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A day on the set of ‘A Jar Full of Christmas’ in Lake Placid

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Plattsburgh woman hospitalized after trooper-involved shooting

Jessica A. Chase reportedly drove at troopers responding to a welfare check Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Tom Smothers of ‘Smothers Brothers’ comedy duo dies at 86

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Teacher shortages are getting worse in North Country schools

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NY Attorney general probing Clinton County jail death

Dustin Provost died Dec. 17 after suffering a ruptured bowel that became infected while he was incarcerated at the Clinton County jail. The state attorney general’s office is examining the case but has not launched a formal investigation. Click here for the Times-Union story 

Stewart’s Holiday Match Finishes Strong, Raises $2 million for Local Children’s Charities

Stewart’s generous customers came through in a big way, helping the 2023 Holiday Match program raise more than $2 million for local children’s charities. Accepting funding applications through January 31  Customers donated more than $1 million between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day again this year. With the company match, hundreds of nonprofit children’s organizations will benefit […]

NBC 5 Male Athlete of the Year: Peru’s Zach O’Connell

O’Connell made milestones in baseball, hockey and football during his senior year at Peru High School Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

City approves police chief appointment, 2024 Budget

Okays eight bass fishing tournaments June to August, 2024 Click here for the Sun Commnity News story 

Free ham for Vets today at Yandos in Skyway Plaza

Local Veterans, come to Yandos in Skyway Plaza from 9 am-2 pm for a free holiday ham. Just bring proof of service. Happy Holidays! #Vetshelpingvets #HomewardBoundAdirondacks

Plattsburgh Mayor plans to appoint Peter Mitchell as chief of police

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Plattsburgh mayor calling for Council-Manager consideration

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City Fire Department stops fire at Georgia Pacific plant

Crews seek fire source in heavy smoke conditions Click here for the Sun Community News story 

$25 million fire department fund accepting applications

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently announced that the Volunteer Fire Department Capital Fund that originated from one of his bills is now accepting applications. The $25 million capital fund was included in the budget last year. There are two funding options available. $20 million was allocated for construction, renovation, and/or facility purchase projects. $5 […]

Clinton Co. sets 2024 Budget at $198.5M

Anticipates $3.1M increase in sales tax revenue. “Charts in the Budget Book indicate real property tax provides 16 percent of county revenue, while sales tax contributes 34 percent. State Aid contributes 17 percent and Federal Aid 11 percent.” Click here for the excellent Sun Community News story 

CVPH Diagnostic Center Expands Lab Service Hours

Self-schedule bloodwork on MyChart or by calling the Scheduling Office (518) 562-7340 PLATTSBURGH, NY (12/20/2023) –The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Diagnostic Center’s lab service is extending its hours. Beginning Tuesday, January 2, the service located at 89 Plaza Blvd, will be open an additional 3 hours each day, […]

Is your well water supply contaminated?

New York school districts ranked from 1 to 661 based on new test scores in math, ELA

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North Country Veterans help veterans: making Christmas bright

All-hands on for Christmas Basket outreach Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Flooding causes road closures throughout the Adirondacks

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Little Ausable River very high as it passes though Heyworth Mason Park

The Little Ausable River was very high and fast-moving as it traveled through Heyworth Mason Park this afternoon at 3 p.m. Best to keep children far away from the river.  Click here for video U. S. Weather Service FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON… * WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is […]

Flooding hits Keene

Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

Time to sit back and enjoy the Keeseville-Peru Ecumencial Choir

The Ecumenical Choir had an excellent concert at St. Augustine’s Church last evening. Many people turned out in Keeseville Saturday evening and Peru Sunday evening. The Choir practices every Sunday evening beginning in September. The hard work yielded great results. These were the Choir’s 56th Anniversary Concerts. 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Boneless Pork Chops Scalloped Potatoes Vegetable Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 23972 All are welcome! MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Nurses Association members ratify new CVPH contract

Contract preserves healthcare benefit fund, provides wage increases Click here for the Sun Community News story 

ORDA submits proposal to host Olympic event in Lake Placid

International Olympic Committee seeks bobsled venue Click here for the Sun Community News story