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Thursday, May 16th, 2013

by Ethan Shantie
 
 

 

In order to compensate for high water levels, the St. Lawrence River Board of Control ordered the gates lowered on the Iroquois Dam yesterday. Recreational boaters will need to use the Iroquois Lock to pass through the dam. 

Brockville police are on the lookout for two suspects sought in connection to a theft at Cowan's Dairy Tuesday. The first was described as an average height black male, the other as an average height Indian male, both around age 27. Police say they fled in a white industrial van with the word "Able" printed on the side. Anyone with info should contact the city police.

Governor Cuomo will be moving ahead with his plan to help local cities and counties survive. The Governor will be using 80 million dollars to permanently restructure local governments to get their finances on track. The process will involve service consolidation and potential lay offs. 

The $58 million dollar Water Street development project will go to a vote next Tuesday. The meeting therein will be open to the public. Brockville is discussing the possibility of building a condo and commercial facility on Water Street. It will include 65 residential units, 16 commercial units, and more.  

Two suspects in a Massena kidnapping case were put back behind bars after appearing in court yesterday. Patrick Lloyd's attorney was denied a motion that would have put a price on  confinement as opposed to holding Lloyd without bail. Miranda Green was held on a bench warrant after she was found to be in violation of the terms of her probation. 

More than 300 people turned out yesterday for the final stop in the listening tour that explored the possibility of setting up regional mental health facilities across the state. Many touted the excellence of St. Lawrence Psychiatric Centre saying that it should be turned into one of the regional centers. Senator Patty Ritchie, who gathered more than 2000 signatures and stories of former patients opposed to the possible closure had this to say when we spoke to her yesterday:

A seaway district high school teacher was struck by lightning in Iroquois yesterday. The gym teacher was ushering students back into the school and was struck before he could join them. He was conscious and talking to paramedics as he was transported to the hospital. 

The deadline has passed for New York Pistol owners to opt out of having their information made public. The Freedom of information law allows anyone to search for pistol permit holders. 

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the New orleans Mother's Day parade shooting. 19 year old Akein Scott was arrested in eastern New Orleans late yesterday, with more details expected to be revealed later today. 19 people were injured during the shooting. 

SUNY Potsdam will be receiving a visit from a world renowned opera alumna. Stephanie Blythe will be performing at the Sara M. Snell music theater next Tuesday, reciting the music of Kate Smith. Tickets are $25. 

The Ontario Government is confident an LCBO strike will be averted before the Friday deadline. The union representing LCBO employees wants equal pay for equal work and wage freezes. Both sides say they will continue negotiations right up until the deadline, noting that neither wants to see a lockout. 

Yankees barely show up for their game against the Mariners yesterday, Mariners win 12 to 2.

Blue Jays start strong with 5 runs in the first inning, going on to an 11 to 3 win over the Giants.

Mets lose to the Cardinals, 4 to 2

in the NBA, Grizzlies will move on to their first Western Conference finals in franchise history as they defeated the Thunder by 4 points

in the NHL, Blackhawks defeat Red Wings 4 to 1 


 

 


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