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Section VII Scholar Athletes Feted

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Keeseville area may have a small stage, but its history parallels that of the world at large

Anderson Falls Heritage Society summer presentations reveal fascinating local history Click here for the Sun Community News story 

DEC Announces Pheasants Will Be Available for 2023 Seasons

Birds Acquired to Enable Planned Pheasant Releases Following Spring’s HPAI Outbreak The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that the fall 2023 pheasant season will proceed as planned. After the loss of the pheasant flock at DEC’s Reynolds Game Farm earlier this year due to an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian […]

June 25 Peru Town Market Vendor Lineup Announced

I87 Welcome Center Still Closed

The North Country Chamber of Commerce is renewing its call for a commitment from the state to address the embarrassing state of the Beekmantown Welcome Center. Check out this video.

Keeseville Summer Music Festival returns

The Bootleg Band jumpstarts the series July 7 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Hundreds gather to honor fallen NYSP Captain Christopher Garrow at funeral service

“Capt. Christopher J. Garrow was a fearless public servant, who was committed to protecting his community and the state of New York,” Governor Hochul said. Click here to view the MYNBC5 story 

Three WWII veterans flew on Saturday, June 17 North Country Honor Flight #47

These men are your neighbors. Read their military service biographies. (Please Share)  June 17, 2023 – Plattsburgh – Honor Flight Executive Director Barrie Finnegan stated, “Three WWII veterans flying today is incredible even by National Honor Flight standards. With the Greatest Generation shrinking rapidly, we are proud to Honor these and the rest of the […]

Fifteen North Country Lady Vets Take to the Honor Flight Skies

These women are your neighbors. Their biographies will surprise you. (Please Share)  Plattsburgh – June 17, 2023 – North Country Honor Flights 46 and 47 took to the skies on Saturday, June 17. Flight 46 was the first-of-its-kind all-female Honor Flight. Fifteen deserving female Veterans made a special stop at the Women’s Military Memorial at […]

Honor Flight Vets get great send-off in spite of the rain

Plattsburgh – June 17, 2023 A steady rain fell at the U.S. Oval this morning; nevertheless, many people turned out to see-off North Country Honor Flights 46 and 47. Nothing deters these people from honoring our local veterans. Today was the first time rain fell during a send-off ceremony. The Peru Gazette will post photos […]

Kudos to “Thunder in the Burg,” fire departments and law enforcement agencies for the great turnout for today’s Honor Flights 46 and 47.

NCCS senior Minerva Gelineault wins Mayor’s Cup logo competition

Artwork to be featured on Mayor’s Cup T-shirt, promotional materials Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Postpartum healthcare coverage extended for people with Medicaid

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APA unveils plans for proposed new headquarters in Saranac Lake

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NYSEG settlement expected to bring three-year rate hikes

Proposed agreement to bring $5B investment to aging infrastructure Click here for the Sun Community News story 

City of Plattsburgh promises a fun-filled Fourth of July

Parade, free concert and fireworks among the downtown festivities Click here for the Sun Community News story 

‘Return to Auschwitz’ wins Emmy

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Plattsburgh police looking for suspect who robbed Yando’s Big M at gunpoint

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Gov. Hochul directs flags half-staff in honor of Capt. Christopher Garrow

Peru native, Marine veteran and NYSP captain to be honored statewide Click here for the Sun Community News story 

See more buggies lately? It’s not your imagination when you travel to St. Lawrence, Jefferson and Lewis Counties

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Founder of Champlain trails group looks to retire

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Saranac Lake board OKs vacation rental law

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No more daily printed Glens Falls Post-Star

The Post-Star said it will publish a print paper only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Click here for the Chronicle story 

Cheaper eggs and gas lead inflation lower in May, but higher prices pop up elsewhere

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DEC Announces New ‘Next Step’ Hunting and Trapping Courses

Next Step Courses Are Free to Certified Hunters and Trappers; Registration Required New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that DEC’s Hunter Education Program (HEP) is now offering “Next Step” courses in seven disciplines for those who have completed hunter education, bowhunter education, or trapper education certification course. “The […]