News stories tagged with "ogdensburg"

(12/23/11) For more than 45 years, an Ogdensburg man has donned his Santa suit and played a Christmas role that has brought much joy to himself and others. Duane Adams first played Santa when he was a soldier stationed near Saigon during the Vietnam War. Every season since, Adams has visited schools, hospitals, nursing homes and parades dressed as the jolly old elf. His Santa work begins in November and, like the real deal, he's busiest right before Christmas. He's always the guest of honor at Ogdensburg's annual Santa Claus parade. For Adams, most of the pleasure comes from giving back -- he donates all his Santa earnings to local charities.

Todd Moe paid him a visit during a day off, and found the beard, belly and generosity are all genuine.

(12/01/11) A new book profiles the early history, founders, and staff of St. Lawrence County's first hospital, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg. It opened in 1885, and over the years, the hospital has housed a nursing school and was the first to bring many new health services to the region, including an artificial kidney machine in the late 1960's.

Todd Moe talks with Cyndy Clusen and Kelsey Redpath, creators of the latest Arcadia photo book that celebrates Claxton-Hepburn's past. They'll lead a discussion about the hospital and the new book at the Brewer Bookstore in Canton this Saturday afternoon at 1 pm.

(11/09/11) Brian Mann and Martha Foley sort through the implications of an Election Day that featured scores of races that decided important questions about local leadership. more

(10/28/11) Surf the web and cable TV this week and you'll likely run across a program, article or website about the paranormal. It is, after all, nearly Halloween.

Over the past decade the ghost-hunting genre has led to about a dozen reality TV shows like Paranormal State and Ghost Hunters. You probably know the plot line: part time investigators with the latest high tech gadgets visit an old hotel, Victorian home or abandoned hospital - supposedly haunted. They wait until late into the night to begin their investigation and usually end up scaring each other. Contrived to scare viewers, it is some of the most popular stuff on TV.

Todd Moe tags along with a group of North Country paranormal investigators. These volunteer "ghost busters" spend evenings helping local homeowners explain the unexplainable. They're not out for the scream or the sensationalism - it's mostly out of curiosity.

(10/13/11) It looks like the Canadian contractor General Propulsion will likely be moving its corporate headquarters to Ogdensburg.

The Ottawa-based company has manufactured products for military and civilian uses. But it's looking to work with the US Military, which places restrictions on foreign contractors. more

(10/05/11) Horse-drawn wagon rides, pumpkin carving and cake will be part of a birthday party in Ogdensburg on Saturday for Frederic Remington. Todd Moe stopped by Kid's Place to talk with Education Specialist Lauren Gilmour for a preview of a 150th birthday party for Frederic Remington.

(09/30/11) The Frederic Remington Art Museum in Ogdensburg is celebrating Remington's 150th birthday this season with three exhibits. October 4 is Remington's actual birthday, but the new exhibits are open this weekend.

Todd Moe walked through the exhibits with curator Laura Foster, starting with the "Fred and Friends" display, filled with new art inspired by a Remington work in the museum's collection.

(07/21/11) Hundreds of French and Indian War re-enactors return to Ogdensburg this weekend for Founder's Day events. About a dozen colorful re-enactment units portraying 18th century regiments of the French and British armies, their colonial militias and Native allies will set up their canvas tents on Lighthouse Point. Nine bateau and traditional boats will mark the navy encampment on the banks of the St. Lawrence River. Keeping an eye on those boats will be Harbor Master Michael Whittaker, from Ontario. He told Todd Moe that the nearness of the archaeological remains of Fort de la Presentation puts re-enactors in touch with the history they treasure.

(07/21/11) Hundreds of French and Indian War re-enactors return to Ogdensburg this weekend for Founder's Day events. About a dozen colorful re-enactment units portraying 18th century regiments of the French and British armies, their colonial militias and Native allies will set up their canvas tents on Lighthouse Point. Nine bateau and traditional boats will mark the navy encampment on the banks of the St. Lawrence River. Keeping an eye on those boats will be Harbor Master Michael Whittaker, from Ontario. He told Todd Moe that the nearness of the archaeological remains of Fort de la Presentation puts re-enactors in touch with the history they treasure.

(06/28/11) The Catholic Church leads opposition to New York's new law legalizing same sex marriage. In a statement over the weekend, Bishop Terry LaValley of the Diocese of Ogdensburg called the law "deeply disappointing and troubling."

The statement calls marriage between a man and a woman the only "authentic" marriage.

David Sommerstein spoke yesterday with Bishop LaValley about the new law and about his parishioners reaction to his statement. more