Of Interest: Oct. 30, 2009

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October 29, 2009

Anonymous The Press Republican Thu Oct 29, 2009, 11:28 PM EDT

DWI crackdown through this weekend
PLATTSBURGH — Through the end of this weekend, local law-enforcement will be out in full force looking for anyone driving under the influence.

Using sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols, authorities hope to deter drunken driving and help ensure roadway safety.

Anyone found driving with a blood-alcohol content of .08 or higher will be under arrest, officials said.

The crackdown is the sixth of seven held each year.

The next will run from Nov. 20 to Jan. 2 during the holiday season.

Dentist to buy back Halloween candy
CHAMPLAIN — Champlain Smiles and Dr. Athena Graves will be sponsoring a Halloween candy Buy Back Program from Nov. 2 to 4.

Children will receive $1 for every pound of candy they bring in. Graves will donate an equal amount of money to the Ronald McDonald House in Burlington.

All candy received will be donated to U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Call 324-2273 for more information.