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Gibson Brothers at Strand Saturday, August 15

Statement from New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar on the Medical Aid in Dying Act Taking Effect August 5, 2026 

The State of New York will help its citizens kill themselves beginning today.” ‘No amount of clinical language — ‘medical aid in dying,’ ‘end-of-life option,’ ‘compassionate care’ — changes what this law is: state-sanctioned assisted suicide. The Conservative Party will take no pleasure in saying we told you so as New York continues down this […]

One change in CCHA August Programming

Was – The Battle of Valcour Island – before, during and after. With Reenactor and Historian Craig Russell. Hear the story of the most important naval battle of the Revolutionary War – fought on our lake on October 11, 1776. Now – Echoes if we listen  with Helen Nerska based on the newest Clinton County […]

A chastened UVM Health embarks on its first budget season after leadership reset

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AGENDA – Peru Planning Board Meeting, WEDNESDAY, August 12th, 2026 @ 6:00 PM

CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of June 2026 minutes OPEN FLOOR TO PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATIONS: File # P-2026-008 – Site Plan Review – Parcel ID# 280.1-9-40 – 38 Pleasant St. – John Canning – APPLICANT SEEKS TO CHANGE FROM A DUPLEX TO A TRIPLEX APARTMENT BUILDING BY TURNING THE 2ND […]

Former Moriah Shock prison faces official shutdown

State had been keeping the lights on for nearly four years after facility’s closure Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

DiNapoli: Former Cape Vincent ambulance squad chief arrested for allegedly stealing over $157,000 for himself and others

July 30, 2026 – State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna S. Mills, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the arrest of the former chief of the Cape Vincent Ambulance Squad (CVAS) for allegedly stealing over $157,000 for unauthorized salaries, bonuses, and vacation time for himself and others. […]

$750K to close Pendragon Theatre fund gap

$11 Million Project — Supported by More Than $6.2 Million from the State — Positions the Theatre as a Cultural and Community Anchor Governor Kathy Hochul today announced an additional $750,000 state investment to close the final funding gap for Pendragon Theatre. Earlier this year, the Governor announced the opening of Pendragon Theatre’s new downtown […]

Adirondack Community Connections Launches Community Food Drive to Support Local Food Shelves

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Adirondack Community Connections (ACC) is inviting the community to help fight food insecurity during its Community Food Drive on Saturday, August 9, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Trinity Park in Plattsburgh. The event will collect non-perishable food items and canned goods for two organizations serving neighbors throughout the North Country: […]

DEC Forest Rangers – Week in Review

Registration open for free welding training program

Plattsburgh, NY (August 5, 2026) — The North Country Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that registration is now open for a free welding training program. The training will run for 3 weeks (Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm each day) from September 9th – 29th (120 total hours of instruction). All classes will be held […]

Volunteers Invited to Help Beautify Historic Samuel De Champlain Monument on August 15

PLATTSBURGH, NY, August 5, 2026  – Plattsburgh City Councilor David Monette is inviting residents from Ward 5 and across the City of Plattsburgh to roll up their sleeves and help preserve one of the city’s most recognizable historic landmarks during a community “Beautification Day” on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. […]

Community invited to CVPH’s free Centennial Carnival on Saturday, Aug. 15

Honoring a Century of Care Plattsburgh, NY — As part of its yearlong centennial celebration, The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) invites the North Country to a day of family fun, local history and community pride on Saturday, Aug. 15. The festivities feature a reenactment of a historic transfer […]

YMCA Early Childhood Development Center Open House, Meet & Greet with Executive Director Dr. Jacquie Kemp

Following the announcement of new YMCA Early Childhood Development Center Executive Director Jacqueline Kemp, Ph.D., the Center will host a meet and greet and open house for the community. Families interested in meeting Dr. Kemp, visiting the center, and learning more about childcare opportunities this fall are invited to attend. WHAT: Open House and Meet […]

Residents of a North Country farm town want herbicide linked to brain disease banned

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Graduates of BuildnBeyond North Country Pre-Apprenticeship Program Celebrated

NYPA-funded program at the IAM at Clinton Community College equipped participants for opportunities in construction and manufacturing PLATTSBURGH — BuildnBeyond North Country recently celebrated 19 trainees who completed its free pre-apprenticeship program at the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at Clinton Community College. The July 31 graduation ceremony recognized participants who completed the comprehensive 180+ hour […]

Town of Plattsburgh to Host 3rd Annual Purple Heart Day Ceremony

  PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Town of Plattsburgh, in partnership with the Clinton County American Legion, invites the public to attend the 3rd Annual Purple Heart Day Ceremony on Friday, August 7, 2026, at the Battlefield Memorial Gateway Park. The ceremony will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. This meaningful event honors the courageous men and […]

Stay Up to Date on Recommended Vaccines

Plattsburgh, August 3, 2026. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is reminding residents to stay up to date on recommended vaccines this Immunization Awareness Month. Vaccines help to significantly reduce the risk of infection, disease, hospitalization and death. They also help to decrease the spread of vaccine preventable diseases. “Vaccines work by triggering our immune system to recognize […]

Peru Fire Station Expansion Begins

By John T Ryan Peru, NY – The long-anticipated expansion of the Peru Fire Station is underway. Fire Commissioner Chairman Chad Frechette explained, “The job started two Mondays ago (July 20, 2026). The demolition contractor is stripping the building down to the metal frame, removing the heating and air conditioning system. A new parking lot […]

Assemblyman Cashman Announces $300,000 for Battlefield Memorial Gateway Project

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. August 3, 2026 – Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman (D-Plattsburgh) announced today that he has secured $300,000 in state CREST funding for the Battlefield Memorial Gateway Project. The park, which is currently in its second phase of construction, is a public-private partnership between the Town of Plattsburgh and the Clinton County American Legion. The […]

Posted in COMMENTARY COMMENTARY: Environmentalists have a big stake in Finch Paper mill decision

The elimination of Adirondack trees by Finch Paper in pulp production has other ramifications in addition to the impact on local workers Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Assemblyman Simpson calls for legislative oversight of N.Y. voter registration systems

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Hundreds urge NYS to stop North Star from closing Ogdensburg birthing center

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August 3-9 statewide speed enforcement campaign

More Than 14,000 Tickets Issued in Week 1 Speed Enforcement in Early June Albany, July 31 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the State Police and local law enforcement agencies are increasing patrols next week to crack down on speeding. The campaign, which begins on Monday, August 3, and continues through Sunday, August 9, […]

Michigan Fest 2026 is taking over the Clinton County Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 1st, from 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Grab your family, invite your friends, and bring the kids for a full day of delicious food, local shopping, live entertainment, fun activities, and community spirit. Best of all, every dollar raised helps support the Battlefield Memorial Gateway Project, honoring the men and women who have served our country.