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See Upstate NY’s 5 best colleges in US News & World Report’s 2024 rankings

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Battle of Valcour to be commerated on Oct. 11

(Plattsburgh) October 11th marks the 247th Anniversary of the Battle of Valcour, one of the first naval battles of the American Revolution, fought between the shores of Valcour Island and New York State. A commemoration of this event will be held on the 2nd-floor lobby and veranda in the Main Building at Clinton Community College on […]

U.S. child poverty rate doubles to 12.4%; it’s even higher in six North Country counties

Click here for the NCPR story 

Several city streets to be repaved

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Queen City to Keeseville, Wednesday, Sept. 20

Another low cost airline is coming to Plattsburgh

Clinton County Legislature Statement: The Clinton County Legislature is proud to announce that Breeze Airways, the U.S.’ only “Nice Low Cost Carrier,” or NLCC, will be offering air service to Orlando, Florida from the Plattsburgh International Airport starting November 28, 2023. “Today is a tremendous day for our region,” said County Legislator/Airport Committee Chairperson Robert […]

City fails to approve property sale for hotel

Supermajority approval is required; Mayor cannot sign the sale agreement.  Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Aubuchon Co. to Transition to Ace Hardware

Click here for the Hardware Retailing story 

September Clinton County Historical Association Events

The Clinton County Historical Association is pleased to announce the following events.  All events are free and open to the public. Friday, September 15, 12:30 pm. A Virtual Tour of the Old Base Oval with Helen Nerska showing photos of the original buildings and the histories associated with each. Plattsburgh Senior Center, 5139 North Catherine […]

New York seeks to reach thousands exposed to 9/11 contaminants

A new law requires current or former employers to let hundreds of thousands of people know they can apply for free Sept. 11 health insurance and compensation. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

“The Remillard family farm is alive and thriving in Peru, New York”

Check out the September 2023 Strictly Business. The Remillard Farm in Peru is featured. Tom Remillard is on the cover. As of this morning, Strictly Business still needs to post the September issue on its website, but I’m sure it will soon.

Tri-Lakes school enrollments remain low, but stable

The article also includes Ausable Valley and Keene Central enrollments Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story

Migrant surge brings federal attention to New York’s north country

More than 6,000 apprehensions in the Swanton sector over the last 11 months surpassing the last 10 years combined Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Top 10 Towns To Retire To For Cheap In Beautiful Upstate New York

Plattsburgh is #2 Click here for The Traveler  story 

Peru Applefest marks 45th year on Sept. 16

Giant craft and artisan fair, barbecue, games and rides at St. Augustine’s Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Road salt reduction report released

Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

Champlain ranked as one of the best small Adirondack towns to visit

Click here for the World Atlas story

Biographies: North Country Honor Flight #49 Veterans – September 2, 2023

North Country Honor Flight Operations Director Janet Duprey read these biographies at Saturday’s Send-Off Ceremony at the U.S. Oval. Gordon Compeau – U.S. Navy 1967-1970 Vietnam Already a heavy equipment operator, Gordon skipped basic training and took a leadership course. A Seabee, Gordon served two tours in Vietnam; first, Freedom Hill, Da Nang. Gordon had a unique […]

Vets, family, friends and community honor Dave Drollette

September 2, 2023 – Peru – Fellow veterans, friends and family honored the late Dave Drollette with a parade today. A proud career Navy Veteran, Drollette passed away on July 9. Deputy Town Supervisor Jim Douglass, Town Clerk Dianne Miller, and several town employees watched as over fifty motorcycles passed by the Peru Town Hall. […]

Beekmantown Central School District debuts virtual yearbook showcase

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Amtrak eyes Sept. 11 return of Adirondack Line

Regional leaders applaud the looming reopening but hope stoppages are avoided in the future Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

Downtown Plattsburgh Gears Up for Spectacular 25th Annual Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration 

Saturday, 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm    Parade – Theme “25 years of Commemorations” Cumberland Ave, City Hall Place to Durkee Street PLATTSBURH, NY – As anticipation builds and the countdown to September 7th begins, the heart of downtown Plattsburgh is poised to burst into life with the vibrant celebration of one of its most cherished […]

Anastasia Pratt: “History helps us grow, move forward and succeed.”

By John T. Ryan August 31, 2023, Peru – Anastasia Pratt has accomplished many things since graduating from Peru High School in 1994. Many people know her service as Clinton County Historian; others as an accomplished bass player, vocalist, and member of several area musical groups. SUNY Empire State University students know her as a […]

Babbie Museum brings us history and good music

Peru, August 30, 2023 – A nice group of people enjoying Mitch Willette’s singing at the Babbie Rural Farm and Learning Museum tonight. The museum served tasty refreshments, too. If you haven’t been to the Babbie Museum lately, stop by. Exhibits are continually being improved, the museum keeps growing, and Peru Historian Helen Nerska has […]

Major upgrades to Peru’s wastewater treatment facility planned

By John T. Ryan  Peru – Peru recently completed a much-needed multi-million dollar upgrade to its sewage collection system; however, there’s more work to come. Planning is well underway for a state-mandated upgrade to the wastewater treatment plant. The primary focus will be installing a UV disinfection system to bring coliform counts into conformance with […]