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Commemorating his legacy and life in Essex County.
Inside the John Brown Farm historic site is the wood stove and rope-bed typical of rural life in the mid-1800s. The rooms are much the same as the Brown family kept them in 1859, when his body was brought back from Harper's Ferry.
Salvation Army kicks off annual Red Kettle Campaign
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.
Veterans saluted in ceremonies around North Country
A new park in Keeseville, diplomas at Akwesasne and bagpipes in Wadhams all symbolized on Wednesday the North Country's respect for veterans.
Questions linger in wake of fire
It's been nearly eight months since a pre-dawn fire swept through a group home here, killing four of nine residents and putting the state's vast system of housing for the disabled under a microscope.
Keeseville Veterans Memorial Park
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Canine Adventures, 6140 State Route 22, will hold a fundraiser for the Keeseville-based Champlain Valley Search and Rescue K9 Unit Saturday, Nov.
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K9 unit receives a helping hand from fellow rescuers
Champlain Valley Search and Rescue K9 Unit co-founder Shannon Bresett, right, receives a check from Kathy Barton, vice president of the NorthEast Mobile Search and Rescue, based in Clifton Park.
A fatal crash in Franklin, New York Friday. It happened on Route 3 just before noon.
Peru Town Supervisor Occupation: Retired U.S. Air Force Organizations: Clinton County Youth Program Umpire, Peru Neighborhood Watch Program, Peru VFW Post, Peru Keeseville Ecumenical Choir, Plattsburgh Area Veteran Cemetery Association Political experience: Town Councilperson serving since 2006, Peru Planning Board Quote: "My entire life has been ...
Honeybee Fund awards fall grants
The Honeybee Community Fund has awarded grants to the following organizations during its fall funding cycle: Youth Programs in the villages of Keeseville and Wilmington, Families First of Essex County Food Shelf, Mill Pond Neighborhood Association in Lake Placid, Westport Library Association, Essex VITA Volunteers, Arts Council for the Northern ...
Keeseville man charged with sex abuse
A Keeseville man has been charged with sexually abusing a 5-year-old child. State Police based in Keeseville arrested Warren Brant, 27, at about noon Wednesday and charged him with two counts of first-degree sexual abuse and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child.
Local Police Dog Needs Major Surgery
A two-year-old German Shepherd, specially trained to help in search and rescue operations, needs help.
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The Press Republican - Essex County radio project begins
ELIZABETHTOWN Essex County's $8 million public-safety radio system replacement project is spending its first $1.5 million.
Search on for dog that bit person
Clinton County Health Department officials are searching for a dog in the Keeseville area that bit a person Monday so they can observe the animal for symptoms of rabies.
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The Press Republican - DA criticized over dropped charge
The Essex County district attorney's decision to drop drunk-driving charges against a former town supervisor could become an issue in her campaign for re-election. In 1984, then-Essex Town Supervisor James R. Morse Jr.
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Police Sting Nets Underage Alcohol Sales Arrests
Officers from the Essex County Sheriff's Department charged workers from five area businesses for allegedly selling alcoholic beverages to minors.
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The Press Republican - Walking tours planned around area
As part of the Lake Champlain Quadricentennial celebration, Adirondack Architectural Heritage is presenting a new tour series called "Architecture of the Champlain Valley." The series features half-day walking tours of eight towns along the lake, led by professional guides.
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The Press Republican - Speakout: April 16, 2009
Confusion It is the TOWN of Chesterfield and the TOWN of AuSable. There are no such places as Chesterfield and AuSable.