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Election 2024: Proposition 1 passes; here’s what it means for New York

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North Country Rep. Stefanik celebrates reelection to her 6th term in Congress

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Hope, grief, and visions of a different America in the North Country

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Hughes wins Plattsburgh city mayor’s race

County voters approve NYS Prop One Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Sprague wins Essex Co. judgeship

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Click below for the 2024 Clinton County Election Results

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Nov. 5, 2024, Peru, NY In-Person Contested Election Results

President of the United States Kamala Harris & Tim Waltz – 896 Donald Trump & JD Vance – 1,276 Write-ins – 17 United States Senator Kristin Gillibrand – 954 Michael Sapraicone – 1,474 Diane Sare – 3 Write-ins – 3 Representative 21st District in Congress Paula Collins – 1,151 Elise Stefanik – 1,313 Write-ins – […]

Jim Langley is retiring; new owners to continue serving Peru and the North Country

By John T Ryan November 5, 2024, Peru, NY – One of Peru’s most visible and long-standing businesses will change hands at the end of this year. Langley Insurance Agency owner James Langley Jr. is retiring on December 31, 2024, and Troy Shepherd will become the agency’s new owner. Shepherd, the owner of the MLM […]

An Invitation from the Town of Peru – Meet and Greet Peru’s new Supervisor, Craig Randall

Tuesday, November 5th, from 11 am to 3 pm at the Peru Town Hall.

Historial Association’s November Programs

November 7, 6:30 pm, CCHA, 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh.  The History of Railroads in Clinton County – Mooers (Part III). Inspired by CCHA photo albums of early area trains and the recently acquired collection of rail enthusiast Lawrence Duffina, Transportation Historian Dick Soper will share the history of rail development, which opened up Clinton County […]

Former CCC Students Inducted into National Semi-Pro Baseball Hall of Fame

Plattsburgh, NY –A group of former Clinton Community College (CCC) students and coaches were recently honored with induction into the National Semi-Pro Baseball Hall of Fame for their outstanding achievements in the Champlain Valley Baseball League. These athletes and coaches have made significant contributions to the sport, and this recognition highlights their lasting impact on […]

The impact of local elections on North Country life

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Single year record of assaults on staff in NYS prisons broken again

Latest state data reveals assaults on staff exceeded 2023 by October Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Walking the Ausable River with Gary Henry

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Albany NanoTech complex chosen as national headquarters for research into a cutting-edge semiconductor technology

Includes $825 million in finding Click here for the AP story 

Retired Peru teacher Joyce Bertoli building local landmarks in miniature

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Full or not, Ogdensburg’s new flights to DC are taking off

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Record turnout for local Early Voting

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American Heroes Flagpole Foundation honors Vietnam War Veteran Jimmy Devan

  By John T Ryan Peru, NY – Don’t miss the beautiful new flagpole as you drive by the 692 Route 22B residence of Jim and Bonnie Devan. On Sunday, October 27, 2024, Danny Kaifetz, Director of The American Heroes Flagpole Foundation, conducted a moving ceremony to honor Vietnam War Veteran PFC James “Jimmy” Alvin […]

CCC Honors David Favro for Eight Years of Leadership as Board of Trustees Chair

Plattsburgh, N.Y. – Clinton Community College (CCC) recently celebrated the leadership and dedication of David Favro, who served as chairperson of the Board of Trustees for the past eight years. Family, friends of the college, board members from the trustees, alumni, and foundation boards, as well as CCC employees, gathered to honor Favro’s service and […]

Early voting begins this weekend in New York as several big races up for grabs

Click here for the MYNBC5 story  Click here for infomration from the Clinton County Board of Elections   

Water Department replacing lead connectors and old galvanized pipe

Peru – October 24 – Yesterday, Peru Water/Sewer/Parks Department personnel continued replacing 18-inch lead (gooseneck) connectors with brass connectors and galvanized pipe with plastic pipe along North Main Street.  Department Superintendent Courtney Tetreault said, “I believe the NYS Department of Transportation (DOT) plans to pave this street either next year or the following year, so […]

Meet the Jamaicans at Rulfs Orchard who harvest the Champlain Valley’s apples

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South Burlington ranked safest city in America; Vermont ranked safest state

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1879 Essex County baseball

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