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Parents left scrambling after state revokes license of Richford child care center
RICHFORD, Vt. (WCAX) - Dozens of parents in Franklin County have been left without child care after the Vermont Department for Children and Families revoked the license of a longtime child care center in Richford. “He was an angel at his last day care and he loved it. We did...
Sun Community News settles into new location
TICONDEROGA | After a tumultuous year following the devastating loss of their office thanks to the infamous July 4 fire of 2023, Sun Community News & Printing is finally established in their new location, and they are there to stay. “This is it, this is our permanent place,” said Susan...
West Nile virus detected in Alburgh mosquito pool; no cases reported
ALBURGH, Vt. (WCAX) - The Vermont Department of Health mosquitoes collected in Alburgh have tested positive for West Nile virus. It’s the first time this year the surveillance program has found them. So far, no human or animal cases have been reported. Most people do not get sick from...
Groundbreaking celebrates Reid Commons in St Albans
Affordable Housing Community Will Add 33 New Apartments for Older Adults. Vermont Business Magazine Cathedral Square has announced that construction is underway on Reid Commons, bringing 33 new energy-efficient, affordable apartments for adults 55 and older to St. Albans. Located at 17 Lower Newton Street, Reid Commons will offer one- and two-bedroom apartments with a range of rents to serve a mixed-income community.
City of Plattsburgh awarded $1.5+M for new multiuse path
Local project part of latest Climate Smart Communities state funding. ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced more than $7.3 million to municipalities across the state as part of New York State’s Climate Smart Communities grant program. The projects- including a new sidewalk and bike lane in the City...
Purple Heart Day ceremony coming to Plattsburgh
PLATTSBURGH | The Town of Plattsburgh, in partnership with the Clinton County American Legion, will hold a Purple Heart Day ceremony at the Battlefield Memorial Gateway on Wednesday, Aug. 7. The special event begins promptly at 7 p.m. and will pay tribute to the brave men and women who have...
CCHA continues history programs through August
PLATTSBURGH | The Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) has lined up lectures, a walking tour, and day trips for mid-August to Sept. 1, with a special presentation at the Kent-DeLord House Museum on Aug. 26 addressing the Nov. 5 New York Equal Rights Amendment (NY ERA) ballot proposal to amend the New York State Constitution.
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