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šŸŒ± When will LiveBarn start streaming games from Ogdensburgā€™s arena?

Ogdensburg, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Ogdensburg! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • When will LiveBarn start streaming games from Ogdensburgā€™s arena?
  • How did Ogdensburgā€™s hospital system end up in bankruptcy?
  • Why Breeze ended its Washington Dulles flights to Ogdensburg.

Also on today's calendar: Jay Day - Fall Family Festival and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What sits at the bottom of the ocean and Shakes? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

ā˜‘ļø Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official New York election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Monday: A few showers in the morning, temps: high: 56, low: 30.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 45 and low of 25 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. LiveBarn deal clears way for streaming at Ogdensburg's Lockwood Civic Center (northcountrynow.com) ā€” Families in Ogdensburg will soon be able to watch youth hockey and other events from the Lockwood Civic Center online, thanks to a new agreement among the city, Ogdensburg Minor Hockey Association, and LiveBarn. The deal covers camera installation, privacy consents, insurance protections, and revenue sharing, but leaves the exact installation and streaming start dates still to be announced.
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2. Did Ex-CEO Richard Duvall Really Cause North Star Health Alliance Hospital System's Bankruptcy? (lakelandgazette.info) ā€” Residents in Ogdensburg are still grappling with the fallout from Claxton-Hepburn Medical Centerā€™s parent system, North Star Health Alliance, filing for bankruptcy after years of mounting debt and state funding disputes. The piece reviews former CEO Richard Duvallā€™s tenure, his January resignation, and his new job in Florida, while outlining how structural financial problems and reimbursement delays led to layoffs and service cuts locally.
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3. Breeze Airways Cancels 10 Nonstop Routes: See Full List Now (simpleflying.com) ā€” Breeze Airways has permanently dropped its subsidized Washington Dullesā€“Ogdensburg route, ending Essential Air Service-funded flights to the North Country city despite millions in federal support. The airline cites persistently low passenger loads as it reshuffles its national network, cutting ten routes overall while adding dozens of new ones elsewhere.
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4. Rural Hospitals Took a Bigger Share of 2026 Layoffs as Closures Slowed, With 720 at Risk of Closing (medicaldaily.com) ā€” Ogdensburg readers should know that North Star Health Alliance is among rural hospitals cutting staff, with more than 100 positions slated for elimination earlier this year. The broader report warns that hundreds of rural hospitals nationwide remain at risk of closure, urging residents to understand what services their local facilities still offer and where to go in an emergency.
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šŸ“ø Around Ogdensburg

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šŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Monday October 26
  • Girls Elementary Basketball vs Edwards-Knox Central School
    Lisbon Csd, 6866 County Rte. 10, Lisbon
    5:00 pm
    • Tuesday October 27
  • Boys Elementary Basketball vs Clifton-Fine Central School - 4,5,6
    Lisbon Csd, 6866 County Rte. 10, Lisbon
    5:30 pm
    • Wednesday October 28
  • Girls Elementary Basketball @ Heuvelton Central School
    Lisbon Csd, 87 Washington St., Heuvelton
    5:30 pm
    • Friday October 30
  • Boys Elementary Basketball @ Clifton-Fine Central School - 4,5,6
    Lisbon Csd, 11 Hall Avenue, Star Lake
    5:30 pm

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  • I need someone who is a professional in exterior painting for my home.
    If youā€™re in this field or you have a recommendation kindly send me a DM thanks. (Nextdoor RiverLedge)
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Ogdensburg. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Leader - Late Night / Closer - Full Time in Ogdensburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ogdensburg here.

Ok Ogdensburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What sits at the bottom of the ocean and Shakes?" ā€” A nervous wreck (Thank you Fiona M. for sending it in!)
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