Press-Republican

05/08/2025

Cardinal Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.

Prevost, 69, took the name Leo XIV.

Cardinal Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, has been elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year

05/08/2025

Airport Director Chris Kreig said Breeze’s decision was unfortunate because the service was well received by the community. He said he is unaware if Breeze will eventually restart its service.

“We don’t have a definitive (timeline) on when they’re coming back and I don’t want to speak out of turn,” he said.

PLATTSBURGH — Breeze Airways is pausing its service at Plattsburgh International Airport for the time being.

05/08/2025

“In my role, I have had the privilege of working for outstanding County Legislators, with top-notch management teams and a diligent workforce. While I will miss Clinton County Government, I look forward to the next chapter in my professional career.”

PLATTSBURGH — Longtime Clinton County Administrator Michael Zurlo will retire in October.

05/08/2025

The crowd in St. Peter’s Square erupted in cheers, priests made the sign of the cross and nuns wept as the crowd shouted “Viva il papa!” after the white smoke wafted into the late afternoon sky at 6:07 p.m. Waving flags from around the world, tens of thousands of people waited to learn who had won.

White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church. That means the winner secured at least 89

04/29/2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party won Canada’s federal election on Monday, capping a stunning turnaround in fortunes fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and trade war.

TORONTO (AP) — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party won Canada’s federal election on Monday, capping a stunning turnaround in fortunes fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and

04/16/2025

04/13/2025

Jacob Sawyer, 26, of Ticonderoga allegedly stabbed his girlfriend Sunday, April 13, at a location in Ticonderoga and Ticonderoga Town Police are seeking to arrest him for felony assault, along with other offenses.

He fled the store on foot after the assault and is believed to be armed.

Police said anyone who thinks they’ve seen Sawyer should call 911 and not approach him.

TICONDEROGA – Police from multiple agencies are combing the town of Ticonderoga for a man who allegedly stabbed his girlfriend.

04/06/2025

Chelsea Corbel, a senior student from Saranac, was taken by surprise Friday when she was announced winner of this year’s Mayor’s Cup T-shirt logo design contest.

Her design features the portside view of a sailboat sporting the Sunrise Rotary logo and month of the event, which is scheduled for July 2025.

PLATTSBURGH — Chelsea Corbel, a senior student from Saranac, was taken by surprise Friday when she was announced winner of this year’s Mayor’s Cup T-shirt logo design contest.

04/01/2025

“Each of these new residents bring a fresh perspective and energy to our program this organization and our community. Today is a celebration of those who have worked so hard to get here and for our program and the impact we continue to have on primary care in this region."

Six new physicians will begin their three-year Family Medicine training program here in July.The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Family Medicine Residency introduced its incoming

04/01/2025

Elizabethtown Town Supervisor Cathleen A. Reusser said, “This has been a very long process dating back to 1966. This has been something the town has desired to do but has never seemed to get it to fruition. We are probably at the right time to get this project done."

ELIZABETHTOWN — Attempts to provide a wastewater system in the hamlet of Elizabethtown for almost 60 years may be nearing a conclusion as the latest information was presented in a

04/01/2025

It is anticipated that Hewett will be sentenced to two consecutive 25 years-to-life sentences on each count of murder in the second degree; seven-and-a-half years to 15 years sentence on count of arson in the third degree; and two to four years on each count of concealment of a human co**se.

PLATTSBURGH — Joe Hewett, the man charged with killing two Plattsburgh women late last year in the Town of Plattsburgh, pleaded guilty Monday morning to two counts of second-degree murder,

03/27/2025

In a Zoom call with reporters Wednesday, Schumer said cuts proposed by President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency led by billionaire Elon Musk would cripple the Social Security system and cause serious delays for people receiving checks, which can lead to devastating hardships for many.

“So make no mistake, DOGE and Musk, these very cruel, cold-hearted people are trying to break the Social Security system. But don’t take my word for it, just look at what they say.”

PLATTSBURGH — U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer is strongly warning that cuts to the federal Social Security system will harm more than 4 million New Yorkers, including about 50,000 North Country