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Finding Marks First Case of Emerald Ash Borer in Adirondack Park The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that emerald ash borer (EAB) has been confirmed in Warren County. While not unexpected given the EAB’s spread, this marks the first confirmed case of EAB within the Adirondack Park. The affected trees […]

Here’s a video of Ausable Chasm this morning about 9 a.m. August 5, 2020. The high water follows 2.4 inches of rain yesterday and almost 3 inches since Sunday. it’s an awesome sight today. Please excuse the shaky camera. Used the telephoto lens too much.  

Source: Harmful algae blooms at Point au Roche | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Harmful algae blooms (HAB) can be seen in the water in some parts of moderately-trafficked Point Au Roche State Park in Plattsburgh, NY, one of five locations where the freshwater cy

Source: The North Country is facing massive budget shortfalls without federal aid | NCPR News

PLATTSBURGH, NY (08/4/2020) – The following is a statement from University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) President Michelle LeBeau regarding the hospital’s redesign efforts: “Like other businesses in this community and across the country, the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed our fragile financial picture to the limit. Hospitals across the country are struggling financially- hundreds […]

Obituary of John Henry Lawliss What a wonderful life. Late Sunday evening, John Henry Lawliss, 86, passed peacefully at home after living a long life brimming with love, purpose, and accomplishments. John was born at home on Lawliss’ Corners in Beekmantown, New York. He grew up in a simpler time without electricity or indoor plumbing. […]

Source: The Canada-U.S. border could be closed for months. Here’s what you need to know now | CBC News

Source: Chazy man arrested after falsifying gun background check, State Police say | Local News | pressrepublican.com

U.S. National Weather Service Affected Area – Eastern Clinton County   …FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING…   The National Weather Service in Burlington has expanded the   Flash Flood Watch to include portions of northern New York and northwest Vermont, including the following areas, in northern New York, Eastern […]

Source: Separated by the border closure, with no end in sight | NCPR News

National Weather Service – TORNADO WATCH 410 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM EDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS NY . NEW YORK COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ALBANY CHENANGO CLINTON COLUMBIA DELAWARE DUTCHESS ESSEX FRANKLIN FULTON GREENE HAMILTON HERKIMER JEFFERSON LEWIS MADISON MONTGOMERY ONEIDA ORANGE OTSEGO PUTNAM RENSSELAER ROCKLAND SARATOGA SCHENECTADY SCHOHARIE ST. LAWRENCE SULLIVAN ULSTER WARREN […]

Source: Possible strong to severe thunderstorms late Sunday afternoon/early evening.

Source: Schools evaluate bus systems | Sun Community News CLINTON COUNTY | As schools independently release their reopening plans for the fall, transportation to and from institutions has revealed itself as a top concern for districts and families.

Source: On the Job: Construction work continues around Plattsburgh | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Rockin’ the boat: two teens take on Euarsian watermilfoil eradication | | pressrepublican.com

Source: Saratoga County reports ‘troubling increase’ in coronavirus cases among young adults

Important Census Update: The Census Bureau will begin emailing households in low-responding areas to encourage them to respond to the 2020 Census. Millions of emails will be sent this week and then grow in numbers and continue into September. These emails supplement a final campaign reminding people to respond to the 2020 Census on their own, […]

Source: String of racist acts across the North Country prompts hard questions for communities | NCPR News

Source: Essex County DA says she never saw final police report on Elizabethtown incident | NCPR News

Source: The Plan for Imperial Dam – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: Remaining furloughed Plattsburgh city employees will head back to work this week

Source: Churchill: In Cohoes, handling of cop’s case shows old rules still apply

Plattsburgh, NY – 7/29/20 – With approval from New York State and the Clinton County Health Department, the City of Plattsburgh and Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau, a division of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, are happy to welcome the Bassmaster Elite Series back to Lake Champlain, July 30th to August 2nd. Although this year […]

Source: Peru CS board: name is changing | Sun Community News PERU | The Peru Central School Board of Education released a statement July 27 making it clear they will not change their mind when it comes to changing the school nickname and mascot.

Source: Sail Lake Champlain With Whistling Man Schooner Company | Staytripper | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice