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Lawmakers add a pinch of road salt legislation 

Article quote: “Citing a recent study from the Adirondack Watershed Institute, Jones said of 500 Adirondacks wells tested, 64% of these downhill from state roads were found to have sodium levels exceeding the federally recommended health limit of 20 parts per million, as well as 250 ppm over the recommended levels of chloride, with some […]

Vilas Home to be renovated, expand services 

Source: Vilas Home to be renovated, expand services | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Ausable River Rages in Essex and Clinton Counties

Meteorologist John Hart said rainfall in the 24-hour period set a seasonal record. 5.01″ near Speculator,  3.78″ in Tupper Lake, 3.73″, 3.56″ Keene Valley, 3.73″ in Ticonderoga. The Peru Gazette stopped at Ausable Chasm about 12:30 p.m. today. Here’s a 2:30 minute video of Rainbow Falls and above the Falls. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9Lq1eSLCrM

State of emergency in Essex County – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: State of emergency in Essex County – Sun Community News & Printing

Stewart’s Shops opens into new, larger space in E’town 

Very similar if not identical to Peru’s new store which scheduled to open on November 6th. Source: Stewart’s Shops opens into new, larger space in E’town – Sun Community News & Printing

Trump trade war with China takes toll on struggling Upstate NY dairy farmers – syracuse.com

Source: Trump trade war with China takes toll on struggling Upstate NY dairy farmers – syracuse.com

Invasive Ash Borer Closing In On Adirondack Park – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Invasive Ash Borer Closing In On Adirondack Park – – The Adirondack Almanack

Deans and Nelson Seek to be Clinton County Coroner

Plattsburgh – Clinton County Coroner David Donah is not seeking reelection. Clinton County Republicans nominated Chad Deans of Champlain while Clinton County Democrats nominated Travis Nelson of Saranac for the position. Deans also has the support of the Conservative Party. Nelson also has Working Families Party support. The office of coroner is a part-time position. […]

FREE HEALTH INSURANCE ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE DURING OPEN ENROLLMENT, NOVEMBER 1—JANUARY 31

Adirondack Health Institute (AHI) is offering free health insurance enrollment assistance services to individuals, families, and small business owners in eight North Country counties – Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington – during the upcoming open enrollment period. Open enrollment begins November 1 for new enrollees and November 16 for those reenrolling […]

‘We’re lucky to have you’: Judges, college welcome 29 new citizens

Source: ‘We’re lucky to have you’: Judges, college welcome 29 new citizens | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Assemblyman Jones: National Drug Take Back Day helps protect North Country families

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced that Saturday, Oct. 26, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and is encouraging North Country residents to participate to protect the environment and keep them out of the wrong hands. “A lot of us have various medications left over from illnesses or […]

Watercolor Batiks by the Aquarelle Artists At The Strand

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host an exhibition of watercolor batiks by the Aquarelle Artists, in the Main Gallery. This upcoming exhibit will open in The Strand Center Main Gallery on Friday, November 1, 2019, and a free reception will be held from 5:30-7:30 pm that night. It […]

Official: Clinton Correctional Facility on lockdown after fights break out

Source: Official: Clinton Correctional Facility on lockdown after fights break out

Gillibrand visits Plattsburgh, calls for funding to rebuild rural America | NCPR News

Source: Gillibrand visits Plattsburgh, calls for funding to rebuild rural America | NCPR News

Breaking: Potsdam wins $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant | NCPR News

Source: Breaking: Potsdam wins $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant | NCPR News

City votes to petition removal of dam 

Source: City votes to petition removal of dam – Sun Community News & Printing

Eagles, Patriots, Vikings atop football playoffs 

Source: Eagles, Patriots, Vikings atop football playoffs – Sun Community News & Printing

Potiker and Todd Vie For Area 5 Seat On County Legislature

Clinton County Legislator Peter Keenan is not seeking reelection after eight years of service as Area 5 Legislator. Republican Richard Potiker and Democrat Bill Todd are seeking the position.The Peru Gazette asked the candidates the following questions. 1. Summarize your educational background, primary employment, a little about your family and past community involvement. Richard Potiker […]

Strand Center looks to sustainable future | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Strand Center looks to sustainable future | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Under NYS Child Victims Act, 54-year-old man sues Diocese of Ogdensburg for childhood abuse | St. Lawrence County | nny360.com

Source: Under NYS Child Victims Act, 54-year-old man sues Diocese of Ogdensburg for childhood abuse | St. Lawrence County | nny360.com

CVPH to consolidate services – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: CVPH to consolidate services – Sun Community News & Printing

‘This weekend we were prepared’

Source: ‘This weekend we were prepared’ | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Witkiewicz returns to NAC as middle school principal 

Source: Witkiewicz returns to NAC as middle school principal | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Roast Pork Dinner – Oct. 27th

Patti McCarty & Friends: Quintessential Chamber Music for Strings

A Hill and Hollow Music Presentation One can always depend upon a concert by the violist Patricia McCarty to be absolutely tops. Tops, in terms of choosing music partners, selecting fascinating repertoire, communicating deep musical understanding with clarity, displaying sheer virtuosity, and radiating sincere feeling. From Bach to Keith Jarrett, McCarty’s performances on five continents […]