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Prison tailor shop supervisor gets jail time 

Source: Prison tailor shop supervisor gets jail time | Local News | pressrepublican.com

No fairy tale ending to inmate intimacy 

Source: No fairy tale ending to inmate intimacy | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Behavorial Health Sciences North adds primary care to Center for Wellbeing 

Source: BHSN adds primary care to Center for Wellbeing | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Ogdensburg diocese releases names of priests implicated in abuse

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Ogdensburg diocese releases names of priests implicated in abuse

Banner Recognition Program Honors Peru’s Hometown Heroes

By John T. Ryan Peru – Veterans Day is the appropriate time to highlight Peru’s Hometown Heroes Military Banner Recognition Program.  The first banner honoring U.S. Air Force veteran Michael McKeon was erected on a utility pole along the Bear Swamp Rd. in May 2018. Since then twelve more are flying aloft and seven more […]

Diocese of Ogdensburg to release names of priests removed from ministry

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Diocese of Ogdensburg to release names of priests removed from ministry

Keeseville apartment building destroyed by fire 

Source: Keeseville apartment building destroyed by fire | News | pressrepublican.com

Rouses Point Pfizer plant sold | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Rouses Point Pfizer plant sold | News | pressrepublican.com

Ben Stiller Goes Darker for a Real-Life Prison Break – The New York Times

Source: Ben Stiller Goes Darker for a Real-Life Prison Break – The New York Times

North Country Honor Flight #26 – A Wonderful Mountain Lake PBS Tribute 

Election aftermath means loss of power and influence for North Country 

Source: Election aftermath means loss of power and influence for North Country | NCPR News

City businesses sign petition opposing Durkee redevelopment 

Source: City businesses sign petition opposing Durkee redevelopment – Sun Community News & Printing

Beautiful Quilt Shop Opens in Peru

By John T. Ryan  Peru – Elaine Duprey formally retired on May 30th, but on September 1st she embarked on a new career.  She said, “I call it switching gears.” Elaine Duprey has opened a quilt shop called The Oak Tree Shop at 707 Telegraph Road, conveniently located just around the corner from Rulfs Orchard.  […]

PSU University Police rescue man from river | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: PSU University Police rescue man from river | News | pressrepublican.com

Cobb Thanks Supporters

Canton, NY- Tedra Cobb, Democratic Congressional Candidate for New York’s 21st District issued the following statement after final results were posted. “I am so grateful to the 90,526 people that voted for me today. I ran this race to represent the interests of all Northern New Yorkers – to fight for affordable healthcare for everyone […]

Plattsburgh woman faces 20 years in prison for role in heroin trafficking ring 

Source: Plattsburgh woman faces 20 years in prison for role in heroin trafficking ring – Sun Community News & Printing

Police: CVPH theft accomplished with altered deposit slip 

Source: Police: CVPH theft accomplished with altered deposit slip | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Local colleges’ student bodies have grown more diverse over the past eight years

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Local colleges’ student bodies have grown more diverse over the past eight years

Governor Cuomo Announces Completion of $42.9 billion modernization of Plattsburgh International Airport

Revitalized Airport Offers New Customs Facility and Air Cargo Receiving and Distribution Center, Easing Travel and Encouraging Business Growth  Photos of the New Airport Are Available Here Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of a $42.9 million project to modernize the Plattsburgh International Airport. The upgraded facility will improve the passenger experience and better […]

Vigil for victims of synagogue shooting planned in Plattsburgh 

Source: Vigil for victims of synagogue shooting planned in Plattsburgh – Sun Community News & Printing

Nerska to Discuss the Extraordinary Life of Jehudi Ashmun

The Extraordinary life of Jehudi Ashmun (1794-1828) – Monday, November 19, 2018, 4 p.m. at Lake Forest Senior Living Community, Plattsburgh, NY Helen Allen Nerska, Director of the Clinton County Historical Association, will do a presentation and lead a discussion on Jehudi Ashmun. Mehudi was born in Champlain, NY in 1794. Ms. Nerska will tell the story […]

NY-21 candidates appear in final debate prior to election

Source: NY-21 candidates appear in final debate prior to election | Local News | pressrepublican.com

 Arturo Delmoni and the Quintessential Virtuoso Violin Recital 

Arturo Delmoni is one of the most celebrated artists of his generation. His remarkably distinctive playing embodies the romantic warmth that was the special province of the great virtuosi of the golden age of violin playing. Yo-Yo Ma describes Delmoni as “an enormously gifted musician and an impeccable violinist. His playing style is unique, and […]

Senior Planet’s northernmost initiative turns 3 \

Source: Senior Planet’s northernmost initiative turns 3 | News | pressrepublican.com

Massena, NJ men killed in helicopter crash

Source: Massena, NJ men killed in helicopter crash | News | pressrepublican.com