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Community warmly welcomes new business

Lake City Sports Club provides outlet for spring sports athletes Click here for the Sun Community News story 

In a season impacted by patterns of climate change, ski areas work to be ‘adaptable’

Click here for the VTDigger story 

Data breach halts home closings in parts of northern New York

Since the start of the new year, Clinton County hasn’t seen any home closings. Here’s why. Click here for the NBC5 story 

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY…

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 119 PM EST Thu Jan 12 2023 Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-Western Essex- Including the cities of Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ellenburg, Lake Placid, and Newcomb 119 PM EST Thu Jan 12 2023 …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 […]

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration set for Jan. 16 in Plattsburgh

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Dannemora Federal Credit Union donates $350K to YMCA renovation project

Dannemora Federal Credit Union (DFCU) is excited to announce a $350,000 donation supporting the Plattsburgh YMCA renovation project of CVPH Wellness Center on New York Road into a state-of the-art health and wellness facility. CEO of the Plattsburgh YMCA, Justin Ihne, said of the announcement, “We are immensely grateful that Dannemora FCU is providing this […]

See NY school districts ranked from 1 to more than 500 based on latest Regents exams

Peru tied with Chazy and Northern Adirondack for the top ranking in Clinton County  Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Elmore SPCA to Florida – Cubby’s long road home 

Elmore SPCA News Release – January 11, 2023  Cubby’s story with Elmore SPCA begins on Sunday, October 30, when he enters our doors through dog control. It is to be both a bad day and a good day for this cute, sweet little gremlin. Earlier in the day, while running at large, Cubby is hit […]

Thursday evening burst of snow before switch to rain early Friday

The mountains in Northern New York could see 4-8 inches of snow, with some snow possible in parts of Vermont Click here for the NBC5 story 

Remembering the 1998 Ice Storm in Upstate New York and Montreal

Mountain Lake PBS recalls the 1998 ice storm 

Fritznel Richard, who died near Roxham Road border crossing, made final phone call to his wife

Click here for the CBC story 

Seven CVPH Nurses Earn Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Certification

RNs play vital role in sexual assault investigations PLATTSBURGH, NY (1/9/2023) – The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) has nearly tripled the number of registered nurses certified to collect evidence from patients in sexual assault investigations. Seven nurses in the Emergency Department (ED) recently completed training to become Sexual […]

A North Country nutrition champion

BOCES of Clinton & Essex Counties  Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

County to report COVID-19 deaths monthly

To more accurately report COVID-19 deaths, CCHD will now report COVID-19 deaths on a monthly basis. This will be done in the second report of each month. This change will allow time for COVID-19 deaths to be confirmed via official death certificate – which can sometimes be lengthy. As CCHD relies on other agencies to […]

AARP Foundation offering free tax help in Plattsburgh

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Stefanik issues statement after being sworn in

January 7, 2023 – Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today was sworn in to represent New York’s 21st District during the 118th Congress. “Tonight, I proudly took the oath of office to continue representing New York’s 21st District and bringing their concerns to the highest levels of government. I will work tirelessly to deliver […]

COLUMN: SENATOR STEC OUTLINES 2023 LEGISLATIVE SESSION PRIORITIES

A legislative column from Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) A recent poll from Siena College showed that a majority of New Yorkers believe our state is heading in the wrong direction. From public safety to economic issues, it’s clear that the status quo just isn’t working. The 2023 Legislative Session offers an opportunity to address these […]

Westport crash claims the life of Plattsburgh woman

First responders found car submerged in a creek at about 9:30 p.m. Click here for the Sun Community News story

Compare the 2022 ELA and math test scores at every private school in New York

Click here for Syracuse.com story 

Clinton County Legislature Holds Reorganizational Meeting

Clinton County News Release   January 5, 2023 – Plattsburgh, NY – The Clinton County Legislature held its 2023 reorganizational meeting on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. The Legislature reappointed Legislator Mark Henry (R-Area 3, Chazy) as its Chairperson with a unanimous vote of 10-0. The Legislature also reappointed Robert Hall (D-Area 10, Plattsburgh) as Deputy Chair, […]

Edible marijuana consumption among kids in VT, Upstate NY skyrockets

Following the national trend for kids under 5 over the last five years Click here for the NBC5 story 

Lake Champlain experiencing record-warm water

Water temperature records go back to 1972 at the Burlington waterfront Click here for the NBC5 story 

Peru High School Senior Class President returns in a new role

By John T Ryan  Peru – Only eight years ago, Leagon Carlin delivered a graduation speech as Peru High School’s 2014 Class President. After college and seminary studies, he has returned to Peru as Associate Pastor of St. Augustine’s Church, St. Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville, and St. James Church in Cadyville. Today, his listeners refer […]

Northern Insuring makes unprecedented donation

Giltz and McCullough families give $100K to new Plattsburgh YMCA Click here for the Sun Community News story 

In new hands, Plattsburgh’s Koffee Kat remains ‘the working man’s coffee shop’

Click here for the NCPR story