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Flu cases are rising in St. Lawrence County, leading to increased hospitalizations and high absenteeism in schools, with health officials emphasizing vaccination and hygiene as key prevention measures amid statewide flu activity.
John Free, a former Ivy Ridge employee, has been charged with second-degree murder for allegedly killing John Barr in Rensselaer Falls. Free is accused of striking Barr with blunt objects and is currently held without bail. The motive remains unclear, but the two men knew each other. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for next Tuesday.
Netflix's new documentary "The Program: Cons, Cults and Kidnapping" sheds light on alleged physical, sexual, and psychological abuse at the now-closed Academy of Ivy Ridge near Ogdensburg. Director Katherine Kubler and her crew uncovered evidence of abuse at the abandoned school and hope to hold the staff accountable. The documentary aims to raise awareness about the troubled teens industry and the ongoing issue of kids being held in similar abusive situations. St. Lawrence County District Attorney Gary Pasqua is open to investigating any complaints from former students, despite potential statutes of limitation.
Around 17,000 National Grid customers in northern New York, mainly in Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties, are still without power, with restoration estimated to take another full day. Outages in Jefferson County have decreased to around 11,500, while power is gradually returning in Lewis County. In St. Lawrence County, about 4,800 customers remain affected. National Grid has provided a restoration time of 11:30 p.m. for the entire region, the first estimate since the storm.
A second horse in St. Lawrence County, New York, has tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a virus transmitted by mosquitoes that can cause inflammation of the brain. Health officials urge horse owners to consult a veterinarian about vaccinating their horses against EEE.
St. Lawrence County Sheriff Deputies in Norfolk, New York, took a break from their duties to play basketball with 13-year-old Hailey Bond, creating a heartwarming moment of community engagement. The wholesome interaction was captured on video and shared by Hailey's father, Thomas.
One school in St. Lawrence County closed and at least two others delayed after receiving emailed bomb threats, which were deemed hoaxes. Law enforcement is working to check all schools in the county, and some schools extended their delays to give more time for clearance. All schools in the county were delayed, but only Massena closed for the day. The threat was deemed noncredible, and it's safe for students and staff to come to school.
Richard Lillie of Edwards, St. Lawrence County, is being held without bail for allegedly grabbing a person by the neck two times during a domestic dispute. Lillie faces charges of criminal contempt, harassment, aggravated family offense, obstruction of breathing, and criminal mischief. There was an order of protection against Lillie, which he violated.