86 Year Old Swimmer Drowns in Lake Champlain
An 86 year old man died in an apparent drowning last week in Lake Champlain at North Hero. The Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Department says a deputy found the overdue swimmer unresponsive in the water and brought him to shore. Resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful. Authorities say the death is not considered suspicious.
Read MoreClinton County Fair Draws Large Crowds
The 78th Clinton County Fair drew heavy crowds to Morrisonville with livestock judging, midway rides, tractor pulls and live entertainment. Four-H members competed with swine and other farm animals while displaying projects inside the fairgrounds. Organizers say the six-day event typically attracts more than 30,000 visitors and expected attendance to exceed that total this year.
Read MorePlattsburgh Child Care Center Could Add 150 Slots
A proposed child care center in Plattsburgh’s Air Industrial Park could create about 150 new slots. TDC plans to build the roughly 10,000-square-foot facility and lease it to a licensed operator. The nearly $5 million project has received a $1 million federal grant. Officials hope to secure the remaining funding this year and begin construction […]
Read MoreNew York Issues More Than 50,000 Holiday Traffic Tickets
The numbers have been added up, and they show that New York law enforcement agencies issued more than 50,000 tickets during an Independence Day enforcement campaign that ran from June 29 through July 5. The total included 1,576 impaired-driving tickets, more than 8,100 speeding citations and about 2,000 distracted-driving violations. Officers also cited drivers for […]
Read MoreJay Day Returns With Food, Music and Family Activities
The annual Jay Day Celebration returns August 15 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on the Jay Village Green. The event will feature more than 40 vendors, food, craft beer, live music, face painting and free children’s activities. A pie baking contest, games, crafts and entertainment will also be offered throughout the day.
Read MoreRed Cross Assists Lake Placid Fire Victim
The American Red Cross provided emergency assistance to one adult after a Friday afternoon fire on Greenwood Street in Lake Placid. The aid included money for shelter, food and clothing, along with emotional support, personal care items and health services. Red Cross volunteers will remain available as the resident begins recovery.
Read MoreFindlay and Van Riel Win Ironman Lake Placid
Canada’s Paula Findlay and Belgium’s Marten Van Riel claimed their first full-distance Ironman victories Sunday at Lake Placid. Findlay won the women’s race in eight hours, 47 minutes and 43 seconds in her first attempt at the distance. Van Riel won the men’s race in seven hours, 41 minutes and 57 seconds, breaking the course […]
Read MoreTwo Face Drug Charges in Plattsburgh Arrests
Plattsburgh police say Taylor Dresser was charged Friday with petit larceny and seventh-degree drug possession. Justin Lucia-Cole was charged Thursday with second-degree criminal trespass. Lillian Perry was charged Tuesday with DWI, aggravated DWI, driving without an inspection certificate and failing to stop at a stop sign. Other arrests included harassment, trespassing, illegal nitrous oxide activity […]
Read MorePlattsburgh Police Report Weekend Arrests
Plattsburgh police reported several arrests from Friday through Sunday. Charlene Lamoy, Alison Davis and Paige David were each charged with petit larceny Sunday on South Catherine Street. Brian Wells was charged Saturday with two counts of seventh-degree drug possession. Logan Williams was charged with disorderly conduct, while Justin Lucia-Cole was held on a drug charge. […]
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