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Tonight’s Concert Canceled

The September 5th Taylor and Intangibles concert at Heyworth Mason Park was canceled due to the weather. Very good band, batting 0-2 against the weather. This was to be weather-related a make-up concert.

Ausable River Association Canoe Raffle and upcoming events – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Ausable River Association Canoe Raffle and upcoming events – The Adirondack Almanack

CCHA Museum to open for Battle of Plattsburgh with special exhibits | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: CCHA Museum to open for Battle of Plattsburgh with special exhibits | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Clinton County Historical Association Museum is welcoming Martin Aikin descendant John Barton and family to the area for the commemoration of the Bat

Celebrating Labor Day: September 6, 2021

From the U.S. Department of Labor Observed on the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America’s […]

Less crowds, food, and pig races: People reveal why they traveled near and far for this year’s NYS Fair – syracuse.com

Source: Less crowds, food, and pig races: People reveal why they traveled near and far for this year’s NYS Fair – syracuse.com

New York State Fair attendance climbs back up to over 40,000 on Day 12 – syracuse.com

The story includes attendance history Source: New York State Fair attendance climbs back up to over 40,000 on Day 12 – syracuse.com

Volunteers Needed for 2021 Ausable River Cleanup

The Ausable River Association (AsRA), in partnership with Adirondack River Rentals, Casella Waste Systems, and One Tree Planted, is hosting their annual Ausable River Cleanup Friday, September 17 in Peru, NY. The cleanup is open to all community members and visitors who want to volunteer their time to help enhance and protect the health of […]

Underground Railroad Museum Celebrates its 10th Anniversary

The North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association will commemorate the 10th anniversary of its North Star Underground Railroad Museum with a celebration on Saturday, September 18 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm, to be held on the museum grounds at 1131 Mace Chasm Rd in Ausable Chasm. The program will include guest speakers, entertainment, and refreshments. Founders Don and Vivian Papson, […]

Want to assist the people of Louisiana? Here’s an option from Sister Debbie Blow of the North Country Mission of Hope

Good morning everyone, The news is inundated with disturbing reports from multiple areas in our country as well as many other areas worldwide.  I’ve also been approached by many, asking if we will be collecting for disaster relief in aftermath of Ida.  Short answer = YES.  See below….. In two key disaster areas this morning, […]

Ausable Forks gears up for community celebration | Sun Community News AUSABLE FORKS | The annual Labor Day weekend Community Celebration in Ausable Forks will return in 2021 with an afternoon of fun for all ages.

Source: Ausable Forks gears up for community celebration | Sun Community News AUSABLE FORKS | The annual Labor Day weekend Community Celebration in Ausable Forks will return in 2021 with an afternoon of fun for all ages.

Run for Jon Brings People Together for a Great Cause

Peru – The 21st Annual Run for Jon took place today at Forrence’s Mannix Road Orchard. Here are photos of a few of the kind people who are participating. The Run for Jon is an annual race to raise money for the families of local children with serious medical problems and honor the memory of […]

Huge Crowd at Honor Flight #32 & #33 Send-off Ceremony

By John T. Ryan September 28, 2021 – The North Country Honor Flight honored two veteran flights this morning #32 and #32, a total of twenty-eight Korean War, Vietnam veterans. Several hundred people attended the 7 a.m. send-off ceremony. The U.S. Oval Fag flew at half-mast in honor of the members of the U.S. military […]

North Country Honor Flights Take to the Air Again

North Country Honor Flights #32 and #33 carrying twenty-eight veterans departed U.S. Oval at 8 a.m. to board a plane to Washington D.C. where they visiting our national war monuments. They arrive back at the Oval tonight at 8:30 p.m. for a welcome home ceremony. All are invited! A huge number of motorcycles escorted the […]

Play honors 9/11 heroism and benefits North Country first responders – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: Play honors 9/11 heroism and benefits North Country first responders – Mountain Lake PBS

North Country Honor Flight to fly again this weekend | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: North Country Honor Flight to fly again this weekend | Local News | pressrepublican.com

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Italian Sausage Minestrone Soup Ham or Egg Salad Sandwich Dessert   Served take-out only 4:30 to 5:30 pm. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972.   All are welcome at our table!

NBC5’s Stuff the Bus school drive kicksoff

Source: NBC5’s Stuff the Bus school drive kicksoff

Family Fun Festival (Field Day) at the Peru VFW

WHEN:            Saturday, August 28th, 2021    Noon – 6 p.m. WHERE:         Peru Memorial VFW                        710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B                        Peru, NY 12972 Event Highlights:   […]

Adirondack Harvest Open Farm Week Planned for Sept. 2021

Over 75 farm tours, hands-on activities, demonstrations, markets, and more planned across the Adirondack Region Lewis, NY – This year, rather than a large one-day event, the Adirondack Harvest Festival will instead celebrate a week filled with events at farms, businesses, and community organizations around the Adirondack Region. Mark your calendars from Monday, September 13 […]

Bluegrass festival ongoing at the Fairgrounds 2021

Source: Bluegrass festival | Ccfair2021

Great Day for Housing: Officials celebrate two new, affordable housing developments | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Great Day for Housing: Officials celebrate two new, affordable housing developments | News | pressrepublican.com

North Country Women Were Not Silent in Suffrage Fight

It’s time for the Run for Jon

Donlan Wealth Management is pleased to present… The Thirty First Annual Run for Jon Last year, in 2020, an outstanding field of runners, walkers, baby joggers and 3 person teams once again participated in person and virtually to raise money for the Jonathan Evans Memorial Fund, the proceeds of which benefit local families who have […]

The Battle is Back: Battle of Plattsburgh returning after virtual COVID year | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: The Battle is Back: Battle of Plattsburgh returning after virtual COVID year | News | pressrepublican.com