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• Two Troopers Hospitalized After Fiery Plattsburgh Crash

  Two New York state troopers were hospitalized following a fiery chain-reaction crash in Plattsburgh early Tuesday. Police say a vehicle struck one trooper cruiser from behind while two cruisers waited for another car to turn at Rand Hill Road and Route 374. One cruiser caught fire. No serious injuries were reported.

• Lake Champlain Bass Tournament Set for Plattsburgh

  Up to 150 professional anglers will compete on Lake Champlain July 24 through 26 in the final regular-season stop of the Major League Fishing Pro Circuit. The Plattsburgh event offers a top prize of up to $135,000. Daily launches begin at 6:30 a.m., with weigh-ins at 2:30 p.m. at the city marina.

• Paul Smith’s College Names Troops to Timber Coordinator

  Paul Smith’s College has named military veteran and forestry professional Rick Rowe as coordinator of its Troops to Timber initiative. Rowe will recruit veterans and help prepare them for forestry careers through hands-on training, credentials and job placement. The program is part of the college’s expanding Battlefish Academy.

• Cashman Backs Pause on New Data Centers

  Assemblyman Michael Cashman is supporting the governor’s executive order temporarily pausing new data center development in New York. Cashman says the move gives lawmakers time to create protections for residents and the environment. He says data centers could strain North Country land, water and electricity supplies while contributing to higher utility costs.

• Little Falls Cheese Festival Set for Oct 3

  The Little Falls Cheese Festival returns Saturday, Oct 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Main Street. The free event will feature New York cheeses, gourmet foods, craft beverages, live music and food trucks. New this year are guided cheese tastings. Free parking and shuttle service will also be available.