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Archive for July 26th, 2022

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Chili Rice Corn Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main st., Peru, NY. All are welcome at our table!

Crime And Safety Rural CNY ghost-gun making operation uncovered during domestic call is ‘tip of the iceberg’

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Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings named permanent ‘Jeopardy!’ hosts

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Video: Clinton County Fair 2022 walkthrough

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DEC Forest Rangers – Week in Review

Recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New York State. In 2021, DEC […]

NY Business Grant: Change in requirements may make you eligible

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce Important update! Did you decide not to apply for a grant because of the requirement to show positive net profit in 2019? That requirement has been lifted, so you may now be eligible. Visit nysmallbusinessrecovery.com to apply today! Your business no longer has to demonstrate positive net profit […]

DEC Proposes Improvements to State’s Forest Tax Law Program

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The do’s and don’ts of drones in the Adirondacks

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ADK, The Nature Conservancy improve access at Silver Lake Bog Preserve

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“Clinton County’s Civil War Soldiers” Tuesday, August 9th, 6:30 pm

The Clinton County Historical Association Announces “Clinton County’s Civil War Soldiers” Tuesday, August 9th, 6:30 pm Lake Forest Senior Living Community, 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh Back by popular demand, Julie Dowd will present stories and pictures of our County’s Civil War veterans.  Many Clinton County residents are descended from the over 5,000 men who […]

“Sunday on Valcour Island” Transportation every 20 minutes

The Clinton County Historical Association Announces: “Sunday on Valcour Island” featuring Tours of the Historic Bluff Point Lighthouse, Sunday, August 21, 2022. Transportation leaving every 20 minutes from 9:20 am to 1:20 pm Peru Dock, 3930 State Route 9, Plattsburgh, $30 per person  The public is invited to join the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) on Sunday, August 21, […]

Peru’s Kathryn Bowman selected as a High School All-American

Kathryn Bowman from Peru, NY., was selected as a 2021-2022 Dexter High School All-American. This was the second year she was selected to the team, and she is the only two-time selectee on this year’s team. Kathryn was also selected as the team captain for the girl’s team. She will attend the University of Nebraska […]

Knelly Elected President of Rotary Club of Plattsburgh

Officers Assumed Duties July 1 PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – Ken Knelly has been elected president of the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh for the 2022-23 year. Knelly, who serves as chief of staff in the Office of the President at SUNY Plattsburgh, was previously vice president of the service club organization. He succeeded Nicole Laurin, chief executive […]

New York will spend $70 million dollars for improving child care services in the state, as part of a plan that ends the state sales tax on baby diapers

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2 killed, 1 seriously injured in early morning Burlington shooting

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Largest lottery prizes of all time: Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $810 million

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