Press-Republican

06/17/2025

Plattsburgh Town Supervisor Michael Cashman said the base’s infrastructure is quickly deteriorating and the town is struggling to fix the damage as it arises.

PLATTSBURGH — The closure of the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base is continuing to haunt the town of Plattsburgh nearly 30 years later.

06/14/2025

"Pride is a blessing."

PLATTSBURGH — The Strand Center front lawn echoed with applause and cheers during this year’s Pride Fest flag raising that celebrated community, acceptance and identity.

05/08/2025

Cardinal Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.

Prevost, 69, took the name Leo XIV.

Cardinal Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, has been elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year

05/08/2025

Airport Director Chris Kreig said Breeze’s decision was unfortunate because the service was well received by the community. He said he is unaware if Breeze will eventually restart its service.

“We don’t have a definitive (timeline) on when they’re coming back and I don’t want to speak out of turn,” he said.

PLATTSBURGH — Breeze Airways is pausing its service at Plattsburgh International Airport for the time being.

05/08/2025

“In my role, I have had the privilege of working for outstanding County Legislators, with top-notch management teams and a diligent workforce. While I will miss Clinton County Government, I look forward to the next chapter in my professional career.”

PLATTSBURGH — Longtime Clinton County Administrator Michael Zurlo will retire in October.

05/08/2025

The crowd in St. Peter’s Square erupted in cheers, priests made the sign of the cross and nuns wept as the crowd shouted “Viva il papa!” after the white smoke wafted into the late afternoon sky at 6:07 p.m. Waving flags from around the world, tens of thousands of people waited to learn who had won.

White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church. That means the winner secured at least 89

04/29/2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party won Canada’s federal election on Monday, capping a stunning turnaround in fortunes fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and trade war.

TORONTO (AP) — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party won Canada’s federal election on Monday, capping a stunning turnaround in fortunes fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and

04/16/2025

04/13/2025

Jacob Sawyer, 26, of Ticonderoga allegedly stabbed his girlfriend Sunday, April 13, at a location in Ticonderoga and Ticonderoga Town Police are seeking to arrest him for felony assault, along with other offenses.

He fled the store on foot after the assault and is believed to be armed.

Police said anyone who thinks they’ve seen Sawyer should call 911 and not approach him.

TICONDEROGA – Police from multiple agencies are combing the town of Ticonderoga for a man who allegedly stabbed his girlfriend.