![by Gabrielle Gervais BARTON — Class is in session, and in unison with the recent passage of Act 122, Orleans Central Supervisory Union (OCSU) says it is working to increase student attendance rates and tackle chronic absenteeism with compassionate, proactive support for students and families. The new law, effective as of July 1, defines chronic absenteeism as missing 10 percent or more of an approved school year, whether the absence is excused or not. As the bill states, “this shift […]](https://bartonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ocsu-act-122-dpi-72-1400x912.png)
![by Joseph Gresser The North Country Union High School board held a special meeting September 8 to accept the unexpected resignation of Principal Chris Young. Most of the meeting was held in executive session as a personnel matter. Mr. Young headed North Country since 2019. In that time, he had to deal with challenges including the COVID pandemic, and the discovery of excessive levels of PCBs in parts of the school. At the start of the 2024-2025 school year classes […]](https://bartonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ncuhs-tour-welding-cmyk-dpi-72-1400x912.jpg)
![by Joseph Gresser BARTON — Over 110 cars turned out Sunday afternoon prepared to test their mettle and their metal in the Orleans County Fair’s Demolition Derby. Organizer Bernie Butler had his work cut out for him as he juggled schedules to deal with the unpredictable mix of cars he had to wrangle into competition. As automotive trends have changed over the years and gas prices soar, the number of four bangers in the competition has grown while there are […]](https://bartonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/dem-8-cy-duel-cmyk-dpi-72-1400x912.jpg)
![by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — There were no happy faces after Brownswell Cedano, 31, formerly of Connecticut, was sentenced for the murder of Richard Poginy, a Glover man who was 37 when he died. Members of Mr. Poginy’s family and friends were present in the courtroom wearing “Justice for Richard” wristbands and T-shirts with a photo of Mr. Poginy and his four sisters printed on them. They made clear their desire that Mr. Cedano never walk again as a […]](https://bartonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/cedano-sentencing-enter-cedano-cmyk-dpi-72-e1789562977875-1400x912.jpg)
OCSU aims to improve attendance
by Gabrielle Gervais BARTON — Class is in session, and in unison with the recent passage of Act 122, Orleans Central Supervisory Union (OCSU) says it is working to increase student attendance rates and tackle chronic absentee... More »
At North Country Union High School, board plans for trio to take the reins
by Joseph Gresser The North Country Union High School board held a special meeting September 8 to accept the unexpected resignation of Principal Chris Young. Most of the meeting was held in executive session as a personnel m... More »
Demo derby a smashing success
by Joseph Gresser BARTON — Over 110 cars turned out Sunday afternoon prepared to test their mettle and their metal in the Orleans County Fair’s Demolition Derby. Organizer Bernie Butler had his work cut out for him as he jug... More »
Richard Poginy’s killer sentenced
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — There were no happy faces after Brownswell Cedano, 31, formerly of Connecticut, was sentenced for the murder of Richard Poginy, a Glover man who was 37 when he died. Members of Mr. Poginy’s famil... More »
