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February 4, 2023 – It’s a bit chilly, with a -21 earlier this morning with wind chills forecast from -30 to -45

…WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY… * WHAT…Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 to 45 below zero, except 40 to 55 below in portions of the eastern Adirondacks of New York and northeastern Vermont. * WHERE…All of northern New York and […]

“Cow Kissing” to support domestic violence services

League of Women Voters to host six-week reading and discussion group

The League of Women Voters of the North Country invites interested readers to join a six-week reading and discussion group on Place and Story made possible through a grant from Humanities New York. The three titles chosen by the League from the list developed by award-winning author and environmentalist Rick Bass will stimulate discussion about […]

APA accepting public comment on projects under review

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PROTECT Challenges DEC’s Road Rebuilding in Wilderness

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Temperatures plunge well below zero Friday into Saturday, with wind chills to 45 below zero

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DEC: Consequences of Feeding Deer in Winter

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Beekmantown High School football player to compete in All-American Game

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Snow squalls Thursday night usher in bitter cold

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27 Fun & Beautiful Hikes in the Adirondacks to Explore

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Registration open for Adirondack Paddling Symposium set for June 16-19

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Liberty’s Garage has a new owner 

By John T. Ryan  Peru – As of January 1, 2023, Robert Desotell is the new owner of Liberty’s Garage. Virtually all of Liberty’s vehicle service customers know Robert; he has worked at Liberty’s since he was fifteen, beginning as a part-time employee while attending Saranac High School. After high school graduation in 2005, he […]

Enjoy the Super Bowl with a Super Sub

Essex County communities see $1B spike in property values

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World Cup Ski Jumping Competition Returns to Lake Placid Feb. 10-12

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Polar vortex to bring significant cold, subzero wind chills Friday night in Vermont, New York

Air temperatures drop to a range of -15° to -25°, and it’ll feel like -30° to -45° after dark Friday into Saturday morning. Click here for the NBC5 story 

Bus from Central NY company in crash with truck that killed 6 in North Country

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‘It’s crunch time’ Ice Palace construction starts late, but IPW 101 moves fast

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New York State Police investigating fatal bus crash in St. Lawrence County

Police said 6 people were killed in the crash involving a box truck and a bus on Route 37 Click here for the NBC5 story 

CVPH Blood Drive in Peru this Monday

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, November 28th from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  All blood collected is utilized in our local trl-county region.  Your neighbors appreciate your support.  The blood drive is being coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273. 

Kiwanis Breakfast Club Plattsburgh announces return of DozerFest

If interested in participating in the event as a sponsor, vendor, or volunteer, please reach out to Connie Mandeville, President of the Kiwanis Breakfast Club at kiwanisbreakfastclubplattsburgh@gmail.com or through their Facebook Page. In honor of World Kiwanis Week, the Kiwanis Breakfast Club Plattsburgh is proud to announce the return of their annual event, Dozerfest, again […]

Spring-Like Weather Confuses Birds, 2023 Duck Count Results

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North Country Community College announces new programs for 2023

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Vesco Wine Vineyards closing

West Chazy – It is with a great deal of mixed emotions that we announce the closing of Vesco Ridge Vineyards on October 14th, 2023. We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for the support and friendship you have provided us on this incredible journey over the […]

University of Vermont Medical Center support staff to unionize after vote

The employees overwhelmingly voted “Yes” in the poll, with a final tally of 997 to 163 for support staff and 123 to 18 for technical staff. Click here for the NBC5 story