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Clinton County Historical Association presents: The Battlefield Memorial Gateway

The Battlefield Memorial Gateway With Michael Cashman, Supervisor, Town of Plattsburgh August 2nd – 6:00 pm House of Prayer, 63 Broad Street, Plattsburgh Clinton County, New York, has a long and rich military history that dates back to the nation’s birth and continues to this day. To commemorate this rich history, the Town of Plattsburgh has […]

Saranac Lake Aldi faces temporary closure amid staff shortage

This is a MUST-READ, very sad, concerning story! Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

Aboard the Carillon: A guided tour of Fort Ticonderoga’s waters

Click here for the NCPR story 

Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘very mild symptoms’

Click here for the NBC 5 News story 

Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Billy Jones to rename bridges after Trooper Brian Falb signed by Governor

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones             Governor Kathy Hochul today signed a bill (A8445a/S7504a) sponsored by Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) to rename the bridges located on Interstate 87 over the Saranac River after Trooper Brian S. Falb. Trooper Falb died of cancer stemming from his duties during the aftermath of the September […]

Interpretive signs tell Old Stone Barracks history

Preservation group completes its mission to save, reuse historic site Click here to read the Sun Community News story

Beta signs 75-year lease at Burlington airport. But the electric aircraft startup could avoid paying rent for up to 38 years

Click here for the Vermont Public story 

Assemblyman Billy Jones joins the Malone community for groundbreaking of new affordable housing complex

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that construction on the Harison Place Project in Malone has begun. The project will create an affordable, mixed-use complex with 40 apartments and five commercial spaces in the Franklin County village of Malone. “I’m excited to be here for the groundbreaking of […]

National Weather Service confirms tornado touchdown in Addison

Trees down, property damage reported around 7 PM Monday Click here for the TV 5 News story 

Capitol riots: 2 Upstate NY men weep during sentencing in court

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Local taxes in New York capped at 2% despite record inflation

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Tuesday, July 19th – Learn about Plattsburgh luxury car manufacturing company, Lozier Motor Company

Clinton County Historical Association JOIN US – Tomorrow night – Tuesday July 19th at the Lake Forest Senior Living Community, at 6:30 pm for, “The History of the Lozier Family and Company in Plattsburgh,” presented by Richard Soper. The program will focus on the history of the Lozier family and the Lozier Motor Company in […]

Route 73 shuttle transports hikers safely, sustainably

Shuttle runs 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Clinton Community College to offer in-state tuition to out-of-state students

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

N.Y. bans smoking in public parks and beaches

Legislation signed July 15 brings $50 fines for violations Click here for the Sun Community News story 

The new 988 mental health crisis number is about to launch. Here’s what to know

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Clinton County Nursing Home up for sale, employees feel blindsided

Out of 80 available beds, only 52 are occupied because they don’t have enough staff to care for the remaining 28. Click here for NBC TV 5 story 

DiNAPOLI: NUMBER OF NEW YORKERS BEHIND ON UTILITY BILLS SOARED DURING PANDEMIC

One in Eight Residential Customers Statewide Face Overdue Utility Bills, 60% of Customers in Arrears are from NYC and Long Island The devastating number of job losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant increase in the number of residential customers owing money to their utility companies, with one in eight customers in arrears […]

Clinton County Nursing Home to be offered for sale

Clinton County Legislature News Release July 14, 2022 – Plattsburgh, NY – Last evening the Clinton County Legislature made the extremely difficult decision to begin the process of selling the County Nursing Home. Clinton County operates one of the last county-owned nursing homes in New York State. Over time, it has become clear that despite […]

Construction on hotel at Burlington International Airport expected to start in the fall

Click here for the VTDIGGER Story 

Footbridge honors teacher’s legacy

PHS footbridge dedicated to Thelma Douglas Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

Design phase of City of Plattsburgh Route 3 rehabilitation begins

Up to five years to implement design phase of the project Click here for the Sun Comunity News Story 

Timeless, ageless Redford Glass

Sandstone near the Saranac River give Redford glass its distinct color Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

Clinton County to sell nursing home

Click here for the Press-Republican Story 

Peru Historian and Dog Control Officer resignations accepted – Helen Allen Nerska appointed to historian position

Highlights of the Peru Town Board’s July 11, 2022 meeting By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Board accepted the resignations of longtime Peru Town Historians Ron and Carol Allen at its Monday, July 11, 2022, meeting. Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass said Ron Allen was resigning for health reasons. Douglass said Allen has been passionate […]