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1939 – First Army Maneuvers in Saranac and Schuyler Falls

From the Clinton County Historical Asociation – IMPORTANT TO TALK WITH OLDER RESIDENTS – There are people living in our county today who still remember the Maneuvers of 1939. We’ve had them come to the museum telling us how, when they were kids, they gave water to the troops, watched the tanks in awe, or […]

Prairie’s Orchard joins blossoming NYS apple growers – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Prairie’s Orchard joins blossoming NYS apple growers – The Adirondack Almanack

District Treasurer Job Opening at Peru Central School District

Peru Central School District seeks District Treasurer to maintain financial records of the school district. Proficiency with computers, accounting programs and governmental accounting principles is essential. Salary range is $50,000 to $60,000 and is contingent on experience and qualifications. For more information, please contact Krista Devins @ kdevins@perucsd.org or call (518) 643-6004.

Sewart’s Shops Statement on Wappingers Falls and Burnt Hills Closings

  October 16, 2020- Stewart’s Shops is sorry to announce that it will be closing two of its shops in the next few weeks. The Burnt Hills shop on 710 Saratoga Rd. will be closed on Sunday, 10/25/20 and the Wappingers Falls shop on 2048 Route 9D, will be closed on Sunday, 11/8/20. Unfortunately, these […]

COVID halts Cardinal Athletics | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: COVID halts Cardinal Athletics | Local News | pressrepublican.com

K’ville loses industrial building, gains green space | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: K’ville loses industrial building, gains green space | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau says border won’t reopen until US gains control of COVID-19

Source: Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau says border won’t reopen until US gains control of COVID-19

Longtime CV-TEC teacher honored with $50,000 Harbor Freight award | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH 

Source: Longtime CV-TEC teacher honored with $50,000 Harbor Freight award | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | A longtime local teacher has earned national recognition and a $50,000 prize for his decades of work with CV-TEC and its highly recognized welding program.

Record-breaking trout reeled in on Lake Champlain

Source: Record-breaking trout reeled in on Lake Champlain

Election 2020 voting dates and polling place locations | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Election 2020 voting dates and polling place locations | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Montreal’s tourism industry broke records this summer, but not in a good way | Montreal Gazette

Source: Montreal’s tourism industry broke records this summer, but not in a good way | Montreal Gazette

Essex County Back on Vermont Travel Restrictions

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce The state of Vermont has again imposed travel restrictions for New York’s Essex County. The restrictions were imposed as Essex County sees its number of new COVID-19 cases continue to rise. As of Tuesday, there were 11 active cases countywide, seven new ones since Friday. Four people in […]

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT

Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Eastern Clinton- Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-Southwestern St. Lawrence- Grand Isle- Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Plattsburgh, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, Gouverneur, Alburgh, and South Hero   …WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY…   * WHAT…Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts […]

Fire Destroys Beekmantown Furniture Store

Bordeau’s New and Used Furniture in Beekmantown was devastated by fire about 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Here’s what it looked like this afternoon. The store is located on Route 22 a few hundred yards south of the Beekmantown Central School.

Retired, but still finding a meaningful way to serve

By John T. Ryan  Peru – When Rev. Alan Shnob announced his retirement parishioners of St. Augustine’s Church expected to be linked with St. Margaret’s Parish in Wilmington, Holy Name Parish in Au Sable Forks, and the Catholic Community of Keeseville. Plans were in place for one pastor to preside over all the parishes. Instead, […]

Crews battle fire at northern New York furniture store

Bordeau’s Furniture building at approximately 6:30 p.m. The blaze eventually caused the roof of the building to collapse, according to firefighters.Source: Crews battle fire at northern New York furniture store

Bringing a Plattsburgh hero to life | Sun Community News 

Source: Bringing a Plattsburgh hero to life | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | A local artist returns home to paint a memorial for one of Plattsburgh’s own heroes.

Allegiant Air cancels all Ogdensburg flights in October | St. Lawrence County | nny360.com

Source: Allegiant Air cancels all Ogdensburg flights in October | St. Lawrence County | nny360.com

Sidebar: The man who popularized the Adirondacks | Local History | nny360.com

Source: Sidebar: The man who popularized the Adirondacks | Local History | nny360.com

Lake George board, superintendent violated open meeting law, judge rules

Source: Lake George board, superintendent violated open meeting law, judge rules

America’s longest mountain coaster opens in Lake Placid

Source: America’s longest mountain coaster opens in Lake Placid

A “Thank You” to all those who play a role in preserving local history

Peru – October 11th marked the 244th Anniversary of the Battle of Valcour, one of the American Revolution’s first naval battles. The Saranac Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Valcour Battle Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) commemorated the battle at the Peru Dock, overlooking the battle […]

Cadyville Beach bathhouse becomes the first town art project | Sun Community News

Source: Cadyville Beach bathhouse becomes the first town art project | Sun Community News CADYVILLE | There’s a new bright spot along the Saranac River thanks to the Town of Plattsburgh, a new outdoor art project and a Brooklyn artist with local ties.

Climate goals inspiring renewable energy projects in the Adirondacks

Source: Climate goals inspiring renewable energy projects in the Adirondacks

Manufacturers like Corning say child care is essential to North Country’s economic recovery | NCPR News

Source: Manufacturers like Corning say child care is essential to North Country’s economic recovery | NCPR News