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Everything you need to know about the Clinton County Fair

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Clinton Community College to offer in-state tuition to out-of-state students

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Clinton County Nursing Home up for sale, employees feel blindsided

Out of 80 available beds, only 52 are occupied because they don’t have enough staff to care for the remaining 28. Click here for NBC TV 5 story 

Clinton County Nursing Home to be offered for sale

Clinton County Legislature News Release July 14, 2022 – Plattsburgh, NY – Last evening the Clinton County Legislature made the extremely difficult decision to begin the process of selling the County Nursing Home. Clinton County operates one of the last county-owned nursing homes in New York State. Over time, it has become clear that despite […]

Clinton County to sell nursing home

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The County of Clinton Industrial Development Agency Launches New Website

The County of Clinton Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) is pleased to announce the launch of its new website,http://www.clintoncountyida.com/. The CCCIDA began embarking on this venture in 2021 in order to make their website more user friendly and attractive to the business community. The site features a number of new features including a News Section, Calendar […]

Clinton County 9-1-1 to Start Accepting TEXT-to-911 Calls

On July 1st, The Clinton County Office of Emergency Service announces the availability of Textto-911 during an emergency. Text-to-911 service will be available for those individuals who cannot safely make a voice call to 911 in an emergency. This will be an especially valuable service to the deaf and hard of hearing community. Testing for […]

Plattsburgh International Airport awarded 142K

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‘They’re all good kids…’ | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Clinton County Youth Court program started in 1997, is a voluntary diversion program for first-time offending youth ages 12 through 18 

Source: ‘They’re all good kids…’ | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Clinton County Youth Court program started in 1997, is a voluntary diversion program for first-time offending youth ages 12 through 18 that commit an offense in Clinton County.

Counties seek more relief for drivers | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Counties seek more relief for drivers | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Clinton County Board of Elections announces early voting | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Clinton County Board of Elections announces early voting | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Clinton County Board of Elections has announced early voting for the 2022 June primary election.

DiNAPOLI: LOCAL SALES TAX COLLECTIONS UP NEARLY 16% IN APRIL

Local government sales tax collections grew by 15.7% in April compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.7 billion, up $232 million from April of last year. “While local sales tax collections in April were strong throughout most of […]

Video of Clinton County Legislature’s May 11, 2022 meeting

 

County Appoints New Director of Public Health 

Clinton County, April 29, 2022. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Sisson, as the Director of Public Health in Clinton County. Mr. Sisson comes to CCHD after 18 years as the Heath, Safety, Risk Management Specialist at Champlain Valley Educational Services.  “I am very excited to join […]

Substance abuse event to help families, friends | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Substance abuse event to help families, friends | News | pressrepublican.com

NYS Forest Rangers train local law enforcement in search and rescue

Crew Boss Training: On April 7 and 8, Forest Rangers conducted a Crew Boss-level course for the Clinton, Essex, and Franklin County Sheriff’s departments’ Special Response Team (SRT). Ten members completed the certified training for search techniques, personnel management, and land navigation. Once certified, these individuals are better prepared to partner with Rangers and help […]

An Essex County Land Bank could be a local solution to the Adirondack housing shortage | NCPR News

Source: An Essex County Land Bank could be a local solution to the Adirondack housing shortage | NCPR News

Reduced hours at Peru’s Convenience Service

  By John T. Ryan   Peru – Up until a few days ago, Peru’s Barney Downs Road Convenience Station was open between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturdays and between noon and 4 p.m. on Tuesdays. As of April 1st, the Peru Station is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and […]

A chance to succeed: Classroom program aims to reduce inmate recidivism rates | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: A chance to succeed: Classroom program aims to reduce inmate recidivism rates | News | pressrepublican.com

Essex County Health Department urges caution amid spiking cases | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | 

Source: Local health dept. urges caution amid spiking cases | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | Parts of New York are again experiencing a jump in COVID-19 cases as the state saw an overall 26 percent increase last week, including spikes in several northern count

Plattsburgh International Airport: More than just air service | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH |

Source: Plattsburgh International Airport: More than just air service | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | On March 23, the Clinton County Legislature approved Resolution 205 Authorizing Contract With Volaire Aviation Inc.- Plattsburgh International Airport.

Essex County reaps rewards of shared services projects that save taxpayers money  – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Essex County reaps rewards of shared services projects that save taxpayers money  – The Adirondack Almanack

Only 2 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive positives reported today

1 additional COVID-19 related death reported today

County aims to bring Philadelphia flights to Plattsburgh airport | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: County aims to bring Philadelphia flights to Plattsburgh airport | Local News | pressrepublican.com