Tuesday, May 21st, 2013

by Ethan Shantie

The Potsdam man who was struck by a train late Sunday evening was still in critical condition as of yesterday afternoon. Police said they believed Kevin Seig was taking a shortcut home on the tracks of Sissonville Road and may have passed out due to alcohol consumption. He underwent surgery yesterday for severe head and internal injuries.

The New York Times reports that at least 91 people are dead after a two-mile wide tornado tore through Oklahoma yesterday. Hospitals have listed at least 145 injured, with the death toll expected to rise. At least 20 of the deceased were children. It touched down just before 3 pm, only 16 minutes after the first warning was issued. At least two schools were destroyed, alongside dozens of homes and businesses.

The Potsdam man who was struck by a train late Sunday evening was still in critical condition as of yesterday afternoon. Police said they believed Kevin Seig was taking a shortcut home on the tracks of Sissonville Road and may have passed out due to alcohol consumption. He underwent surgery yesterday for severe head and internal injuries.

A committee from Colton is trying to bring high-speed internet to town residents. Members of the committee are working with Slic Network Solutions on a grant to be filed in June, and are conducting a survey to determine the need and desire for high speed connections. 

A officer with the Ogdensburg Police department was arrested earlier this month on a charge of second degree harassment. Corey Maxner allegedly beat on the door of an unknown Canton woman's home while he was intoxicated. He was placed on administrative leave for several days following the incident, and returned to work last Thursday.

Teachers from Hermon-Dekalb are offering a trip to England, Ireland, and Wales next Spring and any high school student in St. Lawrence County is welcome to attend. Students in grades 9 thru 12 are eligible. 

The city of Brockville is becoming friendlier to cyclists. The city has started promoting their recently installed ring'n posts along King Street west, in an attempt to encourage people to use their bikes more often.

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is being asked to address allegations that he was filmed smoking crack-cocaine. International media has been flooded with offers from an anonymous source who claims to have footage of the incident. So far all Ford has had to say is that the claims are ridiculous.

Reds beat the Mets last night by a single run and Yankees win one for new york over the Orioles, but not by much

Stanley Cup playoff actions continues, Red Wings defeat the Blackhawks last night

tonight the Rangers have their rematch against the Bruins