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🌱 What Ogdensburg police handled on a busy day around Walmart
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Cheers Ogdensburg! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Ogdensburg police handled on a busy day around Walmart
- Why Ogdensburg police took custody of a Hermon man Monday
- Ogdensburg community mourns the passing of Leesa Virginia Brooks
Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Ogdensburgfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Periods of snow, 2-4", with a high of 33 and low of 27 degrees.
- Wednesday: Low clouds breaking, temps: high: 31, low: 20.
- Thursday: Cloudy, with a high of 31 and low of 11 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• One charged with theft at Ogdensburg Walmart (northcountrynow.com) — Ogdensburg police recently charged a 36-year-old with petit larceny following a complaint at the local Walmart, with a court appearance set for early January. The report also lists a full day of Ogdensburg police calls, from traffic stops and juvenile issues to larceny complaints and a drug offense at the Dobisky Center, giving residents a snapshot of recent public safety activity.
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Find out what's happening in Ogdensburgfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Hermon charged after stolen property allegedly found in vehicle (informnny.com) — Ogdensburg residents should know that a Hermon man is now in the custody of the Ogdensburg Police Department after state police say stolen property worth about $850 was found in a vehicle he was driving. He was first processed and arraigned in Gouverneur, then turned over to Ogdensburg authorities because of an active local bench warrant.
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• Leesa Virginia Brooks, 54, Ogdensburg (northcountrynow.com) — Ogdensburg is mourning the loss of 54-year-old Leesa Virginia Brooks, who passed away earlier this month and will be honored with a spring celebration of life at the Brier Hill Fire Hall. A Massena native and longtime case manager, she will be laid to rest in Brier Hill, and her family is inviting memorial donations to the Brier Hill Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Open Chess Play
Canton Free Library , 8 Park Street , Canton
3:00 pm - Chess Open Play
Canton Free Library , 8 Park St , Canton
3:00 pm - King Trivia with Robby
11 West , 6182 US Hwy 11 , Canton
6:00 pm - Thousand Islands Islanders vs. Canton Golden Bears
Appleton Arena , 130 Miner Street Rd , Canton
6:30 pm - Potsdam Sandstoners vs. Norwood Norfolk Flyers
Dominic Zappia (Norfolk) Arena , Clinton St , Norfolk
12:00 pm - French Club
Madrid Hepburn Library , 11 Church St , Madrid
2:30 pm - St. Lawrence Men's Hockey vs Princeton
St. Lawrence University , 23 Romoda Dr , Canton
7:00 pm - February Break Camp: SLIMEFEST — The Science of Slime
North Country Children's Museum , 10 Raymond St , Potsdam
9:00 am - Gouverneur, NY Postpartum Doula & Newborn Care Specialist Training
190 Rock Island St , Gouverneur
1:00 pm
Tuesday December 23
Wednesday December 31
Friday January 30
Monday February 16
Saturday April 25
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Ogdensburg. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member - Late Night / Closer - Part Time in Ogdensburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ogdensburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Canton
- Four SLC libraries plan construction projects (northcountrynow.com)
- Joyce Marie Hough, 83, Potsdam (northcountrynow.com)
Potsdam
- Crane Candlelight concert airs tonight (northcountrynow.com)
Massena
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-- The Patch AM Team
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