwal...

  • Former Utica Mayor and School Board President Sentenced for Mail Fraud Scheme

    Sep 12, 2024

    Louis LaPolla Stole Nearly $40,000 in Scholarship Donations SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Louis LaPolla, 79, of Utica, New York, was sentenced today in federal court in Syracuse to 3 years of probation, after previously pleading guilty to mail fraud for soliciting and then stealing donations intended for a scholarship fund in his late wife’s name. United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Craig L. Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), announced the guilty plea. In pleading gui...

  • Fall Planting Provides Months of Continuous Spring Color

    Sep 12, 2024

    by Melinda Myers Welcome spring and create continuous color for several months with a collection of spring-flowering bulbs. After planting in the fall, you'll enjoy an array of flower colors that combine nicely with other spring-flowering trees, shrubs, and flowers. Start the season with early blooming snowdrops. As winter fades watch for the dangling white flowers on six- to ten-inch-tall plants. Include these small flowers in rock gardens, mixed borders, and informal landscapes in sunny and...

  • YOUTH IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING WEAPON CALL AT HIGH SCHOOL

    Sep 12, 2024

    CORNWALL POLICE SERVICE 340 PITT ST., CORNWALL, ON (613) 933-5000 MEDIA RELEASE Cornwall, ON – On Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, at 10:11 a.m., the Cornwall Police Service (CPS) received a call that a youth at St. Lawrence Secondary School was in possession of a gun. Safety protocols were put into place by the school. All available CPS officers across field operations immediately responded to the high-risk incident. A short time later, a suspect was taken into custody by a member of the CPS, and the weapon was seized. A search of the school was c...

  • Legends of Our Nations

    Sep 12, 2024

    Printed by North American Travelling College The Robin Many years after the marriage of Pigaigun (Rib) and his wife Waubenoqua (Women of the Dawn), a son was born to them. They named him Zoong-dae-ae (Strong Hearted). The birth of their son made the parents extremely happy and grateful. Pigaigun wanted his son to be a great warrior, hunter and outstanding to all the people. To be successful in these ideals, Pigaigun planned to teach his son courage, strength, endurance and the skills of hunting and fishing. The training began as soon as...

  • Westville Fire Department Auxiliary Fall Craft Fair

    Sep 12, 2024

    September 28th 10:00a.m. – 3:00p.m Chinese Auction Bake Sale Lottery Ticket Raffle Concession Stand Vendors Welcome For more information contact: Donna Tatro 518-358-2065...

  • TOTA NEWS

    Sep 12, 2024

    TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Email address: [email protected] Please note: Anyone wishing to attend the congregate meal must call the Office for the Aging by 9:30 am to reserve a meal. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL - Club dues for 2024: You can mail your membership fee of $10.00 American to: SRM Senior Citizens Club PO Box # 1106 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Birthdays: Sept. 13th-Jacqueline Latulipe Sept. 14th-Sylvia Bero Sept. 16th-Greta Barnes & Gerald Grenom Sept. 19th-Laura Francis & Joyce Laffin Activities: Fri. Sept....

  • Bryan Mercier Appointed BIA Director Upon LaCounte's Retirement

    Sep 12, 2024

    WASHINGTON – Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland announced that Bryan Mercier has been selected to serve as the next director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in the U.S. Department of the Interior. Mercier, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, has served as the director of the BIA Northwest Regional Office since 2018. “Bryan has demonstrated exceptional leadership ability, and I’m excited for what he brings to this role,” Newland said. “We held a comprehensive recruitme...

  • Children's Program at Ogdensburg History Museum

    Sep 12, 2024

    OGDENSBURG – The Ogdensburg History Museum is excited to announce a special children's program on Saturday, September 14th at 11:30 am. This free and open to the public event will take place at the museum located at 206 Ford St. The theme of the story time will be the St. Lawrence River, perfect for curious young minds who are interested in learning about one of the largest rivers in the world. Children must be accompanied by an adult to attend. The program will be led by retired kindergarten teacher Nancy Wilson Mashaw, who has a passion f...

  • Clarkson University Occupational Therapy Department Seeking Older Drivers for CarFit

    Sep 12, 2024

    Clarkson University’s Occupational Therapy Department has announced that CarFit will be coming to the university’s downtown campus to offer area senior drivers a free opportunity to check how their cars “fit” them. CarFit will be held on on Wednesday, September 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Congdon Hall parking lot across from Clarkson Hall, 59 Main St., Potsdam. Developed by AAA, AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) partnership, CarFit’s trained professionals take older drivers through a 12-point checklist with thei...

  • CAA Management is constantly on the lookout to add more talented individuals to our team!

    Sep 12, 2024

    The ideal candidates should have excellent communication skills and maintain a positive, friendly attitude toward team members and customers Position Dishwasher Job Summary Responsible for cleaning soiled dishware as well as restocking shelves with clean items. This position is in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of customers during peak times. Company/Location Twin Leaf Restaurant (Fort Covington & Akwesasne) Position Lead Carpenter Job Summary The lead carpenter’s responsibilities include assigning and explaining tasks to the proje...

  • Police Blotter

    Sep 12, 2024

    REFUSAL Cornwall, ON – Leigh Beauvais, 31, of Kahnawake, QC, was arrested on Sept. 6, 2024, and charged with failure or refusal to comply with demand. On Sept. 6, 2024, the woman attended the Port of Entry and was investigated by members of the Canada Border Services Agency for operating her vehicle under the influence of alcohol. While police were conducting an impaired operation investigation, the woman allegedly refused to comply with the demand to complete a standardized field sobriety test. She was subsequently turned over to the CPS. T...

  • Why Autumn Pruning is Bad

    Sep 12, 2024

    When I was younger, an old-time arborist I knew used to say “The best time to prune trees is when the tools are sharp.” This guy was beset with shoulder injuries and knee problems because he also believed “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. Sadly, both of these old saws are dangerous lies. Although tree-care companies have year-round expenses and need income in all seasons, a truly professional arborist knows there are two times of the year when pruning should be avoided. Late spring between bud-break and full leaf-out is one period...

  • Social Security Administration Digitizes or Removes Signature Requirements for Many Forms

    Sep 12, 2024

    Today, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced progress this year to reduce customer burden by transitioning wet (physical) signature requirements to digital signatures for over 30 forms as well as removing the signature requirements altogether for 13 forms. These actions simplify application processes for people, including removing a potential reason for claims to be sent back or denied.  “Across forms that Americans use most often, we’re eliminating as many pain points as possible, from helping people sign at the click of a butto...

  • Tkaronto Music Festival Returns – November 7 - 9, 2024

    Sep 12, 2024

    Building upon the success of the 2023 Festival, Tkaronto Music Festival 2024 celebrates Indigenous musical excellence with three nights of live music November 7-9, 2024 at the TD Music Hall inside Massey Hall featuring artists from across Turtle Island. Tkaronto Music Festival is Turtle Island’s premiere music festival putting the spotlight on Indigenous talent. #TKMF2024 is proud to present international favorites and Haudenosaunee DJ duo The Halluci Nation, a star on the rise in electronic compositions Sebastian Gaskin, rock guitar H...

  • Oakes Appearance Adjourned Amid Questioning to Determine Ability to Represent himself

    Andy Gardner|Sep 12, 2024

    By Andy Gardner. MASSENA – An Akwesasne man arrested during a demonstration opposing a proposed Mohawk land claim settlement had his court case adjourned while the presiding town justice was in the middle of questioning him to determine his capability to represent himself. Gabriel J. Oakes, 58, appeared in Massena Town Court on Tuesday afternoon on charges of sixth-degree conspiracy and trespass. He and seven others were arrested May 21 during the protest on Barnhart Island that was interrupted by state police when one of them started d...

  • Rez Ball

    Sep 12, 2024

    By John DiLillo. Tudum. Get ready to cheer courtside as a brand-new sports drama heads to Netflix on Sept. 27. The film had its world premiere during the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8. Taking place over a season in the life of basketball players from a Native American reservation, Rez Ball is the lightning-fast story of a team of underdogs fighting for a state championship. Directed by Sydney Freeland (Drunktown's Finest), who co-wrote the script with Sterlin Harjo...

  • MCA Employment Opportunities

    Sep 12, 2024

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  • Local Family Loses Everything in House Fire

    Sep 12, 2024

    On Friday, August 30th, 2024, around 4:00AM, Wahiahawi Jacobs and Derek Cook, along with their four children lost their family home to a fire that almost instantly consumed their entire house. Indian Time spoke to Wahiahawi and Derek, who shared what happened on that early morning. Wahiahawi said, "We were all sleeping in the living room that night. I woke up because I could hear somebody yelling, but I could also hear this other sound – but I didn't understand what it was I'm hearing. So, I g...

  • The Next Full Moon is a Partial Lunar Eclipse; a Supermoon; the Corn Moon; and the Harvest Moon

    Sep 12, 2024

    The full Moon will be tonight, September 17, 2024, at 10:35 PM EDT. This will be on Wednesday from Newfoundland and Greenland Time eastward across Eurasia, Africa, and Australia to the International Date Line. Most commercial calendars will show this full Moon on Wednesday based on Greenwich or Universal Time. The Moon will appear full for about three days, from Monday evening through Thursday morning. This will be a partial lunar eclipse. The Moon will start entering the Earth's partial shadow...