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College students, volunteers clean up community
PLATTSBURGH | Surrounded by dozens of black trash bags filled with seasonal debris, a group of college students sat on the stone steps of the Strand Center for the Arts last Saturday. Read more
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Book vending machine revealed
PLATTSBURGH | At first, students thought it might be a giraffe. Or maybe a candy machine. Read more
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Footbridge negotiations break down
PLATTSBURGH | The Plattsburgh City School District Board of Education (BOE) last week voted to move forward with repair of the Webb Island Footbridge — without the City of Plattsburgh’s involvement. Read more
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Women of Distinction ceremony honors trailblazers
PLATTSBURGH | Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) honored six local women for their contributions to North Country communities at his Women of Distinction ceremony which was held Saturday, April 6, at the Strafford Center Theatre... Read more
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Peru Main St. project ‘pretty much’ dead
PERU | The Town of Peru’s Main Street project has hit yet another roadblock. Read more
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Cadyville Family Dollar slated for grand re-opening
CADYVILLE | The Cadyville Family Dollar has gotten a facelift. Read more
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Hockey all-stars announced
PLATTSBURGH | Kaden Kowalowski of Beekmantown and Lydia Bullock of SLP were named as the Most Valuable Players this season in Section VII/CVAC hockey. Read more
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Glens Falls National to open new Durkee Street location
PLATTSBURGH | A new Glens Falls National Bank location is slated to open in the first floor of the Gateway building on Durkee Street next month. Read more
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Cohoes woman arrested in Plattsburgh on drug charges
PLATTSBURGH | While on pre-trial release for another drug charge, a Cohoes woman was arrested Tuesday for allegedly possessing both cocaine and a heroin-fentanyl mix with the intent to sell them. Read more
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Mooers Free Library vies for funding
PLATTSBURGH | Representatives of the Mooers Free Library are seeking funding for a proposed park and community garden. Read more
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Literacy volunteers seek funding for summer camp
PLATTSBURGH | Luke struggled to read and write. Read more
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Peru faces fines for lack of dangerous-dog housing
PERU | Peru is facing state fines for failing to comply with a law that requires municipalities to contract with shelters that have the ability to house all dogs — including those deemed dangerous in court. Read more
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Prime Companies chosen to redevelop Durkee St. lot
PLATTSBURGH | Prime Companies has been formally chosen to develop the Durkee Street lot. Read more
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P’burgh nets Canadian hybrid energy company
PLATTSBURGH | A Montreal-based green energy company is putting down roots in Plattsburgh. Read more
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Town water project progresses
PLATTSBURGH | The Town of Plattsburgh is making progress on a $24 million overhaul of its water and wastewater infrastructure. Read more
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Panera Bread eyes new location
PLATTSBURGH | Plattsburgh’s lone Panera Bread is looking to open a standalone location on Route 3. Read more
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CVAC senior night held
PLATTSBURGH | The seniors of CVAC basketball hit the hardwood at Seton Catholic Central School to represent their school one final time at the CVAC Senior All-Star Game March 19, with both boys and girls teams in action. Read more
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Gov announces college diversity initiative
PLATTSBURGH | Gov. Andrew Cuomo last week announced a new initiative to increase the diversity of faculty at state universities. Read more
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Knights lead MVAC North all-star teams
PLATTSBURGH | The Seton Catholic Knights had the top two players in the Mountain and Valley Athletic Conference for the 2018-19 season, according to all-star teams released by the coaches. Read more
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Redevelopment of Pfizer property ongoing
ROUSES POINT | Redevelopment of the former Pfizer property in Rouses Point is on track, a spokesperson for the new property owners said last week. Read more
