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Bishop Terry LaValley Issues Catholic Church Re-opening Statement

Sorry, yard sales are a no-go, for now | Top Stories | nny360.com

Source: Sorry, yard sales are a no-go, for now | Top Stories | nny360.com

‘Let’s get it done’: Black Lives Matter marchers share views | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: ‘Let’s get it done’: Black Lives Matter marchers share views | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Plattsburgh Black Lives Matter protest draws large crowd | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Plattsburgh Black Lives Matter protest draws large crowd | Local News | pressrepublican.com

A LIFETIME OF RUNNING: Peru’s Art Graves, nearing 80 years old, maintains longtime running passion | Adult/Youth Sports | pressrepublican.com

Source: A LIFETIME OF RUNNING: Graves, nearing 80 years old, maintains longtime running passion | Adult/Youth Sports | pressrepublican.com

Fort Drum enters new phase of reopening, expands travel radius to 200 miles outside base | NCPR News

Source: Fort Drum enters new phase of reopening, expands travel radius to 200 miles outside base | NCPR News

Weekend March Planned In Plattsburgh | WAMC

Source: Weekend March Planned In Plattsburgh | WAMC

Plattsburgh Development Opponents File Lawsuit To Stop Project | WAMC

Source: Plattsburgh Development Opponents File Lawsuit To Stop Project | WAMC

“Not just brush it under the table”: Potsdam’s Black Lives Matter organizer on changing systemic racism | NCPR News

“Baxtron says while she feels safer living in Potsdam than in Syracuse, racism is alive and well here.  “I’ve been called a n*gger, a baboon, and told to go home. We were outside handing flyers out at [a gas station] and some guy went in the store and asked the man ‘Why do you let […]

North Country (back) at work: Plattsburgh’s Greek Aleka’s Restaurant opens outdoor seating | NCPR News

Source: North Country (back) at work: Plattsburgh’s Greek Aleka’s Restaurant opens outdoor seating | NCPR News

Accepting Applications for the Master Gardener Volunteer Training

Cornell Cooperative Extension Essex County and Clinton County are accepting applications for the Master Gardener Volunteer training to begin in September.  There is an application process, reference check, and interviewing to be done in the next two months.  Training will be held via webinar, Zoom, and classroom activities. Some evening and Saturday training will be […]

Stefanik Announces Winner of 2020 Congressional Art Competition

Saratoga, N.Y. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced that Brianna Hanley, a 9th grader from Clifton-Fine Central School, is the winner of the 2020 NY-21 Congressional Art Competition. Brianna’s winning piece entitled “Hope” is a two-panel piece depicting a cherry tree with mixed tempura and acrylic paint with India ink. “Congratulations to Clifton-Fine student Brianna […]

How COVID-19 is playing out in NY prisons, through one inmate’s eyes | NCPR News

Source: How COVID-19 is playing out in NY prisons, through one inmate’s eyes | NCPR News

Plattsburgh restaurants prepare: Outdoor dining becomes part of phase 2

Source: Plattsburgh restaurants prepare: Outdoor dining becomes part of phase 2

Police charge Saranac Lake man for threat to shoot protesters | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Police charge local man for threat to shoot protesters | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Adirondack 90 Miler canoe race cancelled | NCPR News

Source: Adirondack 90 Miler canoe race cancelled | NCPR News

Police charge local man for alleged threat to shoot protesters | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Police charge local man for alleged threat to shoot protesters | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Clinton County Fair organizers hopeful to open drive-in theater on fairgrounds

Source: Clinton County Fair organizers hopeful to open drive-in theater on fairgrounds

Chateaugay barber retiring after 65 years | Top Stories | mymalonetelegram.com

Source: Chateaugay barber retiring after 65 years | Top Stories | mymalonetelegram.com

The Knights Say, “Thanks A Ton!”

L-R Knights of Columbus Bob Herforth and Bob Manchester prepare to deliver the 85 pounds of food that bought total deliveries to over 2,000 pounds.  Janice Morse (center), Director of the St. Augustine’s Religious Education Program, presented the Mission of Hope’s $1,000 Food Pantry donation. By John T. Ryan Peru – Over the past several […]

Demolition of the Oxbow Bridge has begun

Adirondacks By Air Reports: The historic Oxbow Bridge in Cadyville was built in the 1890s, and once allowed cars to cross from Plattsburgh to Schuyler Falls. But in recent years, it’s attracted thrill-seeking younger crowds. In several instances, those who came to the bridge to jump into the Saranac River jumped unknowingly to their deaths. […]

Essex County Fair postponed to 2021 | Sun Community News WESTPORT | The annual celebration of Essex County agriculture will not be held this year.

Source: Essex County Fair postponed to 2021 | Sun Community News WESTPORT | The annual celebration of Essex County agriculture will not be held this year.

Plattsburgh Public Library Board votes unanimously to reopen | Sun Community News Set to begin on August 3, Phase One will see only library staff returning as they prepare for public use by October.

Source: Plattsburgh Public Library Board votes unanimously to reopen | Sun Community News Set to begin on August 3, Phase One will see only library staff returning as they prepare for public use by October.

Plattsburgh International Airport Is Open

Airport and Airlines COVID-19 Update The Plattsburgh International Airport is open and operational. However, several of our airlines continue to operate flights on a reduced basis. The Airport restaurant has reopened on a limited basis. As for Car Rentals, Avis, Enterprise, and Hertz, are open to support car rental needs. Airport staff, TSA and the Airlines are […]

‘It was a calling’ | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

A sad, but inspiring story. Source: ‘It was a calling’ | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com