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Gun buy-back event returns April 29

The multi-agency event will be held at Clinton County Fairgrounds offering gift cards for guns Click here for the Sun Community News story 

National health survey to visit Clinton County

Data will guide national health programs and policies Click here for the Sun Community News story 

AHMC, CVPH Update Masking, COVID-19 Testing Guidelines

Changes reflect data, shifting status of pandemic  MALONE/PLATTSBURGH, NY (04/18/2023) – The University of Vermont Health Network – Alice Hyde Medical Center (AHMC) and The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) are rolling back COVID-era masking requirements for patients, visitors and employees in most settings. Beginning tomorrow, April 19, the […]

A new regional Essay Writing Contest offers young adults and teenagers the chance to speak their mind (and cash prizes!)

Adirondack Center for Writing and Adirondack Voters for Change are proud to announce a new regional essay writing contest: My Dreams for My Community. The contest offers winners cash prizes totaling $1,400 for a five-page essay on the topics of community and change. Submissions are open now until June 15, 2023. This contest aims to […]

John McKenna’s Plattsburgh – 1975 with William D. Laundry and Helen Allen Nerska

Clinton County Historical Association 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh, 5 pm – Tuesday, April 25, 2023 The Clinton County Historical Association presents John McKenna’s Plattsburgh on April 25, 5 pm, at the Museum at 98 Ohio Avenue. In 1975 architect John McKenna took photographs and slides of various commercial enterprises throughout streets in the City of Plattsburgh. His efforts allow […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole Carrots 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!

Volunteers Needed for Third Annual River Cleanup

WILMINGTON, NY — The Ausable River Association (AsRA) is hosting a river cleanup on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22. Cleanup efforts will focus on roadways and riverbanks in the Lake Placid, Wilmington, Jay, Upper Jay, and Keene communities. AsRA invites the community to join them in restoring and protecting the beauty of the Ausable River. […]

Register for summer camps at the Strand Center for the Arts

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Champlain mayor urges county to address Roxham Road situation

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Kevin Daugherty: basketball lifer and soon-to-be hall of famer

Click here for the very special Press-Republican story 

New AAU team takes the North Country basketball courts this spring

“We have a chance here to really do something special,” Epstein said. “Really excited to add this to the North Country … excited to see the growth of these kids.” Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

The Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership, Clinton County and generous donors help CCHA replace deteriorating windows.

In late 2019 it became obvious that the windows in the old Band Building at 98 Ohio Avenue, the home of the Clinton County Historical Association, needed to be replaced when during a wind storm, two windows on the museum’s 2nd floor shattered.  A review of all the windows concluded that 20 of the 35 […]

North Country mat legend Gary Edwards to be inducted into National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

New Walk With a Doc Series Kicking Off Locally

World-wide program promotes benefits of physical activity   PLATTSBURGH, NY (04/13/2023) – North Country physicians are stepping up to get more people in the community moving toward a healthier lifestyle. The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital’s (CVPH) Family Medicine Residency is hosting its first Walk With a Doc event on […]

Historical Association hosting several April & May events

Who wants to get out? New poll reveals how many New Yorkers plan to flee the state

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Plattco donates $100K to Plattsburgh YMCA

Employee-owned business supports community health and wellness Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Town of Peru is seeking a Part Time Assistant Recreation Director

Town of Peru is seeking a Part Time Assistant Recreation Director. Starting salary $ 3,200.00. Please apply at Peru Town Hall 3036 Main Street Peru, New York. 

US Border Patrol, Swanton Sector looking to hire an automotive mechanic

APPLY NOW! #Border Patrol in Swanton, VT, is hiring an Automotive Mechanic. Health/retirement benefits PLUS paid vacation, sick leave, & holidays! Tools provided. Earn up to $28.48/hour with advancement opportunities. Mon-Fri, 7 am-3:30 pm. Apply April 12-18. Follow the link to apply: https://bit.ly/41qMNn7

Stefanik Announces 2023 NY-21 Congressional Art Competition

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced the 2023 Congressional Art Competition is open to receive submissions from high school students in New York’s 21st District. “Each year, I look forward to receiving dozens of incredible pieces of art showcasing the talent of students in my district for the Congressional Art Competition,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “This competition […]

What’s New, Westport? Spring in Westport is seeing new businesses flourish and old friends find rejuvenation.

Click here for the Lake Champlain Region story 

Fledging Crow in Keeseville stops public sales

After 15 years of farming, Fledging Crow Vegetables has filed for bankruptcy Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

A Writing Workshop for Everyone at ACW

A Writing Workshop for Everyone at ACWApril 12—Saranac Lake, NY—The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) will offer a free, drop-in writing workshop for attendees of any experience level (age 16+) on Wednesday, April 19 at 7PM at 15 Broadway, Saranac Lake. As April is National Poetry Month, the theme for the workshop is Blackout Poetry. […]

Danielle Nicole Band at Retro Live on Thursday April 13th. Doors at 7pm, Show at 730pm,

Nothing beats a powerful blues performance, and few bands can match the explosive energy of the Danielle Nicole Band. This group has earned accolades from critics and fans alike, with Grammy nominations, Blues Music Awards and Independent Music Awards underscoring their tremendous talent (2019 Grammy Nominee for Best Contemporary Blues Album, 2019 Blues Music Award […]

Coast Guard warns of hypothermia risk in Lake Champlain during this week’s warm weather

Click here for the MYNBC5 story