Local News
- Local News
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- May 22, 2013
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Town stops selling DEC sporting licenses
Plattsburgh's investment in new required technology would not pay off, officials say.
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Science, history focus of education workshop
Participants in the Lake Champlain Basin Education Initiative Workshop will learn techniques to use their local communities in their classroom activities.
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Ti students help food pantry
The Ticonderoga Food Pantry will get lots of new foods courtesy of Stewart's Shops and Ticonderoga students
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Program offers summer jobs
Young people who qualify can seek employment through state-funded initiative.
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Of Interest: May 21, 2013
Take a brief look at news of note from around the North Country.
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Champlain Valley Chorus awarded at competition
Women's a capella group brings home a big win at the Region 1 Sweet Adelines International Competition.
- May 21, 2013
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Jury selection continues on Rivers case
Michael D. Rivers faces first-degree manslaughter charge in connection with Keeseville beating death last summer.
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Schonbek lighting shines in 'The Great Gatsby'
Five chandeliers and four wall sconces manufactured in Plattsburgh adorn the Roaring 20's home of Tom and Daisy Buchanan in the film starring Leonard DiCaprio.
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Woman 'very, very sorry' for stabbing
Joan Terrell of Fort Covington was sentenced to five years in state prison for knifing Wayne Henault, who has Alzheimer's disease.
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Wilmington barn destroyed by fire
Firefighters were able to stop the Hardy Road blaze from spreading to a nearby horse barn; no animals were injured.
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School budgets, candidates up for vote today
Some districts around the North Country have propositions on the ballot for bus purchases and other items.
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City School talks voting procedures
District Superintendent James "Jake" Short recently responded to public inquiry about how the district's budget votes and School Board elections are conducted.
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Towns request county assessor
Contracting for the service through Essex County would be a solution to a shortage of those qualified to value properties, officials say; tentative approval moves plan a step closer.
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Westport Central meets tax-levy cap
Despite earlier concerns, the proposed budget maintains staff and programs.
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Dudyak, Howley seek CCRS seats
Incumbent Joey Trombley is unchallenged for a new four-year term.
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Of Interest: May 21, 2013
A brief look at news of note from around the North Country.
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Wine-tasting event supports Relay for Life
The Treasure Chests Breast Cancer Support Group will host the event at Hid-In-Pines Vineyards on Soper Street in Morrisonville. Proceeds will go toward the Treasure Chests Relay for Life team.
