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East Buchanan Homecoming Bonus coverage of EBHS Homecoming activities, including the annual parade and coronation || PAGE A6
Taking to the Diamond For more than 40 years, the Gower Oldtimers game has given seniors the chance to play the game each fall. || PAGE A12
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CITY OF PLATTSBURG
Pincus asking to be returned to council Ousted former alderman could seek legal action
by brett adkison leader editor
The City of Plattsburg could soon have a legal battle on its hands in the case of former alderman Tracy Pincus. Earlier this year, Pincus was removed from office when it
was found that her residence was moved from Ward II to Ward III as part of a redistricting in 2015. However, Pincus—who was appointed to the Ward II seat in late 2014 before the redistricting— continued to run for and win the Ward II seat, while also receiving
a Ward II ballot when she, herself, voted. After the redistricting, the voting rolls at the Clinton County Courthouse continued to list her as a Ward II resident. The Plattsburg City Council went on to appoint Richard Stanley to finish the remaining time on Pin-
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by brett adkison
This week’s activity report through the Clinton County Sheriff ’s Dept. || PAGE A3
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cus’s term. Pincus spoke to the council during its meeting Monday, September 25, and presented a copy of her voter registration card from the county, which she said still designates her as a Ward II resident as
Congratulations to East Buchanan Homecoming Queen Anna Kenagy, the daughter of Rodney and Dina Kenagy, and King Trevor Klein, son of Corey and Mandy Klein, who were crowned last Friday at halftime of the Bulldogs’ win over Hamilton. For more on the Homecoming festivities, including candidates and parade photos, see pages A6 and A7. brett adkison | the leader
Mass returns to beautiful St. Ann’s by steve tinnen
leader publisher emeritus
The anticipation of the parishioners to move back into the renovated St. Ann Catholic Church in Plattsburg was realized this past weekend with three mass services conducted by Reverend Eric Schneider. The dream was to restore the church to the luster established by Fr. Dennis Keily. That dream came true this weekend.
In 1884, when Fr. Keily arrived in Plattsburg, he found a church building that was an A-frame structure. Four years later, he and the parishioners were able to erect a brick English Gothic church. After completion, many described the catholic church as a jewel box—a structure with a mixture of distinct color and art. This past weekend, St. Ann Catholic Church wel||Continued on A16
A recent gift from a business that wishes to remain anonymous could make a bandstand at Lathrop’s downtown city park a reality in the coming future. During the Lathrop City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 19, City Administrator Bob Burns gave an update to the council. The gift of over $180,000 was made through the Friends of Lathrop Park, the same group that spearheaded the recent addition of ADA-friendly play equipment and a splash pad at John W. Burns Memorial Park. Burns said that, like the prior project, the city will be applying for a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant that would match the money and al||Continued on A2