Lohr McKinstry

Plattsburgh

Bureau Chief at Press-Republican

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Moriah volunteers create Community Garden

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Lohr McKinstry

PORT HENRY — The town of Moriah has its first vegetable-filled Community Garden on the edge of Witherbee Park. “It’s exciting for the community,” garden volunteer Cathy Sprague said. “So many people have contributed to make this happen.”People can take what they need from the garden, especially senior citizens, and they’re planting vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers, Sprague said.
Former Essex County Fair treasurer pleads guilty to taking thousands

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Lohr McKinstry

ELIZABETHTOWN — Former Essex County Fair treasurer and former Willsboro town clerk Bridget Brown recently pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $90,000 from the fair and her town. She will be sentenced by Hamilton County Judge Tatiana Coffinger, specially presiding in Essex County Court, on Friday, July 25.
Schroon Lake gas station serves up Mediterranean menu

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Lohr McKinstry

SCHROON LAKE — Gas station pizza is popular all over, but Mediterranean food in a Schroon Lake filling station is something new. Mo’s Gyros and Kababs, located within Schroon Lake Sunoco Service Station, also cooks Indian, Pakistani and American fare in addition to Mediterranean. Some of the dishes have been available at the Frontier Town Restaurant located in the former theme park’s entrance building in North Hudson.
Three Essex County schools float budgets over tax caps

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Lohr McKinstry

TICONDEROGA — All but three schools in Essex County have proposed 2025-26 budgets under the state tax cap. Schroon Lake, Keene and Moriah drafted budgets that exceed their adjusted tax levy caps under state law and will require a 60 percent supermajority vote to pass. When listed, tax rates are per $1,000 of assessment. All budget votes are Tuesday, May 20, but each district sets their own times. TICONDEROGAAdvertisementAdvertisementTotal Budget: $22.8 million, increase of $6,114, +0.03%.
Clinton County schools slide under tax cap

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Lohr McKinstry

PLATTSBURGH — Proposed budgets for all school districts in Clinton County are under the state’s adjusted tax cap for the 2025-26 school year. All budget and school board votes are Tuesday, May 20. Each district sets its own times for the vote. Clinton CountyPLATTSBURGHTotal Budget: $55.8 million, increase of +6.07%. Tax Levy: $25.9 million, increase of +1.73%. Tax Rate: Not given. Levy meets NYS Tax Cap: Yes.
Fort Ti opens its gates with deep dive into Revolution

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Lohr McKinstry

TICONDEROGA — Fort Ticonderoga plans to open for the season with a bang on Saturday, May 3 as it explores the American Revolution. This year the fort will feature “innovative story telling on a grand scale” with live weapons demonstrations, historic trades, daily soldiers’ life programs, outdoor activities, and special events showcasing the Revolution. Fort Ticonderoga and Mount Defiance will open Saturday, May 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be open Tuesday-Sunday until Oct. 26.
Port Henry based Champ movie hits Amazon Prime Video

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Lohr McKinstry

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysPORT HENRY — The “Lucy and the Lake Monster” film shot around Port Henry is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
E'town landmark ravaged by horrific fire

2 months ago | pressrepublican.com | Lohr McKinstry |ALVIN REINER Press-Republican

ELIZABETHTOWN — The landmark Heidrick Funeral Home here was destroyed by a fast-moving early morning fire on Tuesday, leaving only the business’s brown sign with bright gold lettering standing. “I never saw a building go up like this,” Elizabethtown Fire Chief Bill Wright, who arrived at the scene shortly after 2 a.m. and was still there mopping up nine hours later, said. kAmp h`` 42== 42>6 :? 2E ai_c 2]>][ tDD6I r@F?EJ t>6C86?4J $6CG:46D s:C64E@C |2EE96H (2EED D2:5[ 2?5 E96 t=:K236E9E@H?
John McDonald, who was Essex County DA for 21 years, dies

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Lohr McKinstry

TICONDEROGA –— Once a prosecutor of serial killers and career criminals, retired Essex County District Attorney John McDonald Sr. died at home Saturday after a brief illness. McDonald, 94, got a guilty plea from Adirondack serial killer Robert Garrow Sr. in 1975 after a kidnapped woman’s body was found in a mineshaft in Mineville in the town of Moriah. A Ticonderoga resident and lifelong Republican, McDonald also prosecuted numerous other killers during his 21 years as District Attorney.
John McDonald, who was Essex County DA for 21 years, dies

2 months ago | pressrepublican.com | Lohr McKinstry

TICONDEROGA –— Once a prosecutor of serial killers and career criminals, retired Essex County District Attorney John McDonald Sr. died at home Saturday after a brief illness. McDonald, 94, got a guilty plea from Adirondack serial killer Robert Garrow Sr. in 1975 after a kidnapped woman’s body was found in a mineshaft in Mineville in the town of Moriah.