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A water use advisory was issued Monday as crews began treating the Saranac River for sea lamprey. Residents should not use water from the affected section of the river for drinking, cooking or other household purposes. Fishing, swimming, irrigation and livestock watering should also be avoided. Restrictions could last up to five days while chemical […]

Up to 75 firefighters from five districts serving Plattsburgh and Schuyler Falls took part in a joint training exercise Monday night. Crews practiced ventilation, roof rescue, firefighter-down drills, hose-line advancement and search and rescue. The exercise was designed to improve communication and coordination among departments responding together during major emergencies.

The Essex County Arts Council is accepting applications for its 2026 Sunburst Awards. Artists living in Essex County can apply for grants ranging from 500 to 1,000 dollars to support training, supplies, production, promotion or other career development. Applications are due October 15th, with awards scheduled to be announced in November. Details are available at […]

A new welded-steel sculpture is now on display outside the Plattsburgh Public Library. A Peru-based artist donated “Limitless” to the library and dedicated it to the people of Plattsburgh. The sculpture stands beside the pollinator garden near the main entrance. Three other works by the same artist are displayed in the library’s first-floor reading room.

SUNY Plattsburgh is holding Hazing Prevention Week activities through Thursday under the theme “Respect, Inclusion and Accountability.” Events include educational programs, athletic activities, giveaways and a vigil for victims of violence. Thursday’s schedule includes a program on recognizing alcohol overdose and a presentation examining how hazing can affect students’ personal and professional development.

Transformative Paths arrives on 106.3 NBZ-FM with real conversations about real life—stress, relationships, choices, and change. Hosted by Wanda J. Carroll, this weekly program blends expert insight with lived experience, delivering practical takeaways listeners can use right away. It’s a fresh, accessible voice for personal growth in the North Country—meeting you where you are, and helping you move forward.

"The Oldies Show with Jerry Crouth" airs every Sunday Morning at 6:00 AM, just before "Worship with Pastor Ric."

While it's been said that imitation is the best form of flattery, stealing intellectual property is quite another thing altogether.  

Frost will impact much of Vermont and the North Country Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Wednesday night will be chilly too.

As fall officially arrives, cooler temperatures are settling in across Vermont, and early signs of vibrant foliage are already appearing.

A 16-year-old boy from Waitsfield has died after a crash over the weekend.

The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation has scheduled two fire towers for maintenance this fall.

A stretch of road is closed in the vicinity of the crash near the junction of Route 8.