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CVES awarded $5M for new food hub (Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington BOCES)

Local award will also help retrofit existing school cafeterias Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New era ready to begin at Airborne on Sunday

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Moriah ore tailings pile could be rare earths source

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

April 25, 6:30 a.m. Sullivan Road, Peru, NY

Peru, NY – April 25, 2024 – sunrise and full moon along Old Town Rd. and at Ausable Point.

This years Clinton County Fair is from July 9th – 13th!

Tuesday, July 9th: Lucky E Rodeo and Fireworks Wednesday, July 10th: Adirondack Tractor and Truck Pull Thursday, July 11th: Warren Zeiders Concert Friday, July 12th: Versus Monster Trucks Saturday, July 13th: Demolition Derby 5 full days of daily family entertainment, fair food, rides, animals, and more! Save the dates! #clintoncountyfair #fair #communityfair #agriculturalfair #summerfun #familyfun

Plattsburgh family supports new YMCA in a big way

Plattsburgh YMCA receives $125,000 toward new facility Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Funeral services held for Peru resident Krysten Remy

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Sentences extended for North Country inmates after assaulting corrections officers

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Granny’s Attic Boutique Sale this Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28, at Peru Community Church Fellowship Center

Once again, the twice-yearly Granny’s Attic Unique Boutique sale is this Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m.—4 p.m., and Sunday, April 28, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center, 13 Elm St, at the corner of Routes 22 and 22B in the heart of Peru. All are welcome!! The variety and number […]

North Country’s Housing Symposium

The Town of Plattsburgh is proud to announce the hosting of a Housing Symposium on May 23rd, 2024, at the West Side Ballroom is at 253 New York Road, Plattsburgh, NY. With the North Country facing its unique challenges amidst the housing crisis, this symposium aims to convene stakeholders, experts, and community leaders to explore […]

Iustin Moga, MD Joins CVPH and Alice Hyde Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Practices

Dr. Moga is the only Northern New York surgeon with dual subspecialty training in joint replacement surgery and orthopedic trauma surgery  PLATTSBURGH, NY –Iustin Moga, MD, the only orthopedic surgeon in Northern New York with dual subspecialty training in joint replacement surgery and orthopedic trauma surgery, is accepting new patients at the University of Vermont Health […]

CATS Grand Hike Party Features Headwall Band at Winton’s in Westport on May 11th 

WESTPORT, NY – The Champlain Area Trails (CATS) Grand Hike post-hike party at Winton’s 1898 Tavern in Westport will feature the Headwall Band, an Adirondack-based classic rock band. The party will take place on May 11th to celebrate the completion of the 14-mile Grand Hike, a town-to-town walk through forests and fields from Essex to Westport. “We […]

2024 state budget to expedite prison closures

Syracuse.com summary: “Additionally, New York will expedite the closure of up to five state prisons in an effort to save money amid the state’s declining prison population. The governor has until next March to choose which prisons will close. The state has shuttered two dozen correctional facilities since 2011 because of vacant beds, saving about […]

Ausable Point State Campground, Peru, NY – April 22, 2024, 6:30 a.m.

April 30 Chesterfield Public Open House and Planning Workshop

Stec stands up for correctional facilities in budget debate, fights to prevent future closures

State Senator Dan Stec Press Release            Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury) today voted against the Public Protection and General Government Bill (S.8305-C) state budget bill and a measure in it that authorizes the closure of up to five correctional facilities statewide. During the debate on this bill, Senator Stec brought a hostile amendment to […]

George and Shirley Moore Foundation steps up in a big way to help a new, much-needed program

Plattsburgh – April 17, 2024 – The George and Shirley Moore Foundation of Keeseville presented the Heart Well Homestead with a $25,000 donation to help establish a maternity home in the city of Plattsburgh. Heart Well Homestead is a new nonprofit in Clinton County that will strive to alleviate homelessness by operating a 24-month transitional […]

April 17, 2024, Ausable Point DEC Campground – “Major” construction project underway

A new entrance booth 

Peru Central School District is partners with River Valley Regenerative to compost food scraps!

River Valley Regenerative is part of the ADK Action group called Compost for Good, responsible for community compost projects in Lewis, St. Lawrence, Franklin, Clinton, and Essex Counties. Compost for Good supports the composting goals of individuals, businesses, municipalities, innovators, institutions, and organizations through technical assistance, product and feedstock research, strategic development, and the fostering […]

Hudson Headwaters to open new primary care location in Lake Placid

New practice focuses on family health Click here for the Sun Community News story

Total eclipse of the pie: Warrensburg pizza joint turns stopped cars into customers

An employee had the idea to sell pizzas to people stopped at red lights. It worked in a big way!  Click here for the GREAT NCPR story 

Big Latch On Planned for Saturday, April 13

Worldwide event promotes breastfeeding as a healthy start for babies  PLATTSBURGH, NY – Breastfeeding women and their families are invited to participate in The Big Latch On, which is planned for Saturday, April 13, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. The free event, hosted by the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians […]

Jersey Mike’s opens to a crowd ‘We are very happy we made the investment here’

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Man charged in death of Ticonderoga ‘Star Trek,’ tour guide, Elvis impersonator Thomas Krider

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