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Woman accused of failing to update her sex-offender registry
A local woman was jailed earlier this week after she allegedly failed to update her sex-offender registry.
Storm leaves family without home
A Chazy family has been left homeless after a tree fell through their home during Friday's thunderstom.
The thunderstorm that rocked Chazy Friday afternoon also did extensive damage to Westport in Essex County.
'The wind was so bad,' said Alice Perry while describing the winds that knocked over the large tree in her front yard on Lake Shore Road.
Thousands Without Power After Storms Slam Champlain Valley
Friday afternoon, storms tore through much of the Champlain valley, bringing down power lines and trees.
Drivers making sacrifices to save
Twelve months ago gas was $1.20 cheaper, but it still hurt. "I can remember when it was $1.09 ," said Peru resident Nanci Williamborst.
Guilty Plea Expected in Jogger's Death
The man whose conviction was overturned for killing a jogger, is expected to plead guilty today.
Abundant rain makes haying difficult
The recent rainy weather has put a damper on local farms. The month of June is usually when most farmers cut their hay; however, the influx of rain has delayed some from making their first cuts.
Livni's Rise Sparks Debate on Whether Orthodox Would Back a Woman
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert managed to hang on to power by his nails last week, after persuading the Labor Party to drop a bill to dissolve parliament just hours before the scheduled vote.
Beekmantown family loses home to fire
Rebecca Nichols was visiting her sister when she heard that her home was on fire.
Local kids looking forward to spending a little extra time with their dads today.
Many kids are planning to do something special for Father's Day to show their dads how much they appreciate the everyday things they do.
There's no resolution to the Arab-Israeli conflict in sight. Let's begin the discussion there.
New Trial Date Set for Man Accused of KIlling Jogger
A trial date has been set for a New York man whose conviction for a deadly drunk driving crash was overturned.
People arrested in drug bust listed
The people arrested on warrants Wednesday in connection with drugs and the charges they face are: Travis St.
New trial date set for Steven Baker
No plea agreement emerged Tuesday from Essex County Court in the pending retrial of Steven Baker.
Local family loses home, belongings and pet in early morning fire
A family lost their home, most of their belongings and one of their pets early Saturday morning when an electrical fire sent flames surging through their house.
Agreement designed to add supplemental coverage to aid volunteers during day and evening hours.
“A lot of our EMTs work out of town during the day, so this is a win-win for us”
Residents of Chazy and West Chazy will have additional emergency medical coverage thanks to a new agreement with CVPH Medical Center. via Press-Republican
Market Commentary From Monty Guild
Dear CIGA, Now we see why oil prices are moving higher. Without increasing Russian production all the calls for a big decline in crude oil are not going to develop. via Jim Sinclair's MineSet
E. Coli Found In Chazy Water Supply
“We're in the process of trying to figure out how it originated and if it originated the week that we spread”
Residents in Chazy, N.Y., have been dealing with contaminated water. Five out of seven homes on Stetson Road have tested positive for E.coli. The Clinton County Health Department has linked it to cows. via WPTZ-TV Plattsburgh
“Fuel the way it is fuel prices have gone sky high. Everyone has gone to burning wood leaving no dry wood. We are trying to set ourselves up to have dry wood the whole season, not just in the fall”
George Whelden of West Chazy, New York has found a way to make money off his unused wood from his logging business. via WCAX-TV Burlington