May 29, 2007 — A Malone woman will be honored at the New York Senate next week for her efforts to provide American troops based in the Middle East with basic necessities. Gladys Walker runs the non-profit organization called "Have a Heart-Adopt a Soldier". It's a mom-and-pop program that mails supplies and treats to members of the armed services stationed in Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan. Her work is being celebrated as she becomes the 2007 recipient of the 45th Senate District Woman of Distinction Award by Senator Betty Little. Todd Moe visited Gladys and John Walker in early 2003 when they first began their volunteer project in their home, and caught up with Gladys by phone last week.  Go to full article

Mar 30, 2007 — Art is seldom rushed, and sometimes good things really do come to those who wait. A new exhibit opens today at the gallery "forARTSAke" in downtown Malone. The second in a series of exhibits from Carole Marie Vossler, who runs BluSeed Studios in Saranac Lake, and Adirondack singer/songwriter Dan Berggren. It's called Tracks: Enthused Duet. The exhibit asks questions, such as "Who's been here? Where are we going?" And it links tracks (human, animal or situation) to sights and sounds. The project combines poetry, images and music. Todd Moe has this preview.  Go to full article

Mar 28, 2007 — Seventy-five workers in Bombay -- between Malone and Massena -- will lose their jobs this summer. Gildan Activewear, based in Montreal, will close its Bombay plant there on August 17. Martha Foley has more.  Go to full article

Feb 20, 2007 — Another big step forward for the St. Regis Mohawks' casino in the Catskills. Monday Governor Spitzer announced an agreement with tribal chiefs on a gaming compact. As David Sommerstein reports, the deal brings the Mohawks closer than ever to tapping the lucrative New York City gaming market.  Go to full article

Nov 14, 2006 — State officials hope to accelerate a plan for a rooftop highway with a series of public meetings across the North Country this week. The idea of a highway between Watertown and Plattsbrugh is more than 30 years old. Martha Foley has more.

Schedule of meetings:

11/14, 7 pm: Best Western University Inn, Canton
11/15, 7 pm: Franklin Co. Courthouse, Malone
11/16, 7 pm: Old County Courthouse, Plattsburgh  Go to full article

Nov 13, 2006 — State officials hope to move along a plan for a rooftop highway across the North Country this week with a series of public meetings. David Sommerstein reports.

Schedule of meetings:

11/13, 3 pm: Lowville town hall
11/13, 7 pm: Dulles Office Building, Watertown
11/14, 7 pm: Best Western University Inn, Canton
11/15, 7 pm: Franklin Co. Courthouse, Malone
11/16, 7 pm: Old County Courthouse, Plattsburgh  Go to full article

May 19, 2006 — Thirty arrests were made yesterday in Essex and Franklin Counties as part of a major drug sweep of suspected cocaine and marijuana dealers. Law enforcement officials say the round up has taken some major players in the local drug trade off of the streets. Chris Knight reports.  Go to full article

Apr 11, 2006 — There's a lot happening in the spring. Farmers are tilling. Gardeners are pruning. And many high school senior girls are stressing. They're shopping for prom dresses. David Sommerstein stopped by the Dressing Room in Malone for this year's latest fashions and today's Heard Up North.  Go to full article

Mar 17, 2006 — The Malone girl's basketball team went undefeated this year. This weekend they play in the state finals. Sports Bob says that the connection between Malone and girl's basketball goes way back. You can hear Bob Ahlfeld (Sports Bob) on WGIX and other commercial radio stations out of Ogdensburg. He joins us Thursday afternoons on All Before Five and Friday mornings on the Eight Oclock Hour to talk about local sports.  Go to full article

Oct 13, 2005 — Republican leaders from across the North Country met behind closed doors Wednesday in Malone with the party's potential candidates for US Senate and NY Governor in 2006. The meeting was one of seven being held across the state to help the GOP winnow its field of candidates and build support for the party. As Chris Knight reports, the event was notable not just for those who showed up, but also for one potential candidate who wasn't there.  Go to full article