Thousands of Tires Found in Lake Champlain
A Plattsburgh boat captain says sonar revealed thousands of tires along the bottom of Cumberland Bay in Lake Champlain. Gary Lefebvre found the tires strung together between Crab Island and the Plattsburgh Boat Basin, stretching at least 100 yards. He fears they could break loose and endanger boats or wash onto beaches. The state Department […]
Read MoreNew CV-TEC Center Opens in Plattsburgh
Nearly one thousand students will begin classes Thursday at CV-TEC’s new career and technical education center in Plattsburgh. The 55 million dollar, 155 thousand square foot facility increases program capacity by at least 25 percent. It includes training areas for nursing, automotive and electrical programs, along with specialized aerospace instruction offered in partnership with BETA […]
Read MoreQuitline Campaign Encourages Tobacco-Free Homes for Pets
The New York State Quitline has launched its “Quit for Your Pet” campaign to highlight the dangers of secondhand smoke, vapor and tobacco residue to animals. New Yorkers can submit pet photos and tobacco-free messages through October 31 for a chance to win gift cards worth 500 or 250 dollars. Free coaching and nicotine replacement […]
Read MoreBoil Water Order Issued in Plattsburgh
A boil water order is in effect following an emergency water main repair in Plattsburgh. The affected area includes 4 Beach Road and 327 through 474 Margaret Street, along with several nearby developments and West Bay Plaza. The order remains in effect until further notice.
Read MoreHonor Flight to Send 29 Veterans to Washington
North Country Honor Flight will send 29 veterans to Washington Saturday to visit memorials honoring their service. A sendoff ceremony begins at 7 a.m. at the U.S. Oval in Plattsburgh. BETA Technologies will sponsor the flights and unveil the “P-51 Bustang” at 6:30. The former Saranac Central School bus was redesigned to resemble a P-51 […]
Read MoreSUNY Potsdam Ranked Among Top Rural Colleges
SUNY Potsdam ranks ninth nationwide in Washington Monthly’s inaugural list of the Best Colleges for Rural America. The university was the only New York institution in the top 20 and the highest-ranked SUNY campus. The magazine evaluated 1,200 rural colleges based on affordability, student debt, graduate earnings and success in preparing students for careers needed […]
Read MoreSaranac Lake Man Faces Gun and Drug Charges
Saranac Lake police arrested 43 year old Wesley R. Strack after responding to a reported handgun incident Monday on Kiwassa Road. Police say Strack, a convicted felon, had a handgun, brass knuckles, suspected cocaine and a substantial amount of cash. He faces weapons and drug charges and was sent to the Franklin County Jail. Additional […]
Read MoreWest Chazy Man Arrested on Family Court Warrant
Clinton County sheriff’s deputies arrested 22 year old Brandon A. Martineau of West Chazy on a warrant issued by Clinton County Family Court. Authorities say Martineau failed to appear for a scheduled court date. He was arraigned in Family Court and released on his own recognizance. Martineau is due back in court at a later […]
Read More