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Robert Thibodeau’s arrest sparks urgent calls for hospital security upgrades

Thibodeau allegedly planned to bring armed weapons to CVPH in Plattsburgh Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Plattsburgh man told brother he wanted to kill upper management at CVPH, court documents show

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BOCES students build, sell tiny homes

Building Trades program teaches home-building skills Click here for the Sun Community News story 

CVPH nurse reacts to latest incident involving an armed suspect who was headed towards the hospital

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A $66 million new school for 400 Westport-Elizabethtown students is on the ballot

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Police ID ex-CVPH employee found with loaded shotgun en route to hospital,

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A Statement from CVPH President Michelle LeBeau

Former employee arrested; work continues to provide care in a safe environment PLATTSBURGH, NY (02/13/2024) — The following is a statement from the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) President Michelle LeBeau about today’s arrest of a former employee: “This morning, Plattsburgh City Police Department and the New York State […]

Plattsburgh City Police detain disgruntled former employee in possession of loaded firearm and believed to be enroute to CVPH

Plattsburgh City Police PRESS RELEASE 2/13/2024 On February 13, 2024, at 8:57 am, the Plattsburgh Police Department dispatch received information from B-COMM reporting a disgruntled former employee of the UVM Health Network (CVPH) was believed to be in route to the hospital in possession of loaded firearms. The initial caller was a concerned relative who […]

Peru Knights serving their popular Michigans on Saturday,  Feb. 17  

Peru – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 will serve a Michigan dinner on Saturday, February 17, at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center. It includes Michigan, baked beans, potato chips, drinks, and dessert: Two Michigans – $10, One Michigan – $7. They are served from 4 to 6 p.m. eat-in or take-out. Proceeds will enable […]

Woman killed after car collides with UPS truck in St. Lawrence County

A 90-year-old woman was pronounced dead after a car collided with a UPS truck in Dekalb, NY Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Saranac three-peats as Section VII wrestling champion

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Allegiant adds flights from Plattsburgh to Sarasota

One of 10 new non-stop U.S. flights Click here for the Sun Community News story 

CVPH Recognized by Press Ganey for Quality, Patient-Centered Care

Awards honor CVPH team’s continued commitment to clinical quality, positive patient experiences.  CVPH News Release  PLATTSBURGH, NY (02/12/2024) — The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) announced today that it has received two 2023 Press Ganey Human Experience awards:  The Pinnacle of Excellence Award and the Guardian of Excellence Award. […]

Girl Scout Cookies on sale Saturday, Feb 17, 10 – 2, at Grand Union Plaza

Peru Girl Scout Troop 4183 will kick off this year’s cookie sale on Saturday, Feb 17th, with a table at the Peru Plaza outside Kinneys and Aubochon from 10 am to 2 pm or until supplies last! 

Knelly named special advisor to SUNY for CCC transition

CCC’s academic and administrative operations slated to move campuses by fall 2025 Click here for the Sun Community News story

PRICE CHOPPER/MARKET 32 ISSUES VOLUNTARY RECALL OF COCO BAKERY MACARONS

(Schenectady, N.Y.) – Price Chopper/Market 32 has issued a voluntary recall on all varieties of Coco Bakery Macarons because they may contain a variety of peanuts not listed on the label or disclosed by the supplier. The affected products were purchased in Price Chopper/Market 32 stores between January 30, 2024 and today. Customers who purchased […]

Chazy names Sanford Coakley interim elementary principal

Chazy Junior/High School principal will take over the elementary position July 1 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Clinton Community College ranked third best community college in New York State

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Five BHS girls athletes sign National Letters of Intent

“They are recognized and respected not just in our community, but regionally and nationally for their outstanding achievements.” Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen for Ash Wednesday, St. Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2024

Macaroni & Cheese Fish Sticks Macaroni Vegetable Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augistine’s Parish Center, 3030 Mai St., Peru, NY 12972. All are welcome!! Happy Valentine’s Day

Almost $100K saved on Cook Rd. Culvert; LayerEight Group praised; Recreation Assistant needed; Thumbs up for town staff

Peru Town Board Meeting of February 5, 2024 Last September, when only one contractor submitted a bid to replace the deteriorating Cook Road culvert, Superintendent Michael Farrell recommended rejecting the bid, stating it was too high and he thought more contractors would bid in 2024. Farrell was correct! Three contractors submitted bids last week. Ed […]

NY school districts ranked 1 to 608 based on 2023 geometry Regents exams

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Peru, NY, February 8, 2024, 6:30 to 6:45 a.m. Ausable Point Campground overlooking our beautiful Lake Champlain

U.S. bobsleds made in Lake Placid

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Clinton County Legislator Wendell Hughes announces candidacy for Mayor of Plattsburgh

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