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Town of Chester veterans watch granite slabs being dropped into place in mid-June for the Chester Veterans Memorial, which is to be dedicated in a ceremony at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 7.

Veterans’ memorial to be christened July 7 By Thom Randall thom@denpubs.com CHESTERTOWN— An expansive memorial honoring local U.S. soldiers who served during the entire history of our nation is to be dedicated in a community celebration this weekend.

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By Stephen Bartlett stephen@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — Americans across the country cheered the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision upholding the Affordable Health Care Act, announced Thursday, June 26.

Americans across the country also booed the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision. Which side of the aisle one stood on seemed to largely be determined by one’s political persuasion. Such was the case with Congressman Bill Owens (D-Plattsburgh) and Matt Doheny, the Watertown Republican who will be running against the in-

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cumbent for the 21st Congressional District seat in the November election. The Supreme Court voted 5 to 4 to uphold most of President Barack Obama’s health care law. Chief Justice John G. Roberts, in the majority opinion, wrote that, “The Affordable Care Act’s requirement that certain individuals pay a

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The Chester Veterans’ Memorial and plaza are to be christened in a ceremony at 5 p.m. Saturday July 7. It is believed to be the most ambitious memorial developed to date in the town’s history, according to town of Chester Supervisor Fred Monroe. “This is a significant event in the town’s history,” Monroe said, noting

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CHESTERTOWN — The town of Chester ’s signature summer festival is slated for Saturday, July 7, and its organizers said it will provide an ample dose of hometown family fun. To be held from noon to 9:30 p.m. behind the Chestertown Municipal Center on Rt. 9, this free local fair includes games, live music, fireworks, vendors, a balloon sculpture, face painting, crafters, demonstrations, and food including an evening barbecue. Admission is free. Music is to be provided by the acclaimed Steven L. Smith Band, a local countrymusic group which has performed alongside Nashville stars and been on tours internationally. Sponsored by the North Warren Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Chester, the Summerfest event is supported by donations as well from the community’s businesses and residents.

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