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Judy Lefebvre named Woman of Distinction

From Assemblyman Billy Jones  Please join me in congratulating our 2023 Woman of Distinction for Service to Hometown Heroes recipient, Judy Lefebvre! Since moving to Beekmantown in 1984 with her husband and Air Force Veteran, James, Judy has been an active volunteer. She has served on Beekmantown’s Planning and Assessment Review Boards for over 20 […]

Harrigan’s Fast Food & Soft Serve in Chateaugay goes up in flames

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Celebrate Mom and enjoy the music of the Cumberland Bay Barbershop Chorus!

Tribute to Moms everywhere Saturday, May 13, 3 pm Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel, 100 US Oval Plattsburgh, NY 12903 $10. per person at the door: Cash only.

Border Patrol fights illegal crossings using ‘expedited consequences’ at northern border

“Roxham Road is not an option anymore.” Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Micro-grants boost Essex County sustainable farm projects

The Klipper Family, joined by other donors, funded the micro-grants Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Livations celebrates two years of a growing business

By John T. Ryan  Peru – On Saturday, April 29th Scott Hite and Mary Ann Cayea will celebrate their second anniversary as owners of Livations Wine and Spirits, located in Grand Union Plaza (formerly Swain’s Liquor and Wine). They’ll be offering numerous specials and tastings to celebrate the occasion.  Today, when customers drive into the […]

Inmate injures 5 officers at Upstate correctional facility in Malone

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Lake Placid restaurant Lisa G’s reopens following monthslong closure

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Annual Tour De Force Charity Race will honor North Country native Hunter Labombard

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Clinton County BBQ spot Jenn’s Smokin Hot opens Plattsburgh location

The spot was originally home to Dickey’s Barbeque Pit. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Small earthquake rumbles upstate New York

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake shook parts of upstate New York Sunday afternoon. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Creamy Italian Sausage & Potatoes Green Beans Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 pm. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. , Peru, NY 12972 All are welcome!

On The Edge Of The U.S.-Canada Border, The Town Of Rouses Point, New York Is One Of The Most Unique Places You’ll Ever Visit

Click here for the onlyinyourstate story 

RICE CHOPPER/MARKET 32 ISSUES VOLUNTARY RECALL OF PICS HONEY MUSTARD PRETZEL TWISTS

(Schenectady, N.Y.) –Price Chopper/Market 32 is issuing a voluntary manufacturer recall from Dakota Style Foods on 10-ounce PICS Honey Mustard Pretzel Twists, with UPC 41735 05739. The manufacturer is recalling this product due to the presence of milk, a known allergen, which is not listed on the packaging. For those who do not have a […]

Parking is free in several city lots during downtown construction

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Plattsburgh Common Council narrowly votes ‘yes’ to police body cameras

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CVPH Emergency Room wait times performance ranked low

Click here for the Press-Repblican story 

Make Everyday Earth Day with a Green Cone Solar Digester

   Clinton County, April 20, 2023. In recognition of Earth Day 2023, the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) and Casella Waste Management at the Clinton County Solid Waste & Recycling Facility would like to remind residents that green cone solar digesters are available for purchase.  By using the sun’s energy and tapping into the surrounding […]

June 17 North Country Mission of Hope Color Run and Raffle

North Country Mission of Hope office # (518) 643-5572

Peru student selected to attend Students Inside Albany

Danika Clowney chosen from among 16 schools in Clinton and Essex Co. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Local counties to offer online civil service exams for correction officers

Clinton, Franklin and Warren counties among the 40 now offering online exams to boost recruitment Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Saturday, April 22 – Annual Day of Caring

The Peru Gazette hopes you can participate in this Saturday’s Peru Clean Up Day, but in case you can’t, here’s another great option.

New York adds cameras to catch speeders in work zones on state highways

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New York officially bans native-themed school mascots

“Under the new policy, dozens of districts that have resisted efforts to do away with the mascots, which include names like ‘indians’, ‘braves’, and ‘warriors,’ will have until the end of the 2025 school year to finalize the changes.” Click here for the NCPR story 

Assemblyman Billy Jones: Jessica Kline wins North Country Neighbor Award

Our 2023 Women of Distinction — North Country Neighbor Award goes to Jessica Kline! Jessica got her start at SUNY Plattsburgh with a B.S. in Accounting, followed up with a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. She worked for the former Gregory Supply Company, now Curtis Lumber Company, before making the switch […]