DOUBLE-WHAMMY OF WINTER WEATHER HEADED FOR ST.LAWRENCE COUNTY—National Weather Service Burlington, Vermont forecaster Brook Taber told us this morning the first of two systems that will bring a total one foot or so of snow to the region is now moving over the Ohio Valley...that will hit late tonight and bring a few inches. The second is a Nor'easter that will bring up to 8 inches more by the time it leaves Saturday morning, plus blowing and drifting snow. Hazardous travel is expected. The snow is expected to be powdery. A Winter Storm Watch is now in effect.

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CONGRESSIONAL ETHICS OFFICE SUGGESTS OWENS TRIP TO TAIWAN BE PROBED FURTHER, HOWEVER AN INVESTIGATIVE SUB-COMMITTEE IS UNEXPECTED

MASSENA ALCOA MANAGER JOHN MARTIN PRMOTED TO US PRESIDENT OF GLOBAL PRIMARY PRODUCTS FOR THE US

CORRECTED PHONE NUMBER FOR US STATE DEPARTMENT TO CHECK OUT PHONE SCAMS: 1-888-407-4747

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Perry Stowe—54—Brasher. Services 4pm Monday at Hammill Funeral Home, Winthrop with calling hours Monday 1-4pm

Melita Quinn—64—St. Regis Falls. Calling hours at Hammill Funeral Home, St. Regis Falls tonight from 6-8pm.