Sen. Charles Schumer announced Sunday that a top federal antitrust investigator will examine why farmers here are getting record low milk payments while consumers have seen so little savings.
A federal report found some states have lowered education standards to avoid federal sanctions. Educators say classroom teaching is rigorous and students are constantly improving, despite any issues surrounding standardized testing.
State Police reported alcohol and high speed are believed to have caused Jeffrey A. Landry Jr., 22, to lose control and be ejected from his vehicle Sunday.
Oakland, a German shepherd with the Champlain Valley Search and Rescue K9 Unit, is believed to be the first dog to undergo groundbreaking surgery involving stem cells, but his owners are seeking help from the community.
The opening of Plattsburgh Aeronautical Institute and move of the CV-TEC welding, small-engine repair and tractor-trailer driving school has also freed up room at the main campus.
Saranac Central board meeting scheduled; NCCC trustees to meet in Saranac Lake; Winter outerwear being collected; Christmas Bureau applications sought; Westville group offering Memory Tree; Knights selling Memory Tree ribbons; Brainardsville Mitten Tree planned.
Less-winter-hardy plants such as strawberries and tea roses need protection, says columnist Amy Ivy, but if you don't wait until the ground has frozen they won't tolerate the really cold weather as well.
Cheers to the Clinton County Board of Realtors; Jeers to a store practice; Cheers to the Clinton County Board of Elections; Cheers to Applebee's; Cheers to Verizon
The University of Rochester scored two goals — both on direct kicks — 2:43 apart — and defeated the Cardinals, 3-0, in the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament.
The Plattsburgh State women's basketball team made it interesting at the end Sunday, but dropped a 75-74 non-conference decision at Norwich University in its 2009-10 season opener.
A cold-shooting first half cost the hosts Sunday afternoon as North Country Community College dropped a 74-64 decision to Suffolk-Selden in the championship game of the Saints Classic men's basketball tournament.
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