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Saranac Central moves grades 3-12 to indefinite remote learning | Sun Community News SARANAC 

Source: Saranac Central moves grades 3-12 to indefinite remote learning | Sun Community News SARANAC | As Saranac Central School District’s capital project continues with unexpected delays, officials have decided to further extend remote learning for older student

CVPH Wellness Center on the former PAFB to close

A message from the University of Vermont Health Network CVPH  It is with heavy hearts that we inform you that the CVPH Wellness & Fitness Center will not reopen. The considerable expenses of operating the fitness center, coupled with the suspension in services caused by COVID-19, resulted in an unsustainable set of circumstances. From major […]

Absentee Voting | New York State Board of Elections

Source: Absentee Voting | New York State Board of Elections

Schuyler Falls man arrested on rape charges, State Police say | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Schuyler Falls man arrested on rape charges, State Police say | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Part II: Plattsburgh Mayoral Candidates Rosenquest and Beebie discuss plans | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH |

Source: Part II: Plattsburgh Mayoral Candidates Rosenquest and Beebie discuss plans | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The two candidates outline their priorities for the city, and how best to go foraward in the wake of the COVID pandemic.

Busting myths about COVID-19 vaccines with a UVM infectious disease expert

Source: Busting myths about COVID-19 vaccines with a UVM infectious disease expert

Quick response saves ARC home from fire | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Quick response saves ARC home from fire | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Fatal fire in AuSable Forks | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Fatal fire in AuSable Forks | Local News | pressrepublican.com

The Run for Jon Celebrates 30 Years

By John T. Ryan  August 29, 2020, Peru, NY – The 2020 pandemic has resulted in the cancellation of many events, but it didn’t stop the 30th Annual Run For Jon today at Forrence’s Mannix Road Orchard.   Yes, the event was held differently, but people came from near and far to participate.  It was […]

New York State Police search for missing Keeseville woman

Source: New York State Police search for missing Keeseville woman

North Country Chamber of Commerce Receives COVID-19 Support Grant from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield  

The North Country Chamber of Commerce recently received $30,000 in financial support from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield to support the organization in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The North Country Chamber used the funding from Excellus BCBS to provide small business grants of up to $250 for reimbursement for expenses related to PPE, masks, sanitizer, […]

Failure to Register leads to new charge for sex offender | Sun Community News CHESTERTOWN 

Source: Failure to Register leads to new charge for sex offender | Sun Community News CHESTERTOWN | Thomas I. Holland now faces a felony charge.

Deadly delay: Coronavirus got into nursing home during 19-day wait for test results | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Deadly delay: Coronavirus got into nursing home during 19-day wait for test results | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Best Buy at Crossgates abruptly closed

Source: Best Buy at Crossgates abruptly closed

Public invited to Battle of Valcour Commemoration

(Peru) October 11th marks the 244th Anniversary of the Battle of Valcour, one of the first naval battles of the American Revolution, fought between the shores of Valcour Island and New York State. A commemoration of this event will be held at the Peru Boat Dock, Rte 9 S, Peru, NY from 1:00 to 1:30 […]

Opera, Broadway classics to be featured Saturday night in Plattsburgh

A night at the opera, with plenty of Broadway show tunes mixed in, is in store for Plattsburgh music lovers on August 29 in a Curbside At Harborside drive-in concert showcasing some of the most beloved classics of opera and musical theatre performed by top-quality professional artists. When former New York City Opera Principal Artist […]

Coronavirus: SUNY Plattsburgh punishes 43 students after packed party – syracuse.com

Source: Coronavirus: SUNY Plattsburgh punishes 43 students after packed party – syracuse.com

43 SUNY Plattsburgh students put on interim suspension in relation to Sailor’s Beach party | | pressrepublican.com

Source: 43 SUNY Plattsburgh students put on interim suspension in relation to Sailor’s Beach party | | pressrepublican.com

Peru Federal Credit Union breaks ground on a new Keeseville Facility

  By John T. Ryan   Keeseville – For several years the Peru Federal Credit Union (PFCU) operated from a small building behind McDonald’s, which is now the Peru Court House. In July 2015, it opened its impressive new building at 700 Bear Swamp Road. In October 2018, it opened a new branch building in […]

Another Sign of Love

By John T. Ryan (Photos by Michelle Besaw) Peru – Twenty-five volunteers took only two hours to fill a 40-foot container at the North Country Mission of Hope’s Peru warehouse this morning. Volunteers had already labeled and weighed each of the 548 items, greatly expediting the loading process. In a few weeks, the container filled […]

Stewart’s Shops Wins ‘Best Milk’ and ‘Best Chocolate Milk’ in New York State

Stewart’s Shops proudly announces its milk and chocolate milk have been named the best in New York State, by Cornell University Department of Food Science. The awards were presented on August 25, at a virtual event. The recognition is part of Cornell’s New York State Milk Quality Improvement Program. Cornell University collected samples from New […]

SUNY Plattsburgh announces ‘surveillance’ COVID-19 testing strategy

Source: SUNY Plattsburgh announces ‘surveillance’ COVID-19 testing strategy

Samuel F. Vilas Home to expand under new ownership | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Samuel F. Vilas Home to expand under new ownership | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The historical Vila’s Home will see existing rooms revamped as well as an addition of several more rooms to help those with assisted memory care needs.

Adirondack Medical Center pauses inpatient visitation – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Adirondack Medical Center pauses inpatient visitation – – The Adirondack Almanack

Essex Center-linked COVID-19 cases rise to 59 | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Essex Center-linked COVID-19 cases rise to 59 | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com