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‘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 […]

A Beloved Eagle Scout and WWII Veteran Comes Home to Rest

By John T. Ryan Schuyler Falls – October 8, 2019 would have been Francis Brown Turner’s 97th birthday. Instead, the North Country native, WWII veteran and school teacher was laid to rest in the Schuyler Falls Cemetery next to his wife Barbara Randall Turner and their three sons.  At the time of his death on April […]

Jefferson County experiences whooping cough outbreak

Source: Jefferson County experiences whooping cough outbreak | Jefferson County | nny360.com

Park Road and Parking Area Paved Today

Oct. 10, 2019 – Town Highway Department personnel paved the road from the Heyworth-Park entrance gate to parking area today. The pavement replaces a gravel surface which was very difficult to plow during the winter months. The parking area was also expanded for about 10 more parking spaces. The paving was financed by unused NYS […]

Long-awaited Plattsburgh Kohl’s location opens 

Source: Long-awaited Plattsburgh Kohl’s location opens – Sun Community News & Printing

Urgent Need For Foster Care

NY21: Stefanik, Cobb oppose assault weapons ban, as public support grows | NCPR News

Source: NY21: Stefanik, Cobb oppose assault weapons ban, as public support grows | NCPR News

Last Honor Flight of 2019 This Coming Saturday

North Country Honor Flight #31 will be taking to the skies this Saturday October 12th. Two WWII Veterans, seven Korean Veterans and six Vietnam Veterans will be flying on this final flight of 2019. Each of these deserving Veterans has a story to share from their service, whatever and wherever it was. One in particular […]

Local native, once believed to be the oldest living Eagle Scout, to be laid to rest on Tuesday – All Are Invited

Francis Brown Turner of Flowery Branch, Georgia, will be laid to rest in Schuyler Falls Cemetery, Felton Road, New York, on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. He passed away on April 27, 2019, just short of 97 years old. He was born May 13, 1922 in Plattsburg, NY, and was interested in his […]

Plattsburgh Old Post Cemetery Announced as an Official Location for the 2019 National Wreaths Across America Day

Peru Gazette photos of 2018 Wreath Laying National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) announced that New York State Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary has joined in the effort to support the mission to Remember, Honor, Teach. Judy Lefebvre, President, of the Peru Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary has accepted the role as Location Coordinator/Organizer […]

Sunday, Oct 20 – YUMMY!

A North Country woman “bears witness” on asylum seekers’ road to Canada | NCPR News

Source: A North Country woman “bears witness” on asylum seekers’ road to Canada | NCPR News

2019 State of the Adirondack Park – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: 2019 State of the Adirondack Park – – The Adirondack Almanack

The 30 best Catholic high schools in Upstate NY, ranked for the new school year – newyorkupstate.com

Seton Catholic ranked #10 in the Top 30. Source: The 30 best Catholic high schools in Upstate NY, ranked for the new school year – newyorkupstate.com

WATCH: Heroes Take Flight, an NBC5 News Special Presentation

A Great Job by TV5 Source: WATCH: Heroes Take Flight, an NBC5 News Special Presentation

WIRY To Be Sold | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: WIRY To Be Sold | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Jim Langley Is Not Seeking Reelection

By John T. Ryan Peru – Peru Town Councilman Jim Langley is not seeking reelection to his seat on the Peru Town Board. Langley said, “I”m a grandfather and I’m going to be a grandfather again. (Langley’s daughter Tiffany is expecting her second child). It’s been long enough. I’ve appreciated my time in politics and […]

‘Nowhere near the same’: Former city mayor critiques DRI 

Source: ‘Nowhere near the same’: Former city mayor critiques DRI | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Stefanik Announces EDA Grant for Former Clinton County Airport Site

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced grant funding for the former Clinton County airport site from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The $1,500,000 in new funding is anticipated to create 150 new jobs and leverage $15 million in private investments. As a result of the funding, […]

UPDATE: As Trump-Ukraine hearing opens, Stefanik uses matter to raise funds for campaign | NCPR News

Source: UPDATE: As Trump-Ukraine hearing opens, Stefanik uses matter to raise funds for campaign | NCPR News

Kohl’s set to open first North Country store

Source: Kohl’s set to open first North Country store

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $6 Million in Funding for New Visitors’ Center at Eisenhower Lock

MASSENA, N.Y. – Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao marked the 60th anniversary of the St. Lawrence Seaway, the U.S.-Canadian waterway, at a ceremony at the Eisenhower Lock in Massena, New York. Secretary Chao was joined by Transport Canada Director General of Marine Policy Marc-Yves Bertin, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, (R-NY), U.S. Seaway Deputy Administrator […]