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Are we Ten Days from a Trade War?

Statement from Chamber of Commerce President Garry Douglas: Given that the U.S.-Canadian dynamic in all of its many forms is arguably the single biggest driving force in the North Country economy, we were right to feel relief when the President’s executive orders called for a substantive review of trade relationships versus immediate tariffs. A review […]

Procession for slain border patrol agent to be held in Burlington

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‘It was shocking and horrific and surreal’: Family of Border Patrol Agent killed in Vermont speaks out

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Northern Border Regional Commission invests $1,605,280 in North Country

ADK Medical Center, ADK Community College, Town of Keene projects receive significant funding Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Former C.O. sentenced to prison for providing firearm to felon

Brian Mills resigned from Clinton Correctional following his federal arrest Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Assemblyman Billy Jones: Statement on the Executive Budget Proposal

            “While the Executive Budget Proposal is a daunting number, the Governor included important funding that will benefit the North Country. This is very early in the State Budget process as the Executive was just proposed and we will be working through the legislative process in the next several weeks. A $100 million increase to […]

Officials identify U.S. Border Patrol agent killed Monday in Coventry, disclose more details of shooting

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Elizabethtown: Get the hospital off septic

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Retired Educator Rod Driscoll – Candidate for Congress

Apologies to Rod Driscoll.  I received this press release on January 11 but failed to post it.  Rod Driscoll for Congress in NY 21 “A strong voice for workers, families, veterans and retirees!” Our current congresswoman is leaving to be United Nations ambassador, resulting in a vacancy that will need to be filled by a […]

Search for murder victim’s remains continues

More than 225 leads have been followed as the exhaustive search continued Tuesday Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Border Patrol agent killed in shooting in Vermont; Person in custody

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Communities in Action: Empowering the dream!

Please join us for a celebration of the life and values of Martin Luther King, Jr.  Featuring Keynote Speaker Robin Caudell and the MLK Gospel Singers Sunday, February 2, 2025,  at 1:30 pm Warren Ballrooms, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh  This annual celebration is free and open to the community and hosted by The MLK Committee […]

Senator Stec: “Another year, another tone-deaf executive budget proposal”

  Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today issued the following statement concerning Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget proposal:             “Just one week ago, at her State of the State address, Governor Hochul admitted that New York must do more to become more affordable. What is needed is action to restore fiscal sanity to our state and provide […]

Bids sought for wastewater treatment plant upgrades. Precise dollar impact on sewer district users is yet to be determined

Peru, NY—The Saturday, January 18, Press-Republican legal page included a request for bids for upgrades to Peru’s wastewater treatment plant.  After contractors submit bids on February 25, it will be up to the town board to decide if the town can afford all the work envisioned or must reduce the project scope. Deficiencies in the […]

THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM: Volunteer Opportunity

Foster Grandparents are role models, mentors, and friends to children with exceptional needs. The program provides a way for volunteers age 55 and over to stay active by serving children and youth in their communities. They are placed in a classroom with a child or children who need emotional support, development of basic learning skills, […]

2 dead, including U.S. Border Patrol agent, following shooting in northern Vermont

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U.S. Border Patrol agent killed in incident in northern Vermont

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Community health centers are critical in the North Country. But stagnant funding is putting them at risk

Hudson Headwaters is one of those organizations  Click here for the NCPR story 

Plattsburgh Knights of Columbus Council 255 donations hit $1M milestone

Eighteen years of solid fundraising efforts have supported scores of local nonprofits Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Champlain accident claims the life of Mooers man

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The Peru PreK-5 PTO is hosting a Kids’ Night Out to support the Peru Indoor Track Team!

Students in grades 3-5 can sign up for a night of fun in the gyms, with games and activities planned by the indoor track team’s coaches and athletes! All proceeds from ticket sales will help the indoor track team attend more events this season. Students MUST be registered in advance. Student Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/PeruKNO-Registration A […]

Saving Lives by Wearing Red

CVPH News Release – Foundation of CVPH fundraiser supports women’s heart health  The National Institutes of Health (NIH) says, on average, 86 women in Clinton County die each year from heart disease. PLATTSBURGH, NY (1/20/2025) – Getting dressed for the day is not typically considered a lifesaving activity. In this case, it could do exactly […]

National Weather Service – Burlington @NWSBurlington

1/20/24 – 5 a.m. Starting today, you’ll notice noticeably colder temperatures. These cold temperatures, with wind chills of -5 to -15 F, will last through Thursday morning before temperatures return to normal next weekend. If you’re spending time outside, please be sure to dress accordingly!

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, January 22, 2025  

Chili Corn Bread Vegetable  Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972  All are invited and welcome!

Adirondack Council celebrates 50th anniversary

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