CANTON, New York (WWNY) - The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators has appointed a new Director of Emergency Services.

At a Board Meeting on Monday, October 6th, the St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators appointed Richard Rusaw as the Emergency Services Director for St. Lawrence County.

Rusaw has been acting as the interim Emergency Services Director for the county since March of 2025.

Now that Rusaw has been named the Director of Emergency Services, a search for a new Deputy Director will be conducted in the near future.

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