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All you need is love, Stewart’s Shops and 99¢ cones! Bring yourself and someone you love to any Stewart’s Shops this Tuesday, February 14th and enjoy a single scoop ice cream cone for just 99¢! This Valentine’s Day deal is available for everyone to purchase a single-scoop cone for just 99¢.

There are over twenty flavors to choose from at the Stewart’s ice cream counter including the limited-edition flavor Cherry Loves Chocolate! This sweet, creamy cherry ice cream with dark chocolate flakes and pieces of red cherries is perfect for the Valentine’s Day.Did you know? Stewart’s milk and ice cream are New York State Certified: the highest standard for New York State agriculture.  Stewart’s milk comes from local farms that meet specific food safety standards and demonstrate environmental stewardship.

Share the Love: Each month, Stewart’s Shops will host a new contest where you can make your own prize, choosing between a YEAR’S WORTH of free Stewart’s Coffee or Ice Cream! February’s contest is a sweet one! To enter, just fill out the form located here and share your Stewart’s Love Story for your chance to win. Whether you met your sweetheart at Stewart’s Shops, got engaged wearing a Stewart’s beanie, or fueled up with them on your way to say your vows, they want to hear it! Make sure to enter by February 19th to be qualified!

Weathercock fire started when owner tried to thaw frozen pipes, fire department says

The building was totally destroyed as a result of the incident.

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North Country at Work: a church becomes a general store in Black Brook

Featuring Robbie and Michelle Timmons 

Click here for the North Country Public Radio story 

FEATURED Weathercock fire ruled accidental

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Keith Defayette recounts seeing balloon shot down

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1 person hospitalized, 1 arrested in Burlington shooting

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Move-ins to begin this week at Burlington ‘pod’ community

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See the latest graduation rates for 678 NY school districts: Search for yours

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SeaComm completes $50K fuel grant pledge

Credit Union helped 100 of its members with $500 fuel grants

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A great place to celebrate Valantine’s Day

Registration Now Open for Free Welding Training at Clinton Community College

Fotolia_79275019_XL – Soudeur TIG – TIG welder – Copyright guteksk7 – Fotolia

Plattsburgh, NY – 02/06/2023: The North Country Chamber of Commerce, Clinton Community College, and Lincoln Electric are pleased to announce that registration is now open for a free welding training program.

The training will run for three weeks (Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 3:30 pm each day) from April 24th through May 12th and includes 120 total hours of instruction. All classes will be in-person at Clinton Community College’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing.

This training is open to anyone looking to learn how to weld or improve their welding skills; previous experience is beneficial but not required.

Using a combination of classroom and hands-on (shop) training, this course will teach individuals the basics of Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW). The following topics will be covered:

  • Welding Safety and Symbolization
  • Measurements for Fabrication
  • Reading shop drawings/blueprints
  • MIG Welding on carbon and stainless steel
  • FCAW on carbon steel
  • Welding inspection and equipment troubleshooting

Students will also be provided with personal protective equipment (PPE) at no additional cost. This includes a welding helmet, jacket, gloves, eye/face protection, hand tools, and a storage bag. PPE will become the students upon successful completion of the training.

**Students will be required to provide their own safe footwear (steel-toed safety shoes/boots are recommended).

 

Click here for more information or to register.  Have questions, contact Joel Wood at (518) 563-1000 or at joel@northcountrychamber.com.

Space is limited and registration does not guarantee a spot in the program. After registering, individuals will be contacted if they are selected to participate in the training. 

This training was made possible by funding support from the Northern Border Regional Commission and Workforce Development Institute and material/equipment loans/donations from Alstom.

Buffalo earthquake is strongest in New York since 2002

The quake, which measured at 3.8 on the Richter Scale, was the largest magnitude earthquake in New York state since 2002.

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Grammy winner Bonnie Raitt discovered love of music in the Adirondacks

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Melissa Etheridge Coming To The 2023 Franklin County Fair

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251: Skiing On the Cheap at Cochran’s in Richmond

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At least 9 fire departments spend all day Saturday battling blaze in Chazy

Officials said no injuries have been reported

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Vermont National Guard aviation unit deployed

About 50 Vermont national guard soldiers were deployed to the Middle East and Southwest Asia Saturday.

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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Roasted Beef
Gravy
Mashed 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!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chazy fire destroys The Weathercock

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Saranac Lake Winter Carnival on tap through Feb. 12

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Birds in Crisis Around the World; You Can Help – Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count

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Chazy native to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’

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February 4, 2023 – It’s a bit chilly, with a -21 earlier this morning with wind chills forecast from -30 to -45

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO 1 PM
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low
  as 30 to 45 below zero, except 40 to 55 below in portions of the
  eastern Adirondacks of New York and northeastern Vermont.

* WHERE...All of northern New York and Vermont.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 1 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The lowest wind chills will occur Friday 
  into early Saturday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Have a plan for extreme cold conditions. Prepare your car for
cold weather and ensure your home has sufficient heat. During the
event, cover exposed skin and wear multiple layers of loose-
fitting, light weight, and warm clothing.

DEC Seeks Public Input on Draft Forest Preserve Work Plan Policy

Deadline for Public Comments is Feb. 27

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is seeking public input on a newly developed policy to guide how DEC evaluates and reviews work plans for projects in the Adirondack and Catskill Forest Preserve. The draft Commissioner Policy (PDF) is available for public comment until Feb. 27.

“DEC is seeking public input on how best to evaluate proposed projects in the Forest Preserve,” said DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos. “The Adirondacks and Catskills are much-loved destinations for recreation and experience significant visitor use in some areas. DEC’s goal is to protect these natural resources, provide outdoor recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike, and ensure the Forest Preserve continues to be an asset to future generations. This new policy will serve as a guide for newly proposed projects and the evaluation of their site-specific impacts to the environment and character of the Forest Preserve.” Read more »

Approved June 2022 -December 2022 Peru Town Borad Meeting Minutes

Click below to view Peru Town Board Minutes from June 22, 2022 – December 29, 2022

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