The Ripple Effect . . . I wanted to write and illustrate a children's book that centered on philanthropy, based on the St. Lawrence River and the Community Betterment Paddle . . . Paul Reichert
“MEMORIES OF THE RIVER” As I became a teenager and started driving, I had more fond memories of The River, McCormick's Restaurant, Tiffy’s, and Foxy’s . . . Michael Brick
"The Skiff and The River", by John Keats My all-time favorite book of the Thousand Islands is Of Time and An Island by River resident John Keats . . . Rick Casali
Stained Glass Window Series: Manley A. Rusho Manley was a shrewd businessman and entrepreneur who formed a working relationship with Charles Emery, the wealthy tobacco magnate who built Calumet Castle . . . Cindy Rusho Hagemann
Where Everything Holds . . . Step into a wood boat shop and you encounter something older. Quieter. Less visible. No less exact. There is no system in the industrial sense . . . Mark E. Russell
1929 GarWood 30 – "Miss America VIII" – Up for Auction . . . The Mecum auction in Kissimmee brought a record price of $2.2 million for "Miss America VIII". Rick Casali
Thousand Islands Emergency Rescue Service (TIERS) The next time one goes flying by to provide help, take a moment to reflect on this essential service. Fortunately, it is not for you this time . . . but the next . . . Allison Burchell-Robinson
Stained Glass Window Series: Slate and Garnsey Families The Slate and Garnsey families are two families who demonstrate resilience, and their legacies endure within the community. Cindy Rusho Hagemann
Connecting the Past to the Future This summer, the Arts Center will welcome artists and visitors to its new 13,000-square-foot, ADA-compliant building . . . Erin McCarthy Greene
A How To . . .Search for Irish Canadian Ancestors. . . The story of your family’s heritage might just be the most important story you tell. Here is a How To... Jannet L. Walsh
A River Ran Through It We rowed to his secret fishing hole and caught walleye after walleye that day. Filleted them on a rocky shoal . . . Mark E. Russell
Stained Glass Series: Emmet C. Dodge Emmet was both a talented builder and a schoolteacher at Upper (Red) Schoolhouse additionally he worked as a Customs Inspector . . . Cindy Rusho Hagemann
John Peach 1949-2026 News Media from the "Watertown Daily Times", to "NPR Radio", and Facebook paid tribute to, John Peach. . . thanks once again for all you did for our River. Susan W. Smith
