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Larry Hicks Jr. indicted for murder of Plattsburgh woman

Police are still looking to arrest him Click here for the MYNBC 5 story 

Mother and daughter pursue nursing degrees at SUNY Plattsburgh

Both will graduate in 2025 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

National Weather Service: Black ice possible this evening

NWS Burlington @NWSBurlington With temperatures near freezing, areas of black ice will be possible this evening, especially on untreated or elevated road surfaces. Tomorrow, another round of freezing rain and wintry precipitation is expected. Check out http://weather.gov/btv/winter for the details. #vtwx #nywx

CVPH Board of Trustees Welcomes Three New Members

    PLATTSBURGH, NY (01/25/2024) — With a wealth of experience and a commitment to the health and wellbeing of the North Country, three new members of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Board of Trustee begin their three-year terms this month. Joining the 12-member board are Executive Director […]

Tom Messner joins Vermont Lake Monsters as Minority Partner

Messner has been a fixture at Centennial Field since retiring from NBC5 Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Safety measures urged for total solar eclipse watchers in the Adirondacks

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

How NY school districts did on 2023 Algebra I Regents Scores are for the 2022-2023 school year.

% proficient indicates the percentage of students tested who scored at level three or above. Click here to review data county by county 

Schuyler Falls welcomes first woman supervisor in 175 year history

New town website, water projects move forward Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Lion Amy Davies Peru Lions Club Named Lion of the Year (2022-23).

At its monthly meeting in January, Lion David Dalton, President, presented a plaque to Lion Amy Davies in recognition as the Peru Lions Club Lion of the Year (2022-23). As a member of the Peru Lions Club, Amy serves as communications director and was instrumental in rebuilding its website and redesigning its promotional pamphlet. Amy […]

Malone man arrested for stealing, crashing multiple vehicles; high speed chases through Malone and Plattsburgh

Charged with stealing a second vehicle after being released following first vehicle theft  Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Assemblyman Billy Jones calls for HELP Program to include local governments

From the office of Assemblyman Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently sent a letter to the Commissioner of Civil Service, Timothy Hogues, regarding expanding the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program to include local governments. This program temporarily removes the civil service exam requirement for critical openings at state agencies. Currently, the program […]

Gov. Hochul announces major funding for ORDA, other North Country initiatives at Mount Van Hoevenberg

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Fort Edward man convicted of murdering woman who wound up in his backcountry driveway after wrong turn

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Moriah native surpasses 1,000 points with Plattsburgh State

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Outdoor adventure at Point au Roche

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Businesses bet on the Adirondack Rail Trail

Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

National Weather Service Burlington – Today’s Forecast

The first part of a multifaceted storm arrives late this evening as a period of widespread snowfall. Snow will continue for much of the night, but rates will be light, so there will only be minor accumulations #vtwx #nywx

Doobie Brothers Schedule SPAC Concert

Click here for the MSN story 

Plattsburgh State mourns loss of former coach Phoebe Strurm

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Time to roll up your sleeves

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, January 29, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. All blood collected is utilized in our local trl-county region. The drive is being coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273.

2024 Agricultural Photo Contest contest!

NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Calling all photographers!!! We’re so excited to invite you to participate in our brand-new 2024 Agricultural Photo Contest contest! To highlight the best of NYS’s agricultural community, commodities, and livestock, we will pick a different topic each month and invite you to submit photos that fit that category. Photos […]

Peru, NY, January 21, 2024, 11:30 a.m. Lyon Mountain as viewed from Jarvis Road.

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Meat Loaf Potatoes Vegetable Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are welcome! We are excited to see you.

Peru Community Church Subs for Super Bowl!

Full-size subs for $12: Your choice of Ham, Turkey, Mixed Italian, or Egg Salad. Cheese, dressings, and vegetables are also available.  Chips included. CASH ONLY Pre-order by February 8th by calling 518-643-2261, 518-324-6084, or 518-578-5317. No phone orders will be taken after 2/8/24. Pick-up between 2 pm and 5 pm at Peru Community Church Fellowship […]

Eloquent Visions: Honoring the Rich Tapestry of Black Artistry

(PLATTSBURGH, NY – Jan. 18, 2024) Strand Center for the Arts is proud to host “Eloquent Visions: Honoring the Rich Tapestry of Black Artistry,” a group exhibition featuring the work of Joel Tineo, William Ransom, Thomas Jerard Greene, Elizabeth Marques, Deanna Wolfe, Takeyce Walter and Winosha Steele. This diverse group exhibition aims to bring forth […]