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World Cup of ski jumping returns to Lake Placid for first time since 1990

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United Way Completes Annual Fundraising Campaign 

$665K raised, including $113K by NYS employees United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. has completed its 2023 Fundraising Campaign to help support high-priority health and human service programs in Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties. The annual campaign is conducted primarily during the fall months and concludes in February of each year. This year’s campaign […]

She’s a hero to us’

SARANAC LAKE — A first grade field trip to the Ice Palace on Wednesday could have ended disastrously if it weren’t for the quick actions of a teacher leading the trip. Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

Mayor Rosenquest appointed to NY Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials Executive Committee

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CLINTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE’S FACULTY ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCE A “VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE” IN THE INSTITUTION’S BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND MOVE TO “WORK TO RULE” STATUS. 

Faculty Association News Release 2/10/23 Clinton Community College’s teaching and non-teaching faculty have been without a salary increase for six years, and attempts to negotiate have been unsuccessful since 2017.  In October 2022, the College Board was informed that the Faculty Association (FA) sought mediation, resolution, and progress toward a fair and equitable contract.  Currently, […]

Wind Advisory in effect for Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southern Franklin- Western Clinton-Western Essex-Counties

Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southern Franklin- Western Clinton-Western Essex- Including the cities of Massena, Norfolk, Fort Covington, Malone, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ellenburg, Lake Placid, and Newcomb 331 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2023 …WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST FRIDAY… * WHAT…Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with […]

Historic fire tower relocated from Plattsburgh to Speculator

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New York City helps migrants get to Plattsburgh, where many journey on to Canada

On a daily basis, taxis bring migrants from the bus stop in Plattsburgh to Roxham Road in Champlain Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

The Clinton County Historical Association Announces: “Redford Glass Uncovered”

Tuesday, February 21, 2023, 6:45 pm, Lake Forest Senior Living Retirement Community, 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh, NY 12903 Admission is Free Please join the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, 6:45 pm, at the Lake Forest Senior Living Retirement Community, for a presentation on Clinton County’s Redford Glass heritage.     The presentation will […]

CHAMBER HIGHLIGHTS POSITION OF AREA BUSINESS ON KEY ISSUES

The North Country Chamber of Commerce has released the results of its 2023 Annual Issue Survey, defining the position of regional business on a number of key issues and expressing expectations for the year ahead. “We said a year ago that if inflation, workforce and supply chain challenges persisted, they would have an effect on […]

Lake? Pond? What’s the difference?

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Tupper Lake triad adds to community allure

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Elmore SPCA Medical Campaign

Several Peru students recognized for college academic achievement

Merit Pages News notified the Peru Gazette that the following college students were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2022-23 academic year.   Kathryn Bowman of Peru has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the College of Engineering. Rylee Desso earned a spot on […]

Reford man killed in snowmobile crash, police say

The Town of Frankin is west of Route 3 between Clayburg and Saranac Lake  Click here for the MYNBC5 story  Click here for obituary

All you need is love, Stewart’s Shops and 99¢ cones! Bring yourself and someone you love to any Stewart’s Shops this Tuesday, February 14th and enjoy a single scoop ice cream cone for just 99¢! This Valentine’s Day deal is available for everyone to purchase a single-scoop cone for just 99¢. There are over twenty […]

Weathercock fire started when owner tried to thaw frozen pipes, fire department says

The building was totally destroyed as a result of the incident. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

North Country at Work: a church becomes a general store in Black Brook

Featuring Robbie and Michelle Timmons  Click here for the North Country Public Radio story 

FEATURED Weathercock fire ruled accidental

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Keith Defayette recounts seeing balloon shot down

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See the latest graduation rates for 678 NY school districts: Search for yours

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SeaComm completes $50K fuel grant pledge

Credit Union helped 100 of its members with $500 fuel grants Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Registration Now Open for Free Welding Training at Clinton Community College

Plattsburgh, NY – 02/06/2023: The North Country Chamber of Commerce, Clinton Community College, and Lincoln Electric are pleased to announce that registration is now open for a free welding training program. The training will run for three weeks (Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 3:30 pm each day) from April 24th through May 12th and includes 120 […]

Grammy winner Bonnie Raitt discovered love of music in the Adirondacks

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Melissa Etheridge Coming To The 2023 Franklin County Fair

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