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Attempted-murder trial set

The case against Robert J. McCann, who is charged with trying to kill his former girlfriend at a secluded Westville site, begins Tuesday in Franklin County Court.

United Way of the Adirondack Region exceeds goal

The 2012 campaign brought in $775,112.

Clinton County to consolidate voting districts

The move is aimed at saving towns and the City of Plattsburgh money for hosting elections.

Waterway projects approved for Essex County

The State Emergency Management Office has so far identified 26 sites that need flood-mitigation or remediation; funding has come through for nine so far.

Area schools battle against time

Teachers and administrators around the North Country struggle over how to meet state mandates while providing quality education.

Champlain snowmobile crash results in serious injuries

Douglas M. Tetreault and Robert Worrell were transferred to Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington from CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh following the early morning accident...

Parade highlights carnival festivities

Many other events are on course for the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival this weekend.

Saranac Lake man loses appeal

Christopher R. Baker considered his sentence harsh and excessive.

Moriah Chamber being revived

New leaders are cranking up the Moriah Champ Day and Labor Day celebrations, along with other efforts.

Fire at SUNY Canton shuts down campus

No one was hurt when flames erupted in Cook Hall on Friday, but students were sent home, and classes are canceled through next week.

Of Interest: Feb. 11, 2012

Plattsburgh State College Council to meet; Annual tax-exemption deadline approaching; LPCS Board to work on spending plan; Chateaugay Board to discuss food program.

Fire at SUNY Canton shuts down campus

No one was hurt when flames erupted in Cook Hall on Friday, but students were sent home, and classes are canceled through next week.

Moriah Chamber being revived

New leaders are cranking up the Moriah Champ Day and Labor Day celebrations, along with other efforts.

United Way of the Adirondack Region exceeds goal

The 2012 campaign brought in $775,112.

Congrats to Cardinal hockey "aces" Bob Emery and Kevin Houle. We're proud of you...

from:State University of New York at Plattsburgh

Congrats to Cardinal hockey "aces" Bob Emery and Kevin Houle. We're proud of you and your teams.

Clinton County to consolidate voting districts

The move is aimed at savings towns and the City of Plattsburgh money for hosting elections.

Waterway projects approved for Essex County

The State Emergency Management Office has so far identified 26 sites that need flood-mitigation or remediation; funding has come through for nine so far.

Champlain snowmobile crash results in serious injuries

Douglas M. Tetreault and Robert Worrell were transferred to Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington from CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh following the early morning accident...

Former Plattsburgh man sentenced for killing wife

Frank Dore, 57, of Bridgeport, Conn., was sentenced in court last week to 28 years in prison after killing his wife, Patti Rothermel-Dore, in their Connecticut home in 2010.

5 sex-crime cases heard in Franklin County

Five men recently appearing before the bench in Franklin County in separate incidents on charges involving rape, child porn and sexual contact with females as young as 6.

Town developing economic-development strategy

The new plan is intended to help the town present the assistance available as it attempts to attract businesses.

Mooers couple wins Valentine's Day wedding

Jessica Martin and Todd Dansereau will exchange vows live on Star 92.9.

Essex County will fund Horace Nye environmental study

The $3,000 evaluation is part of the process of marketing and selling the money-losing Nursing Home in Elizabethtown.

Nicaragua students tour North Country health-care facilities

A pair of 20-year-old medical students from Nicaragua have toured several health-care facilities. They are especially impressed with the physician-patient relationship in America,...

Ti Chamber to host employment-help workshops

The first open house, for both employers, employees and others from the Ticonderoga area, is Wednesday, Feb. 15.

Variety show, book sale featured at carnival

Saranac Lake Winter Carnival continues through Sunday.

Of Interest: Feb. 10, 2012

Dannemora to discuss highway post; Moriah School Board plans agenda; National Grid plans helicopter survey; AVCS School Board meeting on tap; Donations to Food Pantry will...

Florida minister speaking at Plattsburgh House of Prayer

Head director of the Orlando House of Prayer in Ocoee, Fla., who also ministered for years with Benny Hinn, will speak at services Friday and Sunday.

Former Plattsburgh man sentenced for killing wife

Frank Dore, 57, of Bridgeport, Conn., was sentenced in court last week to 28 years in prison after killing his wife, Patti Rothermel-Dore, in their Connecticut home in 2010.

Nicaragua students tour North Country health-care facilities

A pair of 20-year-old medical students from Nicaragua have toured several health-care facilities. They are especially impressed with the physician-patient relationship in America,...

Sex-crime cases

Five men recently appearing before the bench in Franklin County in separate incidents on charges involving rape, child porn and sexual contact with females as young as 6.

The SUNY Plattsburgh Omicron Delta Kappa Circle hosted the 17th annual Character...

from:State University of New York at Plattsburgh

The SUNY Plattsburgh Omicron Delta Kappa Circle hosted the 17th annual Character in Leadership Institute Feb. 4 for local high school freshmen and sophomore students. Students...

Essex County will fund Horace Nye environmental study

The $3,000 evaluation is part of the process of marketing and selling the money-losing Nursing Home in Elizabethtown.

Peter Frampton's hit "Do You Feel Like We Do?" was recorded right here at SUNY P...

from:State University of New York at Plattsburgh

Peter Frampton's hit "Do You Feel Like We Do?" was recorded right here at SUNY Plattsburgh. The song was orginally 14 minutes long but was edited down to seven...

Westport fire guts home

Teens escape early morning fire.

Peru School looks at relocating sixth grade

Parents and teachers are concerned by the possible change, which is being considered to cut costs.

Schools can exceed tax cap in some areas

BOCES business manager explains tax-cap-levy calculation.

Town hiring notice causes confusion

The Town of Malone's attempt to contract with an administrator for a business-loan program may not have followed state-grant guidelines.

County wants better work-hour tracking

Franklin County plans to get more out of its employee time-card system by tying it to payroll and eliminating cumbersome paper reports.

Child's death prompts Senate to pass new bill

Now in the hands of the Assembly, it would put teeth in the law when a licensed driver under the influence of alcohol is caught supervising another at the wheel.

Saranac Lake restaurant to reopen Saturday

Asian Buffet Hibachi and Sushi has been closed since a sprinkler system malfunctioned Dec. 19, 2011.

Skating, skiing highlight carnival today

Saranac Lake's showcase event continues through Sunday.

Cookbook Contest returns for second year

New crockpot category added to Press-Republican Recipe Contest.

Of Interest: Feb. 9, 2012

Common Council agenda planned out; Rouses Point Board working on budget.

It seems like a great night to "Stuff Stafford" for the women's hockey program a...

from:State University of New York at Plattsburgh

It seems like a great night to "Stuff Stafford" for the women's hockey program and a good cause, Camp Ta-Kum-Ta. Game time is 7 p.m. Norwich is the unlucky...

Schools can exceed tax cap in some areas

BOCES business manager explains tax-cap-levy calculation.

Chartwells and the Multicultural Alliance were offering "A Taste of Africa" toda...

from:State University of New York at Plattsburgh

Chartwells and the Multicultural Alliance were offering "A Taste of Africa" today as part of the college's Black History Month celebration. More events are...