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Clinton County Nursing Home to be offered for sale

Clinton County Legislature News Release July 14, 2022 – Plattsburgh, NY – Last evening the Clinton County Legislature made the extremely difficult decision to begin the process of selling the County Nursing Home. Clinton County operates one of the last county-owned nursing homes in New York State. Over time, it has become clear that despite […]

DiNAPOLI: OVERTIME COSTS AT STATE AGENCIES REACHED ALL-TIME HIGH IN 2021

Dept. of Corrections, Office of Mental Health and Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Accounted for Two-Thirds of OT Hours The total cost of overtime in 2021 reached an all-time high at more than $924 million, up 8.7% from 2020, covering roughly 19.95 million overtime hours worked, or an increase of 4.3%, according to a […]

Police identify Plattsburgh homicide victim

A white SUV was photographed and taken away by a tow truck around midnight on Friday. Click here for the NBC News 5 story 

Point au Roche Beach closed until further notice

The beach at Point au Roche State is closed for swimming until further notice due to a potential Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) that has affected the beach. The closures are necessary to protect public health and safety. Visitors should seek alternate locations for swimming. Cumberland Bay State Park will be open for swimming 11 am-7 […]

Construction on hotel at Burlington International Airport expected to start in the fall

Click here for the VTDIGGER Story 

Footbridge honors teacher’s legacy

PHS footbridge dedicated to Thelma Douglas Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

Design phase of City of Plattsburgh Route 3 rehabilitation begins

Up to five years to implement design phase of the project Click here for the Sun Comunity News Story 

Timeless, ageless Redford Glass

Sandstone near the Saranac River give Redford glass its distinct color Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

Clinton County to sell nursing home

Click here for the Press-Republican Story 

Camp counselors busted for underage drinking; hikers ticketed for illegal Marcy campsite

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac Story 

Keeseville Community Arts Festival Returns with Expanded Activities

The second annual Keeseville Community Arts Festival will take place the weekend of July 22-24, with several local organizations and businesses holding visual and performing arts events across the hamlet. The festival brings local residents and visitors together in celebrating the artistic assets of the community. At the new ‘Arts in the Park’ event on […]

Peru Historian and Dog Control Officer resignations accepted – Helen Allen Nerska appointed to historian position

Highlights of the Peru Town Board’s July 11, 2022 meeting By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Board accepted the resignations of longtime Peru Town Historians Ron and Carol Allen at its Monday, July 11, 2022, meeting. Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass said Ron Allen was resigning for health reasons. Douglass said Allen has been passionate […]

Canadian Border Crossings are Hopping

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce  The Canadian license plates are crossing the borders and filling parking lots! We could not be happier to welcome our neighbors to the north back to the area and back to using Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) for their travel needs! Just the other day, Canadian license plates made […]

U.S. inflation climbs to new 41-year high of 9.1%, CPI shows, as gas prices surge

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Wild Center highlights Adirondackers working to curb climate change

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer Story 

Disney’s Moana Jr at the Heyworth-Mason Park on Saturday July 16, 6:30pm.

Looking for a fun night out? Adirondack Regional Theatre will present Disney’s Moana Jr at the Heyworth-Mason Park on Saturday July 16, 6:30pm. Music by Lin-Manuel Miranda and performed by the ART Young Directors Series’ actors. Bring the family, admission is FREE though DONATIONS will be accepted. Hope to see you there

David Glenn donates Gilliland research to Paine Memorial Library

Compiles records of early pioneer life in Essex and Clinton Counties  Clinton countiesClick here for the Sun Community News Story 

Comedy supporting local childhood mental health and wellness programs

Bodycam footage from fatal Saranac Lake shooting released

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First annual Lake City Art Fest coming to Plattsburgh

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North Country woman bids for N.Y. Supreme Court Judicial Seat

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An important message from Sister Debbie Blow, Director of the North Country Mission of Hope

Hi Everyone, 1.  I’ve received many questions about the 1500+ enhanced trauma first aid kits for Ukraine. What do they look like?  How big?  What’s in them?  So, I thought you might appreciate a 2 1/2 minute video explanation.   Here’s the link to view:  https://youtu.be/IxHwL0qDB2Y There are still five more items to be added […]

Social Security increase for 2023 could reach double digits

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Run For Jon Returns

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Five graduate from CVPH Family Medicine Residency

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