The Peru Gazette

While the program typically collects roughly 500 units of donated blood per month, they are on pace to lose roughly 100 units due to decreased participation, showing a 20 percent decline in donations for the month of June alone. Source: ADK Blood Center facing severe shortages | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Facing a severe […]

Source: A boy, his dad and a love for fishing | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The dog days of summer have come early this year with several uncharacteristically hot days for this time of year. The heat didn’t come alone though, it arrived just in time for the s

Source: Crews continue search for missing boater on Lake Champlain

WILMINGTON, N.Y. — The search for a black bear that escaped its enclosure at a northern New York wildlife refuge has ended with the animal being returned safely. Source: Search for Ahote: Missing black bear returns to New York wildlife refuge

Source: City’s July 4 parade led by astronaut Michael Anderson’s family | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With an ‘Interstellar’ parade theme inspired by the recent Outdoor Art mural honoring local astronaut Michael Anderson, the City of Plattsburgh is now welcom

Source: Monster Truck Invasion and more coming to Clinton Co. Fair | Sun Community News MORRISONVILLE | The Clinton County Fairgrounds will welcome the national favorite Monster Truck Invasion as part of its 2021 lineup.

Source: Plattsburgh school board renews superintendent contract over public protests | NCPR News

“Starting at midnight on July 6th, fully-vaccinated travelers may enter Canada without being subject to a mandatory quarantine and hotel stay.” Source: Canada releases details on first phase of border reopening | NCPR News

PLEASE NOTE: The 2021 State of the Lake and Ecosystem Indicators report is now posted on-line: www.lcbp.org/sol2021 Major messages from the 2021 report include: 2021 State of the Lake Report: Clean Water Many regions of Lake Champlain have phosphorus concentrations that are often near or below targeted limits. However, phosphorus concentrations in some parts of […]

Source: Vermont man accused of stealing yacht valued at $1.2 million

Classic road cycling event benefits Ausable River Association WILMINGTON, NY (June 3) – The 10th Annual Ride for the River, benefitting the Ausable River Association (AsRA), will be held in-person on Sunday, July 18. Proceeds from this road cycling tour support AsRA’s work to protect the clean waters, healthy streams, biodiverse habitats, and scenic beauty […]

Source: Cold case: New York police search for clues in 38-year-old homicide case

Source: Transmission line could bring Essex County $82 million over 30 years | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | Essex County and its lakeside governments could reap $82 million over the next 30 years from a proposed submerged powerline connecting the hydroelectr

Source: Adirondack hiker shuttle in the works, but drivers still needed | NCPR News

Beloved Jazz Group Getting Back Together For One Night In Plattsburgh Mambo Combo, the jazz group that delighted North Country audiences for several years, returns to the stage on June 26 at 7:30 p.m. for a drive-in concert at Plattsburgh’s Harborside Stage, bringing the band back together for one night of swinging highlights.

Source: Plattsburgh Town issues mandatory water restrictions

Source: Weather: Strong thunderstorms expected in northern New York, Vermont on Monday

No Primary will be held in Clinton County on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.

Source: Plattsburgh named Top 25 by London Financial Times magazine | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Plattsburgh and the North Country Chamber of Commerce have been recognized by fDi Magazine, a publication of the Financial Times of London, among the Top 25 Citi

The Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum at 250 River Rd. in Peru opened for the season today. It will be open tomorrow too from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Any day is a great day to visit the Babbie Museum. The kids especially LOVE it! Stop by and enjoy! The very friendly volunteers will […]

Source: Local reps slam latest border travel extension | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik and others quickly denounced the latest extension of U.S.-Canada border travel restrictions, calling it “misguided” and “unacceptable”.

Source: N.Y. announces first-ever rewards program for camping | Sun Community News RAY BROOK | New York has officially launched the first of its kind Camper Loyalty/Reward Program for all overnight stays at campgrounds across the state.

Source: CVPH expands visitation | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Patients can enjoy longer visits, and in some circumstances additional visitors, as part of a revised welcoming policy now in effect at the University of Vermont Health Network–Champlain Valley Phy

Source: Mayor Rosenquest holds off on Plattsburgh Boat Basin proposal

Source: Canadian safety official: US-Canada border restrictions extended to July 21