Hudson River Rafting company can resume river runs
The Hudson River Rafting Company, based in North Creek, can resume guiding trips under certain restrictions according to a ruling handed down by the State Supreme Court in Johnstown.
Hosts sought to welcome Canadian students in Plattsburgh
Officials of Plattsburgh University are seeking community members who are interested in hosting an exchange student from a neighboring country while the student learns about American government and community services.
‘Adirondack Kids’ authors to release book about Adirondack Carousel
The who-done-it book, “The Carousel Case, the Bicycle Race & The Blackfly Bad Guy,” will be released at a joint one-year anniversary party of the Carousel’s opening on May 25.
North Country careers available at biannual job fair
North Country job seekers will have an opportunity to meet perspective new employers at the North Country Chamber of Commerce Job Fair from 4 to 8 p.m. May 15 at the West Side Ballroom, 253 New York Road.
“Bird Feeder Bandit” caught on camera
An unruly neighbor who pulled down a local family’s bird feeders and was even so bold as to get less than a foot from their kitchen window at night threatens to make them take their feeders inside
Relay for life team gets physical for purple power with a Zumbathon
The Relay for Life team “Motivators” will host a Zumbathon at the Our Lady of Victory Church at 4919 South Catherine Street, on May 10. The Zumbathon will begin at 7 p.m. and go till 8:30 p.m.
Denno found guilty for murder of Keeseville man
A jury found Scott E. Denno guilty of first-degree murder and first-degree gang assault after three-hour deliberation on May 8 for the death of Robert M. Rennie, of Keeseville. Acting Supreme Court Justice Richard Meyer sent the jury into deliberations shortly after 10 a.m., and they were back with a verdict shortly after 1 p.m.
Livin’ & Lovin’ Country Dance Party will bring top country artists to Plattsburgh
Top Country artists will headline at a day long music and fun festival at the Crete Memorial Civic Center in Plattsburgh on Saturday, May 25.
Make-A-Wish gives a Plattsburgh teen tools to make a dream come true
Teen with cystic fibrosis receives photography equipment
A local teen received the ultimate set of equipment to prepare him for his dream job as a photographer through the Make-A-Wish foundation.
Denno trial: Medical examiner says death caused by severe trauma
Autopsy results concluded the death of Robert Rennie was caused by severe blunt force trauma that caused extreme internal bleeding.
Keeseville Murder suspect conflicting stories revealed in court testimony
Investigating officers who questioned Scott E. Denno revealed during the second day of trial that he changed his story many times over the course of the investigation of his involvement in the death of Robert Rennie.
Westport school board, teachers make agreement that balances budget
The Westport Central School board approved a $5,505,000 2013-14 budget to put before voters at a regular meeting on April 25.
Plattsburgh Sister nominated for NYS Woman of Distinction
Blow said recognition a milestone for everyone involved with North Country Mission of Hope
A Plattsburgh Sister is being honored for reaching across the hemisphere to bring hope to people in Nicaragua and give people in the North Country an opportunity to change lives. Sister Debbie Blow, a co-founder of the North Country Mission of Hope, will be recognized in Albany early next month as a New York State Senate Woman of Distinction.
Baseball game aims to save lives and remember deceased teammate
For some people, baseball and other sports are not just a way of life but a reason to live. The SUNY Plattsburgh baseball team will be combining its love of the game with the conviction to save lives in honor of former team member Brian Mehan. The baseball team will host ‘Brian Mehan Be The Match Day‘ on Tuesday, April 30. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the team will be collecting swabs for bone marrow matching in the Cardinal Lounge and before the game there will also be a swabbing station set up at the Lefty Wilson Field on Bailey Ave from 6 to 7:30 p.m. before the team plays SUNY Canton that evening.
Baseball game aims to save lives and remember deceased teammate
For some people, baseball and other sports are not just a way of life but a reason to live. The SUNY Plattsburgh baseball team will be combining its love of the game with the conviction to save lives in honor of former team member Brian Mehan. The baseball team will host ‘Brian Mehan Be The Match Day‘ on Tuesday, April 30. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the team will be collecting swabs for bone marrow matching in the Cardinal Lounge and before the game there will also be a swabbing station set up at the Lefty Wilson Field on Bailey Ave from 6 to 7:30 p.m. before the team plays SUNY Canton that evening.
Comedians to serve up giggles for girls
The Adirondack Comedy Club will present a mostly female show titled “Giggles for Girls” to support the Girl Scouts in Champlain/Mooers. The show will begin at 8 p.m. on April 27 at the Rouses Point American Legion, 29 Pratt Street. Performances will include Adirondack Comedy Club organizer Ray Wayman, with special appearance by comedian Carmen Lagala, Autumn Engroff Spencer and headliner Kit Rivers, who promise to give the girlish giggles in their original sets. Wayman has produced several comedy shows at the American Legion. The upcoming fundraiser will help raise money for the troop to go to New York City at the end of the year. Wayman said they have been doing fundraisers since the fall of last year.
Gibson Brothers will play homecoming performance for seniors
The Gibson Brothers will give a special live performance in support of Ellenburg Senior Housing residents at 7 p.m. on April 26 at the Northern Adirondack Central School, 5586 Route 11.
Emergency personnel receive protective training about meth labs
As the number of arrests for meth possession, usage, and manufacturing continue to rise in communities across the North Country, the emergency personnel trained to keep area residents safe must prepare themselves to be ready to respond should a meth related emergency arise.
Deputy will serve a year in military police in Afghanistan
Deputy Robert Budwick will serve in the military police for a one-year deployment with his Army Reserve unit at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan.
Westport School looks at across the board cost saving measures
As numbers are returned to area schools, The Westport Central School Board of Education must find ways to make up for reductions in state funding.
Comedy show will deliver laughs at Moriah firefighter’s expense
Forget about the usual bake sales and coin drops. The Moriah Volunteer Fire Department just asks that people come laugh with them to raise money for the department.
‘Bells' to ring in Elizabethtown
The Elizabethtown Social Center’s community actors will bring to life the story of pre-cell phones and pre-answering machines for a comedic love story of “Bells Are Ringing,” opening April 18.
Plunge into Spring with Planned Parenthood Dive
Brave Planned Parenthood supporters took their first dive of the season into Lake Champlain on Sunday, April 7.
Biggest Loser marathon will come to Plattsburgh
Fans of the nationally syndicated show “The Biggest Loser” are asked to put their loyalty to the test, get off the couch and participate when the Biggest Loser Fun Run and Walk comes to Plattsburgh in June.
Wear Denim to support victims of sexual assault
Officials of Planned Parenthood are asking people to wear denim April 29 in protest of a 1999 Italian Supreme Court ruling that overturned a rape conviction because the victim was wearing jeans.
Plattsburgh will come together to Rock Against Rape
Fundraiser will help raise awareness for local counseling services
Plattsburgh music lovers and supporters of victims of sexual assault can Rock Against Rape at the annual Planned Parenthood fundraiser on Saturday, April 6.
Adirondack Icons to show different facet in show at BluSeed
Kenny and Fortune, will merge their art for a show “Icons” - Lunacy & Scribblings at the BluSeed Studios, 24 Cedar Street. The show will feature photographs and one painting by Fortune and Kenny will be exhibiting a group of intuitive “scribbles” based off his poetry.
Long Lake firefighter dies in one-car accident
A local volunteer firefighter died here in a one-car accident in the early morning hours of Saturday, March 30. Thom Ross, 22, of Long Lake, was driving alone in his 2007 Ford Focus northbound on Deerland Road on State Routes 28/30, when his vehicle veered into the southbound lane, struck a snowbank, and flipped an unknown number of times.
AVCS students to hold 3-on-3 basketball tournament
The Freshmen and Sophomore classes at AuSable Valley High School will be holding their annual 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday April 13.
Mountain Lake Services hosts Family fun day at ELCS
Mountain Lake Service residents and friends helped with games and enjoyed a day of fun in the school’s auditorium. The event was part of National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
Charm’s Hands at new E-town location
Charm’s Hands in Elizabethown has moved into a space its owner can now call her own on Water Street.
Small business owners to host Ladies Night Out Expo
A night for fun pampering and business collaboration for local women will come together for a “Diva Shopping Expo” at the Plattsburgh Comfort Inn on April 12.
111 turn out for the Doc Lopez Run for Hope
The 111 run participants ran and or walked either the 3.1 mile course or 13.1 mile race that included a run up Baxter Mountain on Route 9N as part of the 33 Annual Doc Lopez Run for Hope which benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Ziti fundraiser set for Mineville woman battling cancer
Friends of Mineville resident Lorraine Bergeron are holding a special baked ziti dinner fundraiser for her with raffles and silent auctions from 4 to 8 p.m. on March 30 at the Lewis Fire Department, 18 Fire House Lane.
Student artists needed for Battle of Plattsburgh poster contest
North Country teachers are seeking fourth grade artists to create a new logo for the Battle of Plattsburgh festivities for 2013.
A chance to dance with fire
Kimberly LeClaire will be holding a four-week beginner’s course in the art of poi fire dancing at the ROTA Gallery, 50 Margaret Street, starting April 4.
North Creek theater group to spread 'Rumors' with comedic play
There were a lot of questions and a lot of different theories about what happened to the deputy mayor as his friends arrived to celebrate his 10th wedding anniversary. The story will unfold in the Our Town Theatre Group production of “Rumors,” by Neil Simon.
Chazy theater group will take audience for a ride where “Anything Goes”
The Chazy Music Theatre will perform a high-seas comedic event with the production of “Anything Goes” at Chazy Central Rural School March 21 - 24.
‘Guys and Dolls’ comes to Keene stage
In a show with pizazz, gangsters, good girls, glamour and the music and tales of composer Frank Loesser, the production “Guys and Dolls” will come to the stage at Keene Central School March 22 and 23 at 7 p.m.
Girls Night takes over Beekmantown High School
It was a night full of girl power at Beekmantown Central School as teens from local schools came together for National Women’s Day on March 8.
Keene Science Slam delivers a night with all the elements
Volcanoes, time machines, a life size model of the human body and models of centrifugal force were some of the many things demonstrated for visitors at Keene Central School’s Science Slam March 8.
Local artists to receive grant money
Regional artists were awarded grants at the North Country Cultural Center for the Arts on March 8 for the first annual Tri-County Decentralization Grant Awards Ceremony. The event will be held simultaneously with the closing ceremony for the senior art show.
Mad Hatter’s Ball in Lake Placid to help women’s retreats
Creative Healing Connections will be holding the third annual Mad Hatter’s Ball to raise money for its women’s retreats.
Art Center to host Tutus and Tiaras
The Tutus and Tiaras Dance will take place from 1-2 p.m., March 8 at the North Country Cultural Center for the Arts at 23 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh.
North Country SPCA animals move to new shelter Elizabethtown
It was an emotionally charged afternoon for volunteers and friends of the North Country SPCA as 36 cats and 10 dogs made their journey in 11 cars from the 45-year-old aging shelter in Westport to the new state-of-the-art facility in Elizabethtown.
The world comes to Keene Central School during International Night
The world came to Keene through a special group of international students and performances of Spanish music from students in all grade levels for the Keene Central School’s first International Night on Feb. 28.
Willsboro kids will perform ‘A year with Frog & Toad
“A Year With Frog and Toad For Kids” is a whimsical show following the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad. The play was performed on Broadway and has been adapted for children. The students will perform in the Willsboro Central School Auditorium, 421 West 54 Street, on March 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. and on March 10 at 2 p.m.
Local artists to receive grant money
Regional artists will be awarded grants at the North Country Cultural Center for the Arts on March 8 for the first annual Tri-County Decentralization Grant Awards Ceremony. The event will be held simultaneously with the closing ceremony for the senior art show.
Keeseville students get tropical treat for PBIS
Students at Keeseville Elementary School kicked off their snow boots and gloves and traded them for grass skirts and sunglasses for their PBIS Day.
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