🌱 See what kept Potsdam police busy around the village Dec. 16.

Coffee in hand, Potsdam? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• See what kept Potsdam police busy around the village Dec. 16.
• How rising flu cases are hitting Potsdam-area schools right now
• North Country communities mourn the passing of Warren “Red” Reed Sr.

Also on today's calendar: Ecstatic Dance.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cloudy; windy in the p.m., with a high of 47 and low of 39 degrees.
• Friday: Periods of rain, then snow, temps: high: 51, low: 13. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: Cloudy, breezy and colder, with a high of 34 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Potsdam Police Blotter, Dec. 16 (northcountrynow.com) — Potsdam police issued a traffic ticket to a local resident for an alleged seat belt violation on Market Street, with a court date set for January 7. Officers also handled numerous property checks, traffic stops, citizen assists, and harassment complaints throughout the village, including calls on Lawrence Avenue, Elm Street, and Market Street.
   

• Flu on rise in St. Lawrence County, Schools see high absenteeism due to illness (northcountrynow.com) — Flu cases and hospitalizations are climbing across St. Lawrence County, with schools in the Potsdam and Ogdensburg areas reporting unusually high student and staff absences from illness. Local hospitals have been strained, and health officials urge residents to get vaccinated, wash hands frequently, avoid sick contacts, and stay home when ill to help slow the spread.
   

• Warren "Red" George Reed Sr., 91, Hermon (northcountrynow.com) — North Country readers are mourning Warren “Red” George Reed Sr., a Hermon resident who was born in Potsdam in 1934 and passed away Sunday at age 91. The longtime Newton Falls Paper Mill worker, Army veteran, and avid outdoorsman is remembered by his wife Madeline, four children, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, with private calling hours planned for family.
   

📸 Around Potsdam

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Potsdam

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• Yes, And: Improv for Kids
  North Country Children's Museum, 10 Raymond St, Potsdam
  4:15 pm

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Other local events

Sunday December 21

• Ecstatic Dance
  Trillium Wellness Center , 42 1/2 Elm St , Potsdam
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Community room in use
  Madrid Hepburn Library , 11 Church St , Madrid
  1:00 pm
• Siena Christmas Pageant & Potluck Dinner — St. Catherine of Siena Academy
  St. Catherine of Siena Academy , 2 Powers St , Canton
  5:30 pm
• HLM Book Club – TBA
  Madrid Hepburn Library , 11 Church St , Madrid
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Winter Farmers Market
  First Presbyterian Church , 17 Park Street , Canton
  10:00 am

Saturday December 20

• Potsdam Rally & Meal Addressing Housing Insecurity
  Potsdam First Presbyterian , 42 Elm St. , Potsdam
  12:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Cookies with Santa Best Western Canton
  St Lawrence County Chamber , 90 E Main St , Canton
  10:00 am

Monday December 22

• Chair Yoga for Everyone
  Madrid Hepburn Library , 11 Church St , Madrid
  4:30 pm

Tuesday December 23

• 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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This time of year, it's hard to get out and explore.
  But the New York State Office for the Aging is working with our partners at Discover LIVE to bring the world to you through virtual, LIVE world tours… (Nextdoor )
• Just announced: NYSOFA and Selfhelp Community Services are providing free access to the Virtual Senior Center for any older adult in New York State.
  Read our press release to learn more about this great platform to help older adults stay connected — which is especially important and timely during… (Nextdoor )

• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Potsdam. Apply here.
• Clarkson University posted a job opening for Per Diem Campus Safety & Security Officer in Potsdam. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Potsdam here.

🗞 Nearby News

Canton

• Crave Cafe celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting in Canton (northcountrynow.com)
• Meet the duo behind a big St. Lawrence Co. drug bust (wwnytv.com)
• Evergreen STEM scholarships awarded to St. Lawrence students (informnny.com)

Massena

• DANC increasing refuse rates over 13%, village of Massena mulling increase to offset cost (northcountrynow.com)
• Interior construction work on Schine Theater to begin Spring 2026 (northcountrynow.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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