CHILD CARE IS INFRASTRUCTURE, SPEAKER SAYS--Dee Burlingame of the St.Lawrence County Child Care Coordinating Council told the North Country Regional Economic Development Council Monday people cannot take the new jobs generated in the region, if they have to stay home to take care of their kids. Burlingame says child care has an economic impact of 7 to 9 million dollars a year in St.Lawrence County alone.

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ST.LAWRENCE COUNTY FAMILY COURT CANDIDATES DISCUSS MEDIATION

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WWNY: 46-YEAR-OLD TODD TYO OF HEUVELTON ACCUSED OF SKIMMING MONEY FROM CUSTOMS WHILE EMPLOYED AT ALEX BAY

CANTON TOWN JUSTICE CHRISTOPHER CURLEY RULES 54-YEAR-OLD DON BUSH OF CALNON ROAD IN CANTON HAD HIS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS VIOLATED BY A STATE TROOPER WHO ENTERED HIS HOME WITHOUT A WARRANT; CURLEY DISMISSES AGGRAVATED DWI CHARGE.

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Dale Bennett--72--Canton. Services 11am Saturday at Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Calling hours tonight 6-8pm