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AHMC, CVPH Update Masking, COVID-19 Testing Guidelines

Changes reflect data, shifting status of pandemic  MALONE/PLATTSBURGH, NY (04/18/2023) – The University of Vermont Health Network – Alice Hyde Medical Center (AHMC) and The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) are rolling back COVID-era masking requirements for patients, visitors and employees in most settings. Beginning tomorrow, April 19, the […]

DiNapoli: SFY 2022-23 Tax Collections Outperform Projections; Fall Below Previous Year

April 17, 2023 Tax collections for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 totaled $111.7 billion, $2.9 billion higher than the forecast released by the Division of the Budget (DOB) in the Amended Executive Budget financial plan at the beginning of March but $9.5 billion lower than the previous year, according to the March State Cash Report […]

John McKenna’s Plattsburgh – 1975 with William D. Laundry and Helen Allen Nerska

Clinton County Historical Association 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh, 5 pm – Tuesday, April 25, 2023 The Clinton County Historical Association presents John McKenna’s Plattsburgh on April 25, 5 pm, at the Museum at 98 Ohio Avenue. In 1975 architect John McKenna took photographs and slides of various commercial enterprises throughout streets in the City of Plattsburgh. His efforts allow […]

Champlain mayor urges county to address Roxham Road situation

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Janet Duprey honored for public service

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Kevin Daugherty: basketball lifer and soon-to-be hall of famer

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The Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership, Clinton County and generous donors help CCHA replace deteriorating windows.

In late 2019 it became obvious that the windows in the old Band Building at 98 Ohio Avenue, the home of the Clinton County Historical Association, needed to be replaced when during a wind storm, two windows on the museum’s 2nd floor shattered.  A review of all the windows concluded that 20 of the 35 […]

Vermont student earns Guinness world record for running in firefighting suit

A great story you shouldn’t miss, especially if you love firefighters!  Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

North Country mat legend Gary Edwards to be inducted into National Wrestling Hall of Fame

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Peru Excercise Program celebrating 25 years of improved health and new friends

By John T Ryan  Peru – If you enjoy a happy atmosphere, humor, and friendly people accompanied by healthy exercises, the Peru Community Church’s Fellowship Hall is the place to be Tuesday and Thursday mornings between 9:30 and 10:30. What’s happening? It’s the Peru Exercise Program which happens to be celebrating its 25th Anniversary this […]

Historical Association hosting several April & May events

Are New Yorkers happy living here? Poll finds 1 in 4 may leave

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Governor Hochul Announces Final Sexual Harassment Model

Policy to Strengthen Protections for New York Workers Policy Includes New Guidance to Protect Remote Workers; Adds New Online Training Resources to Help New Yorkers Better Understand Their Rights Albany, April 11, 2023 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Department of Labor has finalized updates to the State’s Sexual Harassment […]

SUNY ends Covid vaccine mandate for students; US emergency over

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Who wants to get out? New poll reveals how many New Yorkers plan to flee the state

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Fledging Crow in Keeseville stops public sales

After 15 years of farming, Fledging Crow Vegetables has filed for bankruptcy Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

Stefanik announces campaign for sixth term in Congress

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NY21 Democrat Matt Castelli won’t challenge Stefanik again in 2024

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Peru History from the Clinton County Historical Association Museum

Thank you to Calvin Castine for reposting this video.   

Hochul and AG push to redraw Congressional District lines

Say current lines by court-appointed special master drawn with limited public input time Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Adirondack Park Agency eyes Saranac Lake building as future headquarters

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OrthoNY is now Glens Falls Hospital’s orthopedic provider

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2022 US Census estimates: 89% of NYS counties lost population

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Clinton County Historical Association and the Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel present: Lest We Forget – 

The Story of the Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel with Kate Chilton and Helen Nerska April 18 – 6:45 pm Lake Forest Senior Living Community, 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh The Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel is described by many as the most beautiful building on the Old Base. Former Base Chaplain Major George Mennen described it as “the most […]

2023 Babbie Museum Membership Drive

Please consider supporting this wonderful Peru learning resource.  2023 Membership Drive Info