25 YEARS AGO — 1983 Applications by both Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Plattsburgh and Uihlein Mercy Center in Lake Placid to increase the number of beds at their respective institutions receive final approval by the Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York.
A record Olympic Center concert crowd of 10,700 jam the 1980 Olympic Arena to watch famed singer Kenny Rogers perform. The concert produced the biggest North Country crowd ever to gather for such an event.
The Plattsburgh Zoning Board of Appeals gives unanimous support to revised plans for an apartment complex at the corner of Walworth and Battery streets despite a letter from a neighbor who claims the property is an Indian burial ground.
More than four inches of snow falls over the North Country making roads slippery and forcing motorists to creep along the snow-covered highways. Roads in places were described as like glass or like a skating rink.
50 YEARS AGO — 1958 An $80,000 blaze races through an aircraft hangar and destroys two planes at Plattsburgh's Municipal Airport. The hangar was owned by Diamond-Gardner Corp.
S.S. Silberblatt Inc., the Capehart housing contractor at Plattsburgh Air Force Base, will appeal the Appellate Division decision he must pay a $137,890 mortgage-recording tax. He paid the tax in May under protest.
Brinkerhoff Street will end at Beekman Street. The area of Brinkerhoff Street between Beekman and Draper Avenue will be taken over by the state in its plans for expansion of the State University Teachers College campus. A science building will be constructed in that area.
The wife of an Immigration inspector will have a merry Christmas, the merriest in the past 20 years. She is able to see again. Aime Demers, 58, was recently discharged from a Montreal hospital where she underwent surgery to transplant a cornea in her eye.
75 YEARS AGO — 1933 Prohibition comes to an end in the United States. Unlike the riotous days leading up to Prohibition, all is relatively quiet.
Two small children of Mr. and Mrs. Oakley Tero of Willsboro are burned to death when fire destroys the Tero home. Another child and a roomer were severely burned. Two other Tero children and Oakley Tero also suffered burns.
A large group of men and dogs are camped in the wilds of Bellmont conducting a widespread hunt for a wolf pack which has been roaming that township for months.
Nearly 500 residents of Franklin County register with the federal re-employment bureau in Malone. They are seeking work under the CWA plan.
100 YEARS AGO — 1908 The Clinton County Board of Supervisors adopts a resolution asking that the state forest, fish and game law be amended so the state will bear the whole cost of fighting forest fires in the Adirondacks. Under present law, the state pays half the cost in the Forest Preserve.
W.A. McMartin, superintendent of the poor, reports to the Clinton County Board of Supervisors that salaries and supplies at the County Home during the past year were $12,335.70.
It is reported the Essex Horse Nail Co. of Essex, which has been shutdown since April 15, will resume operation about the middle of the month.
During the 11 months ending Dec. 1, the firemen in the city have responded to 64 calls of which three, including the Bridge Street fire, were in November.
— Compiled by Contributing Writer Sue Botsford, who can be reached at 834-7201 or botsford@westelcom.com
Local News
Lookback: Dec. 1, 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. INCLUDES VIDEO
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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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Attempted-murder trial set
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