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Counties receiving H1N1 vaccine according to population
New York State Health Department distributes its share of H1N1 vaccine from the Centers for Disease Control to each county based on population and expects to have increased doses available.
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Prevention top gun in battle against swine flu
Health-care providers continue to stress preventive measures to offset the spread of H1N1 in light of flu vaccine shortages across the region, state and nation.
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Cuts blamed on unknowns in Albany
The inability to predict what additional funding mandates state lawmakers will pass down in its 2010 budget has Franklin County trimming its service contracts by 10 percent.
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Lawmaker looks to push deadline
Legislator Timothy Burpoe says passing a tentative Franklin County budget a month or six weeks later might ease some of the annual October/November stress.
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Sen. Schumer against stimulus money going to China
Proposed $450 million to go to Chinese company making wind turbines.
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Two local credit unions merge
UFirst Federal Credit Union and Northern Corridor Community Federal Credit Union have merged and will operate as UFirst Federal Credit Union.
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Second-hand shops open in downtown Plattsburgh
Three new second-hand goods and consignment stores offer budget-friendly items
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Buck Rogers returns
The producers of a new Buck Rogers series are counting on the space hero becoming as popular as he was 80 years ago.
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Business briefs: Nov. 8, 2009
Promotion announced; Nurse practitioner; Awards announced; Cooking school; Marketing talks; Horse benefit; Green lodging; Teacher promotion; Energy assistance; Toy drive; New service.
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Farm briefs: Nov. 8, 2009
Report shows ways to improve maple industry; Last chance for making maple confections offered; Results of fertilizer-use study available; Support for new farmers offered with grant.
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Of Interest: Nov. 8, 2009
Meeting to feature train station update; Beekmantown School Board meets Tuesday; Chazy School Board agenda planned; NACS Board of Education to meet.
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Police Log: Nov. 8, 2009 — Felony arrest
Dannemora inmate charged with two felonies for allegedly possessing a plastic shank.
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EDITORIAL: Campaign etiquette was missing
We've seen some tactics during the recent congressional campaign that would prompt us to advise against a repeat.
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Speakout: Nov. 8, 2009
Hero, Sewage, Garbage, Sick days, JV and Cats.
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Letters to the Editor: Nov. 8, 2009
Seasonal change; Got a boot out of soccer; Wisdom of the Americas; Cats need help; Kind gesture; Wonderful humans; Donations appreciated; Personal intimidation; Bridge question.
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All eyes were on the 23rd Congressional District
Every major news outlet in the country ran stories on the civil war that broke out in the Republican party, says columnist Steve Ouellette, giving a Democrat the chance to win the seat for the first time since the real Civil War.
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Taking photos now is even more of a snap
Columnist Gordie Little took many 35-millimeter slides and still photos over the years, and the slides today are still crisp and clear. But he wants to have them transferred to a format that doesn't require setting up a projector and screen for viewing.
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A manifesto for our future
With the election behind, it's time to get down to the business of ensuring the economic success of our future, says Columnist Colin Read.
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Cardinals lose to Oswego
Lakers defeat Plattsburgh 5-2 in men's hockey despite being outshot 34-14.
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PSU men lose on penalty kicks
Brockport captures SUNAC soccer title, NCAA tournament berth.
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Chazy boys survive challenge
Eagles turn back Willsboro 1-0 for third straight Section VII soccer crown.
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Chazy wins on late goal
LaPier sends Eagles into girls' state Class D soccer playoffs.
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Seton Catholic advances
Knights to move on in girls' state soccer playoffs.
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Malone wins A grid crown
Huskies hammer Massena 42-20 to capture championship, state playoff berth.
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NCCC to play for title today
Saints beat Mohawk Valley, get Herkimer today in men's soccer final.
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Cards prep for hockey opener
Plattsburgh State women take on Nepean today at Stafford Arena.
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Newtowns shot highlights adult hoops
Poirier, Moody, Tavernier also have big nights in the Malone Basketball League.
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Classic league produces 2 300 games
Travis Shepard, Terry Brunet bowl perfect games only lanes apart at North Bowl.
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Sports shorts: Nov. 8, 2009
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Area sports: Nov. 8, 2009
A schedule of events today involving area teams.
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Under the influence of wilderness
We live here because we like the wilderness that surrounds us, says columnist Elizabeth Lee.
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Classic rifle back with limited edition
A Model 1894 Custom Grade and Model 1894 High Grade will be offered in 30-30 Winchester caliber.
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Vermont moose hunters had successful season
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department reports that 11,045 residents and 3,183 nonresidents entered Vermont's 2009 moose permit lottery.
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Going loony over theories
Whether you hunt or not, there has always been a certain mystery about the effects of the full moon on the earth and its creatures, says columnist Dennis Aprill.