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Harvard says it will issue reparations after report details its ties to slavery : NPR

Source: Harvard says it will issue reparations after report details its ties to slavery : NPR

Casella’s dominance in the Northeast leads to monopoly concerns in Vermont | Vermont Public Radio

Source: Casella’s dominance in the Northeast leads to monopoly concerns in Vermont | Vermont Public Radio

Best High Schools in Plattsburgh, NY Area – US News

Source: Best High Schools in Plattsburgh, NY Area – US News

Best High Schools in New York – US News

Source: Best High Schools in New York – US News

Keeping busy is this man’s pleasure

  By John T. Ryan Peru – Anyone who travels the River Road on cold winter days must have noticed the small apple orchard at the corner of the River and Jarvis Rd and thought, “What’s that crazy man doing at the top of that long ladder on a day like this?” That man is […]

Gov. Hochul tours Nova Bus in North Country visit | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH 

Source: Gov. Hochul tours Nova Bus in North Country visit | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Gov. Kathy Hochul made a stop in Plattsburgh April 26 to highlight regional investments in the FY 2023 budget and tour Nova Bus, the area’s internationally leading electri

Hochul remains popular, but New Yorkers are skeptical of how she handles crime, the economy | NCPR News

Source: Hochul remains popular, but New Yorkers are skeptical of how she handles crime, the economy | NCPR News

A $4B powerline will run under Lake Champlain, power NYC, and impact Quebec | NCPR News

“…they expect in 2024 to actually do the cable installation at the bottom of Lake Champlain, which is going to take five months or so as they have massive barges and down the lake at about two miles per day, laying this cable under the water.” Source: A $4B powerline will run under Lake Champlain, […]

Peru Town Board Meeting of April 25, 2022

A news story will follow. One bit of news – Peru street sweeping is delayed because of a machine parts issue. The sweeper replacement part is on order, but not available. Sweeping will resume as soon as possible.  

CVPH Peru Blood Drive – Monday, May 16th

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, May 16th from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.   Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation. The donated blood is used in our region.   The blood drive is being coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus […]

The last week’s local COVID-19 totals

Chamber to offer two training programs – a leadership and digital marketing training series

Plattsburgh, NY (4/26/2022) – The North Country Chamber of Commerce is proud to offer – designed to help small businesses, business owners, and their employees. Leadership Training Series When: One, 2.5 hour class (9am-11:30am), once per week, from May 10th through June 27th (8 classes in total) Where: All classes are in-person at the North […]

What’s the history behind Vermont’s changing political landscape?

Source: What’s the history behind Vermont’s changing political landscape?

Home sales in Central NY down again in March – syracuse.com

Source: Home sales in Central NY down again in March – syracuse.com

Experts: Syracuse police stop of boy caught on video could have gone better but had good moments, too – syracuse.com

Source: Experts: Syracuse police stop of boy caught on video could have gone better but had good moments, too – syracuse.com

Champlain Area Trails to host family-friendly Grand Hike, Brew Party on May 14 – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Champlain Area Trails to host family-friendly Grand Hike, Brew Party on May 14 – – The Adirondack Almanack

Fire destroys home of Black Brook supervisor | Sun Community News| A Saturday afternoon fire destroyed the home of Black Brook Supervisor Jon Douglass, and heavily damaged an adjoining home in Au Sable Forks

Source: Fire destroys home of Black Brook supervisor | Sun Community News BLACK BROOK | A Saturday afternoon fire destroyed the home of Black Brook Supervisor Jon Douglass, and heavily damaged an adjoining home in Au Sable Forks, according to emergency officials i

Park Agency approves two Hamilton Co. cell towers, Crown Point solar project | NCPR News

Source: Park Agency approves two Hamilton Co. cell towers, Crown Point solar project | NCPR News

Massena man pleads not guilty in murder of SUNY Potsdam student | NCPR News

Source: Massena man pleads not guilty in murder of SUNY Potsdam student | NCPR News

Elon Musk to buy Twitter for $44 billion | Reuters

Source: Elon Musk to buy Twitter for $44 billion | Reuters

Stec honors North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association President

From left to right: Assemblyman Billy Jones, Senator Dan Stec, Jacqueline Madison and Senator Sean Ryan at the 2022 New York State Senate Outstanding Librarian Awards  Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today honored North Country Underground Historical Association President Jacqueline Madison at the 2022 New York State Senate Outstanding Librarian Awards. Madison, a Beekmantown resident who […]

Can you use an expired at-home COVID-19 test?

Source: Can you use an expired at-home COVID-19 test?

FBI Will Investigate Schoharie Limo Crash

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that the FBI will open an investigation into the Schoharie limo crash following her public hearing questions to FBI Director Christopher Wray. “As the only Member of Congress to publicly question FBI Director Chris Wray regarding the FBI’s role in the tragedy […]

Remains of North Country veteran, missing for decades, returned home

Source: Remains of North Country veteran, missing for decades, returned home

Obituary of Dr. David James Anderson, MD  | Hamilton Funeral Home serving Mo…

Source: Obituary of David James Anderson | Hamilton Funeral Home serving Mo…