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Woman charged with murdering her mother in Tupper Lake

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Banding and testing loons for pollutants with the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation

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People were having a GREAT time at the Clinton County Fair today

July 30, 2022 – Today was a wonderful day to attend the Clinton County Fair. Great weather, big crowd, many exciting things to see, and an endless food selection. It’s a great place for kids and adults. Only one more day to go; it ends tomorrow. The Peru Gazette took many photos of many people, […]

Kids’ activities set for this weekend in Saranac Lake and Plattsburgh

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Undercover police now patrol Tupper Lake park after vandalism, hate graffiti

“Village mayor Paul Maroun is telling parents that if their children are caught making similar graffiti they will be charged with a hate crime.” Click here for a NCPR story 

Annual Make-A-Wish golf tournament and Airborne Speedway raise $15K+

25th annual Make-A-Wish golf tournament saw an impressive turnout in 2022 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

An Akwesasne Mohawk survivor of residential schools seeks justice, not apologies

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Stefanik Works to Provide Support for Plattsburgh Airport

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today called on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to designate Plattsburgh International Airport as a Port of Entry instead of a user-fee airport. This designation change will save the Plattsburgh International Airport roughly $600,000 per year. Currently, Plattsburgh International Airport is designated as a user-fee airport, which requires […]

Pen Pals for life

A truly beautiful story – From the Beatles to King Arthur’s legend, women share a journey of letters, travel, adventure Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Bring a haiku and grab a brew: NCPR is coming to Old Soul in Plattsburgh at 5 p.m. this Friday

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“See 3” on the Heyworth-Mason Park Stage Sunday Night

Don’t forget the Sunday evening concerts at Heyworth- Mason Park — 6 to 8 p.m. This week the “See 3” band is on the stage. Bring a chair or blanket, or use one of the several picnic tables. It’s a beautiful atmosphere to relax, see your friends and enjoy.

North Country organization look to preserve monarch butterflies

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Severe thunderstorms likely across northern New York, Vermont on Thursday

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“Inside and Out” by Brianna Forkey at The Strand Center for the Arts in August

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is thrilled to host “Inside and Out”, artwork created by artist Brianna Forkey, in the Main Gallery. This upcoming exhibition will open in The Strand Center Main Gallery on Friday, August 5th, 2022. A free reception will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 pm that night […]

Miner Institute to host Open House Aug. 6

Event will showcase modern agriculture and fun family activities Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Video: Clinton County Fair 2022 walkthrough

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ADK, The Nature Conservancy improve access at Silver Lake Bog Preserve

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“Clinton County’s Civil War Soldiers” Tuesday, August 9th, 6:30 pm

The Clinton County Historical Association Announces “Clinton County’s Civil War Soldiers” Tuesday, August 9th, 6:30 pm Lake Forest Senior Living Community, 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh Back by popular demand, Julie Dowd will present stories and pictures of our County’s Civil War veterans.  Many Clinton County residents are descended from the over 5,000 men who […]

Peru’s Kathryn Bowman selected as a High School All-American

Kathryn Bowman from Peru, NY., was selected as a 2021-2022 Dexter High School All-American. This was the second year she was selected to the team, and she is the only two-time selectee on this year’s team. Kathryn was also selected as the team captain for the girl’s team. She will attend the University of Nebraska […]

Knelly Elected President of Rotary Club of Plattsburgh

Officers Assumed Duties July 1 PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – Ken Knelly has been elected president of the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh for the 2022-23 year. Knelly, who serves as chief of staff in the Office of the President at SUNY Plattsburgh, was previously vice president of the service club organization. He succeeded Nicole Laurin, chief executive […]

Breaking down Stefanik’s low marks on environmental issues

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9th Annual Mark Dragoon golf tournament returns Aug. 6

Annual memorial event supports Keeseville FD and its Swift Water Rescue Team Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Rouses Point civic center without ice

Air exchanger leaves civic center unable to make ice Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Click below for a great NBC 5 News story on Peru and two of our local businesses

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Clinton County Fair 2022: Extended weather forecast

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