An unexpected car repair, medical bill or other financial emergency can create a significant obstacle for a college student working toward a degree. Thanks to a $4,000 donation from Community Bank, N.A., North Country Community College will be able to help more students navigate those challenges and continue their education.

North Country Community College has announced that longtime Saints coach and administrator Chad LaDue will return to the basketball sidelines as the head coach of the college's women's basketball program. LaDue brings nearly three decades of coaching, athletic administration, and student-athlete development experience to the position.

North Country Community College will bring together local mental and behavioral health experts for a community symposium focused on the challenges rural communities face in accessing care and the resources available to residents of the North Country. The Mental Health Symposium will take place on Friday, Oct. 30.