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Casella Promotion Benefits United Way

William Meyers, General Manager and Nicole Cline, Account Manager, presented a $6,400.00 check to John Bernardi; President and CEO, & Kathy Snow; Director of Development of United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. Casella Waste System, Inc. completed a promotion where they donated $25.00 to United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. for every customer […]

New Book on Bootlegging, Prohibition in Northern New York

Peru, N.Y., November 29—Bloated Toe Publishing has released a new nonfiction book, “Bullets, Booze, Bootleggers, and Beer: The Story of Prohibition in Northern New York, Volume 1: 1920–1926” (8 x 10, hard cover, 472 pp, $32), by award-winning author Lawrence P. Gooley. The book chronicles in detail the first seven years of the Prohibition Era. […]

GP United Way Donations Top $39K

Left to Right: Kathy Snow; Director of Development of United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc., Steve Maharaj; Mill Director at Georgia Pacific-Plattsburgh, and John Bernardi; President and CEO of United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. Georgia Pacific’s salaried employees and USW Local 4-387 hourly employees contributed $39,597 to United Way of the Adirondack […]

CD Launch Event: French-Canadian Traditional Music and Dance

Nicolas Babineau and Alexis Chartrand celebrate the release of their new CD with a live show at the Saranac Fire Hall on Friday, January 10, 2020 at 7:00 pm.  Titled “un beau p’tit son” (translation: “a beautiful little sound”), the album was developed and recorded during two residencies at Hill and Hollow Music during 2019. […]

CCC nursing program ranked No. 3 in New York State – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: CCC nursing program ranked No. 3 in New York State – Sun Community News & Printing

Clinton County to adopt overdose map 

Source: Clinton County to adopt overdose map – Sun Community News & Printing

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY

Action Recommended: Execute a pre-planned activity identified in the instructions Issued by: Burlington – VT, US, National Weather Service, …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY… * WHAT…MIXED PRECIPITATION EXPECTED. TOTAL SNOW AND SLEET ACCUMULATIONS OF 1 TO 4 INCHES WITH LOCALLY HIGHER SNOW AMOUNTS UP […]

At the U.S.-Canadian border, relative calm belies a critical mission – The Buffalo News

Source: At the U.S.-Canadian border, relative calm belies a critical mission – The Buffalo News

Other parts of the Plattsburgh downtown revitalization plan are underway | NCPR News

Source: Other parts of the Plattsburgh downtown revitalization plan are underway | NCPR News

Prevost lands huge order 

Source: Prevost lands huge order | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Clinton County approves budget 

Source: Clinton County approves budget – Sun Community News & Printing

Warrensburg ZBA halts dollar store development plans 

Source: Warrensburg ZBA halts dollar store development plans – Sun Community News & Printing

Watertown superintendent confirms ammunition was found in school 

Source: Watertown superintendent confirms ammunition was found in school | Jefferson County | nny360.com

City Council holds public hearing 

Source: City Council holds public hearing – Sun Community News & Printing

PHS Band and Select Chorus at Champlain Centre

Several members of the Plattsburgh High School Band and Select Chorus imparted the Spirit of Christmas at Champlain Centre today.

North Country Chamber of Commerce Reports that Canadian Visitations are Up

Stats for January – September 2019 tell a very positive story about our continued attraction of Canadian visitors via the Champlain/Lacolle border crossing over the last two years. Compared to 2017: Canadian day trippers UP 6.45%! Canadians spending one night UP 3.56%! Canadians spending two or more nights UP 6.2%! The region has built a […]

Stefanik Statement on FY2020 Appropriations Passage

  Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the below statement following the House passage of FY2020 Appropriations to keep the government open: “The House secured a crucial bipartisan result today: authorizing spending through September 2020 and keeping the government open and working for the American people,” said Congresswoman Stefanik.“Importantly, this Appropriations bill included many […]

Chamber Offers Professional Development & Leadership Training for 2020

The North Country Chamber of Commerce is proud to offer an opportunity for emerging leaders in 2020.  Through a series of Community Exploration sessions, participants will learn about the challenges facing our region and how they can get involved to make the North Country stronger than ever. Professional Development sessions will be included to help […]

Council OK’s more Rec Complex increases 

Source: Council OK’s more Rec Complex increases | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Assemblyman from 114th District running to succeed retiring Senator Betty Little

From the office of Assemblyman Dan Stec Assemblyman Dan Stec (R,C,I-Queensbury) announced his candidacy today for the state Senate’s 45th District. Senator Betty Little announced she’ll be stepping down in 2020 after serving 25 years in the Legislature. Stec, who has worked closely with Senator Little both as an Assemblyman and as a local elected […]

Audit examines Bombardier contract delays 

Source: Audit examines Bombardier contract delays | Local News | pressrepublican.com

After fraud scandal shakes Jreck Subs, its smalltown shop owners could really use a hero – syracuse.com

Source: After fraud scandal shakes Jreck Subs, its smalltown shop owners could really use a hero – syracuse.com

Bobsled & Skeleton World Cup Returning to Mt. Van Ho – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Bobsled & Skeleton World Cup Returning to Mt. Van Ho – – The Adirondack Almanack

Winter storm drops 18 inches of snow in Upstate NY; more to come today – syracuse.com

Source: Winter storm drops 18 inches of snow in Upstate NY; more to come today – syracuse.com

A Wonderful Christmas Tradition

The Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir will be performing two concerts to celebrate its 54th Anniversary. The first concert will be Saturday, December 21, 2019, at St. John the Baptist Church in Keeseville at 7:30pm. The second concert will be Sunday, December 22, 2019, at St. Augustine’s Church in Peru at 7:30pm. The choir is directed by […]