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On November 11, 1930, thousands of Plattsburgh’s citizens turned out for the dedication of the city’s newest bridge. The Bridge Street Stone Arch Bridge replaced an aging and inelegant steel strut bridge to join the beautiful City Hall and McDonough Monument as iconic structures in Plattsburgh.

Join Roger Black on Monday, June 17th at 6:30 p.m. at the MHAB Life Skills Campus, 14 Dormitory Drive, Plattsburgh (off New York Road, then Idaho Avenue) for a talk about the bridge, the downtown area and to view photos of the event.

Roger Black is a volunteer with the Clinton County Historical Association with a special interest in the new CCHA website and the thousands of glass plate and celluloid negatives in the Clinton County Museum’s archives.

There will also be a zoom connection to the presentation which can be accessed by emailing the CCHA Director. For more information call 518-561-0340 or email director@clintoncountyhistorical.org. The event is free and open to the public. State and local COVID restrictions will be in force.

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The girl was the second teenager to be killed on the West Side of Syracuse in three days. On Friday night, a 15-year-old died after police say he was shot by a 14-year-old.

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“When she wanted something for her district, she made sure everybody in our state Capitol knew what it was and that she was going to get it,” Hochul said. “She never let politics or party interfere with her ability to get the job done and to represent the people, not just of her district, but truly the people of her state.”

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By John T. Ryan 

One of Peru’s oldest businesses is under new ownership and has a new name. Swain’s Liquor Store is now Livations (not Libations; Livations). On May 1, 2021, Scott Hite and Mary Ann Cayea became the new owners. Bonnie Trost owned and operated the store since May 19, 2015. Marge and Don Swain opened the store on Main Street in 1973 in the building now occupied by Dr. Thomas Lamar. The Swains moved the store to the plaza in 1976. 

Scott Hite and Mary Ann Cayea are delighted to be operating in Tops Plaza. Scott commented, “We had been looking for a small business. I put it on Facebook. Realtor Kathy Bennett saw it. She knew that Bonnie was interested in selling and contacted us. It didn’t take long to decide. Bonnie had built up a great business.” 

Customers will find Scott in the store more often than Mary Ann. He’s a retired NYS Trooper, while she’s a CVPH nurse. Mary Ann’s daughter Brett Campbell is the store manager. 

Scott talked about their business philosophy. “We’re old school. We want to talk and get to know people. We want a family atmosphere here.”

Hite and Cayea are advertising on social media. Scott said, “We’ll be offering deals on Facebook and Instagram. People will know what to expect.”  Anyone stopping by this past weekend couldn’t help but notice the Sangria special. 

Mary Ann commented, “We’re still honoring Bonnie’s 15% senior citizen discount. We’ve added some wines and tequilas. We’ve taken customers’ suggestions, and they’re working. We’ll also order items upon request.” 

Livations is open the same hours as Swains:  Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday Noon to 5 p.m. Call 518-643-2323. 

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Praise be to Almighty God, who has been by our side throughout this long and devastating pandemic. He has heard our cries of mourning and been our rock in this stormy sea. He has delivered us through this crisis and brought us to the point where we can now clearly see an end in sight to the suffering, lockdowns, and isolation. Alleluia!

Today, with vaccination rates rising, infection numbers across the state are falling and we are seeing the reopening of every sector of society, including businesses, restaurants and sporting events. Now it is also time to return to Sunday Mass.

The obligation to attend Holy Mass on the Lord’s Day is a sacred one. Anyone who is frail or at risk due to advanced age or medical conditions is always excused from this obligation, and we encouraged you to use your prudential judgment throughout this pandemic to determine if it was unsafe for you to attend Mass. This remains true.

However, for those who are healthy and not at great risk, the presumption of the faithful should be that, unless they are at an enhanced risk, sick, or caring for others who are at risk or sick, the obligation to attend Sunday Mass now resumes, effective the weekend of June 5-6, 2021, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ in our dioceses. 

One should consult their local pastor if questions arise about the obligation to attend. All required safety protocols and liturgical directives of each Diocese remain in place until modified or revoked by the respective Diocesan Bishop.

We are grateful to God to have reached this point, and we speak for all of our brother priests in saying we can’t wait to see you again. Come home to Mass!

Most Rev. Michael W. Fisher

Bishop of Buffalo

Most Rev. Terry R. LaValley

Bishop of Ogdensburg

Most Rev. Salvatore R. Matano

Bishop of Rochester

Most Rev. Douglas J. Lucia

Bishop of Syracuse