A taste of Broadway at Seton Catholic Central
A miniature version of a classic musical, “Godspell,” is coming to Seton Catholic Central High School this weekend.
Winners of PBS writers contest announced
On Tuesday, April 30, Mountain Lake PBS honored the winners of its “PBS Kids Go! Writers Contest.” The contest invited children from kindergarten through third grade to submit stories they wrote and illustrated for judging.
Chazy Central Rural School to perform Spring Concert
On Monday, May 13, more than 150 students will perform in the Chazy Central Rural School’s Spring Concert.
Music from around the world comes to Lake Placid
The event, the World Music Festival, will be the largest fundraiser ever held to benefit Reason 2 Smile, a non-profit organization that helps orphaned and at-risk children in developing countries.
Green-up Day volunteers spruce up Pburgh
As the snow receded in downtown Plattsburgh, places like Trinity Park became marred by the presence of litter and leaves blowing around like urban tumbleweed.
E.O.B. Dragoon’s Farm Equipment, Inc. celebrates 60 years of service
On April 10, Dragoon’s Farm Equipment, Inc. celebrated its 60th anniversary. They had door prizes, demos, discounts and served pancakes and sausage to thank the community for its support.
Knights of the Night to benefit Malorie Drolette
It is amazing how quickly a person’s life can change. Malorie Drolette’s parents recently brought the 16-year-old girl to the doctor because she seemed to be suffering from a sinus infection.
Rouses Point says goodbye to winter this weekend
Steve Merchant is sick of winter. To prove it, he’s organized a “Say Goodbye to Winter” bash at Bowl Mart Lanes in Champlain on Saturday, April 20.
ARC aids food shelves in area
The Clinton County chapter of the Advocacy and Resource Center recognized Disability Awareness Month by giving back to the community.
Young professionals called to action
Attracting young people to the region and keeping them here was more than a talking point at the sixth annual Adirondack Young Professionals Economic Forum. It was a call to action.
Spring Open Community Show at ROTA Gallery brings out artists
Forty works of art are on display at ROTA Gallery's Spring Open Community Show.
Roadrunners youth hockey team heading to National Championships
Roadrunners off to National Youth Championships.
PAFB Museum taking shape
A meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 3, in the War of 1812 Museum on the old Air Force base to discuss plans for the Plattsburgh Air Force Base Museum.
Eye on Business: America’s Mattress
America’s Mattress in Plattsburgh offers its customers a good night’s sleep.
Canadian Consulate General addresses North Country
PLATTSBURGH—Co-operation between Canadian and American economic ventures was discussed at the North Country Chamber of Commerce on Monday, March 25.
Off-site galleries taking hold in region
Ron Nolland has 20 photos on display at the Best Western Plus in Plattsburgh’s new gallery space.
A night with the Haus of Starrs
The Haus of Starr’s All Starr’s Show will be held at the VFW in Plattsburgh.
Family ties to history
Jacqueline Madison is going to share a different perspective on history. On Sunday, March 24, she will give a presentation called “From Slavery to Citizenship” at the Peru library at 5 p.m.
Variety of art on display at the NCCCA
More than 100 works of art from some of the area’s best young artists are on display at the North Country Cultural Center for the Art.
Community turns out to support arts grants
The North Country Cultural Center for the Arts hosted its first annual Decentralization Grant Awards Ceremony on Friday, March 8.
Jamming for a cause at the Upper Jay Arts Center
On Sunday, March 17, from 2 to 6 p.m., January Jams will return to the Upper Jay Arts Center, but this time, it’s for a cause. There is a $5 suggested donation, with all proceeds going toward Reason 2 Smile.
Variety abounds at ROTA staff show
Paintings, poetry, sculptures and photographs of Barbie dolls—it’s all on display at ROTA Gallery’s Staff Art Show.
Community turns out to support arts grants
The North Country Cultural Center for the Arts hosted its first annual Decentralization Grant Awards Ceremony on Friday, March 8.
Eve Ticknor: water through a lens
Essex photographer’s work on display at Pine Harbor Assisted Living Facility.
The Squirrel’s Nest Diner in Rouses Point
Walking into the Squirrel's Nest diner in Rouses Point is like stepping back in time.
A flight to honor WWII veterans
On Saturday, May 18, North Country Honor Flights will bring its first group of veterans to the memorial, and Cowles will be among them.
State legislators sound off at legislative breakfast
North Country Chamber of Commerce President Garry Douglas announced the findings of the chamber’s business confidence survey at the annual State Legislative Forum breakfast on Friday, March 1 at the Holiday Inn in Plattsburgh.
Free play reading at the Upper Jay Arts Center
The Upper Jay Arts Center will host a free reading of The Lyons, a Broadway play by Nicky Silver, on Saturday, March 9.
Legislators sound off at annual breakfast
Business confidence reports show that North Country residents have faith that the local economy is on firm ground.
Eye on Business: Aleka’s restaurant
The food at Aleka's in downtown Plattsburgh is more than a meal—it’s a celebration.
League of Women Voters tout campaign finance reform
LWV to make a case for campaign finance reform in New York State.
Folk music with a twist at the Koffee Kat
This Saturday, four acoustic acts will perform a punk-infused spin on folk and bluegrass music at the Koffee Kat.
Meet local farmers at this year’s Food from the Farm
Farm to Table will be held on Saturday, March 2 at the Plattsburgh City Gym.
Eye on Business: Kidstructive Fun
Every once in a while a great white shark gets loose in the Champlain Center Mall in Plattsburgh and gracefully swims through the air, delighting unsuspecting observers. There is no danger present; the creature is merely a rare species of floating shark, an inhabitant of a toy store called Kidstructive Fun. Clearly, this isn’t your average toy store. There are no blinking lights, no buzzing noises and no video games to greet visitors.
Callanach to perform at Upper Jay Art Center
Celtic rock band Callanach will perform at the Upper Jay Art Center on Saturday, Feb. 23.
Artist Gharan Burton: Artassination and the abstract human form
The work of a local artist is on display at the ROTA gallery.
A night on the town in Plattsburgh
Last Saturday, my fiance and I decided it was time to take a break from our busy schedules and enjoy a night out.
Rotary Club of Champlain-Rouses Point has a legacy of helping
Every Thursday morning, the Rotary Club of Champlain-Rouses Point meets at Sandy’s Deli in Rouses Point to discuss their next project. The club is part of a much larger entity, Rotary International, whose 1.2 million members make it the largest service organization in the world.
Clayton Campbell: Inspiring others
Clayton Campbell wants people who view his art to walk away feeling inspired. Creating art, he said, is a privilege, and something everyone has inside them. “If you leave here with something you didn’t have before, some exchange is happening,” Campbell said. “I feel like it’s inert without a viewer. It’s not living if no eyes ever see it.”
Student delegates selected
Two student delegates from the North Country were selected to attend the Students Inside Albany Conference from April 14-17. The delegates, one from Clinton County and one from Essex County, will be Nate Casey of AuSable Valley Central School and Katie Woltner of Keene Central School.
Big Apple Audio settles into a new home
What some might have seen as an eyesore, Billy Ferris saw as an opportunity. For about 11 years, Ferris has owned and operated Big Apple Audio, a one-stop shop for all things audio and video in the automotive world.
North Country Auto Glass & Trim Shop
Eye on Business
When Johnson’s Auto Glass and Trim Shop closed Oct. 26, Kevin Bushey and Trevor Gillespie decided it was time to open a shop of their own.
Adirondack-inspired art at Soul Roots
Rachel King sat in Soul Roots Studio, carefully bending a thin strip of sterling silver into the shape of a lotus petal. The studio is almost hidden, quietly tucked into the back of the Alpine Mall in Lake Placid. Inside, its earth-tone colored walls are accented by simple, white birch tree silhouettes, and there is artwork displayed everywhere.
Plattsburgh author prints second edition of “Heart of a Horse”
Katherine Call-Morin has always been a writer.
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