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Source: Six Nations Indian Museum Campfire Stories – – The Adirondack Almanack

Notice regarding NYSEG Rate Case Hearing Do you have a “NYSEG story”?  In May, NYSEG filed a rate case, asking the Public Service Commission (PSC) for permission to charge increased gas and electric rates to take effect in April 2020 (“Case 19-E-0378” – NYSEG electric rates; “Case 19-G-0379” – NYSEG gas rates). As per the […]

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that the New York State Department of Education has released construction funding secured in the 2018-19 state budget for North Country libraries. The funding will allow several local libraries to make significant renovations to better serve their communities. “Public libraries not only provide […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Verizon has begun installing the infrastructure to bring high speed broadband to 2,263 unserved or underserved Peru addresses. Across Clinton County, a total 11,761 addresses will receive the expanded service. There’s even more good news. David Weissmann, Verizon’s East Area Public Relations Manager, told the Peru Gazette, “In addition […]

Source: Measles outbreak reaches Quebec – Sun Community News & Printing

More than $22 Million Invested to Create State-of-the-Art Sports Medicine Center in Essex County  Photos Available Here Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the grand opening of Adirondack Health’s new, Lake Placid Health and Medical Fitness Center in Lake Placid, Essex County. The 41,000 square-foot state-of-the-art medical facility, complete with a three-lane lap pool, offers […]

Source: ORDA plans to spend $100 million to upgrade Olympic Center | NCPR News

By John T. Ryan  Plattsburgh –  The Clinton County Public Defender’s office opened on April 1st.  Since then Public Defender Jamie Martineau and three Assistant County Public Defenders have handled over 700 criminal cases in Clinton County’s town, city and village courts. Case numbers have grown to the extent that the county legislature recently authorized […]

Source: Fire displaces many in City of Plattsburgh | Local News | pressrepublican.com

DEC Call Center Hours Extended to Provide Assistance on Evenings and Weekends New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that sporting licenses and Deer Management Permits (DMPs) for the 2019-20 season are now on sale. Licenses and permits can be purchased at any one of DEC’s license-issuing agents, by […]

New York State Police say Robert F. Collins was on an early-morning ride when the ATV slid off the trail near Route 9 and Collins Lane and went down a four-foot embankment. https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/beekmantown-man-dies-in-atv-accident-autopsy-scheduled/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Local_22_&_Local_44&fbclid=IwAR3EreGw3MWsraOQ4YMaAjsXHHJVKQ4a52O4LNS0kpW84azXiEHSfThWM0I

Source: 8th Annual Plattsburgh Bluegrass Festival – Thursday, Aug 8, 2019 until Sunday, Aug 11, 2019 – The Adirondacks, NY Events

By John T. Ryan Peru – The Heyworth-Mason Dog Park is an even more fun place for dogs thanks to Girl Scout Troop 4107 of Ausable Valley Central School. This afternoon cadet scouts Abigail Perky, Kylee Bresett and Savannah Pray accompanied by Troop Leaders Aubrey Bresett and Denise Perky presented a dog agility piece to […]

Source: Frisbee Golf Course Open Behind SUNY Plattsburgh Field House | SUNY Plattsburgh

By John T. Ryan Peru – The average person probably didn’t notice, but last winter’s thaw-freeze weather ruined many farmers’ alfalfa crop costing them millions of dollars. Acre after acre of alfalfa hay was devastated by what farmers call “winter kill.” Farmers in Clinton County, Franklin and St. Lawrence Counties experienced significant crop losses. Dr. […]

Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the groundbreaking for Monaghan Medical Corporation’s new 65,000 square foot facility in the Town of Plattsburgh, Clinton County. The new facility will be located at the former Clinton County Airport, which is emerging as a regional hub for manufacturing, and furthers the North Country Regional Economic Development Council’s priority […]

Source: Hot summer means gooey bacteria blooms on Lake Champlain | NCPR News

Source: Big Tupper in limbo, again | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: A safe space for those in recovery in the North Country

By John T. Ryan We live at a time when the vast majority of Americans have little direct connection to agriculture. Nevertheless, the Future Farmers of America (FFA) program is thriving at Northern Adirondack Central School (NAC) with almost 150 students participating in the FFA program. Students are learning that agriculture doesn’t necessarily mean working […]

Source: GlobalFoundries marks 10th anniversary in Saratoga County | The Daily Gazette

Source: Rabid bat found | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: State investigator arrested, charged with falsifying records in North Country prisons | NCPR News

Source: Frontier Town Campground officially opens for reservations – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Wilmington Festival Showcases Expanding Mountain Bike Trails – – The Adirondack Almanack