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Motorcycle Escort for North Country Honor Flights 44 & 45 of May 13, 2023

Assemblyman Jones honors eight recipients as the 2023 Women of Distinction

From left to right: Judy Lefebvre, Jessica Kline, Jackie Madison, Elizabeth Pearl, Assemblyman Billy Jones, Linda Young, Sarah Howell, Gail Roberts, Sarah Maroun.  Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently held his annual Women of Distinction awards ceremony. The 2023 reception honored local women for their dedication to the community and their outstanding accomplishments as North […]

Vermont Air National Guards visit PAFB Museum, Air Force vets

Pilots, aircraft master learn from history Click here for the Sun Community News story 

2,500+ sign petition to save SUNY Potsdam theatre and dance

Click here for the NCPR story 

How should NY manage the millions of visitors to the Adirondacks?

Click here for NCPR story 

Celebrate Mom and enjoy the music of the Cumberland Bay Barbershop Chorus!

What: Tribute to Moms everywhere When: Saturday, May 13 Time: 3 pm Where: Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel, 100 US Oval Plattsburgh, NY 12903 Cost: $10. per person at the door: Cash only.

PRICE CHOPPER/MARKET 32 ANNOUNCES FILL A GLASS WITH HOPE/FILL A PLATE WITH PROMISE CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS

Albany, N.Y. – Price Chopper/Market 32 launched its two-month-long “Fill A Glass with Hope/Fill a Plate with Promise” campaign in partnership with the Northeast American Dairy Association, Garelick Farms, and local food banks. From May 1 to June 30, customers will be given the opportunity to round up their totals at the register to help […]

28 local libraries participating in a library crawl

On June 3, 2023, over twenty-eight local libraries are participating in a Library Crawl in our region. The Library Crawl is designed for local families to (re)discover libraries in our area. Many libraries will have activities targeted at children, while others will be open for participants to visit. Participants are encouraged to visit as many […]

City Beach reopens May 26

Beach access and parking remain free to city and town residents with seasonal permits Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Motorcycles leave Hobby Lobby for the U.S. Oval at 6:10 a. m.

Ex. Dir. Barrie Finnegan describes this Saturday’s Honor Flight Send-Off

Flights 33 & 45 scheduled to take 36 veterans to DC North Country Honor Flight is ready to take to the skies once again. This Saturday, May 13th, will be flight numbers 44 and 45 taking 36 Veterans on a one-day trip of a lifetime. On board will be one WWII Veteran and One Korean […]

Strand Center Open House showcases programs to discover and develop your talents

Plattsburgh’s Strand Center For The Arts hosted an Open House on Saturday, May 6. Visitors met the friendly staff and teachers and checked out the studios. The Peru Gazette took time to make a brief visit. For more information, go to StrandCenter.org  

Meet the guy behind Burlington’s renaissance. Could his ideas work in the North Country?

Click here for the NCPR story 

Clinton County Historical Association Community Calendar Events for May 2023

The Clinton County Historical Association is pleased to announce the following events for May. All events are free and open to the public. May 16 – 6:45 pm, Amazing Stories of the Women of the Delord House, with Pat Loughan, sharing photos and little-known facts about their lives and legacies. Lake Forest Senior Living Community, […]

Donlan Wealth Management donates $50K to new YMCA

Bob Donlan applauds the community center with ‘wide-reaching impacts’ Click here for the Sun Community News story 

It’s time for Granny’s Attic, the Unique Boutique Sale

If you like a vast choice and bargains, the Peru Community Fellowship Center is the place to be Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Mothers’ Dinner May 11 at the VFW

Car Wash today Saturday, April 29 from 10 to 2 at the Peru Fire Station

Cloudy skies aren’t deterring the Peru Varsity Golf Team from holding its car wash today from 10 to 2 at the Peru Fire Station. A $5 donation is recommended.

A great meal and fellowhip happening right now at the Fellowship Center

These friendly folks will serve you pancakes, bacon, and homefries until noon at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. They also have a silent auction with several great items to bid on. If you’re looking for a good meal in eat-in or take-home, this is the place to be Saturday Morning, April 29, 2023.

Enjoy pancakes this morning at the Fellowship Center

Work on new Au Sable Forks firehouse about to begin

Skyrocketing cost of materials was challenging but not insurmountable Click here for the Sun Community News story

CHAMPLAIN AREA TRAIL VOLUNTEERS PREPARE TRAILS FOR THE GRAND HIKE ON MAY 6TH 

WESTPORT, NY: Champlain Area Trails (CATS) is preparing its trails for the annual Grand Hike on Saturday, May 6, which this year is an almost 14-mile walk through forests and fields from Willsboro to Westport. CATS will have three “oases” along the way, where hikers will find snacks, water, and porta potties. Hikers can also […]

Jacquelin “Jackie’ Madison named 2023 Woman of Distinction for Military Service

Assemblyman Billy Jones: “The 2023 Woman of Distinction for Military Service is Jacquelin “Jackie” Madison! Before retiring after 13 years in 2010, Jackie was the Principle Information Toxicology Specialist in the Drug Safety Department of Wyeth. Jackie Is the former Librarian and Director of the Mooers Free Library, she’s the President of the North Country […]

Plattsburgh Farmers’ Market returns with new programs

Plattsburgh Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market opens May 13 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Former Glens Falls Post-Star Editor Talks About State of the Newspaper Industry

Click here for the Mountain Lake Journal story