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Solar farm battery fire in Jefferson County

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NY’s power grid is holding up. But officials are concerned for the future

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Green Acres Retaurant customers are about to have their wish granted

By John T Ryan Peru – When Green Acres Restaurant closed at the end of June, customers wished it wouldn’t be long before someone reopened a similar restaurant specializing in breakfast and lunch. In the next few days, those wishes should come true. Tony Axelsson and Crystal Kelly have been painting, erecting temporary signs and […]

International Maple Grading School and Quality Control Program Coming to North Country September 7

The Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) is collaborating with the International Maple Grading School and Quality Control Program to offer a full day of hands-on maple education for beginning and advanced maple producers. The highly-requested training combines science-based instruction with intensive hands-on activities on how to accurately grade maple syrup and maple products […]

Preliminary tally indicates Vermont floods damaged more than 4,000 homes and 800 businesses

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There’s still time to register for the Mission of Hope Golf Classic

Plattsburgh Farmers Market plans Aug. 12 celebration

This year’s market features new vendors, a Little Free Library and Power of Produce Program Click here for the Sun Community News story 

State picks closed Cazenovia College for training center, not Moriah Shock

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Spectrum is raising internet, cable TV and phone charges

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Paul Smiths College reorganization plans halted

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Enrollment is exploding in BOCES high school career and technical programs

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As climate change looms, New York bets big on winter sports tourism

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Two fourplexes under construction on Davey Drive

Davey Drive is adjacent to and behind the Bear Swamp Road Dunkin’ Restaurant  By John T Ryan  Peru – July 12, 2023 – If the construction schedule goes as planned, in January 2024,  there will be eight new apartments at Davey Drive Commons. The developer and general contractor, Nate Wilson, opened eight units in early […]

Amtrak cancels service for severe weather

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Jumpin’ in July Outdoor Music Fest and Artisan Market

(PLATTSBURGH, NY – July 6, 2023) Strand Center for the Arts is hosting Jumpin’ in July, an event sponsored by NYSEG, on Saturday, July 15, 11 am–5 pm on the front lawn of the arts center. Community members are invited to come and support local artisan vendors and enjoy live musical performances. “This year, Jumpin’ […]

Stamp prices are going up starting today, Sunday, July 9, 2023

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A. Mason descendants witness historic painting reproduction being put in place at Heyworth/Mason Park

By John T Ryan Peru – July 8, 2023 – It must have been a memorable morning for Phillip, Ann, and Douglas Mason as they watched a painting that recalls their family’s place in Peru’s history being put in place at Heyworth/Mason Park. The three are great-grandchildren of Albert Mason, founder of A. Mason Lumber […]

Fireworks added to packed Airborne Make-A-Wish Saturday, July 15 schedule

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Trailways of NY stepping up service in Amtrak absence

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Closure of big-box retail chains to impact Williston’s future

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Aubuchon Round Up yields $2,800+ for Babbie Museum

The Babbie Museum sending out wishes for a Happy 4th of July! The Babbie Museum is not only celebrating independence day today, but we are also celebrating the spectacular results of Aubuchon Hardware’s June Round Up program. Thank you, Jason Trombley and Deb Defayette, for being our fundraising champions! Monday, David Babbie and Lee Babbie […]

Here’s why Peru Farm Center has a new name and a new home

By John T. Ryan (Please share) Plattsburgh – On June 14, 2023, Peru Farm Center, located at 2682 Route 22 in Peru, moved and became Taylor Equipment Sales and Taylor Powersports at 5 Latour Lane, Plattsburgh. All the employees who worked in Peru are working at the new location. In Plattsburgh, it operates in a much […]

Third annual Michigan Month returns to Plattsburgh

Town of Plattsburgh revealed the contest’s final T-shirt design winner June 29 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Hannaford recalls veggie salads sold in Vermont, NH and NY due to potential allergen

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Amtrak suspends Adirondack Rail Line north of Albany

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