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Halloween safety tips
PLATTSBURGH | Halloween is just around the corner and the top priority for the City of Plattsburgh is the safety of trick or treaters. As candy collecting on Halloween takes place in the evening when it begins to get dark, it’s important to... Read more
Photo by Sarah Elizabeth Morris
Runnings opens in Plattsburgh
PLATTSBURGH | The new Plattsburgh store, Runnings, held a ribbon-cutting Friday, Oct. 11, to celebrate its grand opening. Located at 57 Centre Drive, the former location for K-Mart, Runnings has a variety of clothing, footwear, sporting goods... Read more
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Plattsburgh Police Department holds community lecture
PLATTSBURGH | The Strand Center for the Arts held a Vinspire presentation last Wednesday, Oct. 9, that hosted City of Plattsburgh Police Officer Brad Miller and Chief Levi Ritter. Read more
Bova pleads guilty to gunshot death of Magen Goyette
PLATTSBURGH | As jury selection was set to begin Tuesday, David J. Bova, 31, pleaded guilty to five of six counts, including second-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of Magen Goyette. Read more
Makomis fire tower found and restored
AUSABLE FORKS | One of two remaining 1916 era Adirondack fire towers, Makomis has been rebuilt. Read more
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CVPH to consolidate services
PLATTSBURGH | Officials for the University of Vermont Health Network, Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital are excited to break ground soon on two renovation projects they say will benefit patients and staff. Read more
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Slideshow: Lewis Veterans Park Dedication Ceremony
LEWIS | More than 200 residents attended the dedication last Saturday, Oct. 5, of Lewis Veterans Park, where names of military sons and daughters of Lewis are raised in bronze on plaques to honor their service in combat and in times of peace. Read more
Long-awaited Plattsburgh Kohl’s location opens
PLATTSBURGH | Kohl’s officially announced its presence in Plattsburgh with a grand opening last weekend.The first 100 shoppers Saturday received $10 gift cards to celebrate the chain’s new location in Champlain Centre mall. Read more
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Comic Con brings pop culture to Plattsburgh
PLATTSBURGH | Dozens of people, some dressed as pop culture’s most beloved characters, queued up outside the Crete Memorial Civic Center waiting for the doors to open to explore the memorabilia, eclectic merchandise, games and panels awaiting them... Read more
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Plattsburgh hosts climate strike
PLATTSBURGH | Students of the North Country held multiple climate strikes across upstate New York. Members of the student-run Youth Climate Coalition put together the Plattsburgh climate strike last Friday, Sept. 20. Read more
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Truck donated to Chazy Highway Department
CHAZY | Outside the Chazy Highway Department, just off Exit 41, sits a 1955 International R-170 truck, recently refurbished and repainted. Read more
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Quilters unite to help those in need
PLATTSBURGH | The Champlain Valley Quilters Guild of New York (CVQGNY) is a North Country outreach group and program that specializes in helping the area with quilting. Read more
Photo by Thom Randall
Local father and son honored in ‘Hometown Heroes’ banner display
WARRENSBURG | Town of Chester Supervisor Craig Leggett gazed up at two banners — hanging side-by-side on a utility pole in Pottersville — depicting local veterans Harry Smith Jr. and his father Harry Smith. Read more
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25 years to life for Gustavo Segundo-Clark
PLATTSBURGH | Gustavo Segundo-Clark, 25, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison Tuesday after being found guilty of the six charges he was facing during his August trial. Read more
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Animal control bill passed
PLATTSBURGH | The City of Plattsburgh Common Council passed the recently updated “Dogs and Cats at Large” bill, introduced by Councilor Peter Ensel last month. Read more
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Celebrating an Adirondack Harvest
WESTPORT | In its fourth year, Adirondack Harvest Festival returns to Essex County Fairgrounds with an entire realm set up for children. Read more
Photo by Tim Rowland
Tank fills meeting
LAKE PLACID | Although not permitted to speak for the record, residents of Old Military Road got their point across last week as they stated their objections to a 36,000 propane tank proposed to be located in their midst. Read more
Photos by Kim Dedam
Elizabethtown Library marks 135th year
ELIZABETHTOWN | In September 1884, the Circulating Library in Elizabethtown received formal charter from the state. Read more
Adk. Balloon fest returns this weekend
QUEENSBURY | Renowned for its family-friendly vibe, the Adirondack Balloon Festival is scheduled to occur this weekend as its 47th annual edition is held in Queensbury and Glens Falls. Read more
Photo by Tim Rowland
CATS to host Harvest Hike
WESTPORT | When the body of freshly hanged abolitionist John was being transported from now-Charles Town, West Virginia, to his North Elba farm, not everyone on the route knew what to make of the circumstance. Read more
