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Why Monday night is a great time to see live music in Saranac Lake

Listen to this man sing!  Click here for the NCPR story 

Schluter Systems donates big to Plattsburgh YMCA

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Fire fighters battle River Rd. and Macey Lane blazes Saturday night

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Spectrum hikes prices for 2nd time in 6 months. Here’s how to avoid some of the increases

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Most Adirondack lakes will likely become unsuitable for trout

“Climate change is causing the bottom of most Adirondack lakes to become unlivable for trout, salmon and whitefish during the summer,..” Click here for the Cornell.edu story   

Snow, Wind, Rain! What’s next?

National Weather Service graphic

Significent storm system pending

National Weather Service Burlington @NWSBurlington · A significant storm system will impact the North Country Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday. The biggest impact will be widespread wind gusts in the 45 to 60 mph range with scattered to numerous power outages possible. Stay tuned for more information. #vtwx #nywx

Everyone is invited for great food and community

Peru – Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Real Maple Syrup and more! Community Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, January 14, served by the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus in the St. Augustine’s Parish Center from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 11; children under 5 are […]

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 358 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

Northern Franklin-Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin- Western Clinton-Lamoille-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden- Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland- Including the cities of Fort Covington, Malone, South Colton, Star Lake, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ellenburg, Johnson, Stowe, Enosburg Falls, Richford, Richmond, Underhill, Bristol, Ripton, East Wallingford, and Killington 358 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 …HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT […]

New York State Police identify victim of fatal bus crash on Adirondack Northway

Another passenger, who was airlifted to Albany Medical Center is still in critical condition, according to police CLICK HERE FOR THE MYNBC5 STORY 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Beef Stew Fruit Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are welcome. We truly look forward to seeing everyone.

Keene-grown business picks up momentum nationwide

Small Town Cultures to see big time growth with national chain pickups Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

Livingoods posts new business hours

Our updated hours until further notice are: Monday and Tuesday – Closed Wednesday through Friday – 4 pm to 8 pm Saturday – 12 pm to 8 pm Sunday – 10 am to 8 pm (brunch buffet 10 am to 2 pm, regular menu available 12 pm to 8 pm)

Hoping to draw visitors, St. Lawrence County launches lodging website

Click here to view the NCPR story 

Updated: One dead after I-87 tour bus crash

Area between Exits 22 and 23 remains closed Friday evening as the investigation continues Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Snow forecast adjusted slight;y upward

As of 4 pm Fri: Here’s our latest snow forecast for this weekend’s system. Note there has been a slight northward trend in the low track, so snow amounts have been adjusted upward slightly. The forecast will continue to evolve as we go forward; additional adjustments are likely.

Hockey programs rally together in mourning local teacher Jan. 3 game honored longtime teacher and hockey mom Aimee McLane

Jan. 3 game honored longtime teacher and hockey mom Aimee McLane Click here for the Sun Community News story 

DINAPOLI: FORMER MORLEY FIRE COMPANY TREASURER ORDERED TO PAY $50,000 FOR THEFT OF PUBLIC FUNDS

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the former treasurer of the Morley Volunteer Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, was yesterday ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution and sentenced to serve five years of probation for stealing from the fire company. Perkins, 58, previously pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree […]

Adirondack Farms and Suburban Propane Make $1,000 Donation to JCEO of Clinton and Franklin Counties

Photo caption/names (left-right). Back: Suburban Propane Assistant VP of Product Supply Craig Palleschi, Adirondack Farms Co-Owner Shane St. Cyr, JCEO of Clinton and Franklin Counties Development Director Ellie Jent, and JCEO Community Outreach Program Director Lisa Gardner-Goodrow. Front: Craig’s wife, Jill Palleschi, and their three sons, Anthony, Luca, and James. PLATTSBURGH | Adirondack Farms and […]

Plattsburgh native Ella Fesette will compete for SUNY Plattsburgh women’s hockey this winter

Click here for a very interesting MYNBC5 story 

Here’s your weekend snow forecast from the National Weather Service

NWS Burlington Don’t look now, but a winter storm tracking up the New England coastline is expected to bring widespread snowfall to the region on Sunday. The highest amounts are expected across southern Vermont with a relatively sharp gradient in snow totals from south to north. #vtwx #nywx

Final JetBlue flight departs from Burlington airport

Click here for the WCAX story 

Poverty Rates in Northern NY School Districts

Published by Syracuse.com based on 2022 U.S. Census data The numbers come from the Census Bureau’s Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates Program. The estimates, released in December, are for 2022. District Population Population ages 5-17 5 to 17 in poverty % 5-17 in poverty Peru Central School District 12,198 1,926 273 14.2% AuSable Valley […]

Woman survives dangerous fall on South Dix

Rangers rescued hiker after hours in frigid, wet conditions Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

New York State’s 2024 legislative session begins with a focus on crucial North Country issues

Click here for the MYNBC5 story