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Plattsburgh fire takes life of elderly woman
PLATTSBURGH | A 71-year-old woman has died from injuries she sustained in an apartment fire Friday morning, police say. Read more
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Two plead guilty in case of widespread medical taxi fraud
PLATTSBURGH | Two men implicated in an alleged scheme to defraud the state out of millions of dollars in Medicaid funds have pleaded guilty. Read more
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City enters mix for land bank slot
PLATTSBURGH | The Common Council has authorized the formation of a new not-for-profit, the Lake City Land Bank Corporation. Read more
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County occupancy tax revenue up 5.7 percent
PLATTSBURGH | Between 2017-18, Clinton County saw a 5.7 percent bump in occupancy tax revenue. Read more
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North Country delegation briefs local officials on latest in Albany
PLATTSBURGH | With the state legislature now in session with a new Democratic majority, the North Country delegation touched down in Plattsburgh on Friday to brief local industry leaders on the latest from Albany. Read more
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Clinton County named top New York ‘micropolitan’ area
PLATTSBURGH | Clinton County is being lauded for its economic strength. Read more
Ovalle joins Sun Community News & Printing
ELIZABETHTOWN | Sun Community News & Printing has added to its growing news team. Nathan Ovalle has joined the organization as managing editor. Read more
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Police crack down on drug trafficking with eight arrests
Plattsburgh | Eight have been arrested following a unified law enforcement drug investigation by the New York State Police Narcotics Unit and the Plattsburgh City Police Department Narcotics Unit. Read more
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County legislator to resign, lawmakers to set special election
PLATTSBURGH | After serving on the Clinton County Legislature for more than seven years, former Minority Leader Dr. Jonathan Beach (R-Area 2) said he intends to resign on Tuesday. Read more
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North Country business confidence stays level
PLATTSBURGH | Local businesses remain confident that the area’s economy is growing. Read more
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NCCS readies tech upgrades
CHAMPLAIN | Northeastern Clinton Central School (NCCS) has received approval from the state Education Department to move forward with $428,198 in planned upgrades to its wi-fi network. Read more
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Plattsburgh man found guilty on four felony drug charges
PLATTSBURGH | A Plattsburgh man was convicted of multiple felony counts by a jury last week for possessing and selling cocaine in the City of Plattsburgh. Read more
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City council to weigh feral feline funding
PLATTSBURGH | A debate over the best way to control the city’s feral cat population erupted at City Hall last week, calling into question whether the council will move forward with directing funding to a volunteer animal rescue operation. Read more
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Towns, villages call for full-time Home Town Cable network
ALTONA | A handful of local municipalities have passed resolutions calling for Spectrum to open a dedicated public access channel for Home Town Cable. Read more
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Council tables cryptocurrency moratorium — again
PLATTSBURGH | For a second week, the Plattsburgh Common Council took no action on legislation designed to lift the city’s moratorium on the buildout of new cryptocurrency mining operations. Read more
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Councilors to explore combating college student ruckus
PLATTSBURGH | The Plattsburgh Common Council is taking aim at student disturbances in residential areas. Read more
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NCCS, contending with sub shortage, hosts second recruitment night
CHAMPLAIN | In an effort to expand the district’s pool of substitute staff, Northeastern Clinton Central School (NCCS) is hosting a recruitment night on Feb. 13. Read more
Peru Stewart’s slated for replacement
PERU | Come summertime, Peru’s staple Stewart’s will look a little different. Read more
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Former Plattsburgh super gets first ‘Hometown Heroes’ banner
PLATTSBURGH | Bernard Amell lived a long and full life. Read more
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First-ever ‘Savor the North Country’ to benefit cancer patients
PLATTSBURGH | The FitzPatrick Cancer Center is bringing together lovers of food and art alike next month for a fundraiser to benefit local cancer patients. Read more
