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Burke prepares to launch rental registry to track rental properties
BURKE, Vt. (WCAX) - Town officials in Burke are preparing to launch their new rental registry. It’s meant to keep track of the number of short- and long-term rental properties in town. Starting July 1, owners of short-term units, like Airbnbs, must pay $45 per unit annually, while owners...
Adirondacks’ Cold War History: Inside the Plattsburgh Air Force Museum
Imagine hiking in the northeast portion of the Adirondack Park, perhaps on the trail to the Poke-O-Moonshine fire tower or along one of the Champlain Area Trails (CATS) when suddenly your peace and solitude is interrupted by a double sonic boom. You look up and spot a strange aircraft. At first, you think it might be a UFO or an illusion, but then you recognize the silhouette of a space shuttle gliding to the north.
Malone Man’s Drone Helps Find Missing Dogs: 18 Rescued Since January
Retired Trooper Turns Drone Pilot to Save Lost Pets. In Malone, New York, Chad Tavernia is using his drone to reunite families with their lost dogs. Tavernia, a retired New York State Police trooper and investigator, has reportedly successfully located 18 missing dogs since late January through his venture, North Country Drone Search & Recovery.
Saranac’s Sweep
PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Saranac baseball and softball teams were each able to get walk off wins in their respective Class “B” Championship games to take the league’s top spot. The baseball team would beat Saranac Lake 5-4 on a walk off squeeze play in the bottom of the 8th inning. While the softball team […]
Saranac High School softball and baseball teams win sectional championships in walk-off fashion
SARANAC, N.Y. — Saranac High School enjoyed a special day on the diamond. Two Section VII championships, two walk-off wins. Saranac softball faced adversity in the bottom of the 7th when trailing their rivals Northeastern Clinton Central High School 6-4, but three RBI hits by Molly Denis, Maddie Gagnier and the walk-off hit from McKenzie Hanson completed a 3-0 comeback in the last frame leading to the 7-6 championship victory.
Northeastern Clinton Central High School girls flag football opens New York state playoffs with a statement
CHAMPLAIN, N.Y. — Section VII's appearance in the inaugural New York igh school girls flag football playoffs was a dominant showing from the sectional champs. Northeastern Clinton Central High School put together a dominant 33-point first half, leading the 67-13 win over Section II champions Burnt Hills Ballston Lake High School.
2024 Plattsburgh State Graduation
PLATTSBURGH, NY – On Saturday May 18th 2024, Plattsburgh State University held it’s spring graduations. About 850 grads from more than 50 programs of studies walked the stage. It was great to see some friends and athletes I have covered achieve this collegiate goal. Good Luck to all...
Plattsburgh Police Department will begin using body cameras in July
Plattsburgh, NY- Police in Plattsburgh will soon be fitted with body cameras in a move that Chief Pete Mitchell says benefits everybody. The department will soon join the ranks of other departments using the technology. It’s a decision Chief Mithcell says has been in the works for over a decade.
Effort to get more local food in North Country school lunches
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - Many North Country students are treated to fresh-made meals with local ingredients. Now, an effort is underway to expand the program and put more local food on students’ plates. Administrators at Champlain Valley Educational Services are looking to beef up their school meals operation. “It’s...
Plattsburgh mayoral candidate Dan Lennon facing criminal investigation
Plattsburgh, NY – New York State Police have launched an investigation of Plattsburgh mayoral candidate Dan Lennon, according to the Clinton County District Attorney’s office. Lennon is a part-time assistant district attorney in Clinton County. He has been placed on administrative leave pending the results of the investigation....
NCCS Makes History with State Tourney Win
CLINTONVILLE, NY – The Northeastern Clinton flag football team makes history with the first ever win in the New York State Tournament. They beat a team from the Ballston Spa area, 67-13, just two points shy of the program record for points scored in a game. Highlights from the state tourney game, in the video […]
Elizabeth Gibbs discusses being challenged by the outgoing mayor in the Ward 3 primary race
In February, Plattsburgh Mayor Chris Rosenquest announced he would not seek a second four-year term. But the mayor isn’t getting out of politics yet. Two months later, he filed to run for the Ward 3 common council seat currently held by Elizabeth Gibbs. Often at odds, the two Democrats now face each other in the upcoming primary. In a recent conversation with WAMC North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley, Gibbs says she is confident her constituents will support her over the mayor’s challenge.
Ogdensburg lacrosse player charged with assault
MALONE, New York (WWNY) - An Ogdensburg lacrosse player faces an assault charge following alleged actions during a game against Malone. Malone Village Police Chief William Andre tells 7 News the charges of second-degree assault and endangering the welfare of a child were filed through Franklin County Juvenile Probation. The...
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