North Country Community College Offers Summer Pottery Classes
North Country Community College will offer a six-week pottery course at its Saranac Lake campus beginning August 4. The non-credit program is designed for beginners and intermediate students, with instruction in hand-building, wheel throwing and glazing. Classes will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. through September 10. The cost is $240, including […]
Read MoreConstable Man Accused of Check Fraud Scheme
A 21 year old Constable man faces felony charges after state police say he took more than $3,100 from a former employer. Investigators say Skyler Lamere deposited checks from the victim, then electronically deposited the same checks again, causing duplicate withdrawals. Lamere was charged with third-degree grand larceny and first-degree scheme to defraud. He was […]
Read MoreCannabis Tossed From Car During Northway Chase
Two Massena residents face felony charges after a police chase through Warren and Saratoga counties. State police say bags containing more than 500 pounds of cannabis were thrown from the moving vehicle during the pursuit. 39 year old Torrey Jackson and 29 year old Tori Rushlow were arrested after the vehicle stopped near Wilton. Two […]
Read MoreSuper DIRTcar Series Returns to Airborne Tonight
The Super DIRTcar Series returns to Airborne Park Speedway in Plattsburgh tonight for Thunder in the Adirondacks. Big Block Modified drivers will compete in a 60-lap feature paying $7,200 to win. Sportsman, Limited Sportsman, Renegades and Mini Stocks are also scheduled. Grandstand gates open at 5 p.m., with racing at 7. A rain date is […]
Read MoreSolar Grazing Expands Across the North Country
North Country farmers are increasingly using sheep to control vegetation beneath solar panels while producing food and electricity on the same land. J&R Pierce Family Farm grazes about 300 sheep across 10 solar sites covering 200 acres. The arrangement gives farmers access to land and additional income while reducing mowing costs for solar developers. Supporters […]
Read MorePlattsburgh’s Michigan Fest Returns August 1
Plattsburgh’s Michigan Fest returns August 1 at the Clinton County Fairgrounds, celebrating the region’s signature hot dog topped with meat sauce and onions. Organizers expect a larger event after nearly 4,000 people attended last year. The festival will feature twice as many food vendors, a dunk tank and an Olympic-themed competition. Ticket proceeds will support […]
Read MoreAusable Traffic Stop Leads to Cocaine Arrests
Two people face felony charges after a Sunday night traffic stop in Ausable led to the seizure of more than four ounces of cocaine and a switchblade. 33 year old Annie Blumstein of Oneonta was charged with drug possession and evidence tampering. 30 year old Stephen Pena of Brooklyn was charged with felony weapon possession. […]
Read MoreCrumbl Opens New Plattsburgh Bakery
Crumbl will officially open its new Plattsburgh bakery Friday at 200 Consumer Square. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned Thursday at 1 p.m. Grand opening events will run Friday from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m., with shirts and stickers for the first 100 customers, gifts with purchases and a raffle for free cookies for a year. […]
Read MoreApparent Explosion Sparks Fire at Morrisonville Septic
A fire broke out following an apparent explosion Tuesday evening at Morrisonville Septic in Cadyville. The fire was reported shortly before 5 p.m. at the business on Rabideau Street. An employee said no one was inside the building at the time. A nearby resident reported hearing several explosions before seeing smoke. Investigators are working to […]
Read MoreCliff Berg Nominated for Clinton County Coroner
The Clinton County Republican Committee has unanimously nominated Cliff Berg as its candidate for county coroner in the November election. Berg will replace Chad Deans on the Republican ballot following Deans’ resignation. Committee Chairwoman Jerika Manning says Berg has the integrity, compassion and professionalism needed for the office. Berg says he would approach every case […]
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