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New York counties say they face about 170-million dollars a year in additional SNAP administration costs after President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill cut Washington’s share of those expenses from 50 percent to 25 percent. The change took effect October 1. County leaders warn they may have to cut spending elsewhere to balance budgets. Governor […]

The City of Plattsburgh proposed 2027 budget would raise the General Fund tax levy by 2 percent, the maximum allowed under New York’s tax cap. The property tax rate would increase by less than 1 percent, from about 8-dollars-75-cents to 8-dollars-83-cents per thousand dollars of assessed value. The spending plan focuses on infrastructure, parks, downtown […]

A new regional survey is asking Adirondack-area employers how child care shortages and costs affect their businesses and workers. The Birth to Three Alliance and partner organizations are surveying employers in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton and Warren counties. Organizers say the anonymous 10-minute survey will help measure the need for child care investment across the […]

Clinton County is receiving a 500-thousand-dollar federal grant to buy a specially equipped patrol and emergency-response boat for Lake Champlain. The sheriff’s office says the vessel will be used for emergencies and patrols along the international waters bordering Canada and Vermont. Ulster County is receiving 794-thousand dollars for law enforcement technology and equipment upgrades.

Keene officials have reversed a proposed 58-thousand-dollar cut to the town’s public library after strong public opposition. About 30 residents spoke against eliminating the funding, citing services including Wi-Fi and inter-library loans. Supervisor Joe Pete Wilson says the town still faces a roughly 270-thousand-dollar budget deficit, but he is now looking for savings elsewhere so […]

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"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.  

Firefighters in Burlington are mastering a new rooftop rescue technique and passing their knowledge on to other fire stations.

Vermont State police responded to a crash on Shawville Road near Heather Lane in Sheldon just after midnight Sunday morning.

Both lanes on Route 105, also known as Main St. in Sheldon are obstructed, due to a down power line and car on fire, according to Vermont State Police.

The vessel removal is planned for Monday.

Vermont State Police say investigation into early morning burglary is ongoing.