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Archive for March, 2024

Adirondack Regional Blood Center Plans April Blood Drives

Blood collected by the CVPH program helps thousands of North Country residents  PLATTSBURGH, NY (3/28/2024) – Focused on collecting blood and blood products to benefit North Country residents, the Adirondack Regional Blood Center will conduct several blood drives open to the community in April.  The Blood Center is a program of the University of Vermont […]

Border Patrol reports spike in arrests this year

Regional apprehensions almost double last year’s  Click here for the excellent Press-Republican story 

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia – April 3, 2 – 3 p. m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center

See state test opt-out rates for NY school districts for 2022-2023 school year

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Air Force selects Lockheed Martin Syracuse to build radars for combat training

Eleven years ago, the plant was slated for closure. Today, 2,600 work there.  Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Clinton County gets $3M from NY to open up part of its business park

Click here for the NCPR story 

Plattsburgh man sentenced to 25 years for manslaughter near the Ausable River

Click here for the NCPR story 

Fort Ticonderoga by Dupreysdronezone

Burlington Police Department reports tracking devices found on cars returning from Canada

Click here for the Burlington Free Press story 

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Are Coming to a McDonald’s Near You

Click here for the Food & Wine story 

Rescued Dogs from Beekmantown shelter offered free training classes by local canine club

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

CVPH Blood Drive Monday, April 1

CVPH Blood Drive Monday, April 1 St. Augustine’s Parish Center 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Your blood is needed! In February, Peru donors contributed about eight more pints than usual. Wonderful!

3 upstate NY communities among the top 50 NY communities with fastest rising home values

Check out the home values in some communities. Amazing!  Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Starting March 27, 2024, the New York State Move Over Law will expand to include all stopped vehicles

NewYorkStatePolice @nyspolice Starting March 27, 2024, the New York State Move Over Law will expand to include all stopped vehicles. Let’s work together to keep all motorists safe! Please slow down and move over! Governor Kathy Hochul reminded drivers that New York’s Move Over Law will soon be expanded to include all vehicles, improving highway […]

April 8th Total Eclipse – Here are some things that the community and residents can do to prepare and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime event to the fullest:

Plattsburgh, NY (3/25/2024) – The Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau, a division of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, and its partners know that anticipation is high as the April 8th Total Solar Eclipse approaches. While we can’t predict the traffic, we do know that our lodging properties are fully booked. With visitors on the way, […]

How farmers, crops are faring with the erratic spring temperatures

Click here for the NCPR story 

Friday, March 22, 3:30 PM Ausable Chasm, NY

Thank you, Bob Woods, for your beautiful photo of this very special place.

Clarkson University Announces New Cybersecurity Masters Program

As dependence on the Internet continues to grow rapidly, so too does the need to safeguard our online world. Clarkson University is rising to meet this challenge by offering a new Master’s degree in Cybersecurity.   Image The new STEM-designated program will offer an interdisciplinary approach where students will have a diverse range of choices. […]

Temps to rise with increasing sunshine

NWS Burlington @NWSBurlington · After a chilly start, temperatures will warm into the upper 20s to mid-30s this afternoon, with increasing amounts of sunshine anticipated. A wonderful day to get outside and enjoy all the new snowfall.

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, March 27, 2024 

Michigans  Salad Yogurt  Bread  Dessert  Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972  All are invited and welcome!

How retirees are returning to fill North Country school vacancies

Click here for the NCPR story 

Summer Camps Staff Needed!

Now in its 77th year, DEC operates four residential camps for children and hires 60 seasonal employees to provide week-long adventures in conservation education for children ages 11-17. Working at a NYSDEC camp is a great opportunity to gain practical outdoor, naturalist, teaching, leadership, and many other transferrable skills while living in a beautiful setting. […]

Former CVPH employee Robert Thibodeau indicted on multiple charges following arrest

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Peru Free LIbrary closed today

Eclipse Viewing: Do’s and Don’ts

Our ophthalmologist shares how to protect your eyes. Click here for CVPH story