Plattsburgh State student Kelsey Darby tapes postcards up so they display the word "hope" during the sixth-annual Relay for Life at Plattsburgh State. Next, the postcards will be mailed to federal officials to encourage them to put more effort into cancer research. Multiple groups affiliated with the college raised money through the recent event for cancer research. The theme of the overnight event was Super Heroes, and many students dressed for the part. See video of the relay by Alex Huebner of Point Blank Productions at www.pressrepublican.com. Photo / Alex Hueber
PLATTSBURGH — The sixth-annual Relay for Life at Plattsburgh State raised money for cancer research, with multiple groups from the college taking part.
Many students dressed up as super heroes to fit the theme of the event, held overnight at the Plattsburgh State Fieldhouse.
In a third day of testimony, forensic evidence shows blood on jeans, sneakers.
Much of the North Country could see heavy rain develop quickly at times today and into the Memorial Day weekend, according to National Weather Service mapping.
Local officials hail initiative that will provide tax-free status to new businesses located on or near universities or colleges in New York.
No charges had been filed as of Wednesday.
In Essex County Court on Wednesday, Angela Rivers said her husband, Michael, told her to keep her mouth shut after he took part in the beating of Robert M. Rennie last August.
A lawsuit filed in 1982 and nearly settled in 2005 will be the starting point for renewed talks between the St. Regis Mohawks and New York state.
DA's Office says embezzlement case still pending against Lawrence Jaques, who allegedly stole nearly $500,000 from employer.
Sponsors of the Adirondack District Scouts gathered at American Legion Post 20 recently for the Friends of Scouting Plattsburgh Breakfast, where keynote speaker and Development Corporation President and CEO Paul Grasso spoke of the value of scouting.
Town marks 225 years this year; event set for this weekend.
Here are ongoing and upcoming projects around the North Country.
A brief look at news of note from around the North Country.
Both propositions also approved by voters.
Franklin County, towns of Bombay and Fort Covington to share $3.75 million in slot-machine profits from Akwesasne casino in exchange for state agreement for exclusivity.
All other district budgets pass, although some votes were close.
Was running with three others on Perry Mills Road in Champlain.
Attorney argues defendant's wife changed her story about what she witnessed when she says her husband and two other men beat Robert Rennie, who died, last August.
Three caskets in two City of Plattsburgh cemeteries were broken open.
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