Clinton County food pantries start healthy eating initiative
PLATTSBURGH — For those with a limited budget, healthy food options can hard to come by.
View ArticleClinton County reveals 2017 recommended budget
PLATTSBURGH — Drop in sales tax causes loss in revenues for some municipalities, rise in taxes for others
View ArticleClinton County passes 2017 budget
PLATTSBURGH — The Clinton County Legislature unanimously passed the 2017 final budget last week.
View ArticleState rolls out latest broadband grants
WESTPORT — At least 12,300 homes and businesses across the North Country will benefit from the latest round of state broadband grants.
View ArticleNew York PSC accepts Vermont Green Line permitting application
BEEKMANTOWN — The New York Public Service Commission recently signed off on an application to start construction on the Vermont Green Line project.
View ArticleLocal high school students lauded at dinner
ALTONA — Northern Adirondack senior Kallysta Rabatoy beamed as she walked across the stage to accept her latest accolade — being in the top 10 percent of her class.
View ArticleLocal family starts Jane’s Fight Fund
ALTONA — New fundraising effort to financially assist cancer patients and their families
View ArticleChamplain Family Health now open
CHAMPLAIN — Champlain Family Health is now open to the public. The establishment located on State Route 11, formerly known as North Country Family Health, officially opened on July 10.
View ArticleChamplain Telephone offers broadband update
CHAMPLAIN — At least 300 homes in Mooers, Mooers Forks and Altona will be offered higher broadband speeds within the next three years, according to the provider spearheading the efforts.
View ArticleRaces emerge as candidates file in Clinton County
PLATTSBURGH — An early look at the field for local elections is coming into focus as candidates have filed designated party petitions with the Clinton County Board of Elections.
View ArticleClinton County mini-grants awarded
PLATTSBURGH | Six municipalities were recently awarded funding through the Clinton County Health Department’s Creating Healthy Schools and Communities grant.
View ArticlePanel OKs county-wide shared services plan
PLATTSBURGH | A county-led panel of local mayors and town supervisors last Friday officially approved Clinton County’s shared services plan, a savings roadmap expected to net over $700,000 worth of...
View ArticleCounty legislator candidates underscore broadband needs
SARANAC | Bringing broadband to rural Clinton County, combating the opiate crisis and promoting bipartisanship at the county level.
View ArticleState-funded broadband efforts make progress
WESTPORT | As the state hurdles towards the finish line for their ambitious project to wire the state with high speed broadband, local providers are making progress in connecting northern New York.
View ArticleHunters ticketed for riding ATVs with loaded firearms
ALTONA | Three hunters have been issued tickets for allegedly possessing loaded firearms while operating ATVs.
View ArticleAltona Fire Department monitors ice jam at Great Chazy River
ALTONA | The National Weather Service in Burlington, Vermont issued a flood warning for Clinton County on Wednesday afternoon through 8:30 p.m. tonight.
View Article‘Wall of Honor’ spotlights NACS alumni
ELLENBURG | Cindy Hoff’s son joined the Army right out of high school.
View ArticleMurray’s Fools serve up craft spirits
ALTONA | Fourth annual Adirondack Craft Beverage Festival to highlight expanded offerings with name change
View ArticleCommunity rallies for beloved youth coach
ALTONA | Through countless games, whether it be softball, basketball or soccer, Frank Dumas has been on the sidelines or in the stands cheering on the student athletes at Northeastern Clinton Central...
View ArticleConservatives governed by ‘cold logic’ — not emotions
We conservatives like to express our feelings quietly through secret ballot, and not noisy street demonstrations and mob intimidation.
View ArticleReturn to states rights on social issues may ease growing tensions
Recent letters to the editor indicate a wide philosophical division amongst Americans.
View ArticleShock troops
MINEVILLE | In the wake of a particularly devastating storm that heavily damaged the Adirondacks, a bus from the Moriah Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility showed up in a particularly hard-hit...
View ArticleElection 2018: Who’s running?
PLATTSBURGH | Clinton County voters will head to the polls on Nov. 6 to decide a number of local races here...
View ArticlePlattsburgh YMCA hires new director of operations
PLATTSBURGH | A new senior director of operations has been hired at the Plattsburgh YMCA.
View ArticleNew format coming for Home Town Cable
This letter is being written to let the people in Clinton County’s northern tier know that as of Nov. 30 - Dec. 2, we will no longer have a 24-7 cable TV community channel.
View ArticleHometown Cable to soldier on following programming shift
CHAMPLAIN | Calvin Castine never thought when he launched “Hometown Cable” in 1983 as a community project that it would flourish into a local institution.
View ArticleState-funded broadband build-outs making progress — but for lawmakers,...
ELIZABETHTOWN | Local residents are beginning to see the fruits of state-funded broadband expansion efforts.
View ArticleTowns, villages call for full-time Home Town Cable network
ALTONA | A handful of local municipalities have passed resolutions calling for Spectrum to open a dedicated public access channel for Home Town Cable.
View ArticleCounty sets special election; candidates announced
PLATTSBURGH | The Clinton County Legislature has set a special election for April 23.
View ArticleFire refresher
Spring has finally knocked on our door. Gazing out my window I see the last remnants of snow — patches of white in the woods and in the lower pasture.
View ArticlePeryea wins Area 2 race
ALTONA | Unofficial results from the special election Tuesday show that Republican Francis Peryea, Jr. appears to have clinched the Area 2 seat on the Clinton County Legislature in a landslide.
View ArticleCounty legislator to resign, lawmakers to set special election
PLATTSBURGH | After serving on the Clinton County Legislature for more than seven years, former Minority Leader Dr. Jonathan Beach (R-Area 2) said he intends to resign on Tuesday.
View ArticleClinton County tax auction set
PLATTSBURGH | Clinton County will put up 36 properties for sale at the next tax auction.
View ArticleDemocrats must find winning agenda
A study of the history of the Supreme Court reveals an interesting pattern. With this in mind, I have come to some conclusions.
View ArticlePower outage in Clinton, Essex counties
NYSEG is reporting a power outage in Clinton and Essex counties, including this stretch of Cornelia Street in Plattsburgh. As of 1:45 p.m., 14,734 customers were without power.
View ArticleMemories of America
The old live with their memories, the young with their daydreams. As a member of the former, I remember when borders were for protection, not barriers to social justice. The flag was saluted and not...
View ArticleAltona Town Wide Garage Sale
Town-wide Garage Sale sponsored by the Altona Fire Dept. Auxiliary. On Saturday, there will be craft and bake sales, raffle tickets, hot food and refreshments sold at the Altona Fire Station. Maps with...
View ArticleFlat Rock fire creates ‘lab’ for environmental science faculty, students
PLATTSBURGH | A fire that might have been considered devastating to some is an ecological god-send to the Altona Flat Rock region and the SUNY Plattsburgh environmental science faculty and students...
View ArticleHoly Angels Blueberry Festival Breakfast
Blueberry Pancakes, Regular Pancakes, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Juice, Coffee and lots of Homemade Blueberry Baked Goods. Cost - $9.00 Adults, $6.00 Children 12 & Under. Takeouts Available
View ArticlePreachers of the new secular religion
Marx said, “Religion is the opiate of the people.” If the masses demand an opiate, simply substitute evironmentalism for Christianity. Academia can provide a catechism.
View ArticleCelebrate Families Dinner and Dance
Benefits the Champlain Children's Learning Center. Tickets are $10 children and $20 adults - available at the door, Champlain DFCU, Champlain National Bank (Champlain Branch) or CCLC
View ArticleHoly Angels Harvest Dinner
Turkey breast, homemade stuffing, mashed potatoes, squash, carrots, corn, dessert and drink. Cost $10.00 adults, $5.00 children 6-12, under 5 free. Takeouts available
View ArticleElection Day today
PLATTSBURGH | Residents of Clinton County will decide several county and town races when they go to the polls Tuesday.
View ArticleBenefit for Sheila Finlayson Lashway
Sheila has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 Laryngeal cancer. The mounting hospital/surgery bills have left her with a growing financial burden. Please help us in supporting Sheila in her fight by...
View ArticleAll-You-Can-Eat Breakfast
Serving Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage, Bacon, Ham, Home Fries, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage & Biscuits, Fruit, Homemade Danishes, Juice, Milk & Coffee. Cost - $10.00 Adults, $5.00 Children 6-12,...
View ArticleAll-You-Can-Eat Breakfast
Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage, Bacon, Ham, Home Fries, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage & Biscuits, Fruit, Homemade Danishes, Juice, Milk & Coffee. Cost - $10.00 Adults, $5.00 Children 6-12, Under 5...
View ArticleAll-You-Can-Eat Breakfast
Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage, Bacon, Home Fries, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage & Biscuits, Homemade Danishes, Juice, Milk & Coffee
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