Two Convicted in Clinton County Drug Cases
Clinton County District Attorney Andrew Wylie says two men have been convicted in separate cases involving large amounts of narcotics brought from New York City into Clinton County. Prosecutors say Perry Dickson pleaded guilty after police found nearly nine ounces of cocaine taped to his leg following a January traffic stop in Plattsburgh. He is […]
Read MoreDEC Urges Drivers to Protect Turtles
New York environmental officials are reminding drivers to “Give Turtles a Brake” as turtle nesting season gets underway. The DEC says thousands of turtles are killed on roads each year during May and June as they search for places to lay eggs. Motorists are urged to slow down near marshes and waterways and safely help […]
Read MoreLake George Memorial Honors Revolutionary War Patriots
A new memorial honoring 44 Revolutionary War patriots has been dedicated at Lake George Battlefield State Park. Officials say the remains are believed to be Continental Army soldiers and camp followers who died from smallpox in 1776 while being treated at Fort George’s military hospital. The remains were discovered in unmarked graves on Courtland Street […]
Read MoreSUNY Plattsburgh Hosts Coastal Research Conference
Nearly 100 coastal scientists and environmental managers from across the Northeast gathered recently at SUNY Plattsburgh for the annual New England Estuarine Research Society conference. The event featured sessions on coastal restoration, ecosystem health, marine life, and Lake Champlain conservation efforts. Students from the university’s Lake Champlain Research Institute also presented research during the conference, […]
Read MorePlattsburgh Man Sentenced in Domestic Violence Cases
The Clinton County District Attorney’s Office says Shawn Gushlaw has been sentenced to 3 to 6 years in state prison following convictions tied to two domestic violence incidents in 2025. Prosecutors say Gushlaw strangled a woman into unconsciousness during one attack, threatened to kill her and responding officers, and later violated an order of protection […]
Read MoreST Lawrence County Health Department Issues Warning
The St. Lawrence County Public Health Department is urging residents to stay safe during the summer season by taking precautions against heat illness, foodborne sickness, and water dangers. Health experts recommend drinking plenty of water, avoiding strenuous activity during peak heat, and never leaving children or pets in parked vehicles. People are also being reminded […]
Read MoreDEC Launches Harmful Algal Bloom Reporting System
New York environmental officials have launched the 2026 online reporting system for harmful algal blooms across the state. The DEC says the NYHABS system allows the public to report suspected blooms through a mobile-friendly website and view current bloom locations on an interactive map. State officials are urging people to avoid water with green discoloration […]
Read MoreRed Cross Assists Two After Gabriels Fire
The American Red Cross provided emergency assistance after a house fire Sunday afternoon on State Route 26 in Gabriels in Franklin County. The Red Cross says help was provided to one adult and one 7 year old child affected by the fire. Volunteers supplied financial assistance for emergency needs including shelter, food and clothing, along […]
Read MoreMorrisonville Man Charged in Schuyler Falls Injury Crash
The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office says 70 year old Rodney Fletcher of Morrisonville was arrested following an investigation into a personal injury crash in Schuyler Falls. Deputies say the crash happened at the intersection of Salmon River Road and Mason Street when Fletcher failed to stop at a stop sign and struck another vehicle, injuring […]
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