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Thank you to Duprey’s Drone Zone for the Dec. 5 overflight of the re-opened Carpenter’s Flat Bridge

North Country at Work: Running a small, classic dairy in Crown Point

Click here for the NCPR story 

Carpenter’s Flat Route 9 bridge has reopened

By John T Ryan December 5, 2023 – Luck Bros. lived up to its targeted reopening date for the Carpernter’s Flat Bridge this morning at 8:48 a.m. when a northbound car crossed the bridge at 8:48 a.m. a few minutes before Luck Bros. had removed all the “Bridge Closed” signs. The gentleman driving the car […]

New York minimum wage set to rise soon

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Route 9 Carpenter’s Flat Bridge should reopen about 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5

Peru, NY December 4, 2023 – Luck Brothers will meet New York State Department of Transportation officials at about 9 a.m., and if all goes as planned, the Route 9 Carpenter’s Flat Bridge should reopen for travel about that time. Luck Bros. on-the-job foreman Travis Breyette commented, “It’s been a good project.” Asked if it resembled […]

Christmas Craft Fair today at St. Augustine’s until 4 p.m.

Assemblyman Billy Jones: Beta Technologies announces $41 million expansion at Plattsburgh International Airport

            Empire State Development announced today that Beta Technologies received a $20 million state grant to help with the $41 million expansion of their technology campus at Plattsburgh International Airport. Beta Technologies is a aerospace industry leader and an important asset to the North Country’s transportation manufacturing sector.             “Congratulations to Beta Technologies!” said Assemblyman […]

Energy leaders warn: NY electric grid must grow for Micron and other new big users

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Clinton Community College Foundation announced $50,000 grant from Stewart’s Shops and the Dake Family.

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Clinton Co. celebrates first Breeze flight to Orlando

CEO David Neeleman “We fly to places that other people don’t fly” Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Extension of Dairy Margin Coverage secured

Program protects dairy farmers when cost of feed narrows profit margin Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Beta Technologies lands $169M federal loan to build its electric planes

Beta also has a facility in Plattsburgh  Click here for the VTDIgger story 

North Country Chamber applauds border crossing funding

Major funding announced to support Rouses Point and Trout River crossings Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Babbie Museum Dec. 9-10 Holiday Bazaar

Grand Union Plaza gets a nice upgrade

November 15, 2023 – Peru, NY Shoppers walking between Kinney Drugs and Aubuchon Hardware will have a better experience in a few days. Mossbrook Landscaping is installing a new sidewalk between the stores. The work should be completed sometime next week.

Public help sought regarding Military Turnpike Maplefields burglary

Anyone with information is asked to call State Police Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Jersey Mike’s coming to Plattsburgh

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

December 5 target date for reopening Carpenter’s Flat Bridge

Peru, November 14, 2023 – Route 9 Carpenter’s Flat Bridge construction is moving toward completion. Luck Bros. Project Manager Walter Tupper said December 5 is the target reopening date. Luck Bro. raised the bridge 3.5 feet and rebuilt the existing pedestals. It’s currently at road level but supported by temporary supports.

Stewart’s closing Manning Blvd. shop due to public safety concerns

November 13, 2023 — Stewart’s Shops Corp. is closing its store at the corner of Manning Boulevard and Central Avenue in Albany following a surge in theft, robberies and threats of violence that have created an unsafe environment for our customers and our partners who work there. This unfortunate decision is driven by the need to ensure the safety […]

Bailey Ford in Malone changes hands

Plattsburgh dealership remains in the Bailey family while Malone Ford transitions Click here for the Sun Community News story 

All Stewart’s Customers Can Enjoy a 99¢ Single Scoop Cone this Saturday, November 11th in Honor of Veterans Day

Stewart’s Announces: To honor our Veterans, all Stewart’s customers can enjoy a 99¢ single scoop cone this Saturday, November 11th. Stewart’s Shops is proud to support veterans on Veterans Day and every day throughout the year. They support over 140 veteran groups each year with monetary and product donations. From job training, providing meals for […]

Breeze Airways to now offer seasonal Tampa flights

Highly applauded new Plattsburgh service already expands from inaugural Orlando Fl Click here for the Sun Community News story 

PRICE CHOPPER/MARKET 32 HONORS VETERANS WITH STORE DISCOUNT

Albany, N.Y. – This Veterans Day, Price Chopper/Market 32 is honoring the dedication and service of Veterans with a special 11% discount on any one shopping trip on Saturday, Nov. 11. All veterans and retired, active-duty reserve and National Guard military personnel and national guard military personnel and immediate family members are welcome to the […]

AGENDA – Planning Board WEDNESDAY November 8, 2023 @ 6:00 PM TOWN OF PERU

CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of October 11, 2023 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing  APPLICATIONS: P2023-012; Site Plan Approval with SEQRA Leon Blair, 280.1-8-67; 817 Union Rd P2023-020; Site Plan Approval with SEQRA,  WJB Properties LLC,  269.-1-39, Town Park Rd P2023-021; 2-Lot Minor Subdivision with SEQRA,  Elmer Duprey,  293.-1-55.5;Parsons Rd 4. […]

Rabideau: Downtown Plattsburgh needs hotel

Opinion appearing in the November 2, 2023 Press-Republican. Published with permission. Plattsburgh’s downtown is not ready yet,” said the hotel developer I invited to Plattsburgh some 30 years ago to walk downtown’s streets with me. The developer concluded our walk and conversation by saying, “When your downtown has a critical mass of retail, dining, and […]