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Keeseville Community Arts Festival – Adk Action

Source: Keeseville Community Arts Festival – Adk Action

Local embarks on silver-screen journey | Sun Community News CHAMPLAIN | Ryan Babbie is a 23-year-old with a plan. 

Source: Local embarks on silver-screen journey | Sun Community News CHAMPLAIN | Ryan Babbie is a 23-year-old with a plan. On June 26 he will be releasing the first film from his production company, Babbie Productions.

Mayor tugs Boat Basin buy from city agenda | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Mayor tugs Boat Basin buy from city agenda | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Plattsburgh airport runway to reopen on time | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Plattsburgh airport runway to reopen on time | News | pressrepublican.com

Drought presents Ausable Chasm challenges | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Drought presents Ausable Chasm challenges | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica tour to make stop in Champlain | Local News | pressrepublican.com

PLATTSBURGH — “A replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will make its way to Champlain from June 24 to June 27 after being delayed last year due to the pandemic.” Source: Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica tour to make stop in Champlain | Local News | pressrepublican.com

If you’re collecting unemployment in New York, state says you have to look for work – syracuse.com

“But the state this month is reminding the unemployed that the work-search requirements will be enforced. People collecting unemployment are required to look for work three days a week and create a log of those efforts.” Source: If you’re collecting unemployment in New York, state says you have to look for work – syracuse.com

Clinton County to detail gypsy moth infestation | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Clinton County to detail gypsy moth infestation | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With homeowners hit hard by recent infestations of gypsy moths, the Clinton County Soil and Water Conservation District will soon host a free webinar to help guide residents

Empire State Development Announces Plans For $6 Million Upgrade of Saranac Lake Civic Center

EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR $6 MILLION UPGRADE OF SARANAC LAKE CIVIC CENTER   Project Will Enhance Regional Sports Infrastructure Ahead of Lake Placid 2023 World University Games  Exterior Rendering Available Here  Empire State Development (ESD) today announced plans for a $6 million upgrade of Saranac Lake Civic Center in Franklin County. The year-round, […]

No. Co. Chamber offers small biz grant assistance | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: No. Co. Chamber offers small biz grant assistance | News | pressrepublican.com

Northern New York man killed in UTV crash, police say

Source: Northern New York man killed in UTV crash, police say

Upstate attorney challenges Stefanik in 21st Congressional race | Sun Community News WHITEHALL

Source: Upstate attorney challenges Stefanik in 21st Congressional race | Sun Community News WHITEHALL | North Country attorney Matt Putorti has announced his Democratic candidacy for congress against U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik in New York’s 21st congressional distr

No day at the beach for towns seeking lifeguards | Sun Community News WILMINGTON | 

Source: No day at the beach for towns seeking lifeguards | Sun Community News WILMINGTON | Last year, the Wilmington Beach was closed because of Covid. This year, even though people can once again gather, it may be closed again because the town has been unable to

“Guided Tours of The Old Base Oval ”

July 3, July 17, August 7, and August 28, 2021, at 10:00 am   Please join the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) on Saturdays July 3, July 17, August 7, and August 28 for a narrated walking tour of the historic buildings surrounding the Old Base Oval in the City of Plattsburgh.   The Old […]

Akwesasne Mohawk Chief, former ironworker Darryl Lazore has died | NCPR News

Source: Akwesasne Mohawk Chief, former ironworker Darryl Lazore has died | NCPR News

FRIENDS UNION BRINGS TIME-HONORED TRADITIONS TO U.S. OVAL

Trio Offers Celtic, Quebecois & Appalachian Fiddle Tunes & Folk Music Friends Union, the professional traditional music ensemble that formed among friends in Plattsburgh 43 years ago and returned to the performance stage in 2006, will present a concert of classic Celtic, French-Canadian, and Appalachian fiddle tunes and folk classics on June 19 at 7:30 […]

June Harvest of the Month | National Dairy Month – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: June Harvest of the Month | National Dairy Month – The Adirondack Almanack

Dog Control Officer Resigns

By John T. Ry Peru – One of the Peru Town Board’s meeting agenda items this week is acceptance of the resignation of the town’s Dog Control Officer.  David Drollette resigned just before the town board’s May 24th meeting. Supervisor Brandy McDonald commented, “It’s too bad. We can’t replace an employee like him. It’s a […]

Volunteers needed to help open the ‘Y at the Oval’

“We need to have 20, 30, 40 volunteers coming on down on different days so that we can ensure we’re ready to open on July 1,” Ihne said. Community members can RSVP to the Plattsburgh YMCA to volunteer in clean-up efforts on these dates next week: Monday, June 14: Noon-2 p.m., 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, June […]

Plattsburgh Mayor breaks council tie on first marina vote | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Mayor breaks council tie on first marina vote | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Local officer and first responder honored with Valor Award | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | 

Source: Local officer and first responder honored with Valor Award | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | A longtime local corrections officer and volunteer firefighter has been presented with prestigious honors for his fast action in what could have been a potentially

Gypsy moths taking over northern New York and Vermont | Sun Community News 

Source: Gypsy moths taking over northern New York and Vermont | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | As residents across northern New York and Vermont celebrate the return of summer-like weather, many have also noticed the return of something else-gypsy moth caterpi

Controversial Essex code officer to step down at the end of the year | Sun Community News ESSEX 

Even former Governor Geroge Pataki spoke. Source: Controversial Essex code officer to step down at the end of the year | Sun Community News ESSEX | After a meeting that lasted nearly six hours, the Essex Town Board asked for the resignation of Code Officer Jay White, who had polarized the town with a by-t

Some St. Lawrence, Jefferson county towns have very low vaccination rates | NCPR News

Source: Some St. Lawrence, Jefferson county towns have very low vaccination rates | NCPR News

DEC Announces 2022 Training Academies Planned for New Classes of Environmental Conservation, Police Officer and Forest Ranger Recruits

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that DEC will hold academies for its newest classes of Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) and Forest Rangers beginning in May 2022. The six-month training academies will prepare up to 60 of DEC’s newest recruits for careers protecting New York’s natural resources […]