Press-Republican

01/28/2025

“My 25 years of experience as a prosecutor has made me uniquely qualified to be the next district attorney in Essex County. That experience provides the foundation necessary to make the hard decision required in a criminal case on who should go to jail, who should get treatment, who should be on probation.”

ELIZABETHTOWN — Surrounded by family, friends and supporters in front of the Old County Courthouse here, Acting Essex County District Attorney Michael Langey declared Monday that he’s running for Essex

01/28/2025

Spear was a longtime soccer coach for Plattsburgh State and the local Plattsburgh Football Club.

“Geoff’s influence extended far beyond the soccer field. He was a mentor, a role model, and a friend to all who knew him. His legacy will live on in the countless lives he touched through his love of the sport and his dedication to fostering growth, teamwork, and sportsmanship.”

PLATTSBURGH — A longtime local soccer coach died after an accident in the Cliff Haven area Sunday morning.

01/27/2025

“It is good to know before hand, that no ice is 100% safe, so going in with that knowledge is probably going to set you up for a little bit more success,” Forest Ranger Ashly Carabette said.

PLATTSBURGH — As winter temperatures hit Lake Champlain, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation wants ice anglers to remember to be safe on the ice.

01/24/2025

Miller said Narcan was administered to a few staff members to assist them with the symptoms and they were later transported to a local hospital.

(Via The Malone Telegram)

MALONE — Union officials confirmed that on Wednesday multiple correction officers and staff were recently treated at a hospital after being exposed to an unknown substance at Upstate Correctional Facility.

01/21/2025

In a statement, the FBI said that in addition to the agent, a suspect in the shooting was killed and a second suspect was injured and taken into custody during the encounter on Interstate 91 in Coventry, about 20 miles (32 km) from the Canadian border.

Authorities say a U.S. Border Patrol agent has been fatally shot in northern Vermont. The acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement that the agent

01/20/2025

“Our sovereignty will be reclaimed. Our safety will be restored. The scales of justice will be rebalanced. Our top priority will be to create a nation that is proud, prosperous and free.”

President Donald Trump’s second inaugural address sounded like his first, with a sweeping indictment of the country he inherits and grand promises to fix its problems. Eight years ago, Trump

01/20/2025

“Flexibility in implementation and financial support from the state are critical to making this program viable. For example, the feasibility of zero-emission buses on longer rural routes is a key concern that needs to be addressed.”

PLATTSBURGH — A looming deadline to convert all public school district bus fleets from diesel to zero-emission electric units across New York state has districts rolling up their sleeves to

01/16/2025

“Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy, our basic rights and freedoms, and a fair shot for everyone to get ahead," Biden said, drawing attention to "a dangerous concentration of power in the hands of a few ultra-wealthy people. Dangerous consequences if their abuse of power is left unchecked.”

President Joe Biden has used his farewell address to the nation to warn of an “oligarchy” of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country and of a “tech-industrial complex” that

01/15/2025

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01/15/2025

Mayor Wendell Hughes said he will be picking local attorney Justin Meyer to take over as the City of Plattsburgh’s next corporation counsel.

Last week, long-time city attorney Dean Schneller announced he would not be seeking a contract renewal.

PLATTSBURGH — Mayor Wendell Hughes said he will be picking local attorney Justin Meyer to take over as the City of Plattsburgh’s next corporation counsel.

01/15/2025

Oftentimes, it’s the simplest of gestures that make the difference in health care. In the case of Abigail Middlemiss, CA, her difference comes in the form of a smile that brightens even the darkest of days for patients and colleagues alike.

PLATTSBURGH — Oftentimes, it’s the simplest of gestures that make the difference in health care. In the case of Abigail Middlemiss, CA, her difference comes in the form of a

01/15/2025

With about 200 days remaining until the inaugural Michigan Fest, excitement is building for a celebration that promises to bring together North Country food, history, and community like never before.

PLATTSBURGH — The countdown is officially on.

01/15/2025

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2025 State of the State speech outlining ambitious plans to improve the economy, housing, child care and education, infrastructure and safety among other initiatives, resonated with many in the North Country.

State Sen. Dan Stec (R-Queensbury) was not as impressed with Hochul’s words.

PLATTSBURGH — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2025 State of the State speech outlining ambitious plans to improve the economy, housing, child care and education, infrastructure and safety among other

01/13/2025

On Saturday, New York State Police spent much of the day on Irish Settlement Road in the Town of Schuyler Falls searching a property, and on Sunday, turned their attention to a property on Cass Road in the Town of Saranac.

PLATTSBURGH — Law enforcement spent much of the weekend continuing a search in rural areas of Clinton County for evidence in an ongoing homicide investigation involving the disappearance of a

01/08/2025

01/07/2025

Jahfari J. Joseph, 40, of Plattsburgh, has been missing since Dec. 29, 2024, police said.

Joseph is a Black male weighing about 142 pounds and is about 5'7" tall with black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with any information regarding his disappearance is asked to call State Police at 518-563-3761.

PERU — There has been a heavy police presence at 646 Fuller Road in Peru the past two days as police search for a missing person.

01/07/2025

“It’s like finishing up the Christmas season, and rejoicing in the time."

PLATTSBURGH — The community celebrated the end of the Christmas holiday with the 14th annual 12th Night Celebration at the Plattsburgh United Methodist Church on Saturday.

01/04/2025

“There are a lot of important issues that need to be addressed on the state level, and we’ll continue to work diligently to improve the lives of the people I represent. I want to thank everyone for their support, and this is the right choice for me and my family at this time.”

PLATTSBURGH — State Assemblyman Billy Jones said Friday that he will not seek the Democratic nomination in the upcoming 21st Congressional District special election to fill the seat.