Essex County busts on casino
Under an agreement reached May 21 between the State of New York and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, the county, along with seven others, will not be eligible to house one of three new gaming casinos proposed earlier this year by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
‘Go Digital or Go Dark’ campaign under way
Almost 200 people made their way into the main screening room at the Palace Theatre in Lake Placid April 26 to help launch a campaign to keep small town movie cinemas in the Adirondack region alive.
Local theaters unite to raise funds for digital equipment
The Adirondack North Country Association and local theaters are hosting a kickoff event for the “Go Digital or Go Dark” fundraising campaign Friday, April 26, from 5 to 6:15 p.m. at the Palace Theatre in Lake Placid.
Mighty Matthew and the case of the Lollipop bandits
Matthew Cech, 8 years old and from Plattsburgh, known to many in the North Country as Mighty Matthew, was sworn in by Sheriff Richard Cutting April 13 with a specific case in mind: help the department find the Lollipop Bandits.
Holy Name School to close in June
Holy Name School Principal Christine Reynolds said her elementary students were sad when they came to school Friday, March 22 officially knowing they would be the last ones in the school’s 100-year history.
Missing Children’s Tournament next weekend in Au Sable Forks
Local fifth- and sixth-grade basketball players will take to the courts of the Jay Community Center and Holy Name School over the next weekend as the 24th Annual Missing Children’s Tournament tips off.
New look for Champlain Valley Film Society
The Oscar Award winner for best picture will have a better screen to be seen on when the Champlain Valley Film Society shows it Saturday, March 2.
United Way meets 95% of its 2013 campaign goal
Even though they fell short—the campaign brought in $736,250, that’s $38,750 less than the goal of $775,000—United Way volunteers said that isn't anything to be ashamed of.
New non-profit continuing Civic Center work
A new not-for-profit committee has been set up to continue the work needed to bring back the Keeseville Civic Center.
Holderman, Maguire set dissolution timetable
Mayor Dale Holderman and New York Department of State representative Sean Maguire spoke to members of the Board of Trustees and residents Feb. 12 about the next steps in the village dissolution process.
CFES holds first conference at new offices
While work is still continuing, the College For Every Student organization was ready to host its first conference in their new headquarters in Essex.
Science of Pinewood explored at Transportation Museum
In Plattsburgh, the Champlain Valley Transportation Museum and Kids Station holds an annual Pinewood Derby night, which not only helps scouts begin to create their vehicles, but also introduces them to the science of Pinewood.
Joseph Shaw takes the helm at Champlain National Bank
Joseph Shaw enjoys everything the Adirondacks have to offer, including the chance to lead a local banking institution.
Troopers talk SAFE in Lake Placid
NYSP Col. Tom Fazio, Assistant Council Kevin Bruen and Senior Investigator Joe DeMaria addressed media and over 50 who attended the SAFE Act public information meeting at the Lake Placid Conference Center.
Empire State Games preparing for Feb. 7-10
Now in its third year of local organization, the Empire State Winter Games are preparing for opening ceremonies Feb. 7.
ECH parent group combines with Fletcher Allen Partners
Deal brings four regional hospitals together
Community Providers, Inc., the corporate parent of Elizabethtown Community Hospital and Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh, announced that the New York State Department of Health had approved a corporate affiliation with Fletcher Allen Partners, the parent organization of Fletcher Allen Health Care based in Burlington and Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.
Holiday Member Show kicks off at NCCCA
More than 40 artists will have their work on display through Jan. 12 at the North Country Cultural Center for the Arts annual Holiday Member Show.
Champlain National leader retiring
After almost 40 years in the business of numbers, Champlain National Bank President and CEO Jon Cooper is looking forward to a morning walk.
Sayward prepares to leave Assembly
Sayward is now preparing to leave the world of public service after 11 years on the ZBA followed by terms as Willsboro supervisor for 11 years, chair of the Essex County Board of Supervisors and 10 years as the state assemblywoman for what is now the 114th district.
Benefit scheduled for family of man injured at work
A benefit to help the family of a local man injured at work will take place Dec. 1 in Keeseville.
The Tank: Chazy Eagles head and shoulders above the rest
When something has “the look,” you just have to stand back and appreciate what you are watching.
Local schools attend third annual Youth Climate Summit at Wild Center
Students from throughout the North Country assembled in Tupper Lake Nov. 14 and 15 to talk about the environment.
Sixth sense: Chazy wins Class D title
After the final horn to the 2012 Class D soccer season sounded, David Poitras proclaimed that the mission was accomplished. “We knew that we had to come here for one thing, to get our trophy back.”
Chazy advances to state title game
In the NYSPHSAA Class D semifinals Nov. 17, the Poland Tornadoes keeper kept the Chazy Eagles off the board for 64 minutes, including a save on a Brandon Laurin direct kick in the 65th minute.
Chazy advances; NCCS, LPCS defeated
The Chazy Eagles boys varsity soccer team was the last of nine area sports teams to take the field with a chance to advance to the state final four in their respective sport. While the previous eight were unable to accomplish the task, the Eagles served notice to all of Class D that they were looking to reclaim what they feel is theirs — a New York State Championship.
Blue Bombers win Class C boys title
Defeat Seton Catholic, 2-0
Haile Thompson scored goals in the 35th and 68th minutes as the Blue Bombers earned their first-ever Section VII/Class C boys soccer championship, beating Seton Catholic 2-0 on Nov. 1.
Election 2012: 21st Congressional: Bill Owens (D) v. Matt Doheny (R)
Denton Publications recently sat down with incumbent Congressman Bill Owens and challenger Matt Doheny to discuss several key issues that relate to the North Country, nation, and the 2012 election. We asked each candidate the same six questions and allowed them to respond. Here is some of what they had to say:
Three counties meet to discuss sex offender laws
Government officials from Clinton and Franklin County came together with peers from Essex County Oct. 22 to discuss the issue of sexual crimes, especially those involving children.
Osborne to take ELCS helm Nov. 13
As the search for a new superintendent at Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School wrapped up ahead of schedule, the man picked to lead the district will also get started early.
Osborne excited to return to ELCS as superintendent
A former principal is returning to the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School District to serve as both principal and superintendent.
Three charged in Keeseville beating death
Paul Taylor, Michael Rivers and Scott Denno charged in beating death of Robert Rennie of Keeseville.
Osborne leading candidate for ELCS superintendent post
A former K-12 principal at Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School is now the lone candidate for the combined position of superintendent/principal.
Dissolution study meeting includes three affected boards
Members of all three municipal boards involved in a potential dissolution of the village of Keeseville got together Aug. 22 as part of the monthly dissolution committee meeting.
Second public hearing held on Keeseville dissolution
While the government may go away, Keeseville would remain.
Jay Day brings music, arts and crafters together
Local vendors, local artists and local musicians will help celebrate Jay Day Saturday, Aug. 4.
Local businesses receive state funding for flood repairs
Non-profits and small businesses throughout the region will receive help from the state of New York in their continuing plight to recover from Tropical Storm Irene.
Small movie theaters seeks grants to enter digital age or fade out
Small, local movie theaters are seeking funds that will keep them from becoming extinct.
Raising Hope Golf tournament, auction July 28
Golfers and sports fans will again come together to help raise funds for a degenerative disease that afflicts many in the Champlain Valley.
Plans in place to bring civic center back in Keeseville
A group of citizens has started to lay the groundwork to bring back the Ausable-Keeseville-Chesterfield Civic Center.
50 years of softball to be celebrated in Au Sable Forks
The 50th Annual Au Sable Forks Men’s Fast Pitch Softball Tournament begins Friday, July 13, at Billy Mitchell Memorial Field in Au Sable Forks, and continued through Sunday, July 15.
A. Paul Scott to lead ELCS during transition
School board seeking combo super/principal
Former Peru Superintendent A. Paul Scott will oversee Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School during its transition to a new superintendent.
Keeseville dissolution gets heated
As Keeseville Dissolution Committee members started to look at the draft of a plan that may lead to the village’s end, talks over a couple of issues got very heated.
Port Kent water plant now online
Residents of Port Kent will now be able to do a lot more with water.
Willsboro Mountain Road to be completed
After two years of letters, phone calls and pleading with the state Department of Transportation, Willsboro Supervisor Ed Hatch has received good news about Willsboro Mountain Road.
Three options explored in Keeseville dissolution
While the consultants presented two versions of a Keeseville without government, it may have been the third that raised the most eyebrows.
Pig-n-Swig gets bigger every year
Cars, motorcycles and pork will be the featured attractions at the Keeseville Elks Lodge’s biggest fundraiser of the year.
Arnold’s Grocery celebrates 50 years in the family
For Speedy Arnold, the family business has been an adventure since he was 5 years old.
Section X football breaks up Northern Conference
Change will mean loss of annual Mayor’s Cup game
Last year, the Saranac Lake Red Storm football team captured the annual Mayor’s Cup against the Tupper Lake Lumberjacks. They’re going to be holding onto it for a while.
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