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Our region’s high school sports teams enjoy jubilant sendoffs

Communities come together to express their pride and excitement Click here for the Sun Community News story 

ADK Medical Center receives national recognition

AMC deemed tops in managing risk, providing quality care with better outcomes, patient satisfaction, and at lower cost Click here for the Sun Community News story

This weird winter is rough on New York apple trees, but this expert says don’t panic

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Barrie Finnegan, Director of The North Country Honor Flight, named Irish Person of the Year

Plattsburgh – (3/17/2023) | The North Country Chamber of Commerce has hosted the St. Patrick’s Day breakfast for over 60 years. We were thrilled to host our breakfast to a sold-out crowd this morning at the West Side Ballroom, with more than 380 attendees. The event played off a “Tonight Show” format. With Matt Boire, CDC […]

Plattsburgh Common Council passes cost estimate for Margaret Street Reconstruction Project

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Ausable Valley Central investigating social media threat

Through their investigation, they learned the threat made on social media was not credible. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Nova Bus nets another major contract

Internationally recognized technology will now help Washington Metro achieve green goals Click here for the Sun Community News story 

DEC Announces 2023 DEC Camping Reservation Changes

New Features Include Same-Day Reservations, Among Others The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced changes to reservations at DEC campgrounds for the upcoming season, including new same-day reservations to help add flexibility and ease to last-minute bookings. “DEC is excited to make some changes and updates to this year’s reservation window […]

New York State Police investigate vandalism at Plattsburgh Parks and Rec building

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New York lowers bar for student proficiency in math, English

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Lithium-ion battery recycling event coming to Plattsburgh and Lake Placid

Rotary Clubs of Plattsburgh and Lake Placid will sponsor a recycling event May 13 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Thousands make their way to the North Country to seek asylum in Canada

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Assemblyman Billy Jones: Assembly Budget includes critical funding for the North Country

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones The New York State Assembly recently released the One-House Budget proposal. Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) secured funding for numerous North Country programs and pushed to include essential education funding and funding for economic development and road infrastructure. Jones also advocated rejecting the governor’s proposed measures, including the […]

Union president against Clinton County’s hiring process

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Mooers man charged with felony for copper theft

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Local students shine at CVES Regional Spelling Bee

From Peru, Charlotte Isecke won Grade 8 Champion and Vincenzo Francesconi won Grade 7 Champion. Top honors by Beekmantown, Northeastern Clinton, Peru, Plattsburgh and Boquet Valley students Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Community Bank donates $3,600 to CVPH Foundation

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…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY…

National Weather Service, Burlington – 345 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023 …WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY… * WHAT…Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches for a storm total of 6 to 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE…In New York, […]

World Water Day 30th Anniversary Celebration – Free Public Event, Saturday, March 18, 2023, 11 AM – 3 PM Champlain Centre Mall, Smithfield Boulevard, Plattsburgh, NY

The Lake Champlain Basin Program, Champlain Centre Mall and the Champlain Basin Education Initiative invite the public to participate in a World Water Day Celebration on Saturday, March 18th, beginning at 11 AM at the mall on Smithfield Blvd. Plattsburgh, NY. Mall guests may view student works about local water resources and interact with more […]

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 324 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

Eastern Clinton-Eastern Franklin-Including the cities of Champlain, Plattsburgh, Enosburg Falls,and Richford 324 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023   …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY…   * WHAT…Snow. Snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.   * WHERE…In New York, Eastern Clinton County. In […]

Calvin Castine reports on a Mooers, NY border crossing incident

Paul Smith’s Nordic skier wins top honors at nationals

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Peru Highway Department seeks cost savings and a cleaner environment

By Marque Moffett What do you get when you mix some elbow grease, lunchtime Googling sessions, science, ingenuity, math, and a few training workshops? According to Peru Highway Superintendent Mike Farrell, when the mix happens at Peru’s Highway Department, you get considerable savings to taxpayers and significant environmental gains.   Mike Farrell and Deputy Superintendent […]

Enjoy Thursday’s St. Pat’s Dinner and Irsh Dancers at the Peru VFW

WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING…

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 334 AM EDT Sun Mar 12 2023 NYZ030-031-034-035-VTZ008-010-011-017>021-122100- /O.CON.KBTV.WS.A.0005.230313T2100Z-230315T1200Z/ Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-Western Essex-Eastern Essex- Washington-Orange-Western Rutland-Eastern Chittenden- Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland-Western Windsor-Eastern Windsor- Including the cities of Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ellenburg, Lake Placid, Newcomb, Port Henry, Ticonderoga, Montpelier, Waitsfield, Bradford, Randolph, Fair Haven, Rutland, […]