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Free Welding Training at Clinton Comunity College

Several city streets to be repaved

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Queen City to Keeseville, Wednesday, Sept. 20

The 2023 Applefest is only three days away

September 13, 2023, Peru, NY Applefest preparations are underway. This morning Dave Soulia and volunteers set up the craft fair tables and this afternoon, they tackled the game booths. Tomorrow, the food booths will go up. Other volunteers have been baking, frosting cakes for the Cake Wheel, and cooking delicious Michigan sauce. Soon Forrence Orchards […]

Celebrating a WWII Vet’s 100th Birthday

Another low cost airline is coming to Plattsburgh

Clinton County Legislature Statement: The Clinton County Legislature is proud to announce that Breeze Airways, the U.S.’ only “Nice Low Cost Carrier,” or NLCC, will be offering air service to Orlando, Florida from the Plattsburgh International Airport starting November 28, 2023. “Today is a tremendous day for our region,” said County Legislator/Airport Committee Chairperson Robert […]

Kiwanis Breakfast Club Plattsburgh donates over $23,000 to help local kids

Thanks to the record-breaking number of people who came to Dozerfest in June and the numerous sponsorships from local businesses, the Kiwanis Breakfast Club of Plattsburgh recently awarded during a reception at Harmony Golf Club over $23,000 in grants to North Country organizations that support local children in need. This includes funding for the following: […]

Visitation suspended at Ray Brook prison

According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the Ray Brook facility will be closed to visitation until further notice Click here for MYNBC5 story 

An expert talks solar battery farms, how they work and the risks

Click here for the NCPR story 

City fails to approve property sale for hotel

Supermajority approval is required; Mayor cannot sign the sale agreement.  Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Aubuchon Co. to Transition to Ace Hardware

Click here for the Hardware Retailing story 

Men arrested for death of Keeseville resident indicted on murder, assault charges

Both men have been in jail since their arrest on March 21 in relation to the death of Kenneth Darrah of Keeseville. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

September Clinton County Historical Association Events

The Clinton County Historical Association is pleased to announce the following events.  All events are free and open to the public. Friday, September 15, 12:30 pm. A Virtual Tour of the Old Base Oval with Helen Nerska showing photos of the original buildings and the histories associated with each. Plattsburgh Senior Center, 5139 North Catherine […]

“The Remillard family farm is alive and thriving in Peru, New York”

Check out the September 2023 Strictly Business. The Remillard Farm in Peru is featured. Tom Remillard is on the cover. As of this morning, Strictly Business still needs to post the September issue on its website, but I’m sure it will soon.

Tri-Lakes school enrollments remain low, but stable

The article also includes Ausable Valley and Keene Central enrollments Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story

Hochul pressures Spectrum for customer refunds amid ESPN, Disney blackout

Click here for the FingerLakes.com news story 

Schlitt, Peru turn back Beekmantown

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru students will activate HOPE with Sweethearts & Heroes: 9/11-9/12

PERU, N.Y. –– Sept. 10-16 is National Suicide Prevention Week, and an amazing superhero without a cape will be in Peru to help students and educators kick off their new school year with HOPE (Hold On, Possibilities Exist). Pat Fish of Sweethearts & Heroes will work in the Peru Central School District on Monday, Sept. […]

Albany man killed in Plattsburgh hit-and-run

Another Albany man charged with murder after fleeing the Exit 36 truck stop incident Click here for the Sun Community News story 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen will not serve meals on Wednesday, Sept 13; it will serve on Sept. 20.

The St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen will not serve meals on Wednesday, September 13, because of Applefest preparation and refrigeration needs. The Soup Kitchen will serve michigans on Wednesday, September 20.

Migrant surge brings federal attention to New York’s north country

More than 6,000 apprehensions in the Swanton sector over the last 11 months surpassing the last 10 years combined Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Top 10 Towns To Retire To For Cheap In Beautiful Upstate New York

Plattsburgh is #2 Click here for The Traveler  story 

A third of NY students are chronically absent. Schools want to reverse that COVID-fueled trend

Click here for the NCPR story 

GoFundMe looks to help survivors of I-87 wrong-way crash

Police release more details into the crash that claimed the life of a Port Henry woman Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru Applefest marks 45th year on Sept. 16

Giant craft and artisan fair, barbecue, games and rides at St. Augustine’s Click here for the Sun Community News story