Lake Champlain Lamprey Treatments Expand This Fall
Sea lamprey control treatments will be expanded along the New York side of Lake Champlain this fall. Work begins September 21 on the Saranac River, followed by several rivers and deltas through October 20. Swimming and fishing will be prohibited for two to eight days after each treatment. Water also cannot be used for drinking, […]
Read MorePlattsburgh YMCA Offers Free Memberships This Week
The Plattsburgh YMCA is offering free memberships through September 19 as part of Welcoming Week. Community members can use the facility at no charge during the promotion, while current members may bring guests for free. The annual nationwide observance highlights efforts to help residents feel welcomed and connected. YMCA officials say the event continues the […]
Read MoreWilmington Approves Zoning Law Changes
The Wilmington Town Board has approved changes to its zoning ordinance aimed at improving public notice and strengthening penalties. Hearing notices must now be mailed 15 days in advance to property owners within 600 feet, up from 10 days and 500 feet. The Planning Board may expand that distance to 1,000 feet. Land-use fines now […]
Read MoreArrest Made in Adirondack Homicide Investigation
State Police have charged 48 year old Tucker Taylor of Au Sable Forks with murder in the death of 54 year old Patricia Lawrence. Lawrence was found dead August 2 at her home on Carey Road in the Town of Jay. An autopsy determined she died from stab wounds to the neck. Police identified Taylor […]
Read MoreBusiness After Hours Set at North Country Community College
The Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its next Business After Hours gathering September 24 at North Country Community College. The event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. in Clement Hall. Members of the local business community and other guests are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served, and visitors can tour […]
Read MoreCashman Criticizes New State Prison Plan
Assemblyman Michael Cashman is criticizing New York’s plan to build a 3,000-bed correctional facility at a projected cost of nearly one billion dollars. Cashman says the state cannot adequately staff its current prisons and should consider reopening closed or standby facilities instead. He says National Guard members remain at some prisons because of correction officer […]
Read MorePlattsburgh Police Report 22 Arrests
Plattsburgh police reported 22 arrests between September 7 and 12. Odean Bennett was held on two counts of third-degree rape involving a person allegedly incapable of consent. Cody Chamberland was held on an unlawful imprisonment charge. Christopher Colon was held on felony narcotics possession and aggravated unlicensed operation charges. Other arrests involved drug possession, resisting […]
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