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June 28, 2025 – Veterans of North Country Honor Flight #62

Joseph Ambrosio – US Air Force 1976-1982 – Vietnam  Enlisting at the age of 22, Joseph began his journey at Lackland Air Force Base for basic training—eight tough weeks that started with a stern “Get in the jeep and shut up” from the sergeant holding a sign with his name.  After tech school on the […]

Flights 62 and 63 to the flightline

Thankfully, the heavier rain held off until the North County Honor Flight send-off ceremony concluded. VIDEO of Flights 62 and 63 being escorted to the flightline follows.

Governor Hochul was joined by many local industry leaders in Saranac Lake

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Rock Painting at the Babbie Museum

The 2015 Dannemora prison escape revealed security cracks. What’s changed?

Click here for the NCPR story 

GET OFFLINE, GET OUTSIDE: FREE FISHING WEEKEND JUNE 28-29 IN NEW YORK STATE

New Yorkers Encouraged To Try Freshwater Fishing at No Cost Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that June 28-29 is a free fishing weekend in New York State, encouraging New Yorkers to get offline and get outside to enjoy opportunities for affordable outdoor recreation across the state. During free fishing days, the fishing license requirement is […]

Peru Democrats select their candidates for town offices

Peru, NY, June 26, 2025  – Peru Democrats caucused at 6 tonight at the Peru Town Hall.  Patrick McFarland chaired the meeting, sitting in for Marque Moffett, who was unable to attend due to a work commitment.  The Democrats nominated and endorsed three individuals for town-elected positions.  The offices and nominees, if any, include; Town […]

Clinton County Legislature Appoints Christine Peters as Next County Administrator

Clinton County News Release, June 26, 2025 – Plattsburgh, NY — The Clinton County Legislature is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine G. Peters, Esq. as the next County Administrator. Peters will begin serving as Temporary County Administrator on August 4, 2025, working alongside current County Administrator Michael Zurlo until his retirement in early […]

Four North Country plein air art festivals planned this summer

From July to Oct., artists will paint the landscapes of Keeseville, Saranac Lake, Malone and Tupper Lake Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Keeseville Community Arts Festival returns

Plein Air artists kick off six days of art-related activities Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

 Assemblyman Billy Jones Announces $4.5 Million for the New Plattsburgh YMCA Alongside Speaker Heastie 

June 25, 2025 Assemblyman Billy Jones News Release – Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) was joined by New York State Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie at the future site of the Plattsburgh YMCA on Tuesday morning. Jones announced that $4.5 million would be put toward the project’s completion during the visit.  “The Plattsburgh YMCA is […]

From summer camps to car searches, how the North Country experienced the Dannemora prison escape

Click here for the NCPR story 

Fourth of July Celebration returns to Downtown Plattsburgh

This year’s event includes a parade, free concert, downtown food court and fireworks Click here for the Sun Community News services 

Town of Jay’s Summer Concerts

Clinton County. receives approval for nursing home sale

Click here for the Press-Republican story  Here’s an October 2022 background story  

Peru Democrats to caucus on Thursday, June 26

Schuyler Falls Music in the Park begins on Friday, July 18

CVPH Blood Donor Drive, Monday, July 7

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Drive, Monday, July 7, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. CVPH uses all blood collected in our local trl-county region. Your neighbors appreciate and need your support. St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 coordinates Peru blood drives.

North Words: The Pendragon Theater’s curtain call at Brandy Brook.

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St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, June 15, 2025

Cheezy Ziti Vegetable  Bread  Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972  All are invited and welcome!

Community rallies in St. Albans to support Vermont farmworker facing deportation

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Roger’s House needs volunteers

Adirondack Foundation Announces Name Change to Adirondack Community Foundation

New name reinforces the community foundation’s deep commitment to serving the people and places of the Adirondack region LAKE PLACID, NY  — Adirondack Foundation has officially changed its name to Adirondack Community Foundation, a move that highlights the organization’s long-standing mission: to strengthen Adirondack communities through donor generosity, partnerships, and strategic investment. “Adding the word […]

The best Central New York prom photos

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Keeseville Music Festival’s nine concerts begin July 4