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CVPH Thursday Evening Concerts

DICK’S Awards $1,000 Sports Matters Grant

Plattsburgh – July 3 – DICK’S Sporting Goods Store Manager, Greg Mills, (Left) presented the Northern Xtreme Softball Team with a $1,000 Sports Matters Grant. DICK’S Sporting Goods believes that sports contribute to a better world and that people who take part in sports will learn essential life skills such as leadership, discipline and integrity. […]

Jumpin in July at the Strand

The Iron Industry Heritage of Clintonville, NY 

The Anderson Falls Heritage Society and The Clinton County Historical Association Announces: The Iron Industry Heritage of Clintonville, NY with Dr. Gordon C. Pollard Wednesday, July 17, 7:00 pm Keeseville Fire Department 8 Pleasant Street Keeseville, NY Dr. Gordon Pollard’s illustrated presentation will provide an exploration of some of the elements that made Clintonville one of the North Country’s […]

Gazebo Concerts Begin Sunday, June 30th

Keeseville Concerts Begin July 5th

Lake Champlain fishing tournament starts today 

Source: Lake Champlain fishing tournament starts today | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Honor Flight #28 Takes Flight Today

By John T. Ryan June 22, 2019 Plattsburgh – Fifteen World War II, Korea, Korean Era and Vietnam vets are traveling to Washington D.C. today thanks to the North Country Honor Flight. Today’s honorees are: Gerald Cooper, Roger Crowningshield, David DeFayette, John Delfosse, Kenneth Darrah, Rowland Fournier, Kenneth Hintz, Michael Horne, Shane Lloyd, Leon Menard, […]

Morrisonville Chorus Gives the North Country Honor Flight a Great Send-Off

One of the highlights of each North Country Honor Flight Ceremony is Morrisonville Elementary School Chorus’s performance of their original song “Red While and Blue.” The chorus is directed by Heidi Glover. They performed at today’s June 22, 1019 ceremony.

Summer Hours for the Bluff Point Lighthouse

Lighthouse tours are free and open to the public.   Sundays in July and August and Sept 1st, from 1 pm to 3 pm   The historic Bluff Point Lighthouse on Valcour Island is open to the public from 1 pm to 3 pm every Sunday in July and August and September 1st. The lighthouse […]

Hands-on at the Babbie Museum

A great chance to recall times past for both adults and kids. Woodcarving demonstrations by Champlain Valley Wood Carvers. Ongoing demos of antique chain saws, shingle mill and hit & miss engines running a planer and buzz saw. Watch as flax is spun into linen. Try your hand using a washboard or vintage wringer washer. […]

Weekend Ideas: June 8 and 9, 2019 

Source: Weekend Ideas: June 8 and 9, 2019 | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Explore Clinton County’s Heritage – 12th Annual Adirondack Coast Museum Days Weekend

Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free Admission The Adirondack Coast Cultural Alliance (ACCA) hosts the 12th Annual Museum Days Weekend throughout Clinton County on June 15-16, 2019, inviting visitors and residents to explore the area’s wealth of museums, galleries and cultural organizations. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]

Family Fare Friday at the Peru Community Church

Memorial Day Service at Peru VFW Post 309

Peru – An impressive Memorial Day Service was conducted today at at Peru VFW Post 309. Commamder Bill Lefebvre welcomed everyone. Cadets belonging to the James P. O’Connor Composite Squard, Civil Air Patrol posted Colors. Commander Lefebvre and Auxiliary President Judy Lefebvre read the honor roll of VFW Post 309 members and Auxiliary members who […]

Community Invited to VFW Memorial Day Services

Memorial Day Services, Monday, May 27th @ 11 a.m. Luncheon to follow. Open to the public to honor our deceased VFW and Auxiliary members. Peru Memorial VFW Post # 309 710 Pleasant St Peru, NY 12972

Rescued Donkeys Available in Peru

Peasleeville Rd. Peru, NY Saturday, May 18, 2019 – Good family times this afternoon at the Kinkin Up Dust Donkey Rescue Open House. Thanks to Holly and Ken Besaw for inviting the Peru Gazette. Visitors loved the donkeys and some people were considering bringing one or more home. There’s also hens, roosters, goats, horses, and […]

American Legion Riders Honor Our Vets

The American Legion Riders sponsored by West Plattsburgh Post 1619 play a significent role in every Honor Flight. They pick up the veterans at home, escort them to the ceremony and then to the airport. The riders support their efforts with a June 1st Famliy Event Day at West Plattsburgh Post. All are welcome. There […]

Great Support From Fire Fighters and Emergency Response Personnel

Plattsburgh – Mary 18, 2019. Local fire and emergency response personel give the North Country Honor Flight outstanding support. On Saturday there about 20 units lined up on New York Avenue. Another fire truck hoisted a huge American Flag at the airport entrance.

Honor Flight Walk of Honor

The Honor Flight Walk of Honor is very special. The flight members walk to the Honor Flight bus accompanied by their escorts. May 18, 2019 

Orders of the Day

At each North Country Honor Flight the vets receive their Orders of the Day from a representaive of their branch of military service.

Huge Crowd Turned Out For Honor Flight #24 Ceremonies

Plattsburgh – One of the North Country Honor Flight’s largest crowds turned out yesterday morning. They were treated an inpressive ceremony for the Honor Flight members. 

An Open House With Donkeys, Bunnies, Pheasants, Pigeons, Ducks, Horses And More

Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue Open HouseKickin Up Dust Farm 362 Peasleeville Road, Schuyler Falls, NY Saturday, May 18, 2019 10:00am – 4:00 pm The rescue donkeys have arrived and are up for adoption. Come to the farm and meet the rescue donkeys, therapy donkeys, Ginger the therapy bunny, Flower the therapy chicken, and goats, Enjoy […]

Join Us For Cemetery Cleanup

The Peru Cemetery Association is organizing our annual clean up for Friday May 24, 2019, 4-7pm. The cemetery is on North Bend Street just behind the TD Bank. Historically, Memorial Day weekend was the time for families to visit the cemetery and “spruce up” their family plot. So please come and join us on Friday […]

Gazebo Summer Concert Series Announced