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CVPH Board of Trustees Welcomes Three New Members

    PLATTSBURGH, NY (01/25/2024) — With a wealth of experience and a commitment to the health and wellbeing of the North Country, three new members of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Board of Trustee begin their three-year terms this month. Joining the 12-member board are Executive Director […]

Safety measures urged for total solar eclipse watchers in the Adirondacks

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Gov. Hochul announces major funding for ORDA, other North Country initiatives at Mount Van Hoevenberg

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Moriah native surpasses 1,000 points with Plattsburgh State

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Businesses bet on the Adirondack Rail Trail

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2024 Agricultural Photo Contest contest!

NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Calling all photographers!!! We’re so excited to invite you to participate in our brand-new 2024 Agricultural Photo Contest contest! To highlight the best of NYS’s agricultural community, commodities, and livestock, we will pick a different topic each month and invite you to submit photos that fit that category. Photos […]

Peru, NY, January 21, 2024, 11:30 a.m. Lyon Mountain as viewed from Jarvis Road.

Top professionals, including Janine Scherline of Peru, join Adirondack Council Senior Staff

Janine ScherlineELIZABETHTOWN, N.Y. – Janine Scherline of Peru, NY, joined the Adirondack Council staff as Director of Development in mid-January, the organization announced. At the same time, Elizabeth Rogers of Willsboro joined the Council’s staff as Director of Strategic Initiatives and Engagement. Prior to joining the Council’s team, Scherline was Director of Donor Engagement for […]

Peru, NY, January 19, 2024, 3:30 p.m. Temperature 12 Degrees

Traveling down the River Rd. today, it was hard to miss Mel Irwin pruning his MacIntosh trees. He commented, ” I had to get some work done today. It’s going to get cold tomorrow.”

Drone package triggers Ray Brook Federal Prison lockdown

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The Wild Center nominated again for Best Science Museum in U.S.

Fans can vote once a day till Feb. 12 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Governor’s executive budget includes proposed closure of 5 state prisons

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U.S. Rt. 9 Lakeshore Rd., Peru, NY – January 17, 2024

Why these two southern Adirondack school districts are considering a rare merger

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Clinton Community College’s relocation sparks plans for campus transition and economic growth

County officials plan to conduct feasibility studies on the 100 acres of land and 12 buildings located on the campus Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Strong winds and heavy snowfall tonight into Saturday morninig

After a brief period of quiet weather this morning, another storm bringing strong to damaging winds will impact the region. In addition to the winds, widespread snow and wintry mix is expected. Visit http://weather.gov/btv for the latest details about this storm. #nywx #nywx

Officials discuss impact of CCC relocation on campus buildings

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President John Kowal Presents Vision to Strengthen the Future of Clinton Community College

January 10, 2024- Plattsburgh, NY –Clinton Community College President John Kowal today announced to the campus community a path to future financial stability and enrollment growth for the college. After a rigorous review of campus finances, enrollment, and accreditation requirements, CCC leadership has decided to work toward a physical relocation and shared services partnership with […]

Clinton Community College plans to relocate to SUNY Plattsburgh

No subscription needed to read North Country Public Radio stories  Click here for the NCPR story 

Ausable Chasm is beautiful as usual

Given the snow and rain followed by temperatures in the low forties, you might wonder what’s happening at Ausable Chasm today. Thank you, Kristina Heffernan, for the two beautiful photos!

Clinton Community College relocating campus to SUNY Plattsburgh by 2025

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The highest wind gusts will be in the northern Adirondacks, Champlain Valley, western slopes of the Green Mountains and Northeast Kingdom

National Weather Service issuance about 4 PM, January 9, 2023  Damaging winds will cause widespread power outages and may blow down trees across the region tonight. The highest wind gusts will be in the northern Adirondacks, Champlain Valley, western slopes of the Green Mountains and Northeast Kingdom #vtwx #nywx    

Why Monday night is a great time to see live music in Saranac Lake

Listen to this man sing!  Click here for the NCPR story 

Most Adirondack lakes will likely become unsuitable for trout

“Climate change is causing the bottom of most Adirondack lakes to become unlivable for trout, salmon and whitefish during the summer,..” Click here for the Cornell.edu story   

Significent storm system pending

National Weather Service Burlington @NWSBurlington · A significant storm system will impact the North Country Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday. The biggest impact will be widespread wind gusts in the 45 to 60 mph range with scattered to numerous power outages possible. Stay tuned for more information. #vtwx #nywx