Clinton County News

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Clinton County will host two workshops this Tuesday, Dec.

Dr. Peter Gott offers sound medical answers to reader questions in the new Lifestyles section... Is eyelid twitching caused by meds? Phone calls are a doc's responsibility Alcoholism may be cause of fiance's problems PLATTSBURGH - Health officials say some local people seem nervous about getting flu vaccine as a nasal mist instead of the shot.

The Advocacy and Resource Center of Clinton County is hosting the 3rd Annual "Festival of Trees" Sunday, Nov.

Two people are dead following a car crash Friday morning in Clinton County, N.Y. It happened at the intersection of Banker Road and Route 3. Police say Robert Daignault, 67, of Keeseville, pulled out in front of another car.

The battle is on to see who will provide area airports with daily commuter service.

A Keeseville couple has died from injuries sustained in a two-car motor vehicle accident Nov.

Andrew Bodah apologized in court Tuesday before he was sentenced to probation for causing an accident that killed Victor Pier earlier this year.

Authorities believe a Chazy man showed up to a court-mandated STOP-DWI program under the influence of alcohol.

NYSP based in Plattsburgh are investigating a hunting accident that occurred in a wooded area in the Town of Beekmantown near Florence Jean Lane.

The local impact of the swine flu eased a bit this week. The Clinton County Health Department is reporting a decline in school absenteeism, emergency-department visits and the number of antiviral prescriptions written by local health-care providers.

Plattsburgh Town Supervisor Bernard C. Bassett and Plattsburgh City Mayor Donald M. Kasprzak contribute the first donations to this year's Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign.

Dr. Peter Gott offers sound medical answers to reader questions in the new Lifestyles section... Is eyelid twitching caused by meds? Phone calls are a doc's responsibility Alcoholism may be cause of fiance's problems PLATTSBURGH - Clinton County is expecting shipments of H1N1 vaccine but is holding off scheduling any public clinics until ample ...

Officials are investigating the cause of an early morning fire in Clinton County.

Police made two drunken driving arrests Sunday after a woman showed up at the police station to pick up her friend, who had just gotten a drunken driving charge of his own.

An admitted drug dealer who gave painkillers to a local teen who overdosed and died was caught this week after several months on the run.

Thomas L. West is now accused of sexually abusing two boys from the area. The West Chazy man, 44, was first arrested in July after he allegedly had sexual contact with a 10-year-old boy at least three times earlier this year.

American Legion Post 20 in Plattsburgh was jam-packed with Democratic Party leaders and supporters waiting for William L. Owens, Democratic and Working Families candidate for the 23rd Congressional District.

Incumbent Clinton County Treasurer Joseph Giroux defeated Democratic challenger Martin Mannix Tuesday night.

Conservative candidate Doug Hoffman is accusing Democrats of dirty tricks in Plattsburgh.

Democrat Bill Owens had an early lead of about 50 percent in a special Congressional election in northern New York that has grabbed national headlines in its final days as it highlighted divisions within the Republican Party.Owens led Tuesday over surprise contender Doug Hoffman, a member of the state Conservative Party, who had 45 percent of the ...