25 YEARS AGO -- 1983
Rouses Point's $6.5 million secondary sewage-treatment project gets another shot in the arm when the village is assured it will get 75-percent, rather than 55-percent, federal funding.
Plattsburgh Air Force Base personnel continue to feel the local housing pinch both on and off base. The wait to get on base ranges from a few days to months. The number seeking off-base housing is up considerably.
The federal Economic Development Administration gives management of the Lake Placid Club Resort approval to operate the historic resort complex throughout the winter.
On the heels of a profitable summer and, for the first time ever, the entire Crete Civic Center/City Beach operation is expected to end the year showing a profit.
50 YEARS AGO -- 1958
The Plattsburgh City School Board authorizes its chairman to name a committee to meet with the Peru School Board to "clean the air" of confusion surrounding the question of how children from the families moving into Capehart housing at Plattsburgh Air Force Base will be educated.
Clinton County's highway death toll climbs to 18 as a 76-year-old resident of the County Home becomes a victim of a hit-and-run driver on Durand Road. The body of John Clair, formerly of Peru, was discovered in the road.
St. Peter's Parish in Plattsburgh plans to break ground next spring for an annex to its parochial school. This will be situated directly across North Catherine Street from the existing school.
An investigation into a series of fires that has plagued AuSable Forks for the past six weeks is expected to move into high gear. Most of the structures burned were unoccupied.
75 YEARS AGO -- 1933
R. Prescott and Son, Keeseville, will soon manufacture a new product in addition to its present business of building radio cabinets. The new enterprise is carpet sweepers. An additional 12 to 15 will be employed.
A total of $1,235 for the Boy Scout fund is reported at campaign headquarters in Malone three days after the drive opens.
Two men are instantly killed when their car crashes into the side of a milk train in West Chazy: Walter Drollette, 26, and Frank Starks, 34, both of Dannemora. Both were state employees.
Two hours and 45 minutes was the flying time from New York City to Malone for Clarence Dufort, his wife and 9-week-old daughter, Edith Sandra, who returned home after spending a weekend with Mrs. Dufort's parents in Weehawken.
100 YEARS AGO -- 1908
Representatives of the steam railroads operating in the Adirondacks protest before the upstate Public Service Commission against an effort being made to charge their railroads with responsibility for Adirondack fires.
Contractor J.E. Amden has the memorial monument for Crab Island, authorized by Congress, well under way and expects to complete it in four weeks. The entire cost of the monument will be about $8,000.
Baker Brothers Lumber Co. of Plattsburgh files with the secretary of state a certificate increasing its capital stock from $30,000 to $100,000.
Pennington and Butler begin breaking up Marion Street from Clinton Street to Brinkerhoff Street preparatory to putting down a concrete road bed.
Local News
Lookback: Oct. 13, 2008
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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.
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A historic battle for interracial marriage
Forty-five years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down all remaining state bans on interracial marriage in Loving v. Virginia.
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Fireworks to close weekend carnival
The final day of the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival is filled with activities and events.
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Arts and economic development discussed
A success story about a theater in Glens Falls underscored the importance of the arts at a presentation put on by Partnership for Community Development in Plattsburgh.
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Essex County launches flood-recovery grant outreach
The Empire State Development Flood Recovery Grant Program provides up to $20,000 in grant funds for businesses, farms and rental property recovering from flood damage.
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In Montreal, amour is the word
Go on a romantic getaway north of the border for under $50.
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Liquor and Wine Warehouse honored at national convention
The business was named a Brown-Forman Retailer of the Year and received the award at the American Beverage Licensees convention in Milwaukee.
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Cost of the Market Basket remains steady in January
Costs mark the third consecutive month of good news for consumers.
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Of Interest: Feb. 12, 2012
Peru Central School Board to hold budget discussion.
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Business briefs: Feb. 12, 2012
New manager; Approved appraiser; Helicopter survey; Radio co-host; Disaster relief; Professional driver; New president; Business mixer; Fundraiser set; Web chat.
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Farm briefs: Feb. 12, 2012
Registration open for pest-management training; Water-withdrawal reporting date approaching; Farm Bureau applauds pro-farm legislation;
- February 11, 2012
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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.
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United Way of the Adirondack Region exceeds goal
The 2012 campaign brought in $775,112.
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Clinton County to consolidate voting districts
The move is aimed at saving towns and the City of Plattsburgh money for hosting elections.
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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.
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Area schools battle against time
Teachers and administrators around the North Country struggle over how to meet state mandates while providing quality education.
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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 along the Great Chazy River.
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Parade highlights carnival festivities
Many other events are on course for the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival this weekend.
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